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Forest Lakes MSTU Minutes 01/05/2016 FOREST ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE M.S.T.U. LAKES ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3299 East Tamiami Trail Suite 103 NAPLES,FL 34112 Minutes January 5,2016 I. Call to Order Chairman Fogg called the meeting to order at 10:02 A.M. A quorum was established II. Attendance Members: George Fogg, Chairman; Richard Barry; John Goody (Excused); Barbara Bell; Marianne Fanning. County: Michelle Arnold, Director; Harry Sells; Project Manager Other: Doug Burnham, Quail Run Golf Club; Jim Carr, Agnoli, Barber&Brundage; Deborah Cull— Agnoli, Barber& Brundage; Wendy Warren, JuriSolutions III. Approval of Agenda Chairman Fogg moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Second by Mr. Barry. Carried unanimously 4—0. IV. Approval of Minutes—November 3,and 2015 Ms. Bell moved to approve the minutes of the November 3, 2015 Forest Lakes Advisory Committee meeting. Second by Ms. Fanning. Carried unanimously 4- 0. V. Protect Managers Report • 1. Budget Report Ms.Arnold presented the"Forest Lakes MSTU Fund 159, January 5, 2016" for information purposes and provided an overview of the budget noting: • Property taxes to be collected total $36,790.98. • Of the $133,900 FY 16 Operating Expense budget, $84,083 is committed and $17,165 in invoices have been paid leaving$32,656 available for expenditures. • Lighting Maintenance budget of$5,000(Line 25) will be used to replace lights. • $148,400 in transfers, line35, to fund staff($48,400) and debt service of($100,000) have not been made. • Reserve balance totals $226,100. 1 h Ms. Arnold advised the committee that she was working on developing a maintenance plan/program with Mr. Fogg's assistance which will help identify projects that will be needed in the future. She recommended maintaining reserve funds for these projects including replacement of reflectors in the roadways and the drainage project. Mr. Burnham reported the Quail Run Golf Club funded repair of a lighting short circuit on the front entrance island and requested the MSTU review the issue and make the necessary repairs. Mr. Sells will visit the island with Mr. Burnham after the meeting to research the issue and make arrangements for repairs. 2. Lake 14 Fountain Pump Replacement Proposal Ms. Arnold reported Horvath Lake Fountains, Inc. submitted a proposal to install two new fountains on Lake 14 at a cost of$6,750 ($3,375 each). The Committee discussed the proposal noting Vertex Water Features is providing the fountains and confirmed the warranty is three years on the pump and motor and one year on the lights. Chairman Fogg motioned to accept the contract proposal from Horvath Lake Fountains,Inc., number 123015FL dated December 30, 2015,for purchase and installation of two Vertex Water Fountains on Lake 14 at a cost of$6,750.00. Second by Mr. Barry. Carried unanimously 4—0. 3. Fountain Maintenance Proposal Ms. Arnold presented a proposal from Horvath Lake Fountains, Inc. for a Maintenance Service Contract for the three fountains. The Committee reviewed the contract noting the fountains would be serviced semi-annually for $225 ($75 per fountain). Chairman Fogg motioned to accept the contract proposal from Horvath Lake Fountains,Inc., number 110971FL dated November 9, 2015,for semi-annual Fountain Maintenance Service for three fountains at an annual cost of$225.00. Second by Ms. Bell. Carried unanimously 4—0. 4. Status of Front Entrance Planting Ms. Arnold noted the proposal from Ground Zero Landscaping has to be revised as it is over thirty days old. A purchase order will be opened on receipt of the new quote and landscaping will be installed at the front entrance. Ms.Arnold will submit photographs provided by Ground Zero Landscaping to the Committee for selection approval of Croton species prior to installation. 5. Status of Swale Modeling Mr. Carr,Agnoli, Barber& Brundage, updated the Committee with preliminary findings on the storm water drainage study on the East portion of Forest Lakes Boulevard with the area of primary concern being the T sections at the front entrance area and distributed elevation comparison charts for reference noting:. • Installation of pipes in lieu of swale modeling studies demonstrated pipes were ineffective in handling the volume of water; as the large diameter pipes required would not be cost effective, and the piping option has been discarded. • Four options were presented with Engineer's Preliminary Opinion of Probable Cost; 2 1. Basin split with improved pipe from Forest Lakes Blvd. to Lake 18 modifying J-5 inlet top to grate, add concrete curb flume, and installing a 36" concrete pipe from the junction box to the lake for an estimated cost of$36,800. The Committee inquired regarding the cost to increase the pipe diameters within Forest Lakes Boulevard to further improve water flow. The firm noted they would have to provide a revised estimate. 2. Expand and regrade the swale from Lake 18 to Lake 15 on the east side of hole #17 for an estimated cost of$97,000. 3. Basin split with improved road crossing pipes and swale improvement resulting in significant improvement in Basins 2, 4a and 4b for an estimated cost$133,800 (option 1- $36,800 plus option 2 - $97,000). 4. Install storm pipe from Lake 18 to Lake 15 at an estimated cost of$472,000 (not cost effective as noted above). Ms. Arnold noted the need to look at swale maintenance and recontouring the swale north of Lake east of hole 17. The Committee stated their concern is primarily with the intersection and asked Mr. Carr to provide a conclusive recommendation for the February meeting including: • Modeling scenario recommended for greatest reduction of water at the intersection, roadways and lake area. • Detail improvements and costs associated with options. • A map demonstrating graphic changes highlighting each area. 6. Pine Ridge Road Striping The Road and Bridge Division has a paving project under review for the Pine Ridge Road/Forest Lakes entrance area in 2016 and striping (yellow) is included in the project. A status update will be available in the next few months. 7. Woodshire Lawn Fence Damaged Ms. Arnold viewed fence poles 31 and 51 on Woodshire Lane and reported damage is not visible. 8. Landscaping Ms. Arnold and Chairman Fogg toured the community and reported overall maintenance was good noting some sidewalk plants require trimming and edging. Ms. Arnold will talk with homeowners and advise them they are responsible. The committee requested Mr. Burnham remove the Pepper Bush tree adjacent to the maintenance building on Woodshire Lane. VI. New Business Chairman Fogg will review and return the "Management Plan" outline document presented to him by Ms. Arnold with his comments. The bushes at the stop sign abutting golf course holes twelve and thirteen need trimming. Ms.Arnold reported the condominium association at 501 Forest Lakes Boulevard is responsible and she will call Collier County code enforcement to request compliance. 3 Mr. Burnham requested the striping on the two golf path crosswalks on Forest Lakes Boulevard be repainted. Ms.Arnold will secure a quote for the work. VII. Old Business 1. Annual Consulting Services for Landscape Architecture Ms. Arnold presented the "Forest Lakes MSTU 6 Month Interim Maintenance Consulting Services" agreement" for Windham Studio, Inc. During discussion with the Committee, Staff recommended the contract be accepted with the modification that meeting attendance by the Architect will be on an "as requested" basis. Chairman Fogg motioned to approve the contract for "Forest Lakes M.S.T.U. Interim Maintenance Consulting Services"dated October 2, 2015 for Windham Studios,Inc.for six months in the amount of$4,550.00 with the provision meeting attendance will be on an "as requested"basis. Second by Ms. Bell. Carried unanimously 4—0. VIII. Committee Member Comments Ms. Bell reported poisonous Toads have been seen on the premises. Ms.Arnold will research options for removal and report her findings to the Committee. The Committee inquired on the removal of the Fichus Hedge bordering Forest Lakes Boulevard and the Shopping Center. Ms.Arnold will contact Shopping Center management with the request and report her findings to the Committee. IX. Public Comment None Next Meeting February 2,2016 10:00 A.M. Forest Lakes Condo Association Clubhouse 1058 Forest Lakes Drive,Naples FL,34110 There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by the Chair at 11:40 A.M. FOREST LAKES ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE W .,t , I. George ogg, Chairman 4 The Minutes were approved by the Committee on =k ?,tA pay 0).6 , as presented , or as amended X . 5