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GOLDEN GATE M.S.T.U. ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
3299 East Tamiami Trail, Suite 103
Naples, FL 34112
August 16, ('' ”`
MINUTES
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:28 P.M. by Ms. Spencer. Attendance was called and a quorum was
established.
II. Attendance: Patricia Spencer, Chairman; Herman Haeger, Vice Chairman; Ron Jefferson;
Paula Rogan; (Vacancy)
County: Michelle Arnold, Director; Harry Sells, Project Manager; Dan Schumacher, Project Manager
Others: Michael McGee, McGee&Associates; Janet Acevedo, Hannula Landscaping;Dale Hannula,
Hannula Landscaping; David Durrell, JuriSolutions
III. Approval of Agenda
Ms. Haeger moved to approve the Agenda subject to addition Item VIII.A —Decorative Flags. Second
by Mr. Jefferson. Carried unanimously 4- 0.
IV. Approval of Minutes: June 21,2016
Mr. Haeger moved to approve the minutes of the June 21, 2016 meeting as presented. Second by Mr.
Jefferson. Carried unanimously 4- 0.
V. Project Manager's Report
A. Budget Report
Staff summarized the Golden Gate MSTU Fund Budget 153 dated August 16, 2016 noting:
• The current millage rate for the MSTU of 0.369 could be increased to a maximum of 0.50,
however approval is required by the Board of County Commissioners and at this point the
MSTU has sufficient funds to operate and undertake capital projects given the $317,500 of
Reserve Funds held in accounts.
• Expending Reserve Funds requires the approval of the BCC and the process to access the
funds takes approximately 2 months.
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• The $11,000 spent on repairs for two street lights damaged by automobile accidents is
anticipated to be reimbursed by insurance claims ($5,000+/-has already been received by
the MSTU)with the exception of deductibles(+/- $500).
B. Santa Barbara and Golden Gate Refurbishment status
Mr. Sells reported Staff will be"going back to bid"for the project as no bids were received on the
first request issued to vendors.
C. Irrigation Status
Mr. Sells reported a new controller is being installed at Tropicana Blvd. which will control irrigation
components on Sunshine Blvd., Hunter Blvd. and Coronado Parkway. The system will have the
ability to report water usage to Staff without physically reading a meter.
The Committee noted data on the water consumption indicate the usage was abnormally high in July.
Staff requested the Hannula Landscaping,Inc. employees to monitor the usage on the next "wet
check"so comparisons may be made with the irrigation cycle to ensure the system is operation as
intended.
Mr. McGee to review records on prior usage over like time frames to determine the quantity of
water which should be expected to irrigate the areas.
D. Flag Pole Replacement
Mr. Sells reported the work is ongoing to replace the flag pole and an Executive Summary will be
brought forward to the BCC (anticipated for the 9/27/16 meeting)to approve the paver donation by
Solid Rock Pavers, LLC. and installation donation by BSA Troop 2001 and Dan Klein
Construction, Inc. A dedication will be scheduled following completion of the project.
E. Tree Replacement, Coronado, Sunshine,and Hunter
Mr. Sells reported the Purchase Order was issued to Hannula Landscaping, Inc. last week with the
Notice to Proceed issued today. The work will be completed in coordination with the placement of
mulch in the area which is to occur later this month.
VI. Landscape Maintenance Report—Hannula Landscape
Ms. Acevedo reported on landscape maintenance as follows:
Tropicana Boulevard
• Mulch to be placed the week of 8/26/16.
• The installation of trees to be undertaken on the weekend to minimize traffic concerns.
• Fertilizing to be completed over the next two weeks.
• An employee will be designated to train for irrigation system operation.
Sunshine Boulevard
• County Staff to notify the Code Enforcement Office on an area not being mowed by a
homeowner on 18th Ave. adjacent to the tear drop median.
• Fertilizing to be completed over the next two weeks.
• The price quote for the placement of Perennial Peanut has not been submitted yet as the vendor
who supplies the product needs a substantial quantity ordered before delivering to the area.
Hannula is waiting other projects to come on line before a sufficient order quantity is obtained.
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Coronado Parkway and Hunter Boulevard
• Weed control for the Mimosa plant areas is ongoing.
• Fungicide treatment is ongoing.
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VII. Landscape Architect Report
A. Maintenance Reports
Mr. McGee submitted the "Landscape Observation Report: -FY15-16, August 2016"for
information purposes and the following items were discussed:
Tropicana Boulevard
• He continues work on a landscape plan for removing the turf and replacing with plantings
and will present it to the Committee over the coming months.
Sunshine Blvd.
• The Bougainvilleas in the area around 18th Ave. that were destroyed during an auto accident
will be replanted with Perennial Peanut as it is a much more durable plant and can withstand
these types of incidents.
Coronado Parkway and Hunter Boulevard
• The irrigation water consumption will be investigated as discussed above.
• The dead Flax Lily foliage on the ground will be removed.
Collier Boulevard A& B & Golden Gate Parkway
The areas are maintained by the Road and Bridge Division and inspected on behalf of the MSTU.
He notifies the County on any deficient issues including the recent emergence of Torpedo Grass on
Collier Blvd. medians.
VIII. Old Business
Decorative Flags
Ms. Acevedo reported the small decorative flags (approximately 1,200) were removed as they were in
the medians and the areas needed to be mowed. She will make arrangements to have the flags returned
to the Committee for reuse.
IX. New Business
Budgeting of County Reimbursements for Landscape Maintenance
Mr. Sells reported the FY17 budget will address the $4,000+/- expenditure to the County by the MSTU
for Golden Gate Parkway median maintenance (tree trimming, etc.).
Fences by Bridge on Golden Gate Blvd.
Discussion occurred on if the chain link fence installed by the County in the area could be replaced to a
more aesthetically acceptable material.
Staff reported it was installed by the County it could potentially be replaced with a more decorative
treatment upon County approval, however the MSTU would probably bear the cost of the project.
Mr. McGee reported there is a plan to landscape the area which should lessen the visual impact of the
fence to the traveling public.
X. Public Comment
None
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There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned
by the Chair at 5:21P.M.
GOLDEN GATE MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Patricia Spencer, Chairm n
The Minutes were approved by the Committee on P� Ufa E2 OCD , 2016 as presented A ,
or as amended .
Next Meeting: September 20,2016—4:30 PM
Golden Gate Community Center
4701 Golden Gate Parkway
Naples,Fl 34116
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