Forest Lakes MSTU Minutes 01/10/2023MINUTES
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ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE M.S.T.U.
ADDVISORY COMMITTEE
8300 Radio Road - Naples, FL 34104
MINUTES
JANUARY 10, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Fanning called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. A quorum of five was present.
11. ATTENDANCE
Advisory Committee Marianne Fanning ---- Chair
Barbara Bell — Vice Chair
George Fogg
John Goody
Greg Pollock
Staff Michelle Arnold — Director (Excused)
Dan Schumacher — Project Manager
Rosio Garcia — Operations Coordinator (Excused)
Contractors Aaron Gross - Ground Zero Landscaping
Wendy Warren - Premier Staffing (Transcription)
Public Attendees Patrick Bernal -- Resident
Paul Carletta - Resident
Chris Huska - Resident
Kathy Thomson — Resident
Stacie Young Resident
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Fogg moved to approve the January 10, 2023 Agenda of the Forest Lakes Roadway and
Drainage M.S.T. U. Second by Mr. Pollock. Carried unanimously S - 0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- December 6, 2022
Mr. Fogg moved to approve the minutes of the December b, 2022 meeting as amended.
Page 1, Item V.A. Contractor Reports, Bullet 5: from "... Invasive vines encroaching on the rear
fence on Woodshire Lane were sprayed with herbicide.) ...," to ... Invasive vines encroaching on the
fence on Woodshire Lane were sprayed with herbicide ...). "
Page 2, Item V.A, Contractor Reports, Bullet 2: from. f1... Debris piled by Emerald Greens
Condominiums between the fence and the road was removed by Big Cypress Landscaping -- County
contracted equipment was unable to access debris under some trees.) ...," to ... Debris piled by
Emerald Greens Condominiums was removed by Big Cypress Landscaping at Emerald Greens
Condominiums expense ...). "
Second by Ms. Bell. Carried unanimously S - 0.
V. CONTRACTOR REPORTS
A. Ground Zero Landscaping —Aaron Gross
The community landscape is in satisfactory condition.
Routine pruning was performed.
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The Committee discussed:
• Pine needles on the sidewalk along Woodshire Lane need to be cleaned up.
Clusia is a hardy, native specimen for hedges.
Royal palm fronds are removed weekly, bi-weekly if a crew is on the premises. Weather
conditions contribute to falling fronds.
Mr. Schumacher will relocate the fallen sign from the grass to the mulched area.
Resident Comment
Ms. Young reported some Geiger trees in the vicinity of Gardenia Lane are not doing well, noting
sparse foliage and absence of flowers. Pictures of the trees were available.
Mr. Gross noted the Geiger trees, selected for their flower color, are semi -deciduous, grow slowly
and are not intended as canopy trees.
Mr. Sch umaeher will evaluate the trees and identify specimens for potential replacement during
the summer months.
VI. PROJECT MANAGERS REPORT
A. Budget Report
Forest Lakes MSTU Fund Budget 159 dated Januar 10 2023
o The FY-23 Millage rate remains constant at 4.0 mills.
• Current Ad Valorem Tax, Line 1, is $1,031,200,00; an increase of 13.22% over FY-22.
• Transfers and Contributions, Line 11, are $950,656.25; a cariyover of unexpended
FY-22 funds (minus 5%).
• Total Revenue, Line 12, is $1,984,856.25, including investment interest, transfers, and
contributions.
• Purchase Orders: (Contractors)
➢ Agnoli, Barber & Brundage - Swales Survey Data Analysis.
➢ Ground Zero Landscaping --
o Incidentals is for landscape refurbistiment and miscellaneous.
o Grounds Maintenance includes irrigation repairs and swale maintenance.
➢ Hart's Electrical -- Electrical Maintenance & Repair.
➢ Mettauer Environmental — Routine Lakes Maintenance and Repairs.
➢ Premier Staffing — Transcription Services.
➢ Shenandoah General Construction — Stormwater Pipe Cleaning.
➢ SiteOne Landscape Supply — Irrigation Parts & Pumps.
• Operating Expense, Line 30, is budgeted at $230,956,25; with current Commitments of
$77,250.39, Expenditures of $60,664.41, and a Budget Remainder (unspent operating
funds) of $93,118.12.
• Transfer to the Property Appraiser, Line 31, in the amount of $8,500.00, is for computation
of M.S.T.U. Ad Valorem data for the tax rolls.
• Transfer to the Tax Collector, Line 32, in the amount of $23,500.00, is for collection of
M.S.T.U. millage as part of the annual County tax bill, currently 4.0 mills.
• Transfer to Fund 111, Line 34, in the amount of $63,300.00, is for M.S.T.U. Staff salaries
and accrued County overhead related to M.S.T.U. operations.
• Reserves, Line 38, in the amount of $1,658,600.00, designates two categories, Line 36, in
the arr ount of$1,258,600.00, for anticipated Maintenance and Capital projects in future
fiscal years and Line 37, in the amount of $400,000,00, for roadway paving.
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• Total Budget, Line 39, lists FY-23 M.S.T.U. budgeted funds at $1,984,856,25; with
tabulated Commitments of $77,250.39, Expenditures of $81,819.44, and a Budget
Remainder (total unspent funds) of $1,825,863.09. The Budget amount of $1,984,956.25
does not change during the fiscal year.
Mr. Schumacher has noted:
• FY-23 millage rate of 4.0 is necessary to accumulate funds to fund maintenance of
community assets, such as roadway paving and drainage projects, as identified in the
Capital Asset Plan updated annually.
• A budget amendment to finance long-term projects, consistent with the M.S.T.U.
ordinance, may be requested upon recommendation by the Advisory Committee and
approval by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
• Fund 159 is exclusive to the Forest Lakes M.S.T.U. and cannot be utilized by outside
entities.
The Committee noted:
• The Ad Valorem tax dollar increase for FY-23 over FY-22 of 13.22% translates into tax
revenue.
For 2022, the maximum increase on the assessed value of a Homestead property in Florida
has been capped at 3% by the Florida Department of Revenue (FDOR).
Mr. Schumacher wi11:
• Verify the number of taxable units in Forest Lakes, based on data provided by the County
property appraiser, and present his findings at the March meeting.
• Present an updated Asset Management Plan report to identify life expectancies of community
assets and corresponding expenditure projections to fund these maintenance needs at the Marc]
or April 2023 meeting.
B. Lakes Maintenance --- Mettauer Environmental
Issuance of a Purchase Order in the amount of $3,000.00 in October 2022 has enabled Mettauer
Environmental to perform routine maintenance.
Mr. Schumacher will issue a bid solicitation for Lakes Maintenance, including both aquatic weed
control and fountain/aerator maintenance, for a quick quote. The Request for Quote (RFQ)
requires bids from three (3) qualified contractors. A Purchase order for one (1) or more years
should be issued by the end of February.
1. Lakes 15 & 16 Vegetation.
• Hydrilla, an invasive aquatic plant species, will be chemically treated in lakes 15 and 16
by Mettauer during the January maintenance cycle.
• Mettauer anticipates two (2) or three (3) treatments will be required to eradicate the
growth.
2. Alternative Control Method,
Mr. Schumacher reported:
• Mr. Pollock provided information on controlling Hydrilla growth by introducing "grass
eating carp" into the lakes.
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• A supplier was contacted to gather information on pricing, transportation, etc,
• The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Cornrnission (li WC) requires installation of
"fish gates" at the entrances and exits in the lakes.
• Inquiries were sent to the Road Maintenance Division to determine if the County has
experience with the use of carp fish for weed control.
• The proposal will. be researched and evaluated further.
A committee member noted the chemical application appears to have deterred growth of the Hydrilla
in some locations.
VII. ONGOING BUSINESS,
A. Woodshire Fence Damage (Trees)
Mr. Schumacher reported:
• Carter Fence Company, Inc. and Century Fence Co., Inc., both County contractors,
submitted cost proposals to repair three (3) sections of the Woodshire Lane fence, damaged
during a recent storm.
Cost quote formats are being standardized to enable an accurate comparison of the
proposals,
The repair does not require a permit.
A vendor will be selected by Staff to perform the repairs by the end of February 2023.
Naples Bath and Tennis
• Mr. Schumacher designated an area of the Woodshire Lane fence with green tape and
requested the landscaping contractor hired by Naples Bath and Tennis trim the branches
hanging over and/or potentially falling on the fence be removed. A resolution is pending.
B. Ian Traffic Sign(s) Damage
Mr. Schumacher reported:
• Eleven (11) signs and one (1) street name sign were damaged during Hurricane Ian.
• Most signs can be re -set, some need new poles.
• Lykins-Signtek will be awarded the contract to re -set the poles based on a cost quote under
$3,000.00,
• Signs qualifying to be reset will be scheduled for January — February 2023.
• Signs which require a new pole and the street sign on Azalea Lane will be addressed under
a separate contract.
VIIII. NEW BUSINESS
Sidewalk Repairs
Mr. Fogg reported a sidewalk slab on Woodshire Lane posed a trip hazard. A "trip hazard" is defined
as a variance of three quarter (3/a) inches or more between two slabs.
Mr. Schumacher will walk the perimeter to determine the condition of community sidewalk slabs;
marls qualifying variances with paint and notify the Road Maintenance Division to schedule grinding
down of slabs.
Roadway Signage
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Drivers violating the "no left: turn" sign on Woodshire Lane at the entrance/exit from the Pine Ridge
Crossings shopping center are creating a Safety Hazard.
Mr. Schumacher will consult with Traffic Operations to solicit an opinion on effective enforcement of
the "no left turn" policy on Woodshire Lane,
Woodshire Lane Street Li ht Outage
Multiple streetlarnp outages were reported on Woodshire Lane.
Mr. Schumacher will investigate and tape action to remedy the outrage.
Roadway aving
A report highlighting roadway paving conditions in the community was submitted to Mr. Schumacher
based on observations by Mr. Bernal. Mr, Pollock also commented on his findings of roadway sections
in need of repair.
Mr. Schumacher met with Mr. Molloy, Preferred Materials to evaluate the condition of community
paved roads.
• Generally, overall roadways have two (2) to three (3) years useful life,
• The valley gutter/roadway on Woodshire Lane sank because of a large tree route growing
under the pavement.
• Mr. Molloy recommended consulting an agronomist to determine if the above referenced tree
root can be severed without damaging the tree.
• On removal of the tree root, the area would be excavated and repaved.
• Preferred Materials will submit a cost quote to excavate and repave a section of the road
including the area with the tree root.
• The cost of the repairs to the concrete gutters abutting the roadway will be determined and
the work performed by a specialty contractor,
• The Asset Management Plan's original date for selecting segments for roadway paving was
2023.
• A cost proposal prepared by Preferred Materials for roadway repaving will be submitted at
the February 2023 meeting.
IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Traffic Calming
A resident expressed concern regarding speed rates of vehicles ttuning left along Woodshire Lane to
Pine Ridge Road, Calming solutions suggested included:
• Speed bumps
• Traffic Logix Radar Signs
Mr. Schumacher noted calming devices such as Traffic Logix Radar Signs, have not been can effective
solution to speed reditction.
X. ADJOURNMENT z
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by the a
Chair at 11:30 A.M. Q
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NEXT MEETING: FEBRUARY 7, 2023 - 10:00 A.M.
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FOREST LAKES ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Marianne Fanning, Chair
The Minutes were approved by the Committee, on-&JF� 2023 as pFGselted , or
as amended
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