GG MSTU Minutes 08/19/2025
August 19, 2025 GOLDEN GATE MSTU 1/7
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GOLDEN GATE M.S.T.U. ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
8300 Radio Road
Naples, FL 34104
August 19, 2025
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:28 P.M. by Chair Spencer. Attendance was called and a
quorum of three was established.
II. ATTENDANCE
Advisory Committee Patricia Spencer – Chair
Paula Rogan – Vice Chair (Excused)
Florence “Dusty” Holmes
Ron Jefferson
Open Seat
Staff Ellen Sheffey – PTNE Interim Director (Excused)
Dan Schumacher – Project Manager
Landscape Mike McGee – Landscape Architect, McGee & Associates
Armando Yzaguirre – Grounds Maintenance, A & M Property Maintenance
(Excused)
Others Pamela Lulich – Landscape Operations Manager, BBSD
Wendy Warren – Transcription, Premier
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was not recited.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Jefferson motioned to approve the Agenda of the Golden Gate MSTU Advisory Committee as
presented. Second by Ms. Holmes. Carried unanimously 3 - 0.
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V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 20, 2025
Ms. Holmes moved to approve the Golden Gate MSTU Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
May 20, 2025, as presented. Second by Chair Spencer. Carried unanimously 3 - 0.
VI. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT
Mr. Schumacher reported:
• Routine landscape maintenance services have been performed on all MSTU roadways.
• Sunshine Boulevard median refurbishments are pending resolution of the irrigation issues.
• A & M Property Maintenance crews were working in the medians on Coronado Parkway
clearing Paurotis palms.
Ms. Lulich reported that the Road Maintenance Division will spray the vegetation in the triangular paver
area in the turn lane between Santa Barbara Boulevard and Golden Gate Parkway.
VII. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT’S REPORT – McGee & Associates
Mr. McGee summarized the August 5, 2025, observation 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).
A. Sunshine Boulevard
B. Coronado Parkway & Hunter Boulevard
C. Tropicana Boulevard
Comments
Mr. McGee reported yellow highlighted items should be addressed as soon as possible; red items should be
addressed immediately to prevent multiple plant loss; blue text notes indicate missing plants and quotes
required.
All locations
• Increase irrigation schedule in dry areas.
• Review accent lighting fixtures for cleaning and/or replacement.
• Tracer spray, to identify herbicide applications and provide a visual guide of where the herbicide has
been sprayed, should be used to help prevent over spraying, drift, and accidental application to
unintended areas.
Sunshine Boulevard
• All areas are heavily stressed due to the irrigation system not functioning. All replacement plantings
are on hold.
• Review all duckbill guy systems on trees to ensure proper condition.
• All volunteer weeds and tree sprouts need to be removed.
Coronado Parkway & Hunter Boulevard
• The irrigation coverage of the perennial peanut needs to be reviewed in Median numbers 3, 4, 5, 6,
10 and 11, east and west ends, and 12.
• Recommend all Perennial Peanut plantings have an application of 0-0-22-22S-11mg fertilizer and
Legume Soil inoculant.
• Clean all paver areas with “Wet & Forget Outdoor” mold and mildew remover.
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• Recommend reviewing all valve locations for green reflective markers that are missing.
• Median end numbering needs to be repainted.
• Median #6 – Remove concrete debris from FPL streetlight pole damaged by a vehicle.
• Medians #5, #6, and #12: Remove Alexander palms, and one stump, and replant with ten-foot clear
trunk Alexander palms.
Tropicana Boulevard
• All Volunteer plants and vines growing within ground covers or shrub beds need to be removed.
• Remove lower sprouts from trees and prune new tree branch growth below eight feet.
• Plant four Crepe Myrtle trees.
• Recommend all paver areas be pressure washed and treated with “Wet & Forget” mold treatment
spray.
• Repaint median end numbering.
• Median #2: Remove the coupler valve box top and lid and install new ones.
Comments
Mr. Schumacher
• Pink highlighted text indicates plants are under warranty and replacement is the responsibility of the
landscaping contractor.
• Red highlighted text indicates irrigation, herbicide spraying, or weed issues.
• Upon a quote from Tree Scaping of Naples for tree/stump removal, work will be performed and
A & M will plant Crape Myrtles noted in brown text in the report.
IX. ON GOING BUSINESS – This item was heard before Item VIII
A. Irrigation Extension – Pkwy Median 2 & New Bridge over Santa Barbara Canal
Ms. Lulich reported:
Phase I - Irrigation
• Bids for the restoration of the irrigation on Golden Gate Parkway, west of the welcome
sign at the intersection of Santa Barbara Boulevard, and east toward the bridge over the
canal, are due August 19, 2025.
• The irrigation plans were developed by McGee & Associates, Landscape Architects.
• The installation will commence, based on the contractor’s availability, upon issuance of a
Purchase Order.
• Purchase of parts for the project are contracted at a wholesale cost with SiteOne Landscape
Supply.
Phase II - Landscaping
• McGee & Associates presented design plans for landscaping the area to the Committee.
• A list of tree and plant material available for relocation from the widening of Collier
Boulevard project was provided and incorporated into the design.
• A bid for relocation of existing trees has been prepared.
• The formal bid package will be distributed on September 25, 2025.
• The engineers’ Opinion of Cost for installation is $82,000.00.
• A Notice-to-Proceed will be issued upon completion of the irrigation installation.
• The Road Maintenance Division will be responsible for installing and maintaining the
improvements.
• Any interest the MSTU may have in partnering with County projects and contributing to
cost is welcome.
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• The Committee will consider a contribution to the project on disclosure of actual project
cost.
List of Beautification Master Plan
Ms. Lulich reported:
• In 2018, Johnson Engineering prepared 100% plans and a bid schedule for improvements
for Santa Barbara Boulevard from I75 to Copperleaf Lane.
• The project is “on hold”.
• The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) may consider reinstating the project if the
MSTU offers to participate and contribute funds.
• The County would fund ongoing maintenance.
Committee discussion:
• Irrigation: Access to reclaimed water is not available; a well may be required for irrigation.
• The linear plan includes oak, crape myrtle and sabal palm trees.
• The project will be considered in the future.
VIII. PROJECT MANAGER’S REPORT
Mr. Schumacher reported:
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).
Golden Gate MSTU Fund 1621 Budget for August 19, 2025, prepared August 13, 2025.
• Purchase Orders
1. Agriculture Service International – irrigation services.
2. A & M Property Maintenance – ground maintenance.
a. Incidentals – landscape plants, materials, and refurbishment.
b. Maintenance – regular landscape & irrigation maintenance.
3. FPL – electricity.
4. Howard Fertilizer – fertilizer.
5. Lykins-Signtek – “Welcome Sign”
6. McGee & Associates – landscape architectural services.
7. Naples Christmas Lighting – Holiday decorations.
8. Naples Electric motor Works (NEMW) – pump station maintenance.
9. Premier Staffing – transcription services.
10. Simmonds Electrical – electrical maintenance and repairs.
11. SiteOne Landscape Supply – irrigation parts & components.
12. Southeast Spreading – mulch.
13. Tree Scaping of Naples – tree pruning and removal.
• Budget Summary
1. Line 1, Revenues and Interest – Of the $743,200 budgeted, $783,213 has been collected, a
surplus of $40,013.
2. Line 2, Carry Forward – Unexpended Prior Year (2024) Funds $2,006,206.
3. All Revenues – Of the $2,749,406 budgeted, $783,213 has been collected leaving an
available balance of $1,966,192 (the sum of lines 1 and 2) minus Expenditures.
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4. Line 21, Operating Expense – Of $384,906 budgeted, $91,840 is committed on to existing
Purchase Orders and $250,447 is expended, leaving the remainder of $32,618 available
within budget for additional operating expenses as needed.
5. Line 25, County Overhead – Of the $87,300 budgeted, $87,167 has been transferred, and a
balance of $132 remains for transfer (PTNE Staff & support, Property Appraiser, & Tax
Collector).
6. Line 28, Capital Projects – Of the $2,277,200 budgeted, a Purchase Order in the amount of
$29,618 has been issued for irrigation repairs, leaving $2,290,333 available for improvement
projects.
7. Line 29, All Expenses – Of $2,749,406 budgeted, $121,458 is committed in existing
Purchase Orders, $337,614 has been expended, leaving a remainder of $2,29,333 available
for MSTU expenditures.
8. Line 30, FY-25 Budget Grand Total – budgeted Revenues (Line 3) and All Expenses (Line
28) are equal and cancel-out, $122,458 remains committed to existing Purchase Orders,
collected Revenues exceed Expenses by $445,598 and $324,140 are Unexpended.
• General
1. MSTU Tax Rate: 0.5000 Mills is for beautification improvements and maintenance within
the taxing district.
2. The Ad Valorem taxable value increased 8.94% for fiscal year 2025 over 2024 generating
additional revenue of $129,275.
3. Tax millage and interest collected by the Golden Gate Beautification MSTU may only be
utilized by the MSTU and within the MSTU district boundary.
4. Funds not spent in FY-25 will be carried forward into FY-26.
Mr. Schumacher noted:
• The Capital Projects category will fund pump station repairs and the proposed irrigation
and landscape project(s) on Golden Gate Parkway.
• Uncommitted funds available within budget are eligible for transfer to other categories
upon approval by the Committee.
• The Office of Budget Management (OMB) will be requested to add a line item in the
FY-26 budget to allocate $150,000 for each of the four MSTU roadways in the Capital
Improvements category dedicated to funding expenses incurred for disaster/catastrophic
events.
B. Committee Terms Expiring and Reapplications
Mr. Schumacher reported two seats, each for a four-year term, are available on the Golden Gate
Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee.
Patricia Spencer and Florence “Dusty” Holmes are eligible to apply for reappointment.
Patricia Spencer has applied.
Recommendation for Patricia Spencer
Ms. Holmes moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners appoint Patricia
Spencer to the Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee. Second by
Mr. Jefferson. Motion carried unanimously 3 – 0.
The applicant recommended will be considered for appointment to the Advisory Committee by the
Board of County Commissioners.
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Florence Holmes
Florence Holmes’ application for membership will be considered at the September 16, 2025,
meeting.
IX. ONGOING BUSINESS
A. Irrigation Extension – Pkwy Median 2 & New Bridge over Santa Barbara Canal (cont)
This item was heard after Item VII. – Landscape Architects Report.
B. Sunshine Irrigation Pump Station
Mr. Schumacher reported:
• Replacement of the pump station was recommended by Agricultural Services International
(ASI).
• ASI will install a pre-manufactured Rain Bird Compact Low Profile VFD Pump Station.
• Components, including the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), 7.5 HP pump, and flow
meter have been received.
• Electrical connection to the Weather TRAK HydroPoint irrigation controller will be made.
• Installation is scheduled for week ending August 30, 2025.
X. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Schumacher reported:
A. Holiday Décor – 2025
• A proposal will be requested from Naples Christmas Tree Lighting, a Division of Sight N
Sound, for holiday lighting in the Right-of-Way (ROW) on Golden Parkway, at the
intersection of Santa Barbara Blvd.
• The Committee suggested the decorations incorporate the renovated community sign and
surrounding foliage, noting the 2024 flagpole design concept was not effective.
• Naples Christmas Lighting will submit new designs for Committee approval for installation
in November 2025.
• A quote will be requested upon selection of a design concept.
B. Tropicana Pedestrian Shelter – PUD Relocation
• A drawing for the proposed relocation of the Tropicana PUD Shelter on Tropicana Boulevard
& 31st Place S.W., was distributed in the Agenda.
• Grady Minor & Associates, LLC, the civil engineering consultants for the project, notified Mr.
Schumacher of the necessity to relocate the shelter to accommodate a pending County Public
Utilities Development (PUD) project.
• The firm recommended the project be included in “ongoing” bids and relocated at the cost of
the County.
• The Committee noted that the structure is not utilized as a shelter. Collier Area Transit (CAT)
does not stop at that location, and members suggested the structure be removed.
• Pavers for the existing shelter can be salvaged and stored by the County for replacements in
other areas as needed.
Chair Spencer motioned to have the “shelter” structure on Tropicana Boulevard & 31st Street removed
and save the pavers for future County replacement applications. Second by Ms. Holmes. Carried
unanimously 3 – 0.
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