GG MSTU Minutes 11/15/202218.A.3
GOLDEN GATE M.S.T.U. ADVISORY
COMMIT—r
8300 Radio Road
Naples, FL 34104
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
MINUTES
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:29 P.M. by Chair Spencer. Attendance was called and a
quorum of four was present.
II. Attendance
Advisory Committee Patricia Spencer — Chair
Paula Rogan — Vice Chair
Florence "Dusty" Holmes (Excused)
Ron Jefferson
Oscar Marimon
Staff Michelle Arnold — PTNE Director (Excused)
Dan Schumacher — Project Manager
Rosio Garcia — Administrative Assistant (Excused)
Landscape Mike McGee — Landscape Architect, McGee & Assoc.
Mike Patterson — Grounds Maintenance, Mainscape
Other Wendy Warren — Transcription, Premier
III. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. Approval of Agenda
Chair Spencer moved to approve the Agenda of the Golden Gate Beautification M.S. T. U.
Second by Ms. Rogan. Carried unanimously 4 - 0.
V. Approval of Minutes September 20, 2022
Chair Spencer moved to approve the minutes of the October 18, 2022, meeting as presented.
Second by Ms. Rogan Carried unanimously 4 - 0.
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VI. Landscape Maintenance Report — Mainscape Landscaping Company
Mr. Patterson reported:
• Landscape crews are performing routine maintenance.
• Tabebuia trees on Sunshine Boulevard were re -staked.
• Replacement of deteriorating Bougainvillea Silhouettes is scheduled for week ending
November 19, 2022.
• A meeting will be held with the Agronomy Group to ascertain cause for decline in African
Iris plants.
Mr. Schumacher reported:
Duckbill Anchor Cable Stakes have been ordered to replace the wood stakes installed on the
Tabebuia trees.
• Tree canopy lifting will be scheduled.
• Mulch will be ordered from Golden Golf for application in early December 2022.
Water Usage — WeatherTrak Controller Estimate
• Tropicana Blvd.
➢ September 2022 — 204,607gallons.
➢ October 2022 — 198,942 gallons.
Sunshine Blvd.
➢ September 2022 — 215,598.
➢ October 2022 — Reading incorrect.
Coronado Pkwy. & Hunter Blvd.
➢ September 2022 - 90,170 gallons.
➢ October 2022 - 96,120 gallons.
Irri ag tion
A capacitor filter was installed in the median on Sunshine Blvd. to resolve the issue with erratic signals
for water volumes recorded by the HydroPoint controller. Mr. Schumacher noted water was flowing
despite the incorrect reading and confirmed the meter is now registering the usage accurately.
VII. Landscape Architect's Report — McGee & Associates
Mr. McGee summarized the "Golden Gate Landscape Observation Report FY22 " dated
November 7, 2022.
General
Recommend Mainscape's Agronomy Group evaluate the African Iris plants and Paroutis palm trees for healt]
and implement corrective treatment or fertilization program.
Recommend all beds be mulched.
Tropicana Boulevard
• Median #1: Remove dead Sabal palm on north end and replace with fifteen (15) foot clear trunk size
Sabal palm.
• Median #2:
o Replant removed Tabebuia tree, five (5) gallon size container at address 2184.
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Sunshine Boulevard
• Median #1:
o Replace dead Sabal palm
o Replace, under warranty, five (5) yellow African Iris.
Median #2:
o Address 2160: Remove volunteer Plumbago shrubs from Bougainvillea and treat Torpedo
grass.
• Median #6:
o Address 1770 -Replace twelve (12) yellow African Iris and remove volunteer Blueberry Fla,,
sprouts.
o Address 1720 - Replace twelve (12) yellow African Iris.
18th Place and 18th Avenue S.W. Medians
o Plant "Raspberry" Bromeliad and mulch entire median with Rice Rock mulch during
2023 rainy season.
Coronado Parkway
• All locations:
o Recommend developing fertilization recovery plan for all Paroutis palm clumps per OF/IFA1.
Extension recommendations for deficiencies as specified in the summary report.
Median #3
o Remove and schedule replacement of southernmost Alexander Palms.
Median # 13:
o Westernmost Alexander palm was run over by a vehicle. Remove stump and replant with ten
(10) foot clear trunk Alexander palm.
Hunter Blvd.
• Median #2:
o Recommend removal of Big Rose Crown of thorn and continue planting Perennial Peanut
The estimated number of plants needed two hundred twenty-five (225).
• Median #3:
o Address 2330 — Replant twenty-five (25) Bougainvillea `Silhouette' shrubs.
o Address 2337 & 2340 - Replace twenty-three (23) Ms. Alice Bougainvillea shrubs; install
twenty (20) additional shrubs on south end of bed.
• Median #6
o Remove wood debris from median.
o Address 2018: Replace missing Jatropha tree, six (6) foot height, multi -stem.
o Address 2007: Replace thirty (30) missing or declining Society Garlic plants.
o Address 2090: Remove Oyster plants from valve boxes.
• Median #7
o Address 1980: Replace missing Alexander palm.
o Address 5261: Remove volunteer Schefflera plant growing on Sabal palm.
Mr. Schumacher submitted a list of tree replacements to Mainscape Landscaping and Requested a Quote
(RFQ). One (1) Alexander palm damaged by an auto on Coronado Pkwy., Median #13, will be added to
the request.
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VIII. Project Manager's Report
A. Budget Report
Golden Gate MSTU Fund Budget 153 dated November 15. 2022
• The FY-23 Millage rate remains constant at 0.5000 mills.
• Current Ad Valorem Tax, Line 1, is $607,400.00; an increase of 13.83% over FY-22.
• Transfers and Contributions, Line 13, are $1,277,465.94; a carryover of unexpended
FY-22 funds.
• Total Revenue, Line 14, is $1,826,800.00, including investment interest, transfers, and
contributions (minus a 5% reserve).
• Purchase Orders: (Contractors)
➢ Hart's Electrical — Lighting Maintenance & Repair. A photo sensor was replaced.
➢ Mainscape Landscaping -
o Incidentals are for landscape refurbishment (tree replacement) and miscellaneous.
o Grounds Maintenance includes irrigation repairs.
➢ McGee & Associates — Landscape Architecture.
➢ Premier Staffing — Transcription Services.
➢ SiteOne Landscape Supply — Irrigation Parts & Pumps.
➢ Thomas Marine Construction — Santa Barbara Canal Bridge Railing Infill Panel.
• Operating Expense, Line 35, is budgeted at $348,565.94; with current Commitments of
$198,670.16, Expenditures of $9,483.34, and a Budget Remainder (unspent operating funds)
of $140,412.44.
• Capital Outlay, Line 37, budgeted at $1,464,700.00, is available to fund planned long-
term projects, consistent with the M.S.T.U. ordinance and upon a motion from the
Advisory Committee. Funds for the railing upgrade will be expensed from this category
for the upgraded Sunshine Motif Panel on the Santa Barbara Canal Bridge railing after
installation, in the later stages of bridge construction.
• Transfer to Fund 111, Line 38, in the amount of $60,100.00, is for M.S.T.U. Staff salaries
and accrued County overhead related to M.S.T.U. operations.
• Transfer to the Property Appraiser, Line 39, in the amount of $5,000.00, is for computation
of M.S.T.U. Ad Valorem data for the tax rolls.
• Transfer to the Tax Collector, Line 40, in the amount of $13,000.00, is for collection of
M.S.T.U. millage as part of the tax bill, currently 0.5 mills.
• Total Budget, Line 38, lists FY23 M.S.T.U. budgeted funds at $1,891,365.94; with tabulated
Commitments of $198,670.16, Expenditures of $10,701.77, and a Budget Remainder (total
unspent funds) of $1,681,994.01. The $1,891,365.94 budget amount does not change during
the fiscal year.
Mr. Schumacher noted:
• FY-23 millage rate of 0.5 accumulates funds for maintenance of community assets as
identified in the Capital Asset Plan, updated annually, and special projects.
• A budget amendment to finance long-term projects, consistent with the MSTU ordinance,
can be requested upon recommendation by the Advisory Committee and executed upon
approval by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
• Fund 153 is exclusive to the Golden Gate M.S.T.U. and cannot be utilized by outside
entities.
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The Committee discussed Holiday Decor:
• Holiday lighting installed by an outside source will be considered for 2023 and a cost quote
will be solicited for the work at that time.
• Staff will determine available locations for the decor. The Traffic Operations Division
would be consulted to coordinate installation on arterial roadways.
B. Replacement Bridge — Santa Barbara Canal
It was noted during discussion:
• The replacement bridge in on Golden Gate Pkwy, east of Santa Barbara Blvd.
• Construction was delayed due to Hurricane Ian and relocation of County utilities is
scheduled to commence the week of November 14th. or 21 st
• Removing the existing bridges and installing the new bridge is estimated to take one (1)
year.
• Traffic on the parkway is expected on one lane in each direction during construction.
C. December Meeting Date
The Committee agreed to hold a meeting December 20, 2022, if business necessitates. A decision will
be rendered, and members notified by December 13, 2022.
D. Secondary Bridge Locations — Repainting
A project to water blast and seal nine (9) secondary bridge locations is under review by the Road
Maintenance Division.
Mike Stone, Sr. Field Inspector for the project, was notified of the M.S.T.U.'s interest in repaintin;
the bridges.
The County does not have a painting contract on file and Daryll Richard, Landscape Architect,
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) was contacted for guidance on the painting
standards for bridges.
The M.S.T.U. would consider making a capital contribution to the project but the County
would remain responsible for custodial maintenance of the assets.
Mr. Schumacher will update the Committee on the project status at a future date.
VIII. Old Business
None
IX. New Business
None
X. Public and Board Comments
None
XI. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned
by the Chair at 5:21 P.M.
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GOLDEN GATE MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Patricia Spencer, Chair
The Minutes were approved by the Committee on 20 as presented or
as amended
NEXT MEETING:
DECEMBER 20, 2022 — 4:30 PM
GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY CENTER
4701 GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY
NAPLES, FL 34116
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