George S. Flint

The Board of Supervisors discussed organizational matters, including the resignation of a supervisor, the appointment of a new supervisor, and the appointment of an Assistant Secretary. The Board considered resolutions related to the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget and the November 2026 general election qualifying period. Financial reports, including the Fiscal Year 2025 audit, were presented. Additionally, the Board discussed landscaping and grounds maintenance proposals, the selection of an audit committee, the amenity manager's report regarding amenity center access and events, and the agreement to use the amenity center as a polling place.

The board meeting addressed organizational matters including the resignation of a supervisor, appointment of a new seat holder, and the approval of an assistant secretary. Key legislative actions included approving the fiscal year 2027 proposed budget, setting a public hearing for its adoption, and formalizing the procedure for the upcoming general election. The board also reviewed the conveyance of property, the release of assessments for specific sites, and received financial and audit reports. Additionally, the board discussed landscape and grounds maintenance proposals, aquatic plant management to address nutrient levels in a stormwater pond, and authorized the use of the community center as a polling place.

The minutes detail discussions and actions from the meeting. Key topics included public comments regarding street parking issues in Tohoqua Reserve, which the Board agreed to place on the next agenda for research. The Board approved Quitclaim Deeds to the City of St. Cloud, Florida, and Neptune Road Investments LLC for a fire station parcel, subject to staff sign-off. Resolution 2026-04 ratifying Phase 8A Stormwater System Conveyances was addressed, and Resolution 2026-05 declaring the Series 2022 Bonds Phase 3/6 Project complete was adopted. Arbitrage Rebate Reports for Series 2022 and 2024 bonds were presented and approved. The standard annual Data Sharing and Usage Agreement with Osceola County Property Appraiser was ratified. Staff reports covered the engineer's ongoing work defining CDD maintenance areas, the Field Manager's report on post-freeze landscape damage assessment and plans for obtaining quotes for pickleball court installation, and the Amenity Manager's report on rental usage and a successful Zumba event. The District Manager reported on the check register approval and presented unaudited financials. Future steps noted include bringing an RFP for landscape maintenance to the March meeting and providing information regarding upcoming transitions of Board Supervisor seats to general election.

The agenda for the regular meeting scheduled for March 4, 2026, included several key items. Discussions planned were related to street parking and the consideration of a Resolution 2026-05 to certify the completion of the Series 2022, Phase 3/6 Project. The Board was also set to approve the Landscape Maintenance Request for Proposal Manual. Staff reports covered the Engineer's upcoming map defining CDD maintenance areas, Field Manager updates regarding cold weather plant damage and maintenance status for the 4C amenity and various ponds, and the District Manager's review of financial statements and check registers. The upcoming budget process and the transition of Board seats to General Election were also noted as items for future consideration.

The meeting addressed the finalization of special assessments securing the Series 2025 Phase 8 Project Bonds through the adoption of Resolution 2026-03, confirming the collection amount of $3,880,000. The Board also approved Requisitions No. 1 and No. 2 related to the bond issue, covering legal services and reimbursement to Pulte. Furthermore, the Board approved Requisition No. 3 related to Series 2025 Phase 8 improvements, authorizing a not-to-exceed amount of $3,471,725 from the construction fund and granting the Chair authority to execute necessary conveyance documents, contingent upon final sign-offs and noting concerns regarding pond maintenance. Landscape addendums for Phase 4 Amenity Center and Phase 4C were approved. Finally, the Check Register for October 27 through November 22, 2025, amounting to $84,863.43, was approved.