Jim Masters

The meeting addressed several key agenda items, including an adjustment to the agenda to discuss a resident suspension from the amenities due to violations regarding footwear and profane language towards staff. Following a hearing, the Board approved lifting the resident's suspension. The Board also discussed the need to obtain a Stormwater Pond Inspection Report, ultimately directing staff to obtain informal proposals from District Engineering firms for presentation at the next meeting due to unresponsiveness from the current engineer. Annual incentive awards were approved for onsite staff, granting the maximum bonus amount of 8% to Jim Masters, Jennifer Meadows, and Georgia Hamilton. The Board ratified an agreement for trellis restoration services. Resolution 2026-01, amending the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Reserve Fund Budget, was adopted as a housekeeping item. Discussion on attorney reports covered implications of a recent ruling on Florida's open carry prohibition and ethics training requirements. The Board reviewed the Fiscal Year 2025 performance measurement standards, approving all except Goal 2.2 concerning infrastructure inspections. Operations reports included updates on purchasing a new television and grills, securing propane tanks, landscape maintenance schedules, and recent amenity improvements such as fountain replacement and monument resealing. Discussions also covered athletic track repair options, e-bike use concerns on District property, and community engagement activities like food trucks, coffee events, and holiday planning. Financial reports showed the Capital Reserve Fund balance and 101% collection rate for Fiscal Year 2025, and the check register from August 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, was approved.

The special meeting primarily focused on the consideration of proposals for the Phase 2 pool remarcite. Two vendors submitted proposals for quartz and blue pebble finishes, with detailed discussions on cost, warranty terms, and expected lifespan for each option. The Board ultimately approved Option 2 of the C Buss Enterprises proposal for pool remarcite, contingent upon District Counsel preparing an agreement. Supervisors also discussed future action items, including obtaining proposals for installing benches at the tennis courts and changing the volleyball court surface. An update was provided on the 10-year in-house Capital Reserve Report. Additionally, the Board was introduced to the new Administrative Assistant and Event Coordinator, who discussed plans for resident engagement and upcoming events.

The agenda for the upcoming meeting includes Roll Call, Public Comment, Traffic/Safety Matters, and consideration of several ratification agreements with Vesta Property Services, Inc., Hardwick Fence, LLC, C Buss Enterprises, Inc., and Com Pac Filtration, Inc. Other items for discussion are an update on Capital Projects, consideration of Contract Renewals and Annual Incentive Awards, Staff Reports from the Attorney, Engineer, Manager, Operations Manager, and Amenity Manager, and review of Financial Reports including the Balance Sheet & Income Statement as of September 30, 2024, Assessment Receipt Schedule, and approval of Check Registers.

The agenda for the meeting included several key considerations for the Board of Supervisors. Discussions were set for the revised 2022 Services Proposal from Yellowstone Landscape, the adoption of Resolution 2022-02 regarding Amended Prompt Payment Policies, and a Work Authorization for a Stormwater System 20-Year Need Analysis report for St. Johns County. The Board was also scheduled to consider 2021 bonuses for the Operations Manager and Event Coordinator/Administrative Assistant, and ratification of an addendum to the agreement with Security 101. Financial reports as of December 31, 2021, including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Assessment Receipt Schedule, and Check Registers, were also listed for review.

The meeting agenda included several significant items. Key discussions focused on the FPL Request for Easement Rights, involving proposals for concrete pole installation and associated compensation. The board planned to hold a Public Hearing to consider the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget, including the imposition of operations and maintenance special assessments. Other major topics included the presentation of the Report of Stormwater System Needs Analysis, acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2021 Audit Report, and discussion of Non-Resident User Fees, along with various staff reports covering engineering, legal, and amenity management.