Jay Soriano

The board meeting included the selection of an audit committee, with members appointed to serve. Staff reports covered operational updates for amenities, including the issuance of parking passes, plans for mailbox installations, and tree maintenance. Financial business involved the review and approval of the check register, the ratification of a boundary amendment funding request, and an overview of fiscal year assessment collections. Additionally, the board discussed the current status of signage installations for the community.

The Board of Supervisors discussed and addressed several key agenda items, including the consideration of supplemental assessment resolutions for Phase IV and Cheswick South and the acceptance of the Draft Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Report. The meeting included the approval of auditor selection evaluation criteria by the Audit Committee, the authorization for staff to issue a request for proposals for audit services, and a review of a request for fence installation within a district easement. The board also reviewed district staff reports, financial statements, assessment receipts schedules, and the check register.

Discussions focused on financing matters, specifically the consideration and approval of Delegation Resolution 2026-07, which pertains to various exhibits for bond marketing, pricing, and closing, appointing MBS Capital Markets as Underwriter and US Bank as trustee. The Board also discussed the installation of light poles or solar lights on Cheswick, ultimately approving not to install them at that time due to high cost versus benefit. Furthermore, Resolution 2026-08 was approved, confirming the use of the Clay County Supervisor of Election for the 2026 General Election for two seats. Staff reports covered the ratification of purchasing replacement mailbox cluster boxes following an accident, directing staff to bring proposals for a requested storage shed, and the approval of designating ten parking spaces for long-term overnight parking at the amenity center, with subsequent direction to monitor utilization. Financial reports presented included Financial Statements as of December 31, 2025, noting 97% collection of fiscal year 2026 assessments, and the approval of the Check Register totaling $46,588.37.

The meeting included critical financing discussions concerning the marketing, pricing, and closing of bonds, resulting in the approval of Delegation Resolution 2026-07, which appointed MBS Capital Markets as Underwriter and US Bank as trustee. The Board also addressed the installation of light poles versus solar lights for Cheswick, ultimately deciding against installing lights at this time due to high cost-benefit ratios. Furthermore, Resolution 2026-08 was approved, confirming the use of the Clay County Supervisor of Election for the 2026 General Election for two open seats. Staff reports covered the ratification of purchasing replacement mailbox cluster boxes following an accident, a request for a storage shed, and the approval of designating 10 parking spaces monthly for long-term overnight parking at the amenity center. Financial review included the presentation of financial statements showing 97% collection of fiscal year 2026 assessments and approval of the Check Register.

The Board of Supervisors meeting included two public hearings regarding the imposition of special debt assessments and operations & maintenance (O&M) assessments, specifically for the newly included Cheswick South area, leading to the approval of Resolution 2026-05 and Resolution 2026-06, respectively. The O&M assessments will be invoiced initially since the tax bill deadline passed. Discussions were held regarding the potential installation of light poles or solar lights, which was tabled pending resident input. Staff reports covered the effectiveness of speed humps and the need to establish a process for approving driveway modifications within CDD easements. Financial items included the approval of the November 30, 2025, financial statements, the Check Register totaling $55,534.95, and Boundary Amendment Funding Request #14.