Bethany Womack

The Board held Public Hearings and a Regular Meeting to address several agenda items. Key discussions involved terminating the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Security Services and pursuing an agreement with the POA for security services instead. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a Public Hearing regarding the adoption of an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Methodology for Special Assessments. Legal counsel for Shark's Tooth Golf Course presented objections to the proposed methodology, asserting it incorrectly assessed the property as a 36-hole course and improperly used trip generation data for cost allocation. The Board decided to continue the Public Hearing on O&M Assessments and the Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Amended Budget to a future date. Additionally, the Board approved Resolution 2026-06, requesting the Bay County Supervisor of Elections to conduct the District's General Elections, and ratified the Fiscal Year 2026 Performance Measures and Standards. Unaudited Financial Statements as of November 30, 2025, were accepted.

The Board of Supervisors addressed several operational and budgetary matters. Key discussions centered on updating the District Engineer Operations & Maintenance Report, the Operations and Maintenance Special Assessment Methodology Report, and the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Amended Budget, particularly concerning wetland mitigation and stormwater management allocations. The Board reviewed budget line items, ultimately voting to remove allocations for Roadway Repairs & Maintenance and Feral Swine Removal, while approving the amount for Stormwater Management and Lake and Wetlands Monitoring. Decisions were made regarding the Engineer's Report calculations based on the 'ERU WITH 2 GOLF COURSES' scenario. The Board also considered the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Security Services, approving the evaluation criteria, and authorized the installation of a 12' x 12' maintenance shed for the POA. Furthermore, the Board approved the renewal of the Lake Doctors, Inc. Water Management Agreement for quarterly monitoring and accepted the Unaudited Financial Statements as of October 31, 2025.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting covered several administrative and operational matters. Key discussion items included the administration of the Oath of Office to newly elected Supervisors, David Dean and Frank Self, which involved distributing guides on ethics, responsibilities, and financial disclosure forms. The Board was set to consider Resolution 2023-01 regarding the designation of certain District officers. District Counsel was scheduled to discuss matters related to St. Joe (specifically Cost Share for Covington Bridge Repair Work) and review various agreements sent to the POA, including maintenance, landscape standards, stormwater facility management, and the Boat House lease. The District Engineer's report included proposals for road striping and drainage improvements at the Sweetwater Bay Trail and Wild Heron Way Intersection, as well as discussions on the Mailbox. The District Ecologist's agenda involved proposals for conservation area sign replacements, roadside slope work, the Wild Heron Conservation Easement Land Exchange, and an update on pond aerators and the Water Management Agreement with The Lake Doctors, Inc. The meeting was also scheduled to address the acceptance of unaudited financial statements as of October 31, 2022.

The Town Hall Meeting served to provide an overview of Community Development District (CDD) operations, governance, financial structure, and benefits. Key discussions covered the district budget, including professional/administration funds and field operations, specifically addressing the transfer of landscaping responsibilities along Wild Heron Way. Current projects under construction, such as a recent paving project, were reviewed. The Board discussed the impact of adjacent St. Joe development, including potential traffic signal installation, wear and tear on Wild Heron Way, and the need for necessary maintenance agreements and assessments, referencing the ITE Trip Manual for impact calculations. Furthermore, concerns were raised regarding ongoing speeding issues on Wild Heron Way, including observation of excessive speeds.

The Board of Supervisors meeting agenda for October 3, 2022, included several key discussions. Topics covered involved Bond Refinancing Option(s), updates from District Counsel regarding a land swap for tennis courts and cost sharing for Covington Bridge Repair Work, and various agreements sent to the POA, including maintenance, stormwater facility management, and the Boat House lease. The District Engineer's section addressed an operational speed analysis for Wild Heron Way, the Covington Bridge Inspection Report for Bridge #460167, and drainage improvements. The District Ecologist's agenda included proposals for conservation area sign replacements, pond aerators, and status updates on speed limit signage installation. The Board was also scheduled to accept Unaudited Financial Statements as of August 31, 2022, and review staff reports, including traffic enforcement measures.