GG MSTU Minutes 11/17/2015 GOLDEN GATE MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Patricia Spencer, Chair an
The Minutes were approved by the Committee on 3AU!AKiR4 1' , Zo lb , as presented)t' , or
as amended
NEXT MEETING: DECEMBER 15,2015—4:30 PM
GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY CENTER
4701 GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY
NAPLES,FL 34116
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GOLDEN GATE M.S.T.U. ADVISOR"
COMMITTFF
3299 East Tamiami Trail, Suite 103
Naples, FL 34112
MINUTES
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:36 PM by Ms.Warren. Attendance was called and a quorum was
established.
II. Attendance: Patricia Spencer, Chairman; Peggy Harris, Vice Chairman (Excused); Ron Jefferson,
Herman Haeger; (Vacancy)
County: Leslie Hayes- MSTU Project Manager
Others: Michael McGee—McGee & Associates; Janet Acevedo—Hannula Landscaping; Wendy
Warren—JuriSolutions
III. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Haeger moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Jefferson. Carried unanimously 3-0.
IV. Approval of Minutes: October 20,2015
Mr. Jefferson moved to approve the minutes of the October 20, 2015 meeting subject to the following
change:
Page 4, Item X. New Business, Herman"Skip" Haeger"... Mr. Haeger has been a Collier County
resident since 1999) ... to "... Mr. Haeger has been a Collier County resident since 1989)."
Second by Ms. Spencer. Carried unanimously 3-0.
V. Project Manager's Report
A. Monthly Budget Report
Ms. Hayes summarized the 'Golden Gate MSTU Fund Budget 153 dated November 17, 2015 noting:
• Total budget revenue FY16 including FY15 carryover appropriation is $661,100.
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• Operating expense commitments total $214,213 for FY16.
• CY operating expense expenditures total $11,891.
• Funds available less commitments total $433,445.
• The projected carryover appropriation is estimated and to be reconciled by February as FY15
invoices are still being processed.
VI. Landscape Maintenance Report—Hannula Landscape
Maintenance Reports
Ms.Acevedo reported on landscape maintenance noting Sabal Palm trimming and seed pod removal is
completed on Coronado Parkway and Hunter Boulevard and in progress on Sunshine and Tropicana
Boulevards.
VII. Landscape Architect's Report—McGee and Associates
Maintenance Reports
Mr. McGee submitted the "Landscape Observation Report: -FY15-16, November 2015 for information
purposes and the following items were discussed:
General
• Trees: Large canopy trees to be pruned to improve sight line on all roadways.
• Shrubs: Inspect shrub and grass beds for replacements. Develop roadway length estimates for
areas noted on the landscape report.
• Turf: A replacement program should be developed for areas of declined turf.
• Weed Control: Inspect all turf areas for second application of broadleaf weed control.
• Fertilization: Update status of October fertilization schedule.
Tropicana Boulevard
• Understory Pruning: Thryallis shrubs should have a 40%reduction pruning.
• Ground Covers: Remove dead/damaged foliage in Juniper and dwarf Fakahatchee.
• Irrigation: Recommend setting 18 turf zones to 15 minutes three times per week; other zones to
10 minutes three times per week.
Coronado Parkway and Hunter Boulevard
• Understory Pruning: Minimize Bougainvillea shrub pruning for better color. Schedule pruning
of Jatropha tees.
• Ground Covers: Inspect beds for replacement and develop project length estimate.
• Disease/Pest Control: Monitor Blueberry Flax Lily for rust disease and snail activity. Monitor
Big Rose Crown of Thorn for leaf spot fungus and Bougainvillea shrubs for Caterpillar activity.
• Jatropha Trees: Prune and thin.
Mr. McGee recommends renovation of Medians 3 and 6 (overrun by storm water).
Medians 2, 4 and 9 are ready for restoration planting.
Hannula Landscaping agrees Median 3&6 should be renovated, and will supply a proposal for the
renovations to be presented at the December meeting.
Ms. Hayes will look into Storm water issues on Coronado and a timeline of the repairs.
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Golden Gate Parkway
• Understory Pruning: Inspect ornamental grass for trimming
• Ground Covers: Hand remove Torpedo grass weeds in medians.
• West entry community sign: Recommend planting three staggered rows of plants in front of light
fixture as detailed on the landscape report.
• Weed Control: Torpedo grass excessive in medians.
• Irrigation: System damaged in Median#19 due to Mast Arm Traffic signal installation. Pump
station water meters still functioning.
• Memorial Plaque at 42' Street: Clean and repaint plaque and base and repair pavers.
Turf Renovation Plan Golden Gate Parkway
Turf Renovation Plan completed and submitted; awaiting response from the County.
Tree Trimming
Ms. Hayes will contact Pam Lulich to request the canopy trees be trimmed on Golden Gate Parkway.
Bricks Pavers at Tropicana Boulevard and Golden Gate Parkway
Ms. Hayes will research if brick pavers were removed from Tropicana Boulevard and Golden Gate
Parkway.
Sunshine Boulevard
• Turf: A replacement program should be developed for areas of declined turf
• Shrubs: Recommend an estimate be developed for plant replacements in beds as needed.
• Ground Covers: Monitor Blueberry Flax for disease and pests.
• Understory Pruning: Minimize Bougainvillea shrub pruning for better color.
Collier Boulevard Part A& B
• Shrubs and Ground Covers: A roadway length estimate should be developed for replacement of
damaged material.
• Irrigation: Part A and B water use meters show low readings. Suggest use review for possible
adjustment.
The Committee noted lawn mowers appear to be spreading white weeds.
Mr. McGee stated the specifications do not require"cleaning"of lawn mower underdecks.
Ms. Acevedo left the meeting.
VII. Old Business
• FPL Proposal—Additional Lights
Ms. Hayes presented a design and cost proposal for installation of four street lights on Tropicana
Boulevard based on her meeting with Michael Martinez,Associate Engineer of Florida Power
& Light,
The Committee reviewed the preliminary design drawings detailing specific pole locations
suggested for light installation and available fixture options. The Committee determined the
`Cobra Head" fixture, 100 wattage is appropriate.
Ms. Hayes will request Florida Power& Light submit a proposal for the work.
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Mr. Jefferson moved to approve the Florida Power& Light email dated November 17, 2015
for installation of four Cobra Head light fixtures on Tropicana Boulevard at a cost of
$1,190.72. Second by Ms. Spencer. Carried unanimously 3-0.
• Status on Flag Pole—Boy Scouts Troop
Designation of a Boy Scout Troop for the Flag Pole project is being researched by the County.
Mr.Jefferson will provide Ms. Hayes with the name of a potential Scout Troop for
consideration.
• Hannula Proposal—West Entry Sign
Ms. Hayes presented a landscape proposal from Hannula Landscaping and Irrigation,Inc.,
dated November 6, 2015, for The Golden Gate M.S.T.U. West Entry Sign. The areas are not
irrigated and an alternate water supply will need to be utilized for several weeks until the plants
are established.
The Committee discussed the proposal and requested the bid be resubmitted and costs be
quoted separately for the following locations:
A. West Entry Sign
B. Pedestrian Bridge at Santa Barbara Canal.
Ms. Hayes will contact Hannula Landscaping and Irrigation,Inc.for the revised proposal and
present it at the December meeting.
• Map of Golden Gate
Ms. Spencer presented a map titled "Collier County Sidewalks in Golden Gate City" for
information purposes.
Ms. Hayes will make copies of the Collier County Sidewalks in Golden Gate City map dated
2006 for members of the Committee.
IX. New Business
None
X. Public Comments
None
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by the Chair
at 5:25 P.M.
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GOLDEN GATE MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Patricia Spencer,Chai an
The Minutes were approved by the Committee on CA/4 tit 1tI RSP 1%% Zo I6 , as presented X , or
as amended .
NEXT MEETING: DECEMBER 15,2015—4:30 PM
GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY CENTER
4701 GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY
NAPLES,FL 34116
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