Radio Road East MSTU Minutes 03/08/2017 Radio Road East
M.S.T.U. Advisory Committee
3299 East Tamiami Trail Suite 103
Naples,FL 34112
MEETING MINUTES
March 8, 2017
Sanctuary Club House, 7906 Haven Drive
I. Call to Order
Ms. Chapin called the meeting to order at 10:02 am. Roll call was taken and a quorum of three
was established.
II. Attendance
Members: Chairman Dale Johnson(Excused), Vice Chairman Suzanne Chapin, Renato
Fernandez, Janice Bundy, Holly Amodeo
County: Harry Sells—Project Manager, Michelle Arnold, Director PTNE Division
Others: Dayna Fendrick, Urban Green Studio, Inc., Robert Kindelan—Commercial Land
Maintenance,
III. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Fernandez moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Ms.Amodeo. Carried 4-0.
IV. Approval of Minutes: January 11, 2017
Mr. Fernandez moved to approve the minute's o January11, 2017. Second by Ms. Bundy.
Carried 4-0.
V. Budget Report Januaryl1,2017
A. Commissioners request to recite "Pledge of Allegiance" at each meeting.
Consensus was that the MSTU would comply.
The Pledge of Allegiance recited by all.
B. Mr. Sells noted that Renato Fernandez' term expires 10/27/2017. The status of the MSTU on Oct
1, 2016 will determine whether he will have to apply for the position or not.
C. Mr. Sells distributed and reviewed the Radio Road East MSTU budget report for Fund 166, dated
March 8, 2017 noting:
• Remaining in available operating expense $2,498.92.
• There is zero revenue from ad valorem taxes and $124,300 transferred from Fund 111,
(the new county wide landscaping MSTU.)
• There was no deduction for reimbursement for staff Support which was $24,500 in FY
16 which brings the total funds available to almost the same as FY 16.
• The budget for the year will be fairly tight but with adjustments. There is $1,600
committed for Juristaff which will be cancelled and approximately $4,000 extra in the
Landscape Architect PO. If an emergency arises, the $8,999 allocated for Mulch could be
utilized.
D. Tree removal for medians 31, and 36
The Dead Royal Palm, Buccaneer Palm, and one Pigeon Plum trees on medians 31 and 34
were removed by blunt cutting of the trunk at ground level by Signature Tree at a cost of$190.
VI. Landscape Architect's Report—Urban Green Studio, Dayna Fendrick
Ms. Fendrick distributed the "Landscape Architect's Field Report 2016 8" for field visit on
10/12, 13, 31/2016
• Viburnum continues to have some sporadic dieback throughout the beds as a result of a
specialized fungus. The beds have been treated twice with a recommended (UF) fungicide
and the dead plants have been removed. Some previously dead plants are growing from the
roots.
• There is some yellowing of Liriope, but it is generally in good condition.
• The Golden Creeper is continuing to improve and looks good overall. Fire ants are still
evident.
• The condition of the Purple Queen is variable, with some doing extremely well and others
barely surviving.
• Muhly grass should be cut back in late April after season is over.
• On Median#34, the second Royal Palm is showing yellowing foliage and needs to be
treated.
VII. Landscape Maintenance Report—Commercial Landscape Maintenance- Robert Kindelan
Mr. Kindelan updated the Committee on landscape maintenance noting:
• Mr. Kindelan gave a short overview of the maintenance activities and talked about the
fungus treatment restrictions for the Viburnum.
VIII. Old Business
The committee held a general discussion on having input into the quality of maintenance once the
responsibility was transferred to Road Maintenance. The opinion of the committee was that they
would like to control the maintenance for another year. Michelle Arnold and Sue Chapin will try
to contact Commissioner Saunders to discuss the possibility of doing so.
IX. New Business
None
X. Committee Comments
None
XI. Public Comments
None
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by
the Chair at 11:33 am.
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RADIO ROAD EAST MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Dale Johnson, Chairma/
The Minutes were 3Wroved by the Committee on r , 2017
As presented ✓ , or as amended
NEXT MEETING:
MAY 10,2017-10:00 AM
SANCTUARY CLUB HOUSE,
7906 HAVEN DRIVE
NAPLES,FL 34112
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