Patti Powers

The board meeting addressed organizational matters including the swearing-in of supervisors, the canvassing and certification of election results, and the election of officers. Key agenda items included the approval of the proposed budget and setting a public hearing, the ratification and acceptance of the fiscal year audit, the appointment of an audit selection committee, and the approval of performance measures and standards for management. The board also handled financial approvals, including check run summaries and unaudited financial statements.

The meeting agenda addressed various organizational matters, including the administration of oaths of office, the canvassing and certifying of landowners' election results, the appointment of supervisors to unexpired terms, and the election of officers. Key business items included consideration of a resolution to approve the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget and setting a public hearing for it, the ratification of an engagement letter with an auditing firm for the audit of the fiscal year ending in September 30, 2025, and the acceptance of that audit. Additionally, the board planned to appoint an audit selection committee, conduct the committee's opening meeting, and receive staff reports from the attorney, engineer, and district manager regarding performance measures and standards.

The budget includes revenues from maintenance assessments and interest income. Expenditures are divided into administrative and field categories. Administrative expenses cover engineering fees, attorney fees, annual audit costs, management fees, website compliance, telephone, postage, printing and binding, insurance, legal advertising, other current charges, office supplies, and dues, licenses, and subscriptions. Field expenses include field management services, storm drain maintenance, and a contingency fund for unbudgeted expenditures.

The budget includes revenue from maintenance assessments and interest income. Expenditures are divided into administrative and field categories. Administrative expenses cover engineering, attorney, audit, management fees, website compliance, telephone, postage, printing, insurance, legal advertising, other current charges, office supplies, dues, licenses and subscriptions. Field expenses include field management services, storm drain maintenance, and contingency funds.

The agenda includes organizational matters such as the consideration of appointing supervisors to unexpired terms of office, the oath of office for elected or newly appointed supervisors, and the election of officers. A public hearing is scheduled to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget, including public comment and discussion, consideration of resolutions for annual appropriation and levy of non ad valorem assessments. Further discussion will include the First Amendment to the District Management Agreement, approval of the Florida Insurance Alliance Districts Package Application, staff reports from the Attorney, Engineer, and Manager, consideration of the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Meeting Schedule, financial reports, supervisors requests and audience comments.