04/04/2023 Minutes 1611 Al
Naples Heritage Community Development District
Inframark, Community Management Services
210 North University Drive, Suite 702, Coral Springs, Florida 33071
Telephone (954) 603-0033 • Fax(954) 345-1292
DATE: June 20, 2023
TO: Marty Rustin
Collier Clerk's Office
minutesandrecords@collierclerk.com
FROM: Janice Swade
District Recording Secretary
RE: Minutes of the April 4, 2023 Meeting as Approved at the
May 10, 2023 Meeting
Enclosed for your records is a copy of the minutes and updated corresponding attachments from
the above referenced meeting of the Naples Heritage Community Development District, which
are to be kept on file for public access during normal business hours.
Cc:
Mr. Gregory Urbancic
Coleman, Yovanovich & Koester, P.A.
gurbancic@gcjlaw.com
justin.faircloth@inframark.com
Gm@nhgcc.com
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MINUTES OF MEETING
NAPLES HERITAGE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Naples Heritage Community
Development District was held Tuesday, April 4,2023 at 9:00 a.m. at the Naples Heritage Golf&
Country Club Clubhouse, located at 8150 Heritage Club Way,Naples, Florida 34112.
Present and constituting a quorum were:
Kenneth Gaynor Chairman
Gerald James Vice Chairman
Gordon Mettam Assistant Secretary
Richard Leonhard Assistant Secretary
Thomas Rutkowski Assistant Secretary
Also present were:
Justin Faircloth District Manager
Jacob Whitlock Assistant District Manager, Inframark
Chris Grant Naples Heritage Golf& Country Club
Tim Richards Naples Heritage Golf& Country Club
Dale Pekarek Newly Appointed Board Supervisor
Following is a summary of the discussions and actions taken.
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call
Mr. Faircloth called the meeting to order and called the roll. A quorum was established.
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of Agenda
Stormwater Update was added as item 8.C.ii.
THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS Public Comment on Agenda Items
Hearing no comments from the public, the next order of business followed.
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FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of the Minutes of the March 7,
2023 Meeting
Mr. Faircloth requested any additions, corrections or deletions to the Minutes of the March
7, 2023 Meeting.
The Board requested HOA be changed to Association on line 98.
On MOTION by Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Rutkowski, with all
in favor, the Minutes of the March 7, 2023 Meeting were approved
as amended.
FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Old Business
A. Club Updates
i. Walking Path
• Mr. Gaynor provided an update on the nature trail paths.
ii. Gatehouse Repairs
• The Board tabled the Gatehouse Repairs and requested it be placed on the May
agenda and requested Mr. Gant obtain updated proposals for repairs.
B. Fence Discussion
• It was noted that the Melaleuca invasive plant material should be removed.
• The fence is on CDD property.
• Discussion ensued on whether the fence east of Colonial Court should be moved to
the new southern boundary of the District.
• The area has approximately 1,300 linear feet of fence.
• Mr. Faircloth suggested the Board direct the engineer to approach SFWMD and
discuss whether they would mandate removal of the Melaleuca.
• The existing fence is in the location approved by US Homes. The fence was
installed on the borderline of the Naples Heritage Golf Club property. When they
gave five acres to the CDD, SFWMD required the fence to be removed and placed
at a different location. The current fence ties into the fence which is down.
• A lengthy discussion ensued.
• The Board viewed the map.
• It was noted that SFWMD may allow killing of the Melaleuca and stacking it, as
opposed to the expense of removing it since such a process has been completed in
other locations.
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• Mr. Gaynor, Mr. Richards and Mr. Montgomery will meet with the vendor for
options to clear the property and present for discussion at the May meeting.
• Mr. Faircloth advised that the Board should determine the cost for the project.
• Mr. Faircloth named various vendors that could be consulted for the Melaleuca
removal, but the Board concurred to obtain an estimate from SOLitude.
SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS New Business
• Consideration of an Audit RFP will be addressed at the next meeting.
SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Attorney's Report
There being no report,the next order of business followed.
EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Manager's Report
A. Acceptance of Financial Report as of February 2023
• The Miscellaneous Contingency amount was discussed. Mr. Faircloth commented
the amount was for the initial inspection cost of the stormwater system for all
structures next year.
• The District is 94.7%collected on assessments.
On MOTION by Mr. Leonhard, seconded by Mr. Mettam, with all
in favor,the Financial Report as of February 2023 was accepted.
B. Discussion of the Approved Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
• Guardhouse repairs are included in the budget.
• The notice of assessment increase was sent to residents, and most were received in
yesterday's mail.
C. Follow-Up Items
i. CDD Email Accounts
• There have been hacking and fraud concerns with the District's email system. Mr.
Faircloth investigated and determined this not to be the case.
• Mr. Faircloth commented that Board members are required to have a CDD email,
but are not required to use it.
• Mr. Faircloth encouraged Board members to ensure anyone sending an email is
sending it from a familiar and correct email address.
• The Board was requested to forward any emails of concern to Mr. Faircloth.
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• The Board may choose to have an automatic scanner service added to the email
system which would filter out inappropriate emails, at an additional cost.
NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Engineer's Report
Mr. Whitlock updated the Board regarding the Stormwater Report.
• The start date for the work will be in the middle of April.
• There are no mitigation requirements listed from the attorney, but the engineer
could investigate.
• Structure 87 has been repaired, and an invoice was received.
TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Organizational Matters
A. Acceptance of Resignation of Mr. Thomas Rutkowski
• Mr. Gaynor read Mr. Rutkowski's resignation notice into the record.
• He is moving out of the District. The Board thanked Mr. Rutkowski for his service
to the community.
On MOTION by Mr. Leonhard, seconded by Mr. James, with all in
favor, the resignation of Mr. Thomas Rutkowski was accepted.
B. Appointment of Supervisor to Fill the Unexpired Term of Office (Seat 2,
Expiring 11/2024)
i. Dale Pekarek Resume
• Three people were interested in filling the position:
➢ Ms. Diane Augustus.
➢ Mr. Graham Klintworth.
➢ Mr. Dale Pekarek.
Mr. Gaynor MOVED to appoint Mr. Dale Pekarek to fill unexpired
Seat 2, vacated by Mr. Rutkowski, and Mr. Leonhard, seconded the
motion.
• The Board members individually expressed they were in favor of appointing Mr.
Pekarek.
There being no further discussion,
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On VOICE vote, with all in favor, the prior motion was approved. 6
C. Oath of Office for Newly Appointed Supervisor
• Mr. Pekarek is not a registered voter in the County. Therefore, he could not be
sworn in at the meeting.
• Mr. Faircloth will swear Mr. Pekarek in at the next meeting if he registers to vote
in the County.
• Mr. Faircloth reviewed General Election requirements.
D. Designation of Officers (Resolution 2023-04)
• This Resolution will be presented for adoption at the next meeting, once Mr.
Pekarek is sworn in.
ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisor Comments
• Supervisors wished Mr. Rutkowski the best in his future endeavors. He will be
missed.
TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments
Hearing no comments from the audience,the next order of business followed.
THIRTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Adjournment
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 9:51 a.m.
Kenneth Gaynor It
Chairman
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