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Radio Road Beautification M.S.T.U.
Advisory Committee
8300 Radio Road
Naples, Florida 34104
May 8, 2023
I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Schoenfelder called the meeting to order at 2:58 P.M.
A quorum of four was present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
II. ATTENDANCE
Advisory Committee: Maria Schoenfelder, Chair
Harry Wilson, Vice Chair
Michael Cashman
Frank Cooper
(Open Seat)
County Staff: Judith Sizensky, Project Manager
Rosio Garcia, Operations Coordinator
Landscape: Joan Cruz, Superior Landscaping and Lawn Service (Excused)
Transcriptionist Wendy Warren, Premier Staffing
111. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Cooper moved to approve the Agenda of the Radio Road Beautification M.S. T. U. as presented.
Second by Mr. Cashman. Carried unanimously 4 - 0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 21, 2023, and April 10, 2023
Mr. Cashman moved to approve the minutes of the March 21, 2023, and April 10, 2023, meetings as
presented. Second by Mr. Cooper. Carried unanimously 4 - 0.
V. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT -- Superior Landscaping, Joan Cruz (Excused)
Ms. Sizenslcy reported:
• Devonshire Boulevard landscape and irrigation conditions were reviewed with Superior
Landscaping.
• Routine Maintenance was performed.
• Seed pods will be pruned from the Palm trees.
VI. PROJECT MANAGER REPORT — Judy Sizenslcy
A. Review Current Budget Report 5/8/2023.
Raclio Road M,STUFund Bard et 1 S8 dated Mu 8 2023
• FY-23 Taxable Value increased 17.39% over FY-22.
• The FY-23 Tillage rate, approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), is 0.0000
• The FY-23 budget will be funded by Carry Forward Funds.
• Transfers and Contributions, Line 9, are ($332,326.20), a carry-over of unexpended
FY-22 funds.
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Total Revenue, Line 10, is ($332,326.20), including investment interest, transfers,
contributions, and expenditures.
Purchase Orders: (Contractors)
➢ Bartlett Tree Experts — Tree removal.
➢ Hannula Landscaping --- Landscape & Irrigation for Rich King Entryway. The project is
completed.
➢ Premier Staffing --Transcription Services.
➢ SiteOne Landscape Supply — Irrigation Parts & Pumps.
➢ Superior Landscaping Services —
o Incidentals are for landscape refurbishment and miscellaneous.
o Grounds Maintenance includes irrigation repairs.
• Operating Expense, Line 25, is budgeted at $154,700,00; with current Commitments of
$60,558.92, Expenditures of $48,103.94, and a Budget Remainder (unspent operating funds)
of $46,037,14,
• Capital Outlay, Line 27, budgeted at $68,026.20, has Expenditures for final invoice paid to
Hannula Landscaping in the amount of $10,026.20 and a Budget remainder of $58,000.00,
• Transfer to Fund 111, Line 28, in the amount of $43,900.00, is for M.S.T.U. Staff salaries
and accrued County overhead related to M.S.T.U. operations.
• Reserves, Line 30, budgeted at $67,400.00, is designated for Insurance and Catastrophic
damage repair.
• Total Budget, Line 32, lists FY-23 M.S.T.U. budgeted funds at $334,026.20; with tabulated
Commitments of $60,558.92, Expenditures of $102,030.14, and a Budget Remainder (total
unspent funds) of $171,437,14, The Budget amount of $334,026.20 does not change during
the fiscal year.
Noted:
• Of the $30,000.00 available for Landscape Incidentals (replacement of plants, shrubs, and
trees) $21,000.00 is committed; $2,575.16 expended.
• Funds can be transferred between categories if a shortfall occurs.
• Funds from Reserves, Line 31, can be accessed for the current year's expenditures or to
finance special projects consistent with the M.S.T.U. Ordinance, upon a recommendation by
the Advisory Committee and approval by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
• Fund 158 is exclusive to the Radio Road M.S.T.U. and cannot be utilized by outside entities.
B. Status of Irrigation System
Ms. Sizensky reported:
• A broken water main caused the irrigation system to malfunction.
• Irrigation heads were replaced or repaired as necessary, and adjustments made to ensure
proper water flow, on Devonshire Boulevard and the corner of Belville Boulevard.
• The cost for irrigation system maintenance is covered in Superior Landscaping's contract.
C. Discussion of Meeting with Commissioner Kowal
Ms. Sizensky noted:
Staff has not received an update on the February 21, 2023, meeting with Commissioner Kowal to
increase the Radio Road Beautification MSTU's millage rate.
• The Commissioner has proposed the possibility of redrawing the M.S.T.U. boundary lines to
encompass the properties around Devonshire Boulevard.
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Staff proposed possible redistricting of boundary lines to include properties at The Landings
and Plantation, The Shores, Berkshire Lakes Residential and Commercial, and Countryside
North and South (excluding the Golf Course).
The properties within the new boundaries would be taxed for landscape and irrigation
maintenance of Devonshire Boulevard.
The Committee discussed:
• Proposed revisions to the M.S.T.U, boundaries to define beautification maintenance in
accordance with community usage of Devonshire Boulevard.
• The revenue from the boundary redistricting and the financial requirements to maintain the
M.S.T.U.
• The Park and Recreation Department assumes responsibility for the landscape maintenance
of the Rich King Memorial Greenway.
Ms. Sizensky noted:
• The boundaries must be redefined to increase the millage rate.
• The millage rate will be effective for the FY-25 budget.
• The Board of Commissioners (BCC) has the authority to redefine the boundaries.
• The BCC must approve the proposal by December 31, 2023.
Ms. Sizensky will submit a proposal to Trinity Scott, Transportation Management Services
Department Head (TMSD), for redistricting the boundary lines for the Radio Road Beautif cation
M.S.T. U. and establishment of a millage rate to fitnd fixture maintenance of MS.T. U. assets
identified in the annually updated Capital Asset Management Plan.
D. Update on ROW Plantings and Irrigation at Santa Barbara and Devonshire Boulevards
Median Landscaping
Ms. Sizensky noted:
• Green Island Ficus be planted in the first median on Devonshire Boulevard in the space
vacated by the removal of Saba] Palms.
• Consideration will be given to continuing Green Island Ficus in the remaining medians at a
future date if the Committee concurs the landscaping is attractive.
• Superior Landscaping submitted a cost quote to remove the existing dead shrubs and plant
two hundred and twenty (220) Green Island Ficus at a cost of $6.50 each.
• She will confirm the quantity is for the first median only with Mr. Cruz.
• Mulch will be placed in the median(s) where four (4) sabal palms were removed.
Mr. Cooper motioned to install County Grown mulch, in accordance with the cost quoted in the
landscape contract, in the median(s) where the Sabal Palms were removed. Second by
Mr. Cashman. Carried unanimously 4 — 0.
E. Quote for Jasmine
Lack of irrigation caused the Jasmine on Devonshire Boulevard to die. Superior Landscaping
provided a cost quote to weed and remove the dead material, prepare the ground for planting, fix the
irrigation as necessary and replant the Jasmine.
Chair Schoenfelder motioned to approve Superior Landscaping's proposal #CCRRD-
DVNSHRJSMNRPL-0, dated April 12, 2023, to remove all weeds and dead plants and install two
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hundred and fifty (250) Jasmine plants on Devonshire Boulevard, at a cost not -to- exceed
$2,398,75. Second by Mr. Cooper. Carried unanimously 4 — 0.
F. Radio Road Irrigation Pumps
Naples Electric, a County contractor, serviced two (2) irrigation pumps on Radio Road at a
cost of $200.00.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Office of Management and Budget Discussion
The OMB acknowledged the necessity to increase the millage rate effective FY-25 to meet the financial
needs for annual maintenance expense and long-term asset repair and replacement as identified in the
Capital Asset Management Plan. Reserves for catastrophic events, reflected in the Budget as Capital
for Reserve, are also essential.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
None
IX. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Chair Schoenfelder will notify the Condominium Association Board that the M.S.T.U. cannot expend
funds to maintain landscape on private property and it is the .Association's responsibility to trim and
remove invasive vines from the Clusia hedge bordering Association property on their side of the hedge.
X. PUBLIC COMMNETS
None
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by the
Chair at 3: 55 P.M.
NEXT M.S.T.U. MEETING
JUNE 12, 2023 - 3:00 PM
BERKSHIRE, LAKES MASTER ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE
495 BELVILLE BOULEVARD
NAPLES, FLORIDA 34104
RADIO ROAD MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Maria Schoenfelder, Chair
The Minutes were approved by the Committee on / l/ 1-2-) 2023 as presented or as
\ amended
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