Forest Lakes MSTU Minutes 03/07/2017 FOREST ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE M.S.T.U.
LAKES
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
3299 East Tamiami Trail Suite 103
Naples,FL 34112
Minutes
March 7,2017
I. Call to Order
Chairman Fogg called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M.
A quorum was established.
II. Attendance
Members: George Fogg, Chair; Marianne Fanning, Vice Chair; Richard Barry;
Barbara Bell; John Goody
County: Dan Schumacher, Project Manager; Harry Sells, Project Manager
Other: Aaron Gross, Ground Zero Landscaping; Doug Burnham, Quail Run Golf Club;
Wendy Warren, JuriSolutions
III. Approval of Agenda
Ms. Bell moved to approve the Agenda of the Forest Lakes Advisory Committee meeting subject to
the following change:
Addition: Item VI. Project Managers Report—E. Lake 14 Fountain
Second by Mr. Barry. Carried unanimously S- 0.
IV. Approval of Minutes—February 7,2017
Chairman Fogg moved to approve the minutes of the February 7, 2017 Forest Lakes Advisory
Committee meeting subject to the following changes:
Page 2, V. A. Contractors Report—Windham Studio—Bullet Point 2 from"...Orange Geiger Trees
have been treated with herbicide) ... to "...Orange Geiger Trees have been treated with insecticide)."
Page 2, V. B. Contractors Report—Ground Zero—Bullet Point 2 from "...Turf weeds at front entrance
have been sprayed with Altrazine herbicide...) ... to "...Turf weeds at front entrance have been
sprayed with Altrazine)."
Page 3, VI. B Project Managers Report - Quail Run Easements—Bullet Point 5 from "...The MSTU is
committed to assuming maintenance consistent with the scope of services currently under contract
privately by the club entailing weed control around the perimeter of each lake or pond, limited to the
riprap installed by the MSTU)...to "...The MSTU is committed to assuming maintenance consistent
with the scope of services currently under contract privately by the club)."
Page 4, VI. B Project Managers Report- Quail Run Easements—Motion from"... Mr. Barry
motioned for the Forest Lakes Roadway and Drainage M.S.T.0 to proceed with acceptance of the
Quail Run Golf Club Lake Maintenance Scope of Service maintenance program to control weeds in
the lakes and ponds) ....to "...Mr. Barry motioned for the Forest Lakes Roadway and Drainage
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M.S.T.U. to proceed with acceptance of the Quail Run Golf Club Lake Maintenance Scope of Service
maintenance program to control weeds and aquatic growth in the lakes and ponds)."
Page 4, VI. F Project Managers Report—Fence Line Maintenance- from"...The Committee reported
on project observations noting :)...to "...Chairman Fogg reported on project construction)."
Page 4, VI. F Project Managers Report—Fence Line Maintenance—Bullet Point 1 from"...Damaged
Ficus bordering Woodshire Lane and the shopping center is removed to the fence...to "Damaged
Ficus bordering Woodshire Lane and the shopping center have been removed to the fence)."
Page 4, VI. F Project Managers Report—Fence Line Maintenance—Bullet Point 2 from"...Plants
including the root system should be completely removed)...to"...Plants including the majority of the
root system have been completely removed)."
Page 4, VI. F Project Managers Report—Fence Line Maintenance—Add Bullet Point 4 "...Work will
be done in phases)."
Second by Mr. Barry. Carried unanimously 5- 0.
V. Contractor's Report
A. Windham Studio—Scott Windham (not present)Report Attached. Mulch.
Mr. Schumacher presented the "Forest Lakes Monthly Maintenance Report" dated
February 28, 2017 from Scott Windham, Landscape Architect, Windham Studio, Inc. based on
community drive through with Mr. Windham and Mr. Gross and highlighted the following:
• Mulch
➢ Mr. Windham recommends re-mulching for soil moisture retention and weed control as
well as aesthetics.
• Cassia Trees
➢ The Cassia Tree decline is mostly attributed to the leaf fungus that has become the
norm for the species. Recommend treating in the spring(April/May)with a foliar
fungicide (Alliete) and a systemic fungicide (Subdue).
• Main Entry Island
➢ Weed infestation in the St. Augustine grass in the entry island has been treated with
Atrazine.
➢ Bare areas will be patched with sod in the spring.
• Forest Lakes Boulevard
➢ Pink Tabebuia at light pole #167 is largely defoliated and health should be monitored.
➢ Trim one remaining dead Mahogany tree limb at light pole#93 above sidewalk for
vertical clearance.
➢ Monitor Orange Geiger at light pole#150 for foliar flush.
➢ Clean cobwebs from lamp at light pole #161.
• Woodshire Lane
➢ Two Laurel Oaks at light poles#26—28 should be evaluated for potential removal by a
certified arborist; Mr. Windham noted the trees could become a hazard.
B. Ground Zero Landscape Maintenance—Aaron Gross
Mr. Gross reported he has addressed the following landscape items:
• Mulch application is complete.
• The Cassia Trees have been treated with a fungicide.
• The defoliated Laurel Oak trees on Woodshire Lane have been tagged with a yellow
ribbon.
• Cob webs have been brushed off the street light lens at light pole#161.
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• A quote in the amount of$146 was presented for the removal of two dead Cassia trees at
the main entrance—Flush Cut to ground level.
During Committee discussion the following was noted:
• Two Cassia trees in the circle median should be removed.
Chairman Fogg requested Staff recommend a plan of action for the Cassia trees.
Mr. Schumacher will consult with Mr. Windham and Mr. Gross and make a
recommendation including estimated cost proposal at the April 2017 meeting.
• Maintenance of the Laurel Oak trees on Woodshire Lane, not planted by the MSTU, is the
responsibility of the Fairways at Emerald Greens condominium association.
Chairman Fogg motioned to approve the proposal from Ground Zero Landscaping,Inc.
number E353, dated February 27, 2017 in the of$146.00 to remove two Cassia trees from the
circle median. Second by Ms. Belk Carried unanimously 5-0.
Chairman Fogg moved to inform Fairways at Emerald Greens that the Laurel Oak trees on the
fence side of Woodshire Lane are in poor condition,possibly posing a safety hazard, and the
Forest Lakes M.S.T.U. recommends the trees be removed Second by Ms. Belk Carried
unanimously 5-0.
C. Agnoli,Barber& Brundage(ABB)
1. Presentation: Outfall Study Reports
Jim Carr and Kellie Fissinger of ABB presented the PowerPoint"Forest Lakes MSTU
Drainage Improvements North and West Outfall Study"dated January 26, 2017 noting four
options were studied and an opinion of probable construction cost and conclusions drawn as
follows:
• Gravity Pipe to West Swale - $135,303
o Water flows in opposite direction
• Force Main to West Swale - $189,996
o Floods west basin
• Force Main to Pine Ridge- $143,942
o Very minimal improvement to intersection water level
• Force Main to West Dissipater- $330,984
o Very minimal improvement to intersection water level
Mr. Carr did not recommend implementation of any of the four scenarios modeled.
Mr. Carr distributed the "Gordon River Improvements Master Plan Scope of Services"to the
Committee. The Scope of Services requests ABB develop a master plan for stormwater
improvements for the Gordon River Extension(GRE) in Collier County. The plan will include
development of initiatives necessary to improve the flood protection levels of service for areas
within the watershed such as Forest Lakes. ABB is anticipating receipt of a Purchase Order
from the County and Mr. Carr emphasized the project may be beneficial to Forest Lakes'
drainage problem.
Mr. Burnham revealed the Quail Run Golf Club is discussing reconstructing the golf course
and the course drainage system,potentially alleviating some of the flooding in Forest Lakes,
and requested communication be kept open.
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The Committee directed Staff to initiate construction of the project detailed below:
Infall
1. Catch Basin&Piping Enlargement. Proceed with Tasks A, B and C of the current
Design project, PO 4500168571, as documented in Exhibit A (previously distributed
to the Committee).
a. Replacing structure JB5 on the Southside of Forest Lake Boulevard.
b. Replacing an existing 24" storm drain pipe with 36"pipe between Forest
Lakes Boulevard and Lake 18.
c. Installing an 18" drain to the north side of Forest Lakes Boulevard into JB5.
The "Opinion of Cost" submitted by Agnoli, Barber and Brundage totaled $93,737 for the
stormwater improvements. $12,000 allocated for Roadway and Drainage Allowance may
not be required and$16,150 budgeted for concrete endwalls may be reduced if the bank
and rip rap can be restored.
VI. Project Managers Report
A. Budget Report
Mr. Schumacher presented the "Forest Lakes MSTU Fund 159, March 7, 2017" for FY17
noting:
• $163,955 of the $189,600 FY 17 Ad Valorem Tax budget has been collected.
• The Operating Expense budget is $167,383 of which$93,915 is committed and $48,564 in
invoices has been paid.
• Operating Expense available balance for FY17 is $24,905.
• Agnoli, Barber& Brundage engineering will be billing for the "Outfall Study."
• Total available balance of$309,288 plus funds committed and not spent yields Estimated
Cash balance of$403,203.
Mr. Schumacher distributed a recap of the amortization schedule for Fund 259, Forest Lakes
Debt Service,for informational purpose noting the bond is on schedule to be paid off in 2022 and
any shortfall in funds will be covered by reserves.
B. Quail Run Easements—New Board of Directors Elected to Quail Run GC
Mr. Schumacher reported the Quail Run Easements for the Forest Lakes Roadway and Drainage
M.S.T.U. for the maintenance program to control weeds and aquatic growth in the lakes is ready
for delivery to the Quail Run Golf Club Board of Directors.
Mr. Burnham informed the Committee the Quail Run Golf Club is electing new officers. Mr.
Schumacher requested Mr. Burnham notify him on the names of the new Board members so the
easement package can be distributed to the Directors.
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C. Fence Line Maintenance
Chairman Fogg reported on project construction noting:
• The next phase will be to landscape the space between Woodshire Lane and the shopping
area.
• Work will continue related to the project.
D. Property Tax Assessments
Mr. Schumacher apprised the Committee of the County's procedure Ad Valorem Property Tax
valuations and assessments as follows:
• Preliminary Ad Valorem Tax Valuations for FY17 will be assigned this coming July.
• FY17 TRIM(Truth in Millage)Notices will be distributed to property owners in August
2017.
• Property Taxable Values will be finalized and certified in October 2017.
• The percent variance+/- is listed on the current MSTU budget summary
(FY16 to projected FY17 adjusted by+8.53%).
• The Forest Lakes MSTU assesses millage at a fixed 4.0 rate,with a portion of the millage
allocated to bond payments and the balance apportioned to operating expenses.
• Upon repayment of the outstanding bond(projected to be in 2022),the MSTU may consider
establishing a"revenue neutral"budget, meaning that MSTU millage would then be
adjusted annually to maintain revenues at a predetermined target level.
E. Lake 14 Fountain#3
Hart's Electric determined that the fountain controls are operating correctly, indicating a problem
with the pump.
Mr. Schumacher issued a purchase order to Florida Fountains and Equipment (FFE) to evaluate
the pump.
VII. New Business
A. Roadway Markings - Striping& Reflectors requested by Emerald Greens Condo Association
Mr. Schumacher distributed a copy of an email received from Ruth Prior,resident of the
Fairways at Emerald Greens, on February 7, 2017 requesting the MSTU replace the roadway
reflectors on Woodshire Lane.
Mr. Schumacher has requested quotes from McShea Contracting outlining options for roadway
markings and will report his findings at the April 2017 meeting for Committee review.
During Committee discussion the following was noted:
• The recently painted striping on the Golf Cart Paths and Pedestrian Crosswalks is fading.
Mr. Schumacher will confer with McShea Contracting to ascertain the reason for the "dingy"
appearance of the striping and report to the Committee.
VIII. Old Business
A. MiraVista
Mr. Schumacher reported Ms. Sillery is continuing to research for information regarding
potential former construction of the area.
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IX. Committee Member Comment
None
X. Public Comment
None
Next Meeting
April 4,2017 10:00 A.M.
Forest Lakes Condo Association Clubhouse
1058 Forest Lakes Drive,Naples FL,34110
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by the
Chair at 11:57AM.
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Geor.,e Fogg, Chairm
The Minutes were approved by the Committee on A PA I L 2017 , as presented , or
as amended X .
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