Draft Meeting Minutes for February 24, 2021
Laguna Lakes
Community Development District
The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Laguna Lakes Community Development District was held at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott at 7090 Cypress Terrace, Fort Myers, Florida 33907 and also via web conference on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
Present (or attending via web conference) and constituting a quorum were:
Jonathan Busa – Chair
Ellen Young – Vice Chair
Joyce Judas – Assistant Secretary
Mike Cutler – Assistant Secretary
Paul Rumbold, Jr. – Assistant Secretary
Also present (or attending via web conference) were:
Cal Teague – District Manager
Christopher Dudak – Assistant to the District Manager
Nancy Dudak – Premier District Management (PDM)
The following is a summary of the discussion and actions taken at the Laguna Lakes Community Development District (CDD) Board of Supervisors meeting.
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting was called to order and Cal Teague, District Manager, called the roll. All Board members were present, except Supervisor Cutler who attended via web conference due to being out of town on business. Also in attendance via web conference were Christopher Dudak, Assistant to the District Manager, and Nancy Dudak, Premier District Management (PDM).
On MOTION by Supervisor Rumbold, seconded by Chair Busa, with all in favor, the Board approved Supervisor Cutler to attend via web conference.
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of the Agenda
The Agenda was reviewed.
On MOTION by Supervisor Judas, seconded by Vice Chair Young, with all in favor, the Board approved the Agenda as amended with the addition of 9B – CDD Berm/Residential Property Line Maps, and 9C – FY2022 Budget Schedule.
THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments on Agenda Items
There being none, the next Order of Business followed.
FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of Meeting Minutes
A. Draft Meeting Minutes from January 27, 2021
The Meeting Minutes from January 27, 2021 were reviewed.
On MOTION by Vice Chair Young, seconded by Supervisor Cutler, with all in favor, the Meeting Minutes from January 27, 2021 were approved as submitted.
FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Old Business
A. Irrigation Lake Float Switch Software Update
The District Manager reported that getting a diver to update the float switch software will happen in March. Mr. Teague also said that Mr. Kring from Irrigation Specialists reported that there is a small mainline break, and he will repair it next week for around $1,200. He reported on cellular wet checks, stating that Ramirez Landscaping has requested access and training in order to conduct the checks. Mr. Kring also said that he has been experiencing stuck valves, so he will determine what is causing it. Low pressure was reported at 8991 Spring Mountain Way, so Mr. Kring will have their system checked.
B. Mulching Along Perimeter Berm Update
i. Additional Palm Trimming Outside Planting Beds Proposal
The District Manager got a proposal from Ramirez Landscaping covering several issues for $2,130 that the Field Manager had identified. One for $380 covers the removal of 19 cabbage palms on CDD property. At 15380 Laguna Hills Drive, a dead cabbage palm needs to be removed and replaced for $475. The Board discussed replacing it with one that requires less maintenance, but after discussion agreed to replace it with the same type. At 15490 Laguna Hills Drive, there was a request to remove an oak tree for $550, grind the stump and replace it with a cabbage palm because the roots were growing under the pool cage. Behind the entrance monument on Monterey, six Sylvester palm trees need to be trimmed for $75 each, or $450.
On MOTION by Supervisor Rumbold, seconded by Supervisor Judas, with all in favor, the Board approved the proposal from Ramirez Landscaping to work at the four sites for $2,130.
ii. Pine Straw Issues 8890 Paseo de Valencia
There was a proposal to create a wooden retaining wall along the berm to hold back the pine straw from washing into the drainage swale and covering the drain box. The Field Manager’s proposal for $600 includes labor and materials to construct a 75-foot-long wall along the berm behind this location. There was another estimate to extend two additional lots to the north and one to the south for a not to exceed amount of $2,400. The Board discussed allowing the homeowner to make the changes with the preference that they hire Community Field Services to do the work. The Field Manager must approve the plans before it is done if they do it with another contractor.
On MOTION by Supervisor Rumbold, seconded by Supervisor Cutler, with all in favor, the Board approved the homeowner request to put up a retaining wall at 8890 Paseo de Valencia by Community Field Services for $600, not an option to have a different vendor.
SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS New Business
A. Lake Bank Erosion Discussion
The Board reviewed the latest erosion report from the Field Manager with Lakes 1 and 2 showing the most erosion and washout. They requested quotes to address erosion for each color-coded section that will be indicated on a spreadsheet. The Chair discussed reviewing the standards that were previously set concerning how to control washouts.
B. CDD website Discussion: As Better Communication Tool
The Board discussed the website as a tool for communicating with the community. The Chair said that solutions can be addressed on the website that will be helpful for residents. While the Board acknowledged that certain content is required, they want to market the site to the community for additional information. It will be reviewed for discussion at the next meeting.
C. Community Fishing Concerns
The Board reviewed the community fishing rules, a map of the no-fishing zones, and an email from Rudy Bailey from the Laguna Lakes Community Association. The Chair requested the information be included on the website.
SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Lakes Maintenance
The District Manager reported that the lakes look good.
EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Field Management Report for February
The Field Manager’s report was reviewed and comments or requested action is as follows:
- The Field Manager report states that plants were installed at Lake 8.
- The trash cleanup along the berms will be completed in mid-March.
- Some 80 pounds of coconuts were removed.
B. Work Orders for Approval
No additional work orders have been submitted.
C. Other Follow-Up Items
i. Plant Upgrades at South End of Lake 8 Update
Ramirez Landscaping completed the plant upgrades.
ii. Lake 8 Concrete Structures Painting
This task is scheduled for mid-March.
iii. Task Cleanup Along Berms
This task is also scheduled for mid-March.
NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS District Manager
A. Future Meeting Location
The District Manager asked about where the Board wants to meet next month. Christopher Dudak reported that the County will have to authorize the reopening of library meeting rooms. The Board agreed to continue to use the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott on a month-to-month basis, but to reevaluate the issue next month.
B. CDD Berm/Residential Property Line Maps
The District Manager shared the plat maps with the Board and they discussed the property lines. Alligator warning signs were discussed, but it was established that signs are a Laguna Lakes Community Association issue.
C. FY 2022 Budget Schedule
The schedule for development of the FY2022 budget was reviewed and deadlines were established. Discussions will begin next month.
TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Financial Statements
A. January 2021
The Financial Statements for January 2021 were discussed.
On MOTION by Supervisor Judas, seconded by Vice Chair Young, with all in favor, the Board accepted the Financial Statements for January 2021 as presented.
ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Attorney
There being none, the next Order of Business followed.
TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Engineer
There being none, the next Order of Business followed.
THIRTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisor Requests and/or Comments
There being none, the next Order of Business followed.
FOURTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments
There being none, the next Order of Business followed.
FIFTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Adjournment
There being no further business, and
On MOTION by Supervisor Rumbold, seconded by Supervisor Judas, with all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
Next Meeting: March 24, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.