James P. Ward

The meeting includes public hearings for the adoption of the fiscal year 2027 budget and the imposition of special assessments. Key agenda items include considerations for resolutions related to the regular meeting schedule for fiscal year 2027, the designation of a date and location for a landowners' meeting and election, and the adoption of alternative investment guidelines. Staff reports will cover an elector report, important meeting dates, and financial updates.

The agenda for the upcoming meeting included several key considerations. These actions involved the acceptance of a resignation from the District Attorney, effective December 8, 2025, and the subsequent replacement recommendation. The Board was also scheduled to consider and accept the Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2025. Furthermore, the meeting included consideration of Resolution 2026-1, which approves the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 and sets a Public Hearing date of May 7, 2026. Additionally, Resolution 2026-2 concerns the authorization and adoption of the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement. Staff reports covered important board meeting dates, and unaudited financial reports for the periods ending December 31, 2025, January 31, 2026, and February 25, 2026.

The agenda for the upcoming meeting includes several key considerations for the Board of Supervisors. Topics include the acceptance of the resignation of the District Attorney, effective December 8, 2025, and the selection of a replacement. The Board will also consider and accept the Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2025. Further items involve the consideration of Resolution 2026-1, which approves the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 and sets a Public Hearing for April 2, 2026, and Resolution 2026-2, authorizing the adoption of the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement. Staff reports cover important Board Meeting Dates for the balance of Fiscal Year 2026 and unaudited financial reports for October, November, and December 2025.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting primarily focused on public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget adoption and the imposition of special assessments, including adopting the assessment roll and approving the general fund special assessment methodology. Other key considerations included setting the regular meeting schedule for Fiscal Year 2022, evaluating proposals for Audit Services for Fiscal Years 2022-2026, and approving a resolution to grant a Utility Easement to Manatee County. Staff reports covered stormwater reporting, Board of Supervisors compensation, and unaudited financial statements for periods ending February 28, 2022, and March 31, 2022.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors includes several key administrative and substantive items. The meeting will commence with the Call to Order and Roll Call, followed by the Administration of the Oath of Office for the Board of Supervisors, which includes reviewing the Guide to the Sunshine Law and Code of Ethics, and the filing of Form 1 -- Statement of Financial Interests. Substantive items for consideration include three resolutions: Resolution 2023-1 to amend a previous resolution regarding the Landowners' Meeting and Election location; Resolution 2023-2 to canvass and certify the results of the Supervisors' election; and Resolution 2023-3 concerning the re-designation of District Officers following the election. The Board will also consider the Minutes from the April 12, 2022, Public Hearing, Resolution 2023-4 regarding the designation of the Registered Agent and Office, and a discussion of the Lake/Pond Bank Restoration Plan with K. Johnson Lawn & Landscaping, Inc. Staff Reports will cover updates from the District Attorney, Engineer, and Manager, including tentative Board Meeting Dates for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2023 and unaudited financial statements through September 30, 2022.