Lely Beautification MSTU Minutes 11/18/2021 1/6
GOLF ESTATES BEAUTIFICATION MSTU
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
8300 Radio Road
Naples, FL 34104
Minutes
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:02 PM and a quorum of five was present.
II. Attendance
Committee Members: Tony Branco, Chair; Kathleen Dammert, Vice-Chair;
Linda Jorgensen; Jacalyn Lowry; Kathleen Slebodnik
County: Michelle Arnold, PTNE Director; Dan Schumacher, Project Manager;
Rosio Garcia, Operations Coordinator
Others: Mike McGee, Landscape Architect, McGee & Associates; Gary Gorden, Superb Landscape
Services; Wendy Warren, Premier Staffing; Lisa McGarity, Lely HOA President
III. Approval of Agenda
Ms. Lowry moved to approve the November 18, 2021, Agenda of the Lely Golf Estates
Beautification M.S.T.U. as amended:
Add: V. Chairman’s Report - C. Solar Light at Forest Hills Blvd.
VIII. Ongoing Business - E. Light Pole Replacement Pebble Beach Blvd.
F. St. Andrews Blvd. Traffic Calming.
Second by Ms. Slebodnik. Carried unanimously 5 - 0.
IV. Approval of Minutes – October 21, 2021
Ms. Dammert moved to approve the minutes of the October 21, 2021, Lely Golf Estates Beautification
M.S.T.U. as presented. Second by Ms. Lowry. Carried unanimously 5 - 0.
V. Chairman’s Report – Tony Branco
A. Community Assessment
Chair Branco reported on observations made during the monthly drive through:
• The community landscaping looks good.
• The St. Andrews entryway seasonal flower conversion is a priority.
• On Doral Circle Median #23 several plants were damaged.
B. M.S.T.U. Monthly Traffic Statistics –St Andrews Blvd.
Two (2) Traffic Logix SafePace 100 speed monitoring signs are functioning on Saint Andrews
Boulevard, eastbound by the Lely Presbyterian Church (Radar 1) and westbound at Pine Valley
Circle (Radar 2).
Chair Branco distributed a daily vehicle report for data from October 16th to November 16th.
• Radar 1 (110 St Andrews Blvd) recorded 58,160 vehicles averaging 1,818 vehicles per day.
Maximum speed was 51 mph.
• Radar 2 (255 Saint Andrews Blvd) recorded 59,362 vehicles for an average of 1,855 per day.
Maximum speed was 60 mph.
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C. Solar Light
Chair Branco reported:
• A diagnostic procedure to identify the condition of the batteries in the solar panel was
performed.
• Failed batteries were replaced with the correct battery model.
• The solar light is functioning as intended.
• Palm fronds should be trimmed to prevent interference with the light.
Chair Branco requested notification if members observe the light is not working.
VII. Contractor Reports
A. Landscape Architect’s Report – McGee & Associates (M&A)
Mr. McGee summarized the “Lely Golf Estates Landscape Observation Report FY20-21” dated
November 4, 2021.
All Locations
• Items highlighted in yellow are a priority for safety issues and potential plant damage.
• Tree stakes not intact will be removed.
In bound R/W South
• Remove dead Tabebuia tree. A Queen Crape Myrtle tree is on order for replacement as
required by County code.
Saint Andrews Blvd.
• SLS has scheduled turf treatment application for sedge grasses.
• The dead and/or diseased foliage was pruned from Crinum Lilies.
• SLS will confirm planting of three (3) Bougainvilleas damaged by an auto accident on
Median #10.
Forest Hills Blvd.
• Median #11, address 550: Remove mature Holly tree due to trunk/root rot and replace with a
‘Natchez’ Crape Myrtle, White. Shipment of Crape Myrtle ‘Natchez’ white tree to be
consolidated with additional items from the same nursery to minimize freight cost. Tree
will be installed upon receipt.
Forest Hills Cart Crossing
• Eight (8) Xanadu plants were installed in two (2) locations at the cart crossing.
Pebble Beach Blvd.
• Median #16: SLS will investigate to verify six (6) Bougainvillea damaged by application of
herbicide, were replaced.
• Median #17: Address 143 – SLS will confirm replacement of nine (9) Bougainvillea
destroyed by fire.
• Median #19: SLS confirmed eight (8) dwarf Bougainvillea, Helen Johnson variety, were
planted.
Doral Circle West R/W & Rattlesnake Hammock Road
• SLS confirmed removal of Foxtail seed palms.
• SLS will confirm installation of four (4) white African Iris at Doral.
Briarcliff Ln Cul-de-sac #21
• Remove damaged and dead Bougainvillea and mulch. Plant replacements will be reviewed.
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Baltusrol Signs
• Selectively prune Philodendron foliage off the outbound Baltusrol sign structure. SLS will
ensure foliage is pruned.
West R/W & Rattlesnake Hammock
• Superb Landscaping Services (SLS) confirmed Foxtail palm seed stalks were pruned.
• SLS will confirm four (4) white African Iris were planted.
Mulch
• Forestry Resources’ lead time for three (3) pallets of Specialty Red Mulch is five (5) weeks.
The vendor will notify Staff if the product is available sooner.
Irrigation
The HydroPoint controller is operating on an “Evaporative Technology” system which monitors rain,
sun, and hydration to irrigate as needed. With the onset of the dry season, Staff is transitioning the
system to pre-scheduled irrigation days.
SLS repaired the irrigation heads in the Bougainvillea bed on the St. Andrews Blvd. entry side.
Water Usage – October 2021
• Warren Street Reuse Water used 47,145 gallons; potable water none.
• Valley Stream’s meter indicated 10,180 gallons of potable water use.
B. Landscape Maintenance Report – Superb Landscape Services (SLS)
Mr. Gorden reported:
• Fertilizer was applied.
• Seasonal winter plants will be installed at the St. Andrews Blvd. and Doral Circle entrances
on Monday November 22, 2021.
• Tree foliage blockage of the Treasure Point “no outlet” sign will be reviewed for pruning.
VII. Project Manager’s Report – Dan Schumacher
A. Budget Report
Lely MSTU Fund Budget 152 dated November 18, 2021
• The FY-22 Millage rate remains constant at 2.000 mills.
• Current Ad Valorem Tax, Line 1, is $312,400.00; an increase of 2.63% over FY-21.
• Transfers and Contributions, Line 11, are $327,714.92; a carry-over of unexpended
FY-21 funds.
• Total Revenue, Line 12, is $642,414.92, including investment interest, transfers, and
contributions.
• Purchase Orders: (Contractors)
Hart’s Electrical – Electrical Maintenance & Repair
McGee & Associates – Landscape Architecture
Premier Staffing – Transcription Services
Site One Landscape Supply – Irrigation Parts & Pumps
Superb Landscape Services – Grounds & Irrigation Maintenance
Whited Holiday Décor – Holiday Decorations
• Operating Expense, Line 32, is budgeted at $243,814.92; with current Commitments of
$182,420.93, Expenditures of $6,738.27, and a Budget Remainder (unspent operating funds)
of $54,655.72.
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• Capital Outlay, Line 34, budgeted at $183,200.00, is available to fund planned Paver
Crosswalks and Entryway Monument projects.
• Transfer to Fund 111, Line 35, in the amount of $54,700.00, is for MSTU Staff salaries and
accrued County overhead related to M.S.T.U. operations.
• Transfer to the Property Appraiser, Line 36, in the amount of $3,000.00, is for computation
of M.S.T.U. Ad Valorem data for the tax rolls.
• Transfer to the Tax Collector, Line 37, in the amount of $7,700.00, is for collection of
M.S.T.U. millage as part of the tax bill, currently 2.0 mills.
• Reserves, Line 39, budgeted at $150,000.00, is designated for Insurance and Catastrophic
damage repair.
• Total Budget, Line 41, lists FY-22 M.S.T.U. budgeted funds at $642,414.92; with tabulated
Commitments of $182,420.93, Expenditures of $7,581.41, and a Budget Remainder (total
unspent funds) of $452,412.58. Only the Budget amount of $642,441.92 does not change
during the fiscal year.
B. Lighting Inspection Report
• Red entries indicate current lamp outages, gray for outages repaired from previous report.
• No outages were reported as of November 1, 2021.
• No LED replacement lamps have failed. Warranty for LED lamps is two (2) years from
date of purchase.
Mr. Schumacher will compare Florida Power & Light (FPL) monthly/annual data to ascertain the
variance in the electric service charge since the conversion to LED lights and report his findings to
the Committee at a future meeting.
C. 2021 Entry Plantings – Winter
St Andrews Median #1 and Doral Circle Median #23
The seasonal winter planting of Geraniums with a White Alyssum border, based on McGee &
Associates October 2016 plan, Scheme A, Modified, will be installed on Monday November 22,
2021. Estimated cost of the planting project is $2,595.00.
D. 2021 Holiday Decorations
Whited Holiday Décor has completed the installation of decorations for the Saint Andrews Blvd.
entrance and Doral Circle.
Ms. Lowry will decorate and provide a wreath for the Forest Hills and Augusta Boulevards sign.
Solar lights will complement the installation.
VIII. Ongoing Business
A. St. Andrews Entryway Monuments Refurbishment
Mr. Schumacher is consulting with structural engineers to ascertain a workable process for the wall,
with planned modifications, to obtain a Permit; the committee will be updated at a future meeting.
B. Thermoplastic Crosswalks – Paver Style
One (1) proposal was received to the BidSync Quick Quote solicitation for eight (8) Paver-style
crosswalks of EndurablendTM Polymer Cement with twelve inch (12”) solid white thermoplastic
stripes, to coordinate with the crosswalks installed at St. Andrews & Pebble Beach Blvd.
County Policy requires a minimum of three (3) bids on the first solicitation; consequently,
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Mr. Schumacher will re-submit the solicitation the week ending November 27, 2021. Estimated
timeframe for receipt of quotes is seven (7) to ten (10) days.
C. Median #1 Traffic Sign – “Keep Right”
• Traffic Operations has provided two (2) “Keep Right” sign replacement inserts, with code-
compliant yellow diamond, for the St. Andrews entrance at US-41.
• Lykins Signtek will mount the inserts on a new decorative post and install on Median 1.
D. Lumec LED Retrofit Lamps
Estimated date of receipt for the six (6) LED Lumec retrofit lamps on order is February 2022.
Two (2) LED lights are in stock for light outage replacement. Retrofit lamp pricing remains stable.
E. Light Pole Replacement Pebble Beach Blvd.
The light pole and LED retrofit lamp kit, on order with Hart’s Electrical, will be installed upon
receipt.
F. St. Andrews Blvd. Traffic Calming
Commissioner LoCastro forwarded Chair Branco’s request for additional stop signs on St Andrews
Blvd for traffic calming to the Traffic Operations Division. Traffic Operations responded:
• The County adheres to State and FDOT guidelines.
• A traffic engineering study is required.
• St. Andrews Blvd. locations do not meet the volume criteria to qualify for stop signs.
• The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) must “accept” the report.
• STOP signs are not intended to deter vehicular speeding.
Viable options for M.S.T.U. consideration are:
• Construct speed tables on St. Andrews Blvd.
• Install a crosswalk at Pine Valley Circle.
• The addition of solar powered amber caution lights to existing crosswalk signage.
• Utilize imitation cameras and signage to encourage drivers to obey the speed limit.
Cameras can be purchased locally at a reasonable cost.
The devices would be attached to the Traffic Logix speed monitoring system.
Mr. Schumacher will consult the appropriate County entities to ascertain the M.S.T.U.’s authority to
utilize pseudo cameras to discourage speeding on St. Andrews Blvd. and update the Committee at a
future meeting.
IX. New Business
None
X. Committee Member Comments
None
XI. Public Comment
None
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