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PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION BOARD REGULAR SESSION
MAY 10, 2023
The Pelican Bay Services Division Board met on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the
Community Center at Pelican Bay, 8960 Hammock Oak Drive, Naples, Florida 34108.
In attendance were:
Pelican Bay Services Division Board
Michael Fogg, Chairman (absent)
Joe Chicurel, Acting Chair
Jack Cullen
Jacob Damouni
Mark Ferland (absent)
Pelican Bay Services Division Staff
Neil Dorrill, Administrator
Dawn Brewer, Ops. Support Spec. II (absent)
Chad Coleman, Ops, Manager
Darren Duprey, Supervisor — Field I
Peter Griffith
Susan Hamilton
Denise McLaughlin
Michael Rodburg
Beth Stein
Rick Swider
Dave Greenfield, Supervisor - Field II
Karin Herrmann, Project Manager I
Lisa Jacob, Project Manager 1I
Barbara Shea, Admin, Support Spec. II
Also Present Jim Hoppensteadt, Pelican Bay Foundation
Jane Brown, Pelican Bay Foundation Mike Ruffolo, Pelican Bay Foundation
APPROVED AGENDA (ASAMENDED)
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda approval
4. Approval of 4/12/23 Regular Session meeting minutes
S. Audience comments
6. Administrator's report
a. Capital Projects updates
i. Sidewalk Phase 11
ii. Beach and dune restoration
iii. Replacement Operations Facility
b. April 30 Financial Report
c. Army Corps of Engineers study update
7. Chairman's report
a. June PBSD board meeting
b. Traffic noise on US 41
c. US 41 Median modification at Gulf Park Drive (add -on)
8. Old Business
9. New Business/Miscellaneous Correspondence
10. Adjournment
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DR. CHICUREL SERVED AS THE ACTING CHAIR FOR THIS MEETING
ROLL CALL
Mr. Ferland and Mr. Fogg were absent and a quorum was established.
APPROVAL
Ms. Hamilton motioned, Ms. McLaughlin seconded to approve the agenda as
amended with the addition of item #7c. The motion carried unanimouslv.
APPROVAL OF
1 Mr. Griffith motioned, Ms. Hamilton seconded to approve the 4/13/2023 regular
session meetine minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Mr. Ted Raia revisited his suggestion for the PBSD to install a flagpole at the PB entrance
at Gulf Park Drive. He also questioned how/why the Oakmont Lake pathway is owned by the
PBF. Dr. Chicurel commented that several years ago the County Attorney made a judgment call
that this pathway is private property. Mr. Hoppensteadt, PBF President, confirmed this and noted
that the County Attorney has stated that public funds cannot be used to benefit private property.
Mr. Ken Dawson commented that he recently purchased a decibel meter, which has
recorded readings over 80 at his home (located near US 41), which is equal to a reading from a
jack hammer. He noted that County Ordinance #7718 says that any noise level greater than 70 is
dangerous.
Ms. Jill Brader commented that the noise and carbon dioxide generated from US 41
vehicles are harmful to PB residents. She noted that in 2017, the Dept. of Transportation suggested
that vegetation will absorb carbon dioxide and therefore, requested that the PBSD shores up the
plantings on the US 41 berm.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
SIDEWALK PHASE II UPDATE
Mr. Dorrill provided the following updates on our Sidewalk Phase 11 Project.
• Our sidewalk contractor, Quality Enterprises (QE), has installed just under 2 miles of sidewalk
so far, adding over 1/3 mile during April. 570 days remain in the contract. 40 feet of sidewalk
was replaced as a result of inappropriate pitch and/or damage.
• Two or three work directives have been issued, the most notable relating to the Ridgewood
Dr./Gulf Park Dr. connection where additional curbing has been installed.
• Revised plans for the regrading of the concrete sidewalk cut -through of two Ridgewood Dr.
circular driveways (requiring specialized slope to accommodate the homeowners' vehicles)
were received from our engineer today.
• In several locations along Ridgewood Dr. there are piles of pavers, waiting on direction from
the homeowners as to whether (1) the homeowner wishes to keep them, or (2) the pavers will
be removed and taken to our facility at 6200 Watergate Way.
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• QE plans to use their slipform paving machine again in work areas with fewer conflicts. If we
are not happy with the work product, we can issue work directives, be we cannot be perceived
as "interfering" with the contractor's work.
BEACH AND DUNE RESTORATION UPDATE
Mr. Dorrill reported that our emergency beach fill project to reconstruct the beach area in and
around Marker 36 (as a result of Hurricane Ian) has been accomplished. He reported that the County's
FEMA project to reconstruct the beach dune is in process. Mr. Dorrill commented that the PBF is
purchasing additional sand to add to the beach dune. Mr. Hoppensteadt commented that the sand
placed on the berm, as part of the County's FEMA project, was completely redistributed during a
recent storm. He noted that the PBF and the PBSD are working with Humiston & Moore to determine
a means of stabilizing the dune sand.
REPLACEMENT OPERATIONS FACILITY PROJECT UPDATE
Mr. Dorrill reported that the Replacement Operations Facility Project has been let and
advertised. A pre -bid conference was held yesterday. He noted that last year no local contractors bid
on the project. Mr. Dorrill commented that PBSD staff ensures that invoices are paid in a timely
manner by preparing all the necessary backup documentation. He commented that he would like to
generate local contractor interest in this project.
APRIL FINANCIAL REPORT
Mr. Dorrill reviewed the April 30 financial statements and discussed highlights including a
cuiTent PBSD cash balance of approximately $13.8 million and outstanding commercial paper due of
$2.5 million. He noted that interest earned in April of $517 seems unusually low compared to prior
months, and that Ms. Herrmann will follow up with the Clerk's Office to determine the accuracy of
this entry.
ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS STUDY UPDATE
Mr. Dorrill commented that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has kicked off their
new project to evaluate coastal resiliency with public meetings and a 3-day charrette. Mr. Dorrill and
Mr. Hoppensteadt attended the USACE charrette for stakeholders (April 26-28). Mr. Dorrill noted
that there was a lot of public interest. He reported that the USACE has extended the deadline for
written public comments to June 8. Pelican Bay, with its protective mangroves and berm, received a
lot of attention as it is a great example of a natural ecosystem on the west coast of Florida. Mr. Dorrill
noted that this project will study resiliency alteratives and concerns. He noted that this study will be
managed by a USACE group out of Norfolk, Virginia. This group has experience in completing a
similar study of the Norfolk coastal area.
Ms. McLaughlin encouraged board members and PB residents to individually send letters to
the USACE, encouraging natural solutions.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
PASSING OF FORMER PBSD BOARD MEMBER
Dr. Chicurel reported that former PBSD board member John Domenie passed away.
JUNE PBSD BOARD MEETING
Dr. Chicurel reported that our next PBSD Board meeting will be held on June 14.
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TRAFFIC NOISE ON US 41
Dr. Chicurel commented that we have received a response from Lt. Dave Bruening, Supervisor
for the Traffic Bureau at the Sheriff's Office, concerning steps being taken to address the traffic noise
on US 41, which was included in the agenda packet.
Mr. Griffith suggested that the PBSD perform a review of the US 41 berm landscaping which
was installed to replace the Hurricane 11-ma damaged/lost landscaping (in 2017). He noted that there
are several areas which could use additional plantings to increase the density of landscaping along the
berm, which may help to reduce the noise from US 41. Dr. Chicurel suggested that Mr. Greenfield
and Mr. Duprey assess the density of the landscaping along US 41 to determine which areas could
benefit from additional plantings.
US 41 MEDIAN MODIFICATION AT GULF PARK DR. ADD -ON
Dr. Chicurel provided documents to the board which included e-mail communications with
Mr. Walter Breuggeman, Traffic Services Program Engineer with FDOT, regarding the possible
installation of a quick curb at the intersection of US 41 and Gulf Park Drive, which were added to the
record.
Dr. Chicurel commented on FDOT's recommendation to install a quick curb modification to
the median opposite the "right turn only" exit from Gulf Park Drive onto US41 and suggested that this
was a good first step to improve the traffic flow at this intersection. He commented on the illustration,
included in the agenda packet, which shows the "channeling of traffic" resulting from the installation
of a quick curb. Dr. Chicurel suggested that this issue be discussed with our state senator, which may
speed up the implementation of any improvements to this intersection.
Dr. Chicurel commented that he had a discussion with Mr. Jay Ahmad, Collier County Director
of Transportation Engineering, on the possibility of reducing the exiting traffic on Gulf Park Dr. onto
US 41 into one lane, by "striping off" the second lane. This may cause issues for emergency vehicles
and Sheriff's Dept. vehicles. Dr Chicurel concluded that this issue will be discussed at the next
Landscape & Safety Committee meeting.
Mr. Ken Dawson commented that navigational systems direct northbound drivers exiting Gulf
Park Dr. to make a left-hand turn onto US 41.
Ms. Jill Brader commented on how northbound drivers, exiting Gulf Park Dr., now have to
quickly drive across three lanes of southbound traffic on US 41, in order to make a U-turn to travel
back northward on US 41. She suggested that driving across three lanes of traffic on US 41 is
dangerous and that a traffic light at this intersection would be a far better solution.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Dorrill reported that the deadline for the Management Services RFP is tomorrow.
e rneetiniz was adjourned at 1.52 D.M.
Fogg,
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