Merrill Stass-Isern

The meeting includes the review of personnel appointments for Seat #4 and Seat #5, including candidate interviews and professional qualifications. Staff reports cover status updates from the District Engineer, Amenity Manager, Director of Operations, and District Counsel, with a specific presentation on the Capital Project Plan Tracker. Business items focus on the consideration of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for landscape maintenance, gate access security, and croquet maintenance, alongside the evaluation of an IT services proposal.

The Board focused on the approval of the draft fiscal year 2027 budget. The discussion detailed the two-step budget process, which involves establishing a high-water mark for assessments and planning for a subsequent public hearing. Additionally, the Board reviewed expense changes across various cost centers, including administration, information and technology, insurance, utilities, field operations, staff support, amenity operations, and security. Following the adjournment, the resignation of a Board Supervisor was acknowledged, and plans were initiated to fill upcoming vacancies on the Board.

The board discussed maintenance issues regarding Wild Oaks, including authorization for staff to maintain specific phases and areas. The meeting covered the approval of a 3-year contract extension for ABM Security with a rate increase. Significant focus was placed on the fiscal year 2011 budget, including the creation of an Infrastructure Reinvestment line item, the impact of the City of Palm Coast stormwater ordinance on assessments, and various infrastructure repair projects such as pump house improvements and geotechnical testing. Performance evaluations and operational matters were also reviewed.

The Board of Supervisors discussed various operational and maintenance reports, including updates on amenity usage, field operations, and project status for road resurfacing and mailbox replacements. Key business items included the review of an electrical engineering services proposal for pool lighting, consideration of changes to the capital improvement plan, and the adoption of a resolution regarding procurement policy. Additionally, the Board addressed topics such as the appointment to Seat #5 and the presentation of the draft fiscal year 2026-2027 budget.

The Board of Supervisors discussed various operational and governance matters, including pavement milling and resurfacing proposals, the resignation of supervisors and procedures for filling the resulting vacancies, and the consideration of multiple professional agreements for management and financial compliance. The meeting agenda also included presentations on district infrastructure projects, the adoption of policies concerning district spending authority, and the review of traffic study proposals. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved various administrative and financial items, such as budget revisions and reports.