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Monday,
November 22, 2004 7:00 PM
MINUTES
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – CONTINUED
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Page 1 of 4
Lake St Charles Community Development District
Lake
St. Charles
Clubhouse,
6801 Colonial Lake Drive
,
Riverview
,
FL
33569
ATTENDANCE
Dave Candia
Board Supervisor, Chairman
Lorelei Bowden
Board Supervisor
David Nelson
Board Supervisor
John Bakas
Board Supervisor
Absent
John Marshall
Also present were:
Residents
Lake
St. Charles
Meeting
began at
7:00 PM
Discussion of club house alcohol policy.
Brown & Brown said homeowner should have rider for coverage.
Homeowner wants to rent facility and serve alcohol.
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On
MOTION by Bakas, seconded by Bowden, and with unanimous approval,
the Board:
1.
Deferred consideration on Jim Callihan’s request for payment of
mileage.
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Raymond James gave presentation on possible refinancing of bonds, keeping
the maturity at 2017. Michael
Kuhn gave a handout LSC Homeowners and spent time answering many
resident’s questions about costs, calculation of present value, savings,
amount of bonds.
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On
MOTION by Mr. Bakas, seconded by Ms. Bowden, and with unanimous
approval, the Board:
1.
Authorized Raymond James to obtain an accurate estimated amounts of
a potential refinancing of the 1996 bonds without extending the
maturity date of the bonds and to explore the options of refinancing
the 1996 bonds with the understanding that no final action will be
taken except after full disclosure to residents.
2.
Resolved that this authorization is without any obligation by the
board to refinance the bonds.
3.
Resolved that the board will provide full and accurate information
to the residents.
4.
Resolved that the goal of this refinancing is to develop actual
savings to the homeowners.
5.
Resolved that if the board decides to refinance before
November 1, 2005, the board will use Raymond James as the
underwriter, except if Raymond James is not able to obtain the
rating requested by the board and the board can obtain the desired
rating by using an another underwriter.
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On
MOTION by Mr. Nelson, seconded by Ms. Bowden, and with unanimous
approval, the Board:
1.
To accept the treasurer’s report as submitted.
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Dave Candia stated that the board has online viewing
of the bond debt service funds.
John Bakas reported on dock request from Sherie
Trindel.
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On
MOTION by Mr. Bakas, seconded by Ms. Bowden, and with unanimous
approval, the Board:
1.
Authorized entering into a security monitoring contract Proline,
Inc. for the community center and that the chairman attempt to
obtain 2 contacts for the security firm to call prior to calling the
sheriff.
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Discussion on the possibility of revising the pledge.
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On
MOTION by Mr. Bakas, seconded by Ms. Bowden, and with unanimous
approval, the Board:
1.
Authorize the expenditure of up to $5,500 for equipment, software,
desks, phone line and supplies for the Administrative District
Manager’s office and that purchasing be made in accordance with
the district’s policies.
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Discussion of security through Deputy Sheriff.
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On
MOTION by Mr. Bakas, seconded by Ms. Nelson, and with approval of
Candia
, Nelson and Bakas with Bowden
abstaining, the Board:
1.
Authorized the expenditure of up to $3,000 to be spent between now
and
January 10, 2004
, on increased daytime and night
time off-duty sheriff patrols with the intent to increase
enforcement using such measures as ticketing speeders and arresting
trespassers in the appropriate circumstances.
2.
Directed that to the greatest extent practicable, all district
expenditures for off-duty law enforcement patrols, be offered first
to off-duty law enforcement officers residing in
Lake
St. Charles
.
3.
Authorized the chairman to seek greater enforcement within
Lake
St. Charles
through the Sheriff’s Office
with use of the speed trailer to give residents a warning of
increased enforcement.
4.
Authorized the chairman to sign such documents as might be
necessary to convey the request of the board that the Sheriff’s
Office be authorized to arrest trespassers without additional
authorizations.
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On
MOTION by Mr. Candia, seconded by Nelson, and with unanimous
approval, the Board:
1.
Approved spending $175 and designating chairman as designated agent
and club house as the registered office.
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ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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Upon MOTION by the chair
and with unanimous approval,
the Board:
1. Adjourned the meeting
at
10:20
pm
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Approved by board on __________________________________
John
Bakas
Dave Candia
Secretary
Chairman
Tuesday,
November 16, 2004
7:00 pm
MINUTES
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Page 1 of 6
Lake St Charles Community Development District
Lake
St. Charles
Clubhouse,
6801 Colonial Lake Drive
,
Riverview
,
FL
33569
ATTENDANCE
Dave Candia
Board Supervisor, Chairman
Lorelei Bowden
Board Supervisor
John Marshall
Board Supervisor
David Nelson
Board Supervisor
John Bakas
Board Supervisor
Also present were:
Residents
Lake
St. Charles
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On
MOTION by Mr. Candia seconded by Ms Bowden, and with unanimous approval,
the Board:
1.
Minutes from 8-26, 9-1, 9-7, 9-13, 9-20, 9-23, 9-27, 10-5, 10-11,
10-25, 11-9, 11-11 were approved with the exception of August 16,
2004 which will be corrected and approved at a later time.
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On
MOTION by Mr. Bakas, seconded by Ms. Bowden, and with unanimous
approval, the Board:
1.
To approve payments in the amount of $22,204.51 as shown in the
handwritten annotations of the November 04 Authorization to Disburse
District Funds 2005-02.
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On
MOTION by Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Bakas, and with unanimous
approval, the Board:
1.
Authorized John Bakas on behalf of the board to make an offer to
Joni Hickle at $20 per billable hour for an initial duration of 90
days as Administrative District Manager with contract terms outlined
in RFP with such revisions to describe the scope of Joni Hickle
existing work at the Bloomingdale Special Taxing District.
2.
Directed that the contract include an estimated minimum number of
hours at 40 hours per month and a maximum number of hours at 80
hours.
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Toni Leake asked questions about the bond refinancing proposed by Raymond
James. She wanted to know what the break even rate is.
She said that would be a good number for LSC Homeowners.
Toni
Leake said that long term mortgage rates are going down.
Lewis
Stone said that there are expenses of advertising that are not included in
the Raymond James proposal. Lewis
Stone said there would be about a $25 per year savings.
John
Marshall said that the last proposal from the previous bond refinancing
proposal had a lower cost than the Raymond James proposal.
Lewis
Stone said that the cost of the issuance would mean that the bond
principal would actually increase.
Lewis
Stone said that at the rates used by Raymond James the proposal mean this
is not a good proposal for the LSC Homeowners.
Dick
Jordon said that Raymond James did not have the correct amount the debt
service reserve.
Lorelei
Bowden and Dave Candia said that they are opposed to extending the bond
maturity date.
Toni
Leake wanted to know the total costs and what is the break even point is.
Lewis
Stone said that all cost such as advertising and district costs or fees be
totally disclosed in included in the analysis.
John
Bakas stated that board needs to tell Raymond James that they need to be
able to convince the LSC Homeowners about the benefits.
Al
Devney submitted a report on the cost of revitalizing the landscaping.
Al
Devney will begin to work on cost for repairing or cleaning the signs.
Walls
around Villas are approximately 1230 feet. The estimated cost of cleaning
is $1,200. Each homeowner will
need to get a letter explaining the washing and requesting their
permission to access their property.
There
are 3590 feet of sound barrier wall. About
10 sections need to cleaned and painted.
Eventually will need to seal and paint $2.75 per foot for paint.
Shower
room and club house need to be painted
CDD
docks in lake need repair dock. Pool
deck needs new pavers in several places.
Holiday
decorations. Al Devney estimated the
CDD would need about 100 for light poles and entrances. He
said that the bows may be used for two years and then they need to be
replaced. Wreaths may be used
for three or four years and then they need to be replaced.
Al
Devney is working on having the brick wall repaired where it was blown
down by the wind.
Al
Devney said that one type of security fencing around pool would cost
between $7K to $14K and be six feet high.
Scott
Horowitz said that the trees blown down by the hurricane need to be
cleaned up.
Al
Devney said trees could be straightened for about $50 per tree for 8 trees
Al
Devney said holiday decoration bows are $41.75 per dozen.
Wreaths are $30 each. The
LSC CDD will also need five plastic containers to store the holiday
decorations until next year. Electrical
hooks up for median structure would be also be needed.
The entire cost about $800.
Al
Devney said sign painting costs about $6 per square foot.
$250 to paint walls in back
Al
Devney said drain grates also need to repaired in the pool area.
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On
MOTION by Ms. Lorelei, seconded by Dave Nelson and with unanimous
approval, the Board authorized that the CDD:
1.
Straighten 8 trees for about $400
2.
Clean Villas both sides of walls for about $1230.
3.
Buy holiday decorations, wreaths, and storage boxes, and run
electrical power to guard house for about $800.
4.
Paint 10 sections of sound barrier that have graffiti on walls for
about $250.
5.
Repair dock $200.
6.
Fix pavers on pool $40 to comply with Health Department citation.
7.
Approve expenditures for the above items in a total amount not to
exceed $3,020.
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Kids Recreation Sports Committee. Dave Nelson gave a report that several
people have volunteered to help on his committee.
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On
MOTION by Mr. Nelson, seconded by Ms. Bowden, and with unanimous
approval, the Board:
1.
Authorized the expenditure of up to $350 for 2 soccer nets and
basket ball nets when determined appropriate by the Kids
Recreational Committee.
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On
MOTION by Mr. Candia, seconded by Mr. Marshall, and with unanimous
approval, the Board:
1.
Authorized a resolution granting authority Dave Candia and John
Bakas to sign the SBA authorization forms to transfer funds into the
district’s local bank account.
2.
Directed that withdrawals from the SBA account may only be made upon
the approval of the board and that all withdrawals be made only to
the district’s local bank account.
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On
MOTION by Mr. Marshall, seconded by Ms. Bowden, and with unanimous
approval, the Board:
1.
Authorized a new security monitoring with ADT.
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John Bakas reported on the insurance that
Brown and Brown recommend for docks built on CDD property that the
district be named as an additional insured with the amount of the
insurance be at least $1,000,000.
The consensus of the CDD board is that any legal fees
associated with a homeowner’s request to build a dock on CDD property be
paid by the homeowner as part of the conditions for CDD approval.
Dave Candia asked about the district providing a reasonable number of
copies of documents for neighborhood watch.
Dave
Candia suggested caroling and the best decorated house contest with a
grand price.
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On
MOTION by Mr. Bakas, seconded by Mr. Marshall, and with unanimous
approval, the Board:
1.
Authorize $427 to fix fountain.
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Dave Candia will talk with Terri Bakas about doing a
Welcome Packet.
The Department of Health issued three citations
regarding, pool-deck pavers, PH and small pool that was not draining
properly.
Discussion of alcohol consumption at the clubhouse
and Dave Candia will check with Brown and Brown with the intent to permit
it if it can be accomplished.
Dave Candia said he would like to have another
company work on ponds.
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On
MOTION by Mr. Bowden, seconded by Mr. Marshall Bowden, and with
unanimous approval, the Board:
1.
Authorized the expenditure of up to $100 per item and up to $500 per
month for routine maintenance of property in the course of Al
Devney’s work as District Property Manager.
2.
Authorized reimbursement of $20.00 to Al Devney for and fixing
fence.
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John Marshall asked that we obtain a written description of scope
of services from the Ferraro Higginbotham, and Hayes, P.A.
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On
MOTION by Ms Bowden, seconded by Mr. Nelson with unanimous approval,
the Board:
1.
Authorized the transfer of $50,000 from SBA to local bank account to
allow for continued LSC CDD through the end of December, 2004.
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On
MOTION at
11:40 PM
, by Mr. Candia, seconded by Mr.
Nelson, and with unanimous approval, the Board:
1.
Continued meeting to
November 22, 2004
, at
7:00 pm
at the Community Center.
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Approved by board on __________________________________
John
Bakas
Dave Candia
Secretary
Chairman
MINUTES
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – WORKSHOP
BOARD MEETING
November 15, 2004
Page 1 of 1
Lake St Charles Community Development District
Lake
St. Charles
Clubhouse,
6801 Colonial Lake Drive
,
Riverview
,
FL
33569
ATTENDANCE
Dave Candia
Board Supervisor, Chairman
Lorelei Bowden
Board Supervisor
John Marshall
Board Supervisor
David Nelson
Board Supervisor
John Bakas
Board Supervisor
Also present were:
Residents
Lake
St. Charles
Meeting began at
7:05 pm
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Refreshments were provided by the board members.
Discussion of minutes.
Sept 7, 2004, minutes about resolution 2004-12
will be clarified at the
November 16, 2004, meeting to more clearly express the
intent.
Discussion of November 2004 requests for payment.
Dave Candia stated that Rizzetta & Company, Inc. paid some of
the vendors without approval from Dave Candia or the board.
Dave Candia stated that Brian Lamb had authorized J. Rodriquez to
spend up to $500.00 for repairs. Dave
Candia told vendors that they need to speak to Al Devney in the future for
repair matters.
Lorelei Bowden asked about the attorney bill for quit claim deed.
Ron stated that there is a strip of land that is in developer
ownership needing to be transferred to the district.
John Bakas stated that there is also a problem with a wall being on
the wrong property that Biff Craine was also preparing a quit claim deed
to remedy.
John Bakas asked about the procedures for payment of the
Sheriff’s Off-Duty patrol. Lorelei
Bowden asked about the number of hours expended. Some
board members wanted the patrols limited to the weekends.
John Marshall wanted the Off-Duty Sheriff’s to come to an
upcoming board meeting and discuss the work schedule
Discussion of updating the .ORG website.
Dave Nelson said that he would begin to work with the existing
webmaster.
Joni Hickle gave an overview of her work for the Bloomingdale
Special Taxing District and how she could work with the district.
Board members discussed that she would need a computer and office
equipment and software, phone and cable modem. She
would be paid $20.00 per hour.
LSC homeowner David Korte introduced Michael Kuhn with Raymond
James who gave a proposal on bond refinancing.
The proposal would keep the existing bond’s maturity date of
2017, but seek a lower interest rate.
The costs of the proposal were very clearly described and residents
asked several questions. In
the proposal, the net savings per year would be about $20,000.
Al Devney discussed his request for the board to establish
procedures for him to expend funds to maintain and repair items on a
timely basis to be responsive to problems as the arise.
John Bakas suggested that the board begin the budget review process
with residents to establish the priorities and amounts of expenditures.
Lorelei Bowden suggested amending resolution 2004-12 to give Al
Deveny purchasing authority within the same type of board oversight.
John Marshall said that we need to distinguish between items that
need to be spent on an immediate basis to fix an item and items for
planned maintenance.
Toni Leake said that there are two items, repair and vandalism.
She suggested that we might want to consider more security.
Lorelei Bowden wanted Al Deveney to keep track of vandalism cost.
Ron said that we need more enforcement on security issues.
Al Devney talked about getting holiday decorations, the costs would
be around $500 and could be used for 2 years.
Dave Nelson volunteered to install the decorations to save the
district the cost of hiring someone.
Dave Candia talked about a new proposal to fix the blown-over wall
on
Lake St. Charles Blvd.
by the historic Moody House after the
previously approved vendor did not do the work.
The vendor will use new brick matched to the existing.
Al Devney said that the brick can be matched as close as possible.
Dave Candia suggested moving the 20 trees on north side of
Colonial Lake Drive
to allow for installation of a
sidewalk. Al Devney said that
we can attempt to get the school board and change the bus stop if there is
a safety issue of children walking in the street.
Al Devney said there are several trees need to be straightened out.
Dave Nelson reported on recreational items and that he would
oversee trying to provide greater recreational opportunities for children
and teens.
Dave Candia discussed getting a new security monitoring company for
the community center.
Dave Candia described the efforts to be able to transfer the
district’s investment pool funds in the state board of administration.
It will require a board resolution.
Board members discussed the ways in which the LSC CDD could
accommodate the homeowners who have requested to construct a dock and the
liability and permitting issues.
Board members discussed removal of the trees around the lake that
were blown over by the hurricanes.
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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Upon MOTION by the chair
and with unanimous approval,
the Board:
1. Adjourned the meeting at
11:20 pm
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Approved
by board on __________________________________
John
Bakas
Dave Candia
Secretary
Chairman
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MINUTES
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – WORKSHOP BOARD MEETING
November 11, 2004
Page 1 of 1
Lake St Charles Community Development District
Lake
St. Charles
Clubhouse,
6801 Colonial Lake Drive
,
Riverview
,
FL
33569
ATTENDANCE
Dave Candia
Board Supervisor, Chairman
David Nelson
Board Supervisor
John Bakas
Board Supervisor
Also present were:
Residents
Lake
St. Charles
The board and residents discussed ways to provide administrative
district manager services, the outstanding invoices, insurance, an audit,
security, and went through the boxes of documents looking at the records
received
Nov. 9, 2004
from Rizzetta & Company, Inc.
Holiday
decorations were also discussed.
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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Upon MOTION by the chair
and with unanimous approval,
the Board:
1. Adjourned the meeting
at
9:45 pm
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Approved
by board on __________________________________
John
Bakas
Dave Candia
Secretary
Chairman
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MINUTES
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – REGULAR BOARD MEETING
October 25, 2004
Page 1 of 2
Lake St Charles Community Development District
Lake
St. Charles
Clubhouse,
6801 Colonial Lake Drive
,
Riverview
,
FL
33569
ATTENDANCE
Dave Candia
Board Supervisor, Chairman
Lorelei Bowden
Board Supervisor
John Marshall
Board Supervisor
David Nelson
Board Supervisor
John Bakas
Board Supervisor
Also present were:
Residents
Lake
St. Charles
SELECTION
OF NEW SUPERVISOR
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On
MOTION by Mr. Bakas, seconded by Ms. Bowden, and with unanimous approval,
the Board:
1.
Appointed David Nelson to fill the vacant seat on the board.
2.
Acknowledged that Cecil Wilson and Tony Leake were excellent
candidates for the position of supervisor.
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SELECTION
OF PROPERTY DISTRICT MANAGER
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On
MOTION by Mr. Bakas, seconded by Ms. Bowden, and with unanimous
approval, the Board:
1.
Authorized Dave
Candia
to sign a contract with Devney
Property Management, Inc. for services as property district manager.
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SELECTION
OF ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT MANAGER
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