Laguna Lakes
Community Development District

The regular meeting of The Board of Supervisors of the Laguna Lakes Community Development District was held at the Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers, Florida and also via web conference on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

Present (or attending via web conference) and constituting a quorum were:

Jonathan Busa – Chair
Ellen Young – Vice Chair
Mark Wessler – Assistant Secretary
Paul Rumbold, Jr. – Assistant Secretary
Mike Cutler – Assistant Secretary

Also present (or attending via web conference) were:

Cal Teague – District Manager
Tad Kring – Irrigation Specialists
Christopher Dudak – Client Services Manager
Residents

The following is a summary of the discussion and actions taken at the Laguna Lakes Community Development District (CDD) Board of Supervisors roads regular meeting.

The meeting was called to order and all Board members were present. Also in attendance was Cal Teague, the District Manager. Participating via web conference were Tad Kring from Irrigation Specialists, and Christopher Dudak of PDM.

The Board reviewed the Agenda with a request to remove item 6C. Also were two additions, 10C, and move 12A to the top of New Business.

There were no audience comments on the Agenda items.

A. Draft Roads Transfer Meeting Minutes for July 14, 2021

There were no changes or corrections to the Transfer Meeting Minutes for July 14, 2021.

B. Draft Meeting Minutes for July 28, 2021

As to Draft Meeting Minutes for July 28, 2021, change Page 11, Item 51: Ramirez maintains landscaping around the berm, rather than JVM. New plantings were cut too short near the berm.

The District Manager discussed the proposed Budget and identified suggested Budget adjustments which were included in the Budget worksheet.

A. Resolution 2021-04: Approval of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

After a presentation from District Manager Teague, the Board agreed to increase R&M plant replacement by the perimeter wall from $2,500 to $5,000. Also, it was agreed to increase capital outlay to $105,000 and decrease R&M Lakes Erosion to $24,569. In addition, it was determined to create a line item for the Tucor subscription services for the controllers.

The Board discussed the proposed Budget and comments were made:

• Supervisor Mike Cutler would like the PDM fee to remain the current rate without a 3% increase, which it was last year. District Manager Teague stated that this would mean that any increase would be reduced to $54,478. Supervisor Cutler would also like to have Special Assessments removed from the budget, because the assessments are the same every year. He proposed no increase be allocated for this. In addition, Supervisor Cutler requested that Field Service Management also not be increased by 3% and kept at the current rate. He also is asking if Tucor is being changed to a separate line item from Irrigation Services for irrigation purposes. He wondered if there is justification for a 25% increase. In addition, he asked District Manager Teague to clarify that allocation for lake erosion should be $112,000 rather than $60,000.
• Supervisor Wessler proposed an increase in plant replacement. He also mentioned lake erosion, which was previously discussed.
• Vice Chair Young wants to make sure that allocation for lake erosion is still in the budget.
• Supervisor Rumbold wanted it clarified that the monies discussed by Supervisor Cutler for lake erosion were accurate. District Manager Teague assured the Board that the monies for lake erosion are correct as previously discussed.
• District Manager Teague stated that $5,000 will be allocated for plant replacement, and $105,000 for lake erosion and the perimeter wall.

B. Resolution 2021-05: Adoption of FY 2022 Assessment Levy

The District Manager Presented Resolution 2021-05 establishing the assessment to fund the adjusted Budget.

A. Irrigation Report

Tad Kring of Irrigation Specialists gave an update on the irrigation system and the snail issues. Mr. Kring is updating the chlorine injection system, and expects to give his report at the next meeting. He also commented that he would like to use the flush out installation funds to clean valves and filters. He will prepare a summary about how he proposes to use these funds.

i. Irrigation Services Contract Renewal
The Board discussed these areas of concern:

• Supervisor Cutler was asking why there is a 25% increase in funding.
• Schedule A needs to be completed and included in the final document.
• Supervisor Cutler would like to see copies of the Certificates of Insurance. These will be afforded him. He asked if there are licenses for worker’s compensation, liability, and automobile. Mr. Kring stated that Irrigation Specialists has state and local licenses on file.
• A clause regarding the prohibition of drug and alcohol usage on site.
• The requirements for license and copies of certificates of insurance need to be included, as well as any subcontractors Irrigation Specialists use.
• A clearer description of the monthly report that Mr. Kring presents. The Board is asking for more description of tasks performed in the monthly invoices and a listing of concerns during the month.
• A definitive date of the terms of the contract needs to be included.

Supervisor Rumbold asked if there are pumps down. Tad Kring states that they will check the tanks in the next week. If there is a problem, he recommends that residents contact the property manager. Upon inquiry, Mr. Kring stated that when the tanks are down, they automatically reboot. To answer a question by Supervisor Rumbold concerning the chlorine status, a report will be forthcoming and a new proposal will be considered.

Mr. Kring is installing four additional flush outs as agreed to in the last meeting. He said Lake and Wetland Management injects the lakes with copper sulfate, then Irrigation Specialists flushes the valves for dead snails, and they are eradicated in the system. Mr. Kring asked for additional funds for labor outside the contract limits. Supervisor Cutler requested that the filtration treatment be reviewed as compared to its effectiveness 10-12 years ago.

B. LLCA to CDD Roads Transfer Feasability Update

Chair Busa addressed concerns that were brought up at the last meeting:

• Are the residents in agreement about the proposal to transfer funds for road maintenance from the LLCA to the CDD? Chair Busa stated that the transfer cannot be completed unless a 2/3 majority of residents agree to it. Vice Chair Young asked when the residents will be approached with this proposal. It was stated that they need to get more information for the board before the residents are approached.
• On the question of liability, the CDD attorney reported that there is less liability for the CDD than for the LLCA.
• Concerning the financials, the LLCA would like a clear understanding of the financial implications of the transfer. It was determined that the LLCA will obtain a professional valuation study of assets for transfer before the first quarter of 2022.

It was agreed to amend the agenda and place 12A in New Business.

A. Encroachment to Lake Maintenance Easement (LME)

A request was received by a person purchasing a home that a variance be allowed, because the pool was originally installed within the LME. This is to assure that title insurance can be issued to the buyer. It was stated that County documents suggested that an amendment was adopted to permit pool encroachments such as this. The Board approved a document being prepared by the buyer’s attorney, but it needs to be reviewed by CDD’s attorney. It was also approved by the Board to give the Chair authority to execute any requested documents after review by the Attorney. If a variance is not needed, then the buyer can proceed without Board action.

This is covered in Field Manager Pepin’s report.

A. Field Report for July

This was briefly reviewed and there were no questions.
It was reported by Supervisor Cutler that Lake 6 fountain has been down for a week.

B. Work Orders for Approval

There were no work orders to present.

C. Other Follow-up Items

i. Muck Analysis Update

Instead of bacteria, Lake and Wetland Management is proposing the use of lime rock to help reduce the Ph and hardness of the water. which will help reduce algae. Field Manager Pepin is waiting for the proposal.

ii. Cane Toad Removal Proposal

Lake and Wetland Management has given a quote of $1500 to manually remove Cane Toad tadpoles. On the other hand, Solitude would provide traps to remove the tadpoles at $600 each. This would be approximately $9,500. It was suggested that 15 traps be used and placed 1,000 feet apart.

The Board discussed their desire to remove Cane Toads as well as Cane Toad tadpoles.

iii. Tabled Landscaping Proposal

Tabled until irrigation is up and running.

iv. Lake 6 Fountain Repair Update

The proposal has been signed and returned to Solitude and should be completed within the next few weeks.

v. Fountain Timers Checks

After checking the timers, there were only 2 units out of synch, and those were adjusted.

vi. Grossman 9200 Belleza Way Driveway Pavers Repair Update

The driveway is scheduled to be repaired by Conidaris Builders during the week of August 23, 2021.

A. Update on FPL Reimbursement for Wire Cut Damage Insurance Claim

Masco, the FPL sub, has acknowledged their responsibility and the CDD is waiting for verification.

B. Resolution 2021-06: Fiscal Year 2022 Meeting Schedule

The Insurance Schedule was added to the Agenda.

C. Insurance Schedule

District Manager Teague distributed a copy of the assets covered for property by the insurance carrier. This includes two pump stations and the Tucor controllers. The Board agreed that no additional assets are to be included.

A. July 2021

It is 100% collected.

Nothing to discuss.

None forthcoming.

None forthcoming.

The Next Regular Meeting is September 22, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.