Meeting Minutes for September 17, 2025
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, 15250 Lakes of Laguna Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida and also via web conference on September 17, 2025.
Present and constituting a quorum were:
Mike Cutler – Chair
Bruce Given – Assistant Secretary
David Williams – Assistant Secretary
Attending remotely:
Michelle Martel – Vice Chair
Also present were:
Melissa Gindling – Assistant District Manager, Premier District Management (PDM)
Mandie Rainwater – Assistant District Manager, PDM
John Baker – Engineer, Bowman
Vickie Rose – Resident
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, and Assistant District Manager Gindling called the roll. Supervisors Cutler, Given and Williams were present, and Vice Chair Martel joined remotely. Also attending were Assistant District Managers Melissa Gindling and Mandie Rainwater, John Baker, the Engineer, and Vickie Rose, resident.
On MOTION by Chair Cutler, seconded by Supervisor Given, with all in favor, Vice Chair Martel was allowed to participate in the meeting remotely.
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of the Agenda
On MOTION by Chair Cutler, seconded by Vice Chair Martel, with all in favor, the Agenda was approved as presented.
THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments on Agenda Items
There were no audience comments.
FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Consent Agenda
A. Items to be Pulled for Discussion
No items were pulled.
B. Motion to Approve Consent Items
On MOTION by Supervisor Given, seconded by Chair Cutler, with all in favor, the Board approved all of the Consent Items.
C. Consideration of Items Pulled for Discussion
D. Consent Items
i. Draft Regular Meeting Minutes for August 20, 2025
ii. Financial Statements for August 2025
iii. September Field Report
iv. Irrigation Work Orders Log
FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Engineer
A. Drainage Concerns at 8880 Paseo De Valencia
Engineer Baker provided an update on this project. He plans to reach out to contractors for a quote for the regrading work. In addition, staff sent a letter to the homeowner at 8880 Paseo De Valencia with the suggestion to replace their landscaping wall, as well as a copy of Engineer Schmitt’s report.
Engineer Baker will provide the regrading quotes for the October meeting. He is also suggesting the installation of a dome-shaped grate to help control debris covering the grates.
The Board asked why the stormwater ROV camera was not able to reach a section of pipe in this area, and Engineer Baker will find out.
Supervisor Williams reported that the resident at 8880 Paseo De Valencia submitted an ARC application for the replacement landscaping wall. He will obtain a copy for engineering review.
After discussion, the Board agreed to wait until the October meeting before approving the cost for regrading work. There is concern about what may happen if a storm comes through before the work is completed, so staff will research if there are any companies that could provide a portable pump in that situation. Engineer Baker noted that the first solution should be to clear off the grate of any debris to see if that helps with drainage.
B. BMAP Program Update
The proposal from the Engineers to research and complete the BMAP Program requirements was included in the packet. The first report is due in January, and Engineer Baker said it would be good to show some progress, although the final deadline is several years away. The engineers will use the information already obtained by District Management to reduce the cost of any research, if possible. The Board approved this proposal.
On MOTION by Chair Cutler, seconded by Supervisor Given, with all in favor, the Board approved the proposal from Bowman Engineering for BMAP program research and reporting, not to exceed $5,500.
SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Irrigation
A. Irrigation
i. Irrigation Monitoring and Schedule Update
Several reports are in the packet. The irrigation system has been in rain delay most of the month. There was a mainline break reported this week, although No Limit did not provide a location. Insight Irrigation is close to completing the irrigation schedule, and staff will add this to the District’s website once received.
ii. Lake Level Switch Update
Hoover has reported a separate visit to look at the switch would be $213. Otherwise, they will look at the switch during their next scheduled maintenance visit in November. The Board agreed to wait for the next scheduled maintenance visit. Assistant District Manager Gindling also reached out to the County to see if the CDD can get permission to paint two stripes on their equipment to gauge the lake level. Staff is awaiting their reply.
B. Proposal to Inspect Stormwater Drain Lines Follow-up
FL GIS’s quote to ROV the entire stormwater system is $17,600. The last time the system was inspected and cleaned was 2023. FL GIS will also add a reporting layer for stormwater cleaning to the District’s GIS mapping program for free. The Board approved this proposal, and asked for the work to be completed in November.
On MOTION by Chair Cutler, seconded by Supervisor Given, with all in favor, the Board approved the proposal to inspect stormwater drain lines for $17,600, and asked that the work be started and completed in November.
The Board also asked the Engineers to present a proposal for the development of an easement for the stormwater pipe near the clubhouse, so this can be completed at the same time.
SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS New Business
A. Cane Toad Program Discussion
Staff put together some options for alternative cane toad programs. The Board would like to see a quote for collecting tadpoles. Also, staff will find out how many traps are currently in the community. There was concern about the cost of the current program, although it was noted that there are not many resident complaints about the cane toads, so the program is likely effective.
B. Resolution 2025-08: Fiscal Year 2026 Goals and Objectives
These are the same goals that were presented last year, with some updates to the dates. The Board should approve goals for fiscal year 2026 this month, and then an end of fiscal year 2025 report card will be presented in October or November. The Board approved the Goals & Objectives, with the addition of one new goal: compliance with the BMAP program. Staff will add this to the document, and post it to the District’s website.
On MOTION by Vice Chair Martel, seconded by Supervisor Given, with all in favor, the Board approved Resolution 2025-08, adopting goals and objectives for fiscal year 2026, with the addition of one new goal: compliance with the BMAP program.
EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Field Manager
A. Project Updates
Staff provided several project updates:
i. Width of Littorals in Lakes
The lake management company has been reminded of one last area that needs to be treated.
ii. Areca Removal
This project is scheduled to be completed during the last week of September.
The Board asked Field Manager Pepin to provide a quote for replacing several no fishing signs. There were no objections to the Chair signing a proposal if it came in under his approval amount.
Supervisor Williams has removed the coconuts from Lake 3. He also spoke to Ramirez and Greenscapes about the issues noted in Field Manager Pepin’s report.
The Board asked Field Manager Pepin to provide a few quotes for trimming the cabbage palm trees.
NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS District Manager
A. Cash Flow Update / Line of Credit Status
The District is still projected to be in good shape through the end of the fiscal year. The Board was comfortable with holding off on the line of credit for now.
TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Attorney
There were no comments from the Attorney. The required ethics training was discussed, and staff reminded the Board that it needs to be completed by the end of the calendar year, and reported on Form 1 next year.
ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisor Requests/Comments
Chair Cutler thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
Vice Chair Martel will join the October meeting in person.
TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments
There were no audience comments.