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I. CALL TO ORDER
ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE M.S.T.U.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
8300 Radio Road - Naples, FL 34104
MINUTES
APRIL 4, 2023
Chair Fanning called the meeting to order at l 0:01 A.M. A quorum of five was present.
II. ATTENDANCE
Advisory Committee Marianne Fanning — Chair
Barbara Bell — Vice Chair
George Fogg
John Goody
Greg Pollock
Staff 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
Doug Burnham — Quail Run Golf Club
Paul Carletta — Resident
Paul Kaplowe - Resident
Kathy Thomson — Resident
Stacie Young — Resident
Chuck Whitney - Resident
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Fogg moved to approve the April 4, 2023 Agenda of the Forest Lakes Roadway and Drainage
M.S. T. U. Second by Mr. Goody. Carried unanimously 5 - 0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — March 7, 2023
Mr. Pollock moved to approve the minutes of the March 7, 2023 meeting as amended.
Page 8, Item VIII New Business, A. Lake 15 Wall Breach from "... Mr. Schumacher met with
Artistic Structures, Inc. for a condition evaluation of the Lake #16 bulkhead.) ..." to ... Mr.
Schumacher met with Artistic Structures, Inc. for a condition evaluation of the Lake #15
bulkhead...). "
Second by Mr. Goody. Carried unanimously 5 - 0.
V. CONTRACTOR REPORTS
A. Ground Zero Landscaping — Aaron Gross
Mr. Gross reported:
The community landscape is in good condition.
Early spring hard pruning was done on shrubs.
New plant material around the benches is healthy.
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• Foliage is sparse on two (2) entryway Bougainvillea Standards, but new buds are emerging.
The health of the shrubs, trained to grow as a tree, will be monitored.
• Irrigation is functioning as intended.
Mr. Fogg noted the plants and ferns along the fence on Woodshire Blvd., across from Emerald Greens
Condominiums, are being hand watered. Landscape will be embellished during the rainy season.
Mr. Schumacher will evaluate the trees on the west side of Forest Lakes Boulevard and identify
specimens for potential replacement during the summer months. Two (2) Bougainvillea Standards will
be considered for replacement at the entrance if foliage has not leafed out.
VI. PROJECT MANAGERS REPORT
A. Budget Report
Forest Lakes MSTU Fund Budget 159 dated March 7, 2023
• The FY-23 Millage rate remains constant at 4.0 mills.
• Current Ad Valorem Tax, Line 1, is $1,034,200.00; an increase of 13.22% over FY-22.
• Transfers and Contributions, Line 11, are $950,656.25; a carryover 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.
➢ Carter Fence — Fence Repairs.
➢ Ground Zero Landscaping —
o Incidentals are for landscape refurbishment 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
$67,816.37, Expenditures of $86,222.31, and a Budget Remainder (unspent operating
funds) of $76,917.57.
• 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 amount 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.
• Total Budget, Line 39, lists FY-23 M.S.T.U. budgeted funds at $1,984,856.25; with
tabulated Commitments of $67,816.37, Expenditures of $174,295.39, and a Budget
Remainder (total unspent funds) of $1,742,744.49. The Budget amount of $1,984,856.25
does not change during the fiscal year.
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Mr. Schumacher noted:
FY-24 Budget and Asset Management Plan
• FY-24 Budget planning has commenced. The proposed budget will be presented to the
Committee for review and approval.
• The Asset Management Plan report to identify life expectancies of community assets and
corresponding expenditure projections to fund these maintenance needs will be updated and
presented to the Committee on finalization of the FY-24 budget.
B. Committee Seats — BCC Results
Applicants Patrick Bernal and Kathy Thomson were appointed to the Forest Lakes Roadway
and Drainage M.S.T.U. Advisory Committee by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
Their four (4) year terms commence April 22, 2023, upon expiration of terms of Barbara Bell and
John Goody.
Election for the office of Vice Chair, vacated by Ms. Bell, will be held at the May 2023 meeting.
VII. ONGOING BUSINESS
A. Ian Traffic Sign(s) Damage
Mr. Schumacher reported:
• Eleven (11) signs and one (1) street name sign were damaged during Hurricane Ian.
• Lykins-Signtek has submitted a quote in the amount of $1,870.00 to re -set fallen poles and
replace damaged poles and signs.
• A Request for Quote (RFQ) will be solicited from an additional vendor.
• Issuance of a Purchase Order will be coordinated with the Clerk's Office.
• The street sign on Azalea Lane will be addressed under a separate contract.
B. Crosswalks
A photo of a STATE LAW Yield (Symbol) TO Pedestrian (Symbol) WITHIN CROSSWALK sign,
RI-6 was presented for installation at the Forest Lakes Boulevard crosswalk in the vicinity of the
Quail Run Golf Club and Camelia Lane.
• Staff will order two signs twelve (12) by thirty-six (36) inch each, for installation on the
existing signpost on Forest Lakes Boulevard and Camelia Lane intersection.
• Installation of "Pedestrian Yield" signage will be subsequently considered for other
crosswalks in the community.
Hedge Maintenance Fence- Quail Run Golf Club
The M.S.T.U. did not install and have not maintained the hedge, however Mr. Schumacher will
confer with Mr. Burnham regarding its condition.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Lake 15 Wall Breach
Mr. Schumacher received two (2) quotes for repair of Lake #15 bulkhead. He noted:
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• A Scope of Work and Request for Quote (RFQ) bid solicitation will be finalized by June
2023.
• A contract will be awarded, and the project initiated based on the vendors availability,
estimated late summer 2023.
• The project schedule will be coordinated with Mr. Burnham, Manager, Quail Run Golf
Club.
B. Plugged Stormwater Pipe
The Road Maintenance Division cleaned both ends of a thirty (30) foot stormwater pipe, between
the Quail Run property behind the driving range and Forest Lakes Boulevard/Boxwood Lane,
eliminating any impediment to water flow during the rainy season. Photographs were distributed.
Mr. Schumacher will retain a contractor to evaluate the overflow pump on the north side of the
street, which activates when the intersection accumulates water. The pump diverts water to the
Swale which the M.S.T.U. dredged in April 2021 and subsequently to the canal. The float
mechanism will be inspected to ensure the pump activation water level is correct.
Drainpipe Scopes
Mr. Schumacher will solicit a quote from Shenandoah Construction to scope additional culvert
sections on Woodshire Ln in FY-24.
IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Building Directory Signage
Restoration of the directory sign at the Forest Lakes Boulevard community entrance is the
responsibility of the Homeowner Associations as it is not an M.S.T.U. asset.
Roadway Maintenance
Mr. Schumacher will investigate the reported vegetation debris on the roadway and in curbs abutting
the median at the Forest Lakes Blvd main front entrance.
Speed Limit Signs
In response to a resident's request that a consistent speed limit be adopted for the community,
Mr. Schumacher reported that the 25 MPH limit posted around the community is the lowest speed
enforceable by the Collier County Sheriff's Office.
Roadway Signage
Mr. Schumacher will consult with Traffic Operations regarding the installation of a road barrier or
alternate deterrent to prevent a left turn into the Pine Ridge Crossings shopping center.
Culvert and Swale Drainage Maintenance
Mr. Schumacher will consult the County Attorney to verify maintenance of culverts under driveways
is the responsibility of the homeowner and report his findings to the Committee.
Swale maintenance between properties is a homeowner's responsibility. Swales are not to be modified
and, if so, a code violation may issued to the property owner.
Mr. Schumacher and Chair Fanning expressed their gratitude to Ms. Bell and Mr. Goody for their o
years of service and welcomed the new Committee members. a
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X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by the
Chair at 11:1 S A.M.
NEXT MEETING: MAY 2, 2023 - 10:00 A.M.
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FOREST LAKES ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Marianne Fanning, Chair V)
The Minutes were approved by the Committee on 2023 as presented , r
as amended 0
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