Minutes 08/24/2016 PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION
LANDSCAPE & SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
AUGUST 24,2016
The Landscape & Safety Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division met on Wednesday,
August 24 at 3:00 p.m. at the Community Center at Pelican Bay, located at 8960 Hammock Oak
Drive,Naples, Florida 34108. The following members attended.
Landscape & Safety Committee Mike Shepherd
Joe Chicurel, Chairman Scott Streckenbein (absent)
Tom Cravens Gary Ventress
Ken Dawson (ex-officio)
Pelican Bay Services Division Staff Mary McCaughtry, Operations Analyst
Neil Dorrill, Administrator Lisa Jacob, Associate Project Manager (absent)
Marion Bolick, Operations Manager Barbara Shea, Recording Secretary
Also Present
Dave Trecker, PBSD Board
APPROVED AGENDA (AS AMENDED)
1. Call to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Agenda approval
4. Approval of 06/29/16 meeting minutes
5. Audience comments
6. *Approval of Cul-de-Sac Landscape Project
7. Old Business
a. Pelican Bay Blvd. North and Avalon/L'Ambiance corners
8. New Business
a. Zika spraying of bromeliads
b. Discussion of annual plantings
c. Safety issue on pathway on Pelican Bay Blvd. (add-on)
d. Street lighting (add-on)
e. Car carrier discussion (add-on)
9. Adjournment
* indicates possible action item
ROLL CALL
Scott Streckenbein was absent and a quorum was established
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AGENDA APPROVAL
Mr. Cravens motioned, Mr. Dawson seconded to approve the agenda as amended
with the addition of items #8c, #8d, and#8e. The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF 06/29/16 MEETING MINUTES
Mr. Cravens motioned, Mr. Ventress seconded to approve the 06/29/16 meeting
minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Dr. Trecker commented on his intent to provide an update on the Zika virus as part of the
discussion of this agenda item.
APPROVAL OF CUL-DE-SAC LANDSCAPE PROJECT
Dr. Chicurel reviewed the pictorials, diagrams, and examples of"total re-makes" and
"partial re-makes" of Pelican Bay cul-de-sacs as provided in the agenda packet. Mr. Shepherd
suggested that plantings and/or grass be planted in cul-de-sac periphery areas adjacent to the
pavement instead of mulch. Mr. Dawson suggested reducing the level of the mounds in the cul-
de-sacs and medians, wherever possible.
Mr. Cravens motioned, Mr. Dawson seconded to recommend to the full board to
augment what was previously authorized for the re-landscaping of the cul-de-sacs
by an additional $60,550. The motion carried unanimously.
PELICAN BAY BLVD. NORTH AND AVALON/L'AMBIANCE CORNERS
Dr. Chicurel provided before and after photos of the re-landscaping of the Pelican Bay
Blvd. North and Avalon/L'Ambiance corners and complimented staff.
ZIKA SPRAYING OF BROMELIADS
Dr. Chicurel provided a general update on the Zika virus and bromeliads, which may act
as a source of water for mosquitoes to hatch larvae. Mr. Bolick commented on the chemical
agents that the PBSD is using to augment the spraying being done by the County.
Dr. Trecker updated the committee on information provided by the Collier Mosquito
Control District including (1) characteristics of Zika mosquitoes, (2) effective chemical agents,
and (3) information on methods being used by the Mosquito Control District to monitor and kill
mosquitoes.
Mr. Cravens motioned, Mr. Dawson seconded to recommend to the full board that
we no longer utilize bromeliads in new landscaping in Pelican Bay. The motion
carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF ANNUAL PLANTINGS
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By consensus, the committee was in favor of planting (1) red begonias and white
alyssums at the three U.S. 41 Pelican Bay entrances, and (2) geraniums in the median bull noses
on the corner of Gulf Park Drive and Pelican Bay Blvd.
Ms. Molly Moffatt commented on her preference for selecting bright red begonias with
green leaves instead of begonias with bronze leaves.
SAFETY ISSUE ON PATHWAY ON PELICAN BAY BLVD. (ADD ON)
Mr. Cravens provided photos of a yellow metal cover with protruding upward rivets,
placed on the pathway on Pelican Bay Blvd., which he cited as a safety hazard. Mr. Bolick
reported that this metal cover has been removed.
STREET LIGHTING (ADD-ON)
Mr. Dawson commented on the need for tree trimming around street lights throughout the
community for improved safety. Mr. Cravens commented on past objections raised by residents
who place a high value on the tree canopy, and therefore, additional community input should be
obtained prior to any wholesale community-wide tree trimming.
Mr. Dorrill commented on the current survey work being performed by Agnoli, Barber&
Brundage to identify those areas where (1) tree pruning is recommended to enhance the
effectiveness of existing street lights, and (2) additional poles are recommended. Mr. Dorrill
expects to provide a report by AB&B on this work at the next L&S committee meeting.
Mr. Gerald Moffatt commented on the possibility of lowering the arms of Pelican Bay
street lights and extending the arms out further into the streets, as discussed in the past.
CAR CARRIER DISCUSSION (ADD-ON)
After discussion, the committee agreed, by consensus, that it is in favor of pursuing the
car carrier alternative site at the Covenant Presbyterian Church. Mr. Dorrill commented that he
will pursue obtaining the indemnification documents requested by the church in order to provide
access to their property for car carrier unloading for the benefit of Pelican Bay residents.
ADJOURNMENT
IThe meeting was adjourned at 4:18 p.m.
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Minutes approved [ V/ j as presented OR I- 1 as amended ON F 9 W.0 K7 1 date
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