Carl A. Barraco

The Board of Supervisors discussed the ratification of operations and maintenance expenditures for three months. Key business items included the presentation of the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, the consideration of resolutions approving this budget and setting a public hearing, the adoption of amended and restated rules of procedure, the reappointment of an assistant treasurer, and the consideration of a contract addendum related to the NPDES MS4 permit. Furthermore, the Board addressed the appointment of an audit committee and reviewed staff reports, including the registered voter count and a website audit.

The agenda for the Board of Supervisors' meeting included several items for business administration, specifically the ratification of Operations and Maintenance Expenditures for October, November, and December 2025. Key business items involved the ratification of the Superior Waterways Lake Plantings Proposal; consideration of Resolution 2026-02, which resets the Public Hearing on Amended Rules of Procedure to May 6, 2026; consideration of Resolution 2026-03 regarding the 2026 General Election structure; and the review and consideration of the NPDES MS4 Cycle 4 Year 9 Proposal from Barraco and Associates, Inc. Staff reports were also scheduled from the District Counsel, District Engineer, and District Manager.

The meeting included discussion of the minutes from the Board of Supervisors' Meeting held on May 7, 2024, ratification of operations and maintenance expenditures for April, May, and June 2024, and ratification of the acceptance of the audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023. A public hearing was held to consider the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget(s), including the presentation of the proposed final budget and consideration of resolutions for annual appropriations and assessments. The board also discussed adopting a meeting schedule for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, considered a proposal for nuisance and exotic plant species maintenance, and discussed district goals and objectives. Staff reports included a discussion regarding the NPDES Cycle 4 Year 7 Observation Report and proposals for storm drainage structure maintenance, as well as a discussion of the Truist Escrow Account.

The budget includes the General Fund, Reserve Fund, and Debt Service Fund for the fiscal year 2023/2024. It covers revenues such as interest earnings and special assessments, and expenditures for administrative and field operations. Key items include supervisor fees, district management, engineering, insurance, utility services, stormwater control, and lake maintenance. The budget also details assessment schedules, early payment discounts, and tax collector fees.

The agenda includes calling the meeting to order, roll call, public comments, consideration of the minutes of the Board of Supervisors' meetings, ratification of operations and maintenance expenditures, a public hearing to consider the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budgets, consideration of resolutions adopting the budget and assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026, adopting a meeting schedule for Fiscal Year 2025/2026, consideration of a district management contract proposal, staff reports, supervisor requests and comments, and adjournment.