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01/18/2013 MinutesMINUTES OF MEETING PORT OF THE ISLANDS COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Port of the Islands Community Improvement District was held Friday, January 18, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Orchid Cove Clubhouse; 25005 Peacock Lane; Naples, Florida 34114. Present and constituting a quorum were: Norine Dillon Chairperson Theodore Bissell Vice Chairman Anthony Davis Assistant Secretary Dale Lambert Assistant Secretary Richard Ziko Assistant Secretary Also present were: Calvin Teague District Manager Daniel Cox District Counsel Ronald Benson District Engineer Robert Dick Severn Trent Services Operations Robert Casey Field Manager, Severn Trent Operations Robert Edge Lead Operator, Severn Trent Operations Rita Varona Severn Trent Services Operations Rose Hodza Severn Trent Management Services Diane Manza Severn Trent Management Services Stephanie Rehe Severn Trent Management Services Janice Swade Severn Trent Management Services Ron Gilbert Ochopee Fire Control & Rescue District Alan McLaughlin Ochopee Fire Control & Rescue District Jean Kungle POI Realty Sheryl Gibert Resident Kathryn Kehlmeier Resident George Kramer Resident Sam Marchand Resident Randy Resch Resident Audrey Sanders Resident Monday, 2/4/2013 January 18, 2013 Port of the Islands CID The following is a summary of the discussions and actions taken at the January 18, 2013 Port of the Islands Community Improvement District's Board of Supervisors Meeting FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Call to Order and Roll Call Mrs. Dillon called the meeting to order and Mr. Teague called the roll. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS Organizational Matters A. Appointment of Supervisor to Fill Unexpired Term • Mr. Anthony Davis and Mr. Randy Resch introduced themselves and presented details of their background; copies of which will be entered into the official record. • Mr. Teague discussed options to appoint one of the two candidates. Mr. Lambert NOMINATED Mr. Joel Anthony (Tony) Davis to fill the unexpired term of office vacated by Mr. Charles Custer in Seat 2; and Mr. Ziko seconded the nomination. There being no further nominations with all in favor, Mr. Joel Anthony (Tony) Davis was appointed to fill the unexpired term of office in Seat 2 as a Supervisor of the District. B. Oath of Office for Newly Appointed Supervisor Mr. Teague, being a Notary Public of the State of Florida, administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Davis; a copy of the signed Oath is attached hereto and made part of the public record. • Mr. Teague distributed the appropriate forms for Mr. Davis to fill out. • Mrs. Dillon thanked Mr. Resch for running for the position. C. Designation of Officers — Resolution 2013 -2 Mr. Teague presented Resolution 2013 -2 for adoption; a copy of which will be entered into the official record. There being no comments or questions, Monday, 2/4/2013 2 January 18, 2013 Port of the Islands CID On MOTION by Mr. Lambert seconded by Mr. Ziko with all in favor, Resolution 2013 -2 designating Officers of the District with Mrs. Norine Dillon to remain as Chairperson; Mr. Theodore Bissell to remain as Vice Chairman; Mr. Calvin Teague to remain as Secretary and District Manager; Mr. Robert Koncar to continue as Treasurer; Mr. Stephen Bloom to continue as Assistant Treasurer; Mr. Dale Lambert and Mr. Richard Ziko to remain as Assistant Secretaries; and Mr. Joel Anthony (Tony) Davis to serve as Assistant Secretary was adopted. THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of Minutes A. December 7, 2012 Special Meeting Mrs. Dillon stated each Board member received a copy of the Minutes of the December 7, 2012 Special Meeting; requesting any additions, corrections or deletions. There not being any, On MOTION by Mr. Ziko seconded by Mr. Lambert with all in favor, the Minutes of the December 7, 2012 Special Meeting were B. December 21, 2012 Regular Meeting Mrs. Dillon stated each Board member received a copy of the Minutes of the December 21, 2012 Regular Meeting; requesting any additions, corrections or deletions. • The Board made minor changes which will be reflected in the amended minutes. There being no further discussion, On MOTION by Mr. Ziko seconded by Mr. Lambert with all in favor the Minutes of the December 21, 2012 Regular Meeting were approved as amended. FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Public Comment Period Chief Alan McLaughlin updated the Board and audience on recent events. • The BCC moved forward with the fire station project for POI, which Chief McLaughlin explained in detail. ➢ Permitting will go into effect next week; at which time bidding may commence. Monday, 2/4/2013 3 January 18, 2013 Port of the Islands CID ➢ The remaining balance of the project in the approximate amount of $210,000 will go to ad valorem increases. ➢ The project is expected to commence in mid to late May and projected to be complete in November or December. ➢ Final numbers will be available by June. Chief McLaughlin commented residents can expect a $20 increase to ad valorem taxes for three years. • Mr. Ron Gilbert addressed issues concerning merging of local fire departments. • Building of a fire station at Mile Marker 63 on I -75 was approved and is scheduled to commence in May. FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Old Business A. Review of Landscape Maintenance Performance Mrs. Dillon and Mr. Edge discussed the monthly ride - through inspection with Mr. Soto and distributed notes for the Board's information and discussion; copies of which will be entered into the official record. • There is no irrigation on the east side of the bridge at the U.S. 41 median. • Mr. Bissell and Mr. Davis are to be included on the e -mail distribution from Soto. • The ant mounds will be treated. B. Update on U.S. 41 Median Flooding • Mrs. Dillon has not received any further updates. C. Update on Well Repairs • The well pump was replaced and the extension was completed. • Mr. Edge is awaiting proposals for vibration testing of all 20 above ground pumps. • Mr. Edge is also looking to purchase a vibration meter which costs approximately $2,000 in order to do this testing in house. • Mr. Edge will prepare a cost benefit analysis to present at the next meeting during his Operations Report. SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS New Business There being no new business to report, the next item followed. Monday, 2/4/2013 4 January 18, 2013 Port of the Islands CID SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS District Manager's Report A. Approval of the December 31, 2012 Financial Statements and Check Register Mr. Teague presented the December 31, 2012 Financial Statements and Check Register for the Board's review and approval; copies of which will be entered into the official record. • The Board was in favor of using the bond construction funds for all capital items. • The charge from FDEP is an annual fee associated with the wastewater. • A contract amendment will be done to put the CID on a fiscal year timeframe. There being no further discussion, On MOTION by Mr. Bissell seconded by Mr. Davis with all in favor, the December 31, 2012 Financial Statements and Check Register were approved. EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Field Manager's Report A. Discussion of December 2012 Operations Report Mr. Edge presented the December 2012 Operations Report for discussion; a copy of which will be entered into the official record. • Staff will monitor the trees which are not looking healthy. • Staff has been making last minute preparations for today's event. • A sampling of the water which contained a trace of pesticide will be sent on Monday to SFWMD. The amount of pesticide in the water was extremely small and does not present any health hazards. ➢ Staff will report back next month. NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Attorney's Report A. Update on North Hotel Bankruptcy Proceedings • Mr. Cox is waiting for a proposal for the written agreement, as it is possible they are still working out details with tax certificate holders. • Another Executive Session may be scheduled once Mr. Cox receives the agreement. • There is currently a verbal agreement in place. B. Update on Lot 45 Drainage Swale Agreement • The Agreement has not yet been returned, but Mr. Cox will follow up. Monday, 2/4/2013 5 January 18, 2013 Port of the Islands CID • The owner did all of the work appropriately. C. Update on Sunset Cay Utility Dedication • This is still going through all of the Associations, but it should be available for the Board next month. TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Engineer's Report B. Update on Liquidated Damages from Xlyem Water Solutions USA (ITT Technologies) • The letter regarding liquidated damages which came back as Undeliverable was re -sent to the appropriate address. A. Discussion of Remaining Issues Regarding the New Water Treatment Plant There being no issues to discuss, the next item followed. ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisors' Requests • Mr. Bissell commented Cardinal is responsible for repairs to the damaged median. • Over 200 people are attending today's ceremony. • The Orchid Cove HOA President will comment on their meeting with the state at the next CID meeting. TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Public Comment Period • Mrs. Dillon provided Ms. Marchand an explanation of the U.S. 41 median flooding issue. • Mr. Edge commented a sprinkler head probably would not make a difference on the median with the dead grass. • A Resident questioned Mr. Edge regarding the water testing and other related issues. • A Resident related issues with his sprinkler heads clogging in Orchid Cove. Mr. Edge will flush out the hydrants in this area. • A Resident asked the Board to consider having the CID take over Orchid Cove's fire suppression system. ➢ The property owner is responsible for maintaining the hydrant on the property. ➢ Mr. Teague and Mr. Benson will have a conference call on this subject and report back at the next meeting. Monday, 2/4/2013 6 January 18, 2013 Port of the Islands CID Mr. Gilbert requested staff look at his neighbor's unit which had a significant loss of water pressure when the backflow preventers were installed. THIRTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Adjournment Upon adjournment, The Open House for the new Water Treatment Plant will be held. There being no further business, _ - --- . -___ — ..._.... » ». On MOTION by Mr. Bissell seconded by Mr. Ziko with all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 11:43 a.m. ' .. Calvin Teague orine Dillon Secretary Chairperson Monday, 2/4/2013 7