Meeting Minutes for September 16, 2026
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, Florida and also via web conference on September 16, 2026.
Present and constituting a quorum were:
Mike Cutler – Chair
David Williams – Assistant Secretary
Bruce Given – Assistant Secretary
Supervisors attending remotely
Michelle Martel – Vice Chair
Also present were:
Cal Teague – District Manager, Premier District Management (PDM)
John Baker – Engineer, Bowman Engineering
Also attending remotely:
Melissa Gindling – Compliance Manager (PDM)
Michael Miller
The following is a summary of the discussion and actions taken at the Laguna Lakes Community Development District (CDD) Board of Supervisors regular meeting.
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m., and District Manager Cal Teague called the roll. Present and constituting a quorum were Supervisors Cutler, Williams and Given were all present and constituted a quorum. Also present was District Manager Cal Teague, and Engineer John Baker. Joining online was Vice Chair Martel, Compliance Manager Melissa Gindling, and Michael Miller.
On MOTION by Chair Cutler, seconded by Supervisor Given, with all in favor, the Board approved remote participation of Vice Chair Martel.
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of the Agenda
The agenda was amended with additions: 4Di. 4Dii, 6Ai, 6Aiii, 8Ai, 8Bi,
On MOTION by Chair Cutler, seconded by Supervisor Williams, with all in favor, the Board approved the agenda as amended.
THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments on Agenda Items
There were no comments.
FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Consent Agenda
A. Items to be Pulled for Discussion
B. Motion to Approve Consent Items
On MOTION by Chair Cutler, seconded by Supervisor Given, with all in favor, the Board approved the consent items.
C. Consideration of Items Pulled for Discussion
District Manager Teague suggested moving future meetings to the fourth week of the month, potentially on Wednesdays, to provide staff additional time to prepare agenda materials.
Vice Chair Martel noted she would be unavailable during the fourth week for the next three months due to previously scheduled holiday travel.
The Board agreed to further discuss the proposed meeting schedule later in the meeting during consideration of the FY 2027 Meeting Schedule Resolution.
D. Consent Items
i. Draft Regular Meeting Minutes for August 19, 2026
ii. Financial Statements for August 2026
Chair Cutler reviewed the financial statements and noted an approximately $8,000 budget overage related to the Greenscapes proposal. He reported that the District’s current fund balance was approximately $215,000 and estimated September expenditures of $40,000 to $50,000, leaving roughly $160,000 available to carry forward and replenish reserves.
The Board also discussed an upcoming insurance premium of approximately $12,000 that must be paid in full.
Chair Cutler stated that, despite several anticipated expenses and no revenue expected in October, the District remains in a strong financial position.
FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Engineer
Engineer Baker reported that a new BMAP Coordinator, Anthony, has been assigned and a meeting will be scheduled with District staff and the coordinator to discuss the District’s compliance metrics. The District recently received correspondence indicating it is behind on required metrics, and the potential cost associated with compliance efforts remains unknown.
Engineer Baker reported that a recent inspection of the grate at 8880 Paseo de Valencia found no visible changes despite the contractor’s report that repairs had been completed. The contractor has offered to install a more durable grate, and Mr. Baker will provide a status update and any associated cost information at a future meeting.
Mr. Baker also requested an updated copy of the District’s meeting schedule once the new meeting dates have been finalized.
Engineer Baker left the meeting at 4:50 p.m.
SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Old Business
A. Irrigation
i. Irrigation Monitoring and Schedule Update
Chair Cutler reported that the District’s irrigation system remains generally in good condition, with only minor interruptions despite below-average rainfall conditions. He noted that Insight’s irrigation monitoring reports are distributed to landscapers and property managers, who have been proactive in addressing identified issues.
Supervisor Williams inquired about the process for reporting irrigation concerns. Residents were advised to submit irrigation related issues through their Community Association Manager (CAM) or Premier District Management (PDM) as the District’s irrigation hotline is no longer active.
ii. Update on Controller Replacement and Consolidation
District Manager Teague reported that a proposal for the consolidation of Irrigation Clocks 6 and 7 was received shortly before the meeting. The Board discussed the project and expressed a desire to have the consolidation completed by the end of September, if feasible.
On MOTION by Chair Cutler, seconded by Vice Chair Martel, with all in favor, the Board approved the No Limit proposal in the amount of $4,970.
iii. Water Bill Chart
Compliance Manager Gindling reported that the District has not yet received a new water bill.
Chair Cutler noted that he and Angie are developing a tracking chart that will compare rainfall totals, reclaimed water usage, and actual water consumption to help identify potential leaks, excessive usage, or other irrigation-related issues throughout the District.
SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS New Business
A. Fountain Kings – Lake 2 Fountain Light Replacement – Proposal
The Board considered a proposal from Fountain Kings in the amount of $1,230.93 to replace a non-functioning light at the Lake 2 fountain.
Vice Chair Martel stressed the importance of maintaining a consistent bulb color throughout the community, noting that residents have observed variations among existing fountain lights. Following discussion, the Board approved the proposal, contingent upon confirming and matching the bulb color most commonly used throughout the district
On MOTION by Supervisor Given, seconded by Supervisor Williams, with all in favor, the Board approved the Fountain Kings proposal in the amount of $1,230.93, contingent upon the kelvin scale for the light.
B. FLGIS – GIS Map Updates – Proposal
The Board reviewed a proposal from FLGIS in the amount of $2,520 to update the District’s GIS platform and incorporate the latest irrigation system and county data.
Chair Cutler questioned whether the proposal included the annual licensing fee and what services were covered under the update.
Compliance Manager Gindling stated that the proposal appeared to include software updates and verification that county data was current and accurately reflected in the system, but additional clarification was needed.
Staff was directed to obtain further information from FLGIS regarding the scope of services, included costs, and any recurring annual fees.
On MOTION by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Given, with all in favor, the Board approved the FLGIS proposal in the amount of $2,520.
C. Fishing Hole off Calle Arragon Ave – Clean up – Discussion
The Board discussed a homeowner’s request to clear spike rush vegetation behind a residence on Calle Arragon Avenue to improve access for fishing. District Manager Teague recalled that a similar fishing access area had been cleared before and noted that they want openings where fishing lines can be cast and retrieved without obstruction from vegetation.
Vice Chair Martel inquired whether there would be any cost associated with clearing the area, and District Manager Teague confirmed the work could be completed at no additional cost to the District.
Finding no objection to the request, the Board directed staff to coordinate with the lake maintenance contractor to clear the area and maintain fishing access.
On MOTION by Chair Cutler, seconded by Supervisor Given, with all in favor, the Board approved the clean up of the fishing hole.
EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Field Manager
A. Field Report
District Manager Teague reported that revisions are being made to improve follow-up on recurring maintenance issues and address concerns regarding delayed contractor responses.
Supervisor Williams reported that he met with Patrick of Greenscapes to review Field Manager Pepin’s latest report, which identified several outstanding landscaping issues dating back to May and June. Patrick acknowledged the concerns and indicated that crews would begin addressing the items immediately, including working Saturdays to help reduce the backlog. He further explained that Greenscapes has experienced staffing shortages due to workforce losses, resulting in the loss of approximately eight employees, or roughly two and a half trimming crews.
District Manager Teague advised that staff will be increasing direct follow-up with contractors to monitor progress and obtain timelines for completion of outstanding items.
Supervisor Williams also reported that Karras Lawns has begun performing irrigation wet checks for the District and is coordinating with Compliance Manager Gindling to obtain access to the Tucor system to improve efficiency.
Chair Cutler requested that staff obtain proposals for mosquito treatment services and discussed the possibility of coordinating treatment efforts and costs with the LLCA. The Board also discussed increasing concerns regarding cane toads and iguanas, including coordination with individual neighborhoods, trap placement, and whether the number of traps should be increased after having previously been reduced. The Board further discussed the potential placement of additional traps on private property, in addition to CDD owned property, to improve control efforts.
i. HOA Maintenance Issues
Supervisor Williams reported that he spoke with Patrick of Greenscapes regarding the numerous landscaping items identified in Field Manager Pepin’s report and requested an update on the status of the outstanding issues. Patrick acknowledged the concerns and reiterated that Greenscapes remains short-staffed, which has contributed to delays in completing some of the work.
Chair Cutler expressed concern regarding the length of time many maintenance issues remain unresolved and asked whether a face-to-face meeting could be scheduled with the landscapers to review the specific problem areas. District Manager Teague noted that Premier does not directly manage the landscapers but agreed that additional communication and follow-up are necessary to address the ongoing concerns.
Vice Chair Martel reminded the Board that Field Manager Pepin previously distributed landscaping guidelines to all landscapers.
District Manager Teague recommended sending a formal letter to each landscaper, along with Field Manager Pepin’s report, requesting a status update and corrective action plan for the outstanding items. The same correspondence will be provided to the CAMs, requesting anticipated completion timelines and ongoing maintenance schedules.
Staff will follow up with each landscaper to obtain updates and monitor progress on the identified issues.
B. Project Updates
i. Berm Planting Project
a. Greenscapes – Jasmine Groundcover Southern Berm
District Manager Teague reported that, according to Field Manager Pepin, installation of the jasmine groundcover on the southern berm is expected within the next one to two weeks.
He also referenced correspondence received from resident Jeff Kelly regarding the berm area behind his home. Chair Cutler expressed concern about replacing the jasmine before determining the cause of the previous plant loss, noting that a significant section of the berm had failed and that replanting without identifying the underlying issue could result in the same outcome.
The Board requested that staff contact Greenscapes to determine the cause of the plant failure prior to installation of the new jasmine.
ii. Greenscapes – Hardwood Tree Trimming Project
District Manager Teague reported that the hardwood tree trimming project was scheduled for completion on September 10 and 11, 2026. Field Manager Pepin will inspect the completed work during the next field inspection.
The Board requested an update on the project’s status and completion.
iii. Greenscapes – Dead Cabbage Palm Removal
Greenscapes has not yet provided a timeframe for completion. The Board requested a status update and anticipated completion date.
iv. Greenscapes – Prune Date Palms Front Entrance
Greenscapes has not yet provided a timeframe for completion. The Board requested a status update and anticipated completion date.
v. Greenscapes – Fill Holes under Perimeter Wall with Soil
Greenscapes has not yet provided a timeframe for completion. The Board requested a status update and anticipated completion date.
NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS District Manager
A. Resolution 2026-07: Goals and Objectives Fiscal Year 2027
District Manager Teague reported that Resolution 2026-07 establishes the District’s goals and objectives for Fiscal Year 2027.
Compliance Manager Gindling explained that the goals and objectives process consists of two parts: the Board first adopts the annual goals and objectives, and at the end of the fiscal year reviews and approves a report evaluating whether those goals were achieved.
The Board reviewed the proposed goals and objectives for Fiscal Year 2027.
On MOTION by Supervisor Given, seconded by Chair Cutler, with all in favor, the Board approved Resolution 2026-07, establishing the Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2027.
B. Resolution 2026-08: Meeting Schedule Fiscal Year 2027
The Board reviewed the proposed meeting schedule and requested that the first three months remain scheduled for the third week of each month. Beginning in January, the meeting schedule will change to the fourth week of each month.
On MOTION by Chair Cutler, seconded by Supervisor Williams, with all in favor, the Board approved Resolution 2026-08, adopting the meeting schedule for Fiscal Year 2027, as amended.
District Manager Teague informed the Board that Premier District Management is in the process of recruiting a replacement for Ms. Rainwater following her departure as District Manager. He noted that the current management team will remain in place to provide continuity and that he will continue supporting the District until a new District Manager is hired and trained.
TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Attorney
There were none.
ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisor Requests/Comments
There were none.
TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments
There were none.