Draft Meeting Minutes for June 23, 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 Laguna Lakes Clubhouse, 15300 Lakes of Laguna Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL and also via web conference on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
Present (or attending via web conference) and constituting a quorum were:
Jonathan Busa – Chair
Ellen Young – Vice Chair
Mike Cutler – Assistant Secretary
Paul Rumbold, Jr. – Assistant Secretary
Also present (or attending via web conference) were:
Cal Teague – District Manager
Andy Cohen – Attorney
Tad Kring – Irrigation Specialists
Christopher Dudak – Assistant to the District Manager
Nancy Dudak – Assistant to the District Manager
Residents
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 by phone. The Attorney and Ms. Dudak were also in attendance. Mr. Kring and Mr. Dudak participated virtually.
On MOTION by Chair Busa, seconded by Secretary Rumbold, with all in favor, the Board approved Supervisor Cutler to attend the meeting by phone.
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS Seat 5 Appointment Discussion
The Attorney recommended that the Board void the previous action to appoint a Board member, as it did not meet procedural standards. He said that the Board would then be free to decide how they wish to fill the open seat that Ms. Judas vacated since this Board already accepted her resignation.
On MOTION by Supervisor Rumbold, seconded by Chair Busa, with all in favor, the Board voted to void the previous motion to appoint a Board member, as it did not meet procedural requirements.
THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS Seat 5 Appointment
The Attorney stated that the Board is now tasked to appoint someone to fill the remainder of the seat previously held by Ms. Judas through November of 2024. The Chair suggested Mark Wessler, who was the only person to submit his credentials. Supervisor Cutler voiced his opinion that they should wait until candidates from the other communities apply. The Vice Chair said they had a chance to sign up when the election process was open. The Chair stated that he feels they are all in the district of Laguna Lakes, and there is no such thing as a neighborhood.
On MOTION by Chair Busa, seconded by Vice Chair Young, with a 4-1 vote (Supervisor Cutler dissented), the Board appointed Mark Wessler to fill the empty seat vacated by Ms. Judas on the Board of Supervisors through November 2024. Mr. Wessler was then sworn in.
FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Board Reorganization Resolution 2021-03
The District Manager stated that anytime they fill a vacancy, they need to reorganize the Board. This resolution establishes the officers for the Laguna Lakes Community Development District. Vice Chair Young nominated Jonathan Busa to continue to be the Chair, and Supervisor Rumbold nominated Ellen Young to continue as Vice Chair.
On MOTION by Supervisor Rumbold, seconded by Vice Chair Young, with all in favor, the Board approved Board Reorganization Resolution 2021-03 with Mr. Busa as the Chair, Ms. Young as Vice Chair, Mr. Teague as Secretary/Treasurer, Ms. Miller as the Assistant Treasurer and the remaining Board members as Assistant Secretaries.
FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of the Agenda
The Board reviewed the Agenda.
On MOTION by Supervisor Rumbold, seconded by Vice Chair Young, with all in favor, the Agenda was approved as submitted.
SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments on Agenda Items
There being none, the next Order of Business followed.
SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of Meeting Minutes
A. Draft Meeting Minutes from May 26, 2021
The Meeting Minutes from May 26, 2021 were reviewed.
On MOTION by Supervisor Rumbold, seconded by Vice Chair Young, with all in favor, the Meeting Minutes from May 26, 2021 were approved as submitted.
EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Old Business
A. Irrigation Report
Mr. Kring reported that there have been some issues with the irrigation controllers, mostly controller #1. He said he worked with Tucor to solve the issues with multiple controllers, and realized that Tucor had technical system issues with their software that have been resolved. The issues were not detectable through the online system, but two decoders on Controller #1 and a two others within the community were replaced.
He also reported that there was a bad section of wire on Controller #2 that he replaced under warranty. He also reported that the pipe and filtration system at the pump station was installed underground which improved the look of the fenced area.
There was a report of a mainline break issue at 9255 Paseo de Valencia. He requested an additional day of work to research the source of the water. The Board told him to do it on the scheduled day, and to ask if he needs more time.
He presented an updated contract proposal. The Board wants to table the discussion for the next regular meeting.
i. Tucor System Audit
The wet check training will be done by Tucor before the next meeting. Tucor was invited to the July and August meeting, but since they are from Pennsylvania, they said they would participate in person at one of the meetings. The Board prefers July, if possible. A report about the wet check remote training will be presented at that time.
The Board inquired why the current service contract with Tucor is with Irrigation Services and not with the CDD. This will be addressed at the in-person meeting with Tucor. The Attorney confirmed that technically the contract should be directly between Tucor and the CDD, not with Irrigation Services. Modifications to the Budget will be addressed.
B. LLCA Roads Transfer to CDD Feasibility Update
A workshop has been scheduled to continue the discussion of turning the roads over to the CDD. The Chair asked that all parties do their homework in advance for a productive meeting. The LLCA must determine if they can legally transfer, give or sell the roads. The Attorney said said that if the CDD owns the roadways, they finance construction with tax exempt bonds. He stated that in order to maintain tax exempt status, the roads need to be open to the general public.
On MOTION by Supervisor Rumbold, seconded by Supervisor Wessler, with all in favor, the Board approved a workshop for July 14 at 4:30 p.m. to continue the discussion of the LLCA transfer of roads to the CDD. An advertisement will placed by July 1 for the workshop notification.
C. Lake Bank Erosion Project Updated Proposal
A revised proposal was submitted combining year 1 and year 2 erosion repair budgets into one project. American Shoreline Restoration submitted a revised proposal for 2,871 linear feet at a cost of $106,227.
On MOTION by Supervisor Cutler, seconded by Supervisor Rumbold, with all in favor, the Board approved a proposal from American Shoreline Restoration for 2,871 linear feet of lake bank erosion repairs for Lakes 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 at a cost of $106,227.
NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS New Business
A. Risk Management
The District Manager explained that the insurance company comes every couple of years to identify risk exposure in the community. Supervisor Cutler offered to create a framework for risk analysis. He will present it to the Board.
B. Condos Resident on Lake 8 Requests Treatment of Midge Flies
A resident on Lake 8 requested a treatment for midge flies. The Field Manager did not observe any midge fly activity around the lake. He will continue to monitor the area.
Supervisor Cutler suggested they address the large, poisonous toads, and the Chair said that Iguanas are also becoming a problem. They inquired about fish that eat the tadpoles. The staff will check with Mr. Ayers to see what can be done.
TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Lakes Maintenance
There was nothing new to report.
ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Field Manager
A. Field Management Report for June
The District Manager reviewed the highlights of the report:
- New pool construction is being monitored.
- There were no concerns reported about the perimeter this month.
- Exotics on the eastern berm are being taken care of.
B. Work Orders for Approval
No new work orders were presented.
C. Other Follow-Up Items
i. Pump Station Equipment Removal Update
The equipment was removed.
ii. Pool Silt Malik Residence Update
The homeowner addressed the concerns about the silt issue and is also addressing new concerns about construction holes and new sod.
iii. Muck Analysis Update
The District Manager is awaiting the results.
iv. Update on FPL Reimbursement for Wire Cut Damage
The District Manager spoke with FPL today, and they said an insurance claim was opened and will be fast-tracked.
TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS District Manager
A. May 2021 Financial Statements
The District Manager reviewed the financials with the Board. There was a discussion about invoices being submitted late from Irrigation Specialists. The Board asked if regular/monthly contractual invoices can be accrued in the future.
On MOTION by Supervisor Wessler, seconded by Supervisor Rumbold, with all in favor, the Board accepted the May 2021 financials as presented.
THIRTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Attorney
There being none, the next Order of Business followed.
FOURTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Engineer
There being none, the next Order of Business followed.
FIFTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisor Requests and/or Comments
There being none, the next Order of Business followed.
SIXTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments
There being none, the next Order of Business followed.
SEVENTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Adjournment
There being no further business, and
On MOTION by Supervisor Rumbold, seconded by Vice Chair Young, with all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
Next Meeting: Roads Turnover Workshop: July 14, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: July 28, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.