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GG MSTU Minutes 06/18/2019GOLDEN GATE M.S.T.U. ADV'ico*,r� COMMITTr 3299 East Tamiami Trail, Suite 103 Naples, FL 34112 JUNE 18, 201'9 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. II. Attendance Advisory Committee Patricia Spencer — Chair Paula Rogan Florence "Dusty" Holmes (Excused) Ron Jefferson Norma Lees -Davis (Absent) Staff Dan Schumacher — Project Manager Landscape Mike McGee — Landscape Architect (McGee & Associates) John Saupp — Landscape Maintenance (Green Effex) Other Wendy Warren — Transcriptionist (Premier) Jerry and Carol Huckle - Residents III. Pledge of Allegiance A flag was not available for recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. Approval of Agenda Ms. Spencer moved to approve the Agenda of the Golden Gate Advisory Committee as presented. Second by Ms. Rogan. Carried unanimously 3 - 0. V. Minutes Approval of Minutes: May 21, 2019 Ms. Spencer moved to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2019 meeting as presented Second by Ms. Rogan. Carried unanimously 3 - 0. June 18, 2019 Golden Gate MSTU 1/4 MINUTES VI. Landscape Maintenance Report — Green Effex A. Landscape — Green Effex Mr. Saupp of Green Effex reported on the landscaping as follows: • A Notice -to -Proceed with the landscape renovation for Sunshine, Tropicana and Hunter Boulevards and Coronado Parkway was received. • Estimated time frame is one to two weeks per roadway. Perennial Peanut will be installed last. Chemical treatment of the memorial plaque on the median tip at 44`h Street on Golden Gate Parkway minimally improved the condition. Products will continue to be researched and tested to optimize the plaques appearance. The base will be painted. VII. Landscape Architect's Report — McGee & Associates Mr. McGee reviewed the "Landscape Observation Report: - FY 18-19, June 2019" noting renovation preparation is underway on all medians. Mulch should be applied on completion of refurbishment project. Tropicana Boulevard • HydroPoint controls recorded increases in water usage on Tropicana Boulevard. Mr. Sells will verify the control is programmed correctly as other roadways are recording traditional readings. • May water usage was 431,712 gallons. Coronado Parkway and Hunter Boulevard • Paurotis palms were fertilized; clean-up required. • Combined water use was 190,341 gallons. Sunshine Boulevard • Water usage estimated at 287,512 gallons is normal. Collier Boulevard • Medians refurbishment is recommended. • Water usage Part A 189,007 gallons and Par B 318,903 gallons was within normal parameters. Golden Gate Parkway • Medians are being maintained; renovation recommended. • Combined water usage of 519,867 gallons is normal. VIII. Project Manager's Report A. Budget Report Mr. Schumacher summarized the "Golden Gate MSTU Fund Budget 153 dated June 18, 2019" for information purposes and provided an overview of the budget noting: • FYI Ad Valorem property tax revenue budget is $406,400.00, an increase of 8.46% over FYI 8. The Millage rate is 0.5000 mils. • Total revenue FY19 is $934,025.00 including investment interest, transfers and contributions (minus a 5% reserve of $18,900). • Current Operating Expense Budget is $396,725.00 of which Commitments total $167,005.27; Expenditures $136,977.01. • Uncommitted Operating Expense funds available are $92,742.72. • The $235.00 charge for HydroPoint is the Annual Maintenance Fee for the irrigation system. Software issues are maintained by HydroPoint. June 18, 2019 GOLDEN GATE MSTU 2/4 MINUTES • On June 17, 2019 a Purchase Order in the amount of $70,253.60 was issued to Green Effex for the Median Restoration Project on four roadways. On April 16, 2019 the Committee motioned to approve $88,114.30 for the project. • Line 32, Improvements General expenditure of $42,681.87, was for the Stahiman- England irrigation conduit project for Hunter Boulevard and Coronado Parkway. • Improvements General Fund, Line 32, reserved to fund capital projects, has a remaining balance of $429,218.13. • Total available balance, less committed expenses, is $528,224.23. B. Golden Gate community sign: Signs & Things refurbishment The "Welcome to Golden Gate " community sign restoration is underway. An oil base paint will be applied front and back. The lettering and bird logo are in being enhanced. The steel supports for the sign were unbolted and transported to the shop site for refinishing. It is anticipated Signs & Things will reinstall the sign week ending June 29, 2019. During Committee discussion the following was addressed: • At a Civic Association meeting it was requested that a similar "Welcome to Golden Gate" sign be erected on the west side Right -of -Way (ROW) of Collier Blvd. by the canal bridge. The original sign was removed during a road expansion project. Mr. Schumacher will: • Review signage zoning and permit requirements. • Secure a quotes from Signs & Things to duplicate the refurbished sign. C. Roadway median restoration A Notice -to -Proceed was issued to Green Effex for the median refurbishment project for replacement of plants and trees damaged by Hurricane Irma on four (4) roadways. Stormwater issues currently prevent landscape refurbishment on sections of Hunter Boulevard. Work will commence with Coronado Parkway and be invoiced as each roadway is completed. IX. Old Business A. Golden Gate Pkwy canal fencing @ pedestrian bridge. Mr. Schumacher met with Dave Lykins, Executive Coordinator to Commissioner Saunders, to review the process for projects which overlay with the Growth Management Division such as beautifying the bridge fencing and landscaping. Mr. Schumacher noted the M.S.T. U. could consider a capital contribution to the project once plans are solidified; the County would be responsible for routine maintenance. B. Summer Meeting Schedule The next meeting will be held on September 17, 2019. June 18, 2019 GOLDEN GATE MSTU 3/4 MINUTES X. New Business Ms. Spencer noted the Civic Association will be installing flags for the July 4th celebration the evening of July 2nd and removing them July 5'h. She will notify Pam Lulich, Supervisor, Landscape Operations, not to mow the medians during this time. XI. Public Comments Jerry Huckle, a long-time resident within the MSTU district, inquired about the feasibility of lane widening on 44`h Street SW and sidewalk installation. Roadways are outside of the scope of the M.S.T. U. 's responsibility, however, the proposal could be tendered to Commissioner Saunders. XII. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by the Chair at 5:10 P.M. GOLDEN GATE MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE Q Patricia Spencer, Chair The Minutes were approved by the Committee on September 17 , 2019 as presented_(_, or as amended NEXT MEETING: SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 — 4:30 PM GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY CENTER 4701 GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY NAPLES, FL 34116 June 18, 2019 GOLDEN GATE MSTU 4/4