Golden Gate MSTU Minutes 01/16/2018 rte.:
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3299 East Tamiami Trail, Suite 103
Naples, FL 34112
MINUTES
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 P.M. by Ms. Spencer. Attendance was called and a quorum was
established.
IL Attendance: Patricia Spencer, Chairman; Herman Haeger, Vice Chairman (Excused); Ron Jefferson;
Paula Rogan (Excused); Dusty Holmes
County: Dan Schumacher, Project Manager
Others: Michael McGee, McGee &Associates; Wendy Warren, Jurisolutions
III. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. Approval of Agenda
Ms. Spencer moved to approve the Agenda of the Golden Gate Advisory Committee as submitted.
Second by Ms. Holmes. Carried unanimously 3- 0.
V. Approval of Minutes: November 21, 2017
Ms. Spencer moved to approve the minutes of the November 21, 2017 meeting as presented.
Second by Mr. Jefferson. Carried unanimously 3- 0.
VI. Landscape Maintenance Report—Hannula Landscaping & Irrigation
Status Update
Mr. Schumacher reported:
• Hannula Landscaping & Irrigation's contract expired January 14, 2018. Mr. Hannula has
notified the County he is terminating all roadway contracts the end of January.
• Requests for Quotes (RFQ's) for Landscape Maintenance services were submitted on January
12, 2018 to five vendors on County contract.
• The lowest qualified bidder will be awarded the contract with the bids due on January 23, 2018.
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VII. Landscape Architect's Report—McGee& Associates
Mr.McGee submitted the "Landscape Observation Report: -FY 17-18, January 2018"for
information purposes noting the monthly detailed report should be referenced for hurricane Irma tree
and shrub damage and corresponding recommendations.
Tropicana Boulevard
• Turf contains large amount of broadleaf sedge type weeds and is showing stress from
insufficient irrigation.
• The HydroPoint WeatherTrak data was 86,035 gallons for December 2017.
Mr. Schumacher will investigate the system to ensure the recommended 3/"coverage, or
approximately 140,000 gallons, is in effect.
Coronado Parkway and Hunter Boulevard
Hunter Boulevard
• Median#1: Proposal requested for Alexander Palm and Juniper plants damaged by an auto
accident.
• Median#6: Recommend replacement of Oak Tree destroyed by auto accident. A new
frond has emerged on the fourth Alexander Palm Tree from the north end. Treat with
fungicide, fertilize and monitor health.
• Median#10: Alexander Palm and fourteen Big Rose damaged by auto accident.
• Median#11: Silk Floss Tree removed due to auto accident
• December 2017 water usage registered 188,832 for both roadways.
Mr. McGee recommends a "median renovation proposal" be submitted by the landscaper awarded
the contract for the Golden Gate M.S.T.U.
Sunshine Boulevard
• 18'"Place SW: An auto accident damaged 10— 15 plants(photo depicted). Proposal
requested for removal of Bougainvillea and replanting of median with Perennial Peanut
"Eco Turf'variety in one-gallon size. Hand watering may be required.
• Water usage was estimated at 123,630 gallons for December 2017,acceptable usage as
evidenced by the better condition of the turf.
Collier Boulevard Part A& B-(an arterial roadway maintained by Road Maintenance Division)
• A major renovation is recommended resulting from Irma storm damage.
• Water usage meter readings for Part B, assumed to be inaccurate,were reported to Liz
Soriano, Supervisor—Road Maintenance Landscape Operations.
Golden Gate Parkway- (an arterial roadway maintained by Road Maintenance Division)
• Pump stations have been replaced in all three locations;meter readings should be more
accurate.
VIII. Project Manager's Report
A. Budget Report
Mr. Schumacher summarized the Golden Gate MSTU Fund Budget 153 dated January 16, 2018
noting:
• FY18 Ad Valorem property tax revenue budget is $376,900.00 of which $309,759,15 has
been collected.
• Total revenue FY18 is $735,800.00 including investment interest,transfers and contributions
(minus a 5%reserve of$18,900).
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• For FY-18 the Millage rate is 0.5000., or$0.50 per$1,000 of property taxable value per
annum.
• FY 18 planned Operating Expense Budget is $340,800. Current commitments total $109,126;
expenditures $12,987.71.
• Uncommitted Operating Expense funds available are $218,685.74.
• Hannula Landscaping& Irrigation has invoiced$9,073.78 against Purchase Orders totaling
$40,000. The balance of funds remaining on settlement of all invoices will be consolidated
by the budget department with Mr. Schumacher's input.
• A Purchase Order will be written for light outage replacement on Sunshine Boulevard
pending receipt of requested Lumec LED part numbers and quotes from Graybar for the LED
lamp fixture and Hart's Electrical for the installation.
• Improvements General Fund of$345,200. (Line 31) is reserved to finance special projects
subject to review and approval of the County accounting office.
• Total available balance less committed expenses totals $606,188.
B. Irrigation—Coronado& Hunter Design—Conduit
Mr. Schumacher noted:
• The irrigation system is not functioning as intended and Staff recommends installation of
HydroPoint controllers.
• An "Invitation to Bid" (ITB)was re-distributed by the procurement office to qualified
bidders for installation of the irrigation control system valve wiring and conduits on
Coronado Parkway and Hunter Boulevard.
• One bid was received from Stahlman-England Irrigation, Inc. in the amount of$143,800.
During Committee discussion the following was addressed:
• Purchase of a HydroPoint Controller at an estimated cost of$20,000.00 would establish a
uniform Irrigation system which will be easy to manage and monitor.
• Mr. McGee recommended additional funds be approved by the committee in the event
re-boring is required(the existing two inch sleeves for wiring were installed in 2009).
• "As built"plans will be reviewed to locate the bores.
Mr. Schumacher will apprise the Committee of any project developments outside the scope
discussed.
Mr. Jefferson motioned to approve the irrigation control system valve wiring, conduits and
controller project for Coronado Parkway and Hunter Boulevard be funded from Line 31,
Improvements General, of the Golden Gate M.S.T.U. budget for an amount Not To Exceed
$175,000.0. Second by Ms. Holmes. Carried unanimously 3—0.
C. MSTU Priorities(Commissioner Saunders)
Mr. Schumacher distributed a recap of the Golden Gate Beautification M.S.T.U. Advisory
Committee's Priorities submitted to Commissioner Saunders assistant. A Board of County
Commissioners(BCC)meeting is scheduled for January 23, 2018 to review projects.
Mr. Jefferson received a copy of a letter expressing the desire for more open communication with
the Golden Gate Civic Association and the Golden Gate Beautification M.S.T.0 He will forward
the document to Mr. Schumacher who will then distribute it to the Beautification Committee
members.
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D. Golden Gate Master Plan
Mr. Schumacher distributed maps of the"Golden Gate Area Master Plan Update: 3 Areas"
and "Golden Gate City Area Future Land Use Map and Zoning Overlay"referenced at the
December 2017 meeting where renovation and improvement plans for the Landscape Beautification
Master Plan were discussed.
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E. Quotes
None
IX. Old Business
A. Golden Gate City: Walking Assessment& Workshop,Jan 11th or 12th
Mr. Schumacher distributed the Golden Gate City Transportation Map with red lines designating
existing sidewalks.
Mr.Jefferson reported on the workshop meeting he attended January 11,2017 noting the three
projects undertaken for Golden Gate include Stormwater,Walkability and the Master Plan.
Residents' concerns expressed during the Walkability Assessment Workshop identified vehicle sight
line visibility over medians and difficulty of navigation walking in the northwest section of the city
due to the presence of canals.
Mr. Jefferson noted projects undertaken by the M.S.T.U beautification committee must be in
compliance with County safety standards including maintaining landscaping on medians at heights
specified by code.
B. Stormwater Refurbishment—Project Schedule
Mr. Schumacher distributed a time line for the Stormwater Drainage Improvement Project
Northwest Quadrant, Golden Gate City. The work is intended to improve stormwater flow, help to
alleviate flooding and to address safety issues. It is scheduled to start in the February/March 2018.
Project completion is targeted for August/September 2018.
C. Santa Barbara & Golden Gate Refurbishment—Dec 7th Public Information Mtg. (PIM)
Mr. Schumacher reported a public meeting was held December 7, 2017 to discuss Landscape
Beautification Master Plan projects for Santa Barbara and Golden Gate.
D. Canal Bridge Fencing(Golden Gate Pkwy)
Mr.Jefferson suggested planting Palmettos to camouflage the bridge fencing given the plant is
traditional in Golden Gate landscaping and drought tolerant.
X. New Business
A. Stormwater Utility
The Stormwater Utility project proposal will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners
in spring 2018.
XI. Public/Board Comments
Daytime Irrigation
Members reported the irrigation system on Coronado Parkway medians was operating in the afternoon
the day of the meeting.
Nomination of Officers
Mr. Schumacher will research the date as specified in the Bylaws for nomination and election of
officers to the Committee.
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There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned
by the Chair at 5:30 P.M.
GOLDEN GATE MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Patricia Spencer, Chairman
The Minutes were approved by the Committee on F p 612x, 2c' �1 , 2018 as presented ,
or as amended
NEXT MEETING: FEBRUARY 20,2018—4:30 PM
GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY CENTER
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NAPLES,FL 34116
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