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03/18/2013 Minutes MINUTES OF MEETING HERITAGE GREENS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Heritage Greens Community Development District was held on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Greens Community Center, 2215 Heritage Greens Drive,Naples, Florida. Present and constituting a quorum were: Ron Parrott Chairman George Coombs Vice Chairman Marsha Coghlan Assistant Secretary James A. Marshall Assistant Secretary Henry Michaelson Assistant Secretary Also present were: Calvin Teague District Manager Several Residents The following is a summary of the minutes and actions taken at the March 18, 2013 Heritage Greens CDD Board of Supervisors meeting. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call Mr. Teague called the meeting to order and called the roll. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of Agenda There were no changes made to the agenda. On MOTION by Mr. Coombs seconded by Ms. Coghlan with all in favor the agenda was approved. THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments There not being any, the next item followed. FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of the Minutes of the February 18,2013 Meeting Mr. Teague stated each Board member received a copy of the minutes of the February 18, 2013 meeting and requested any corrections, additions or deletions. The Board made one addition, which will be incorporated into the amended copy of the minutes. March 18, 2013 Heritage Greens C.D.D. On MOTION by Ms. Coghlan seconded by Mr. Marshall with all in favor the minutes of the February 18, 2013 meeting were approved as amended. FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Old Business A. Gate and Security Considerations The Board was provided a cost analysis for redoing the front gate entrance. The following was discussed: • If guards are eliminated, there should be more options for tele--entry. Entry phone numbers should not be limited to area code 239. • Estimated cost to change entrance to unmanned gates is $6,231 to$8,371. • Daily security patrol from 3:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. will cost $10,950. • Total annual savings will be$51,000. • Mr. Marshall expressed concern over allowing access to telephone numbers outside the 239 area code. He distributed a handout regarding access control issues in gated communities. • The Board discussed providing the community with the opportunity to express their opinion on this subject. Questions and comments were accepted from the audience. • This item will be tabled until the Board reviews the HGCA's proposal to take over responsibility for certain District assets. B. Consideration of Having the HGCA Maintain Certain Assets for the CDD i. Sidewalks and Wall ii. Irrigation and Landscaping A proposal was submitted by the HGCA to maintain certain assets for the District. This item will be considered at the next meeting. SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS New Business A. Stormwater Maintenance Study B. Storm Sewer Cleaning Proposals Mr. Teague obtained a proposal from Severn Trent Environmental Services, Inc. to clean out the entire stormwater system for a total of$46,250. The entire system may not need to be cleaned and a stormwater maintenance study was suggested. BZ Consulting, LLC submitted a proposal to conduct an inspection and provide maintenance recommendations for the stormwater management system in the amount of$6,750. 2 March 18, 2013 Heritage Greens C.D.D. On MOTION by Mr. Michaelson seconded by Mr. Coombs with all in favor a stormwater maintenance study by BZ Consulting, LLC was approved. Consideration of cleaning the stormwater system was tabled pending results from the stormwater maintenance study. C. Discussion on Committee Authority Mr. Teague discussed the limitations of committee authority. He explained decisions made by the Board on policies and procedures cannot be changed by a committee or individual Supervisor. Issuing warning notices before a vehicle towed was cited as an example. Mr. Parrott MOVED for security guards to issue one warning per registration of a vehicle parked on the street from 1:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. and Mr. Michaelson seconded it. There was discussion regarding amnesty for previous offenders and placing responsibility on the District and not the guards for accidental towing. On VOICE vote with Mr. Parrott, Mr. Coombs, and Mr. Michaelson voting aye and Mr. Marshall and Ms. Coghlan voting nay the motion as previously outlined passed. The Board requested Mr. Teague look into less expensive towing companies. D. Distribution of Fiscal Year 2014 Budget for Discussion Mr. Teague provided the Board with a Fiscal Year 2014 budget schedule. A first draft will be provided at the April 15, 2013 meeting. The proposed budget will be presented for approval at the May 20, 2013 meeting and the public hearing will be set for August 19, 2013. SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisor Committee Reports A. Landscaping and Beautification i. Update on Front Entrance Landscape Project Ms. Coghlan reported the front entrance landscaping project was successfully completed and provided a description of the work done. 3 March 18, 2013 Heritage Greens C.D.D. EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Manager's Report A. Follow-Up Items Mr. Teague reported the following: • Ile is having difficulty contacting the striping contractor. There was Board consensus for Mr. Urbancic to send a letter to the contractor. • The sinkhole was repaired. • The golf course staked the preserve to ensure they were not encroaching on District property. • Mr. Parrott warned several coyotes have been spotted in the community. B. Acceptance of the Financial Audit for Fiscal Year 2012 Mr. Teague reviewed the audit for Fiscal Year 2012 and indicated the following: • Deficiencies in internal control and over financial reporting were not found. • Instances of noncompliance or other matters which require to be reported under Government Auditing Standards were not found. • The District complied with Section 218.415 in investment of funds. On MOTION by Mr. Coombs seconded by Ms. Coghlan with all in favor the Financial Audit for Fiscal Year 2012 was accepted. C. Drainage and Preserves There not being any, the next item followed. NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Attorney's Report There being no report,the next item followed. TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Engineer's Report There being no report,the next item followed. ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisors' Requests and/or Comments Mr. Parrott stated the owner of 2107 Crestview Drive wants to remove an Oak Tree located on District property near his house between the sidewalk and the street. He is willing to pay for removal of the tree. On MOTION by Mr. Michaelson seconded by Mr. Marshall with all in favor removal of the Oak Tree on District property near 2107 Crestview Drive was approved at the homeowner's expense. 4 March 18, 2013 Heritage Greens C.D.D. EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Manager's Report(Continued) D. Approval of Financial Statements Mr. Teague reviewed the financials and reported the District collected approximately 95% of its assessments. On MOTION by Mr. Parrott seconded by Mr. Michaelson with all in favor the financials were approved. ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisors' Requests and/or Comments (Continued) Mr. Marshall provided a brief update on the security camera. TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments There not being any, the next item followed. THIRTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Adjournment There being no further business, On MOTION by Ms. Coghlan seconded by Mr. Parrott with all in I favor the meeting was adjourned. ,,/ Calvin Teague Ronald Parrott Secretary Chairman 5