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Lely Beautification MSTU Minutes 05/26/2016 GOLF ESTATES BEAUTIFICATION MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3299 Tamiami Trail East Suite 103 Naples, Fl 34113 Minutes May 26,2016 I. Call to Order Chairman Branco called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM. A quorum of four was established. II. Attendance Members: Tony Branco, Robert Slebodnik, Kathleen Dammert(Excused), Linda Jorgensen, Thomas Connolly County: Harry Sells - Project Manager; Dan Schumacher—Project Manager Others: Mike McGee - Landscape Architect; Robert Kindelan- CLM; Wendy Warren—Juristaff III. Approval of Agenda Mr. Connolly moved to approve the Agenda subject to the following change: Delete: Item VI. B—Lighting Inspection Report Second by Ms. Jorgensen. Carried unanimously 4- 0. IV. Approval of Minutes—April 28,2016 Mr. Connolly moved to approve the minutes of the April 28, 2016 meeting subject to the following change: Page 5,Next Meeting Date—Line 1 - from "...Next Meeting Date: April 26, 2016—2:00 PM)...,"to ... Next Meeting Date: May 26,2016—2:00 PM...). " Second by Mr. Slebodnik. Carried unanimously 4- 0. V. Chairman's Report—Tony Branco Landscape Maintenance Review Chairman Branco reported: • Sod installation on median#1 is complete and Palms are pruned. • The monthly meeting"read ahead" email should be distributed in advance of the meeting to enable the Committee time to review. • June 6, 2016 from 4—7 PM the "Meals of Hope" mobile food pantry will be set up at the Lely Presbyterian Church -Mr. Slebodnik will update the Committee on event traffic patterns at the June 2016 meeting. VI. Project Managers Report—Harry Sells A. Budget Report Mr. Sells summarized the "Lely MSTU Fund Budget 152 dated May 26 2016" for information purposes and provided an overview of the budget. • $200,877 of the $214,000 FY16 Ad Valorem tax revenue has been collected. 1 • Operating expenses funds remaining available total$3,085.91. • Purchase Orders for Hart's Electrical, Inc. and Signs & Things will be closed increasing operating funds available. • Committed monies allocated for Forestry Resources will be moved to the Budget category. • Budgeted funds unspent FY16 will be credited to the Reserve fund FY17. • Current carry forward funds total $195,000 ($100K line 38- catastrophe reserve plus $95K line 32 - improvements general). • Estimated cash available of$270,273.46 includes an available balance of$199,159.42 plus $71,114.04 in expenses committed but not spent. The Committee queried if financial parameters are established for the Reserve account. Mr. Sells noted a specific amount is not required; however the target goal is$250K. B. Lighting Inspection Report This item was removed from the Agenda. C. Status of Irrigation Mr. Sells reported: Potable Water Accident • Construction of concrete posts in front of the device for the backflow preventer on Warren Street requires a Right of Way permit at a cost of$1K and will be effective June 1, 2016. • Staff has approved an estimate from Commercial Land Maintenance of$200 for time and materials to install the posts. • Commercial Land Maintenance will place a structure in front of the device until the posts are installed • $700 was spent on repairs to the backflow preventer. • Public Utilities notified him the request for a reduction of charges for water that leaked onto the ground unused by the MSTU be delayed until the bill for usage charges has been issued.. Mr. McGee reported typical usage of 800—900 gallons; estimate 1800 gallons was used in April, 2016 as a result of the accident. Irrigation System • The County Manager's office is returning the irrigation water distribution to a central irrigation system under the direction of the County including incorporating the MSTU systems. • Consideration is being given to grouping the MSTU's systems together under one unit. • The Motorola irrigation system components may be upgraded. • Staff is scheduled to be trained on the Motorola system on May 31, 2016 which will allow Staff access to the system to address issues. • Staff will modify the system removing one old controller at Devonshire. D. Traffic Director Response to Request Mr. Sells reported he has received the traffic study and will forward it to the Committee for review. The study recommends increased police patrols for the area. 2 During Committee discussion it was noted traffic on St. Andrews Boulevard has increased with the opening of the Santa Barbara Boulevard extension and the presence of increased patrols have been observed. VII. Landscape Architect Report—McGee & Associates Mr. McGee submitted the "Landscape Observation Report: -FY 15-16, 05/23/16 for information purposes and the following items were discussed: St. Andrews Boulevard Recommend sod replacement of declining turf on Median#2 and US41 in bound and out bound right of ways. Doral Circle Median#23 —The Jatropha tree has been planted and will be watered daily. Irrigation Valley Stream Circle irrigation settings record high water use and should be checked. During Committee discussion it was noted sod replacement will be addressed for installation during the rainy season. VIII. Landscape Maintenance Report—Gary Gorden Mr. Gorden, Commercial Land Maintenance (CLM), updated the Committee on the landscape maintenance noting: • Seasonal fertilizer has been applied. • Trees are trimmed on a rotational basis. • Cr "e "'"�Lilies have been cleaned. • Routine maintenance for Pebble Beach Boulevard and St. Andrews is scheduled for completion the week of June 4, 2016. • Twenty eight Flax Lilies adjacent to the golf course on Pebble Beach Boulevard have been replaced. • Water bags on Treasure Point Cul-de-Sac Palm will be monitored. • The Mimosa tree-on Valley Stream Circle has been treated twice with herbicide and condition will be monitored. • A lift will be required to prune the Palm tree by the Golf Course. During Committee Discussion the following was noted: • The Palm frond on the tree adjacent to the Golf Course will be allowed to fall naturally as it is not interfering with the LED light. • Flowers have to be replanted and recommendations for replacement will be discussed at the June 2016 meeting. IX. Old Business A. Unfinished Business 1. Mike McGee's sod replacement. The Committee decided sod replacement should be considered during the rainy season. 2. Remove foxtail palm, median#7. Mr. Sells reported the tree has been removed. 3 3. Remove sable palm, cul-de-sac median#22. Mr. Sells reported the tree has been removed. 4. Quote for replacement tree Doral Circle, median#23. The tree has been replaced. 5. Insurance Pebble beach Light pole Mr. Sells reported he is awaiting a response on the claim. B. Meeting Schedule There is a room conflict for the June meeting. The Committee discussed the proposed date and asked Mr. Sells to search alternate locations to accommodate the regularly scheduled meeting. Mr. Sells will notify the Committee on the available options. Discussion occurred on the feasibility of changing the regularly scheduled meeting date to the third Thursday of the month at 2:00 PM given the 4th Thursday of the month is problematic for the months of November and December due to the holidays. XI. New Business A. Project Proposals for the year The Committee discussed the following projects for consideration: 1. Refurbishment of Entry 2. Traffic Calming Possible Traffic Ops Presentation—on ongoing St. Andrews This item was discussed under VI. D—Project Managers Report. 3. Study and traffic calming methods Mr. Sells will forward the compiled results to the Committee. 4. Lighting Pebble Beach Circle, Pebble Beach Cart Crossing, Forest Hills Cart Crossing, and Pinehurst Entry Sign. Potential for Doral Circle Mr. Sells is researching substitution of lamps with LED's to determine if they are compatible with the existing pole fixtures. XII. Member Comments None XIII. Public Comments George Barton, 110 Doral Circle, requested the MSTU modify the mission of the Committee to include residential lighting and propose a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. Mr. Sells noted lighting can be installed under the auspices of the current MSTU Beautification Committee in certain circumstances and revising the Committee Resolution is premature. The Committee suggested Mr. Barton submit a proposal for the Doral Circle lighting specifications to them for consideration. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by the Chair at 3:10 PM. 4 LELY GOLF ESTATES BEAUTIFICATION MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE Tony Bra co, Chairman The Minutes were approved by the Committee on 0'(.((N I (•‘-) 2016, as presented , or as amended X . NEXT MEETING: JUNE 16, 2016—2:00 PM EAST NAPLES BRANCH LIBRARY 8787 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST NAPLES, FL 34112 5