Forest Lakes MSTU Minutes 11/07/2023MINUTES
November 7, 2023 Forest Lakes MSTU 1/5
FOREST
LAKES
ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE M.S.T.U.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
8300 Radio Road - Naples, FL 34104
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Fanning called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. A quorum of three was present.
II. ATTENDANCE
Advisory Committee Marianne Fanning – Chair
Greg Pollock – Vice Chair (Excused)
Patrick Bernal
Kathy Thomson
Vacancy
Staff Brian Wells – Director, PTNE (Excused)
Dan Schumacher – Project Manager
Rosio Garcia – Operations Coordinator (Excused)
Contractors Aaron Gross - Ground Zero Landscaping
Wendy Warren - Premier Staffing (Transcription)
Public Attendees Doug Burnham – GM Quail Run Golf Club
Paul Carletta - Resident
Jerry Norsic – Resident
Stacie Young – Resident
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ms. Thomson moved to approve the November 7, 2023, Agenda of the Forest Lakes Roadway and
Drainage MSTU. Second by Mr. Bernal. Carried unanimously 3 - 0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 3, 2023
Mr. Bernal moved to approve the minutes of the October 3, 2023, meeting as presented.
Second by Ms. Thomson. Carried unanimously 3 - 0.
V. CONTRACTOR REPORTS
A. Ground Zero Landscaping – Aaron Gross
Mr. Gross reported:
x The community landscaping is in good condition.
x Front entrance plantings and shrubs were pruned.
x Tree canopies were lifted to improve sight line visibility on the sidewalks.
x The weir area on Camelia Lane was cleared of Areca Palm debris.
x Fertilizer was applied in October in accordance with the schedule.
x The invasive vines on the fence bordering Naples Bath and Tennis Club were sprayed
with herbicide.
x Small Sabal Palms on the Naples Bath and Tennis Club side of the Woodshire Lane fence
were pruned.
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x Pruning of Royal Palm fronds and seed pods is not included in the Landscape
Maintenance Contract.
Mr. Schumacher noted:
Grounds Maintenance Multi-Year Contract
x The current contract with Ground Zero Landscaping expires in March 2024.
x An Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a new Grounds Maintenance contract for the MSTU will be
posted and awarded to the lowest qualified bidder.
x The contract is subject to approval of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
VI. PROJECT MANAGERS REPORT – Dan Schumacher
A. Budget Report
(The full report is included in the distributed Agenda meeting packet, which is accessible at the
link shown at the end of these Minutes).
Forest Lakes MSTU Fund 1626 Budget for November 7, 2023, prepared October 30, 2023.
x Purchase Orders
1. City of Naples – reclaimed irrigation water.
2. FPL – electricity.
3. Ground Zero Landscaping – grounds maintenance
a. Incidentals – landscape materials and refurbishment.
b. Maintenance – regular landscape, swales & irrigation maintenance.
4. Hart’s Electrical – lighting & general electrical services.
5. Mettauer Environmental – lake weed control and aerator maintenance.
6. Mettauer Environmental – lake fountain maintenance.
7. Premier Staffing – transcription services.
8. Shenandoah General Construction – stormwater pipe scoping & cleaning.
9. Simmonds Electrical – lighting & general electrical services.
10. SiteOne Landscape Supply – irrigation parts and pumps.
x Budget Summary
a. Line 1, Ad Valorem Tax – $1,180,800 is budgeted and remains to collect.
b. Line 2, Carry Forward – Unspent funds from previous fiscal years and retained within the
MSTU, in the amount of $1,693,412, $13,873 has been expended; $1,679,339 is available.
c. Line 3 – All Revenues – Of the $2,874,212 budgeted, $13.873 is expended; $2,860.339 is
available.
d. Line 21, Operating Expense – Of $255,412 budgeted, $171,662 is committed on MSTU-
issued Purchase Orders and $16,390 has been spent, leaving the remainder of $67,360
available within budget for additional operating expenses as needed.
c. Line 33, Transfers Const – Of the $32,000 budgeted, $29,609 has been transferred and a
balance of $2,391 remains for transfer. (Property Appraiser & Tax Collector fees).
d. Line 25, County Overhead – Of the $104,200 budgeted, $2,163 has been transferred with a
balance of $102,037 to be assessed. (PTNE Staff & support, Property Appraiser & Tax
Collector).
e. Line 27, Capital Projects – Of the $2,114,600 budgeted, $0 has been transferred, and a
balance of $2,114,600 remains available.
f. Line 29, Capital Reserves – $400,000 of budgeted Capital funds are reserved specifically for
roadway paving.
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f. Line 31, FY-24 Budget Grand Total – The zero-budget balance total reflects that Revenue
funds have not been collected. Commitments to existing Purchase Orders are ($171,662),
g. Total Available Balance is $2,683,996.
x General
a. MSTU Tax Rate: 4.00 Mills (0.4%) to maintain MSTU Roadways and Stormwater
Drainage within the taxing district.
b. Funds collected by the Forest Lakes MSTU cannot be utilized outside of the MSTU.
Mr. Schumacher noted:
x This is the first accurate budget for fiscal 2024.
x A Purchase Order has been requested for Agnoli, Barber & Brundage (ABB).
x The funds allocated to Ground Zero Landscaping will be expended until a new landscaping
contract is awarded in 2024.
x The invoice received from Hart’s Electrical for light pole replacement will be processed.
x The Lake 15 retaining wall repair will be funded from the Improvements General category.
x The millage of 4.0000 per $1,000.00 of Ad Valorem taxable value will be reviewed during
the FY-25 budget planning cycle.
Asset Management Plan
x The Asset Management Plan report to identify life expectancies of community assets and
corresponding expenditure projections to fund this maintenance was prepared on April 4, 2022.
x A review of assets for which the MSTU is responsible, and the estimated cost of paving
roadway assets, will be identified and the results reported to the Committee at a future
meeting.
B. Committee Vacancy
Mr. Schumacher reported:
An open seat is available on the Forest Lakes Roadway and Drainage MSTU Advisory
Committee for the partial term through April 2024.
Individuals interested in membership on the Advisory Committee can submit Online Applications
at https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/government/advisory-boards-and-authorities/online-advisory-
board-application.
Applications are reviewed by the Committee at an upcoming monthly meeting for consideration to
recommend approval of an applicant to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
Prior to the end of the partial term, the seat will be advertised to for the upcoming opening
so interested individuals may apply to fill the vacancy.
VII. ONGOING BUSINESS
Mr. Schumacher reported:
A. Lighting
Pole 106 Replacement
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x Hart’s Electrical installed a Sternberg LED fixture and pole, color black, to replace the
original pole knocked down by a car accident.
x A spare light cover is available in inventory.
x The light Lumen value will be evaluated to determine desirability for future replacements.
B. Stormwater
Woodshire Lane Pipe Scope & Clean
On approval of an extension to Shenandoah General Construction’s Broward College RFP-2018-
167-EH Storm Drain Cleaning, Repairs and Maintenance piggyback contract, a Purchase Order
will be issued to video inspect and clean storm drainage pipes on Woodshire Lane.
C. Drainage Swales
Rip-Rap Data and Plats and Easements
Agnoli, Barber & Brundage, Inc.’s proposal to review and incorporate recent survey data of the
Forest Lakes MSTU - Quail Run Golf Club swales into the plans prepared in 2022, was approved
by the Committee on August 29, 2023.
Mr. Schumacher will coordinate a project schedule with ABB based on the proposal and request
a Purchase Order to initiate the work.
D. Fountain Repairs
x A quote has been requested from Mettauer Environmental to assess the condition and
perform maintenance on the three MSTU-maintained lake fountains, one in Lake 9 and two
in Lake 14 on the Quail Run Golf Course.
x On receipt of Workmen’s Compensation Insurance Certification, a Purchase Order will be
issued, and the work scheduled.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Lake 15 Wall Breach
A Scope of Work (SOW) for bid solicitation for repair of the Lake #15 bulkhead is in progress.
x The wall replacement will be a like-kind vertical structure.
x Stormwater staff suggested the Scope of Work and Request for Quote (RFQ) be treated as
a design build project.
x Marine contractors consulted for the Lake 9 wall project will be invited to bid.
x The contract will be awarded, and the project initiated based on the vendor’s availability.
x The project schedule targeted for May 2024 and access for equipment will be coordinated
with Mr. Burnham, Manager, Quail Run Golf Club.
IX. PUBLIC and COMMITTEE COMMENTS
Mr. Schumacher responded to inquiries:
Roadway Paving
x The Road Maintenance Division is researching contractors to perform scientific evaluation
of pavement conditions.
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x The Division was notified that Forest Lakes is interested in evaluation of their roadways as
a test case and the area on Woodshire may be considered for the pilot program.
x The vendor would evaluate the community’s roadways, recommend a paving topcoat or
repaving, and an expected period for the work to commence.
Reflective Pavement Markers (RPM)
Vehicles are encroaching on the northwest corner section of the sidewalk in the vicinity of Daisy
Lane.
x The Road Maintenance Division reported RPM’s are not the best warning device for
vehicles.
x The standard application is “marking tape” which emits a rumbling noise when cars drive
over it.
x The Division’s expertise will be sought for correct installation of the tape.
x The community can revert to RPM’s if it is determined the tape is not effective.
Mr. Schumacher will contact the Road Maintenance Division for an update and report his findings at
a future meeting.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by the
Chair at 10:35 A.M.
FOREST LAKES ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Marianne Fanning, Chair
The Minutes were approved by the Committee on ,2023 as presented ____, or
as amended _______.
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