TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32
MEETING MINUTES
May 10th, 2022 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618
Treasurer Terri called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:45 P.M. Trustees attending included: Stoney Morgado, Bob Terri, James Osborne, Daniel Cinquegrano, and Ben Golson. A quorum was obtained. Property owners Ronnie Bennick, James Carey, Gayle Cameron, Patti Rowan, Rachel Brownstein, Sue Couture, Dan Gemmell, Scott Rubenstein, Jim Esinnart, Debbie Esinhart, Crystal Fisher, Barbara Fisher, Patricia Carey, Terry McLemore, Clive Jaffe, James Roysdon, Grace Davila, Rob & Lori Alvarez, Gloria & John Steele, David K. Millard were in attendance. Ronnie Bennick and James Carey voiced their desire to join the board. Trustee Terri asked if there was any other public comment from the public, there was some public discussion on the entrances to the community and when we would be getting the street signs replaced/repaired.
SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from April 12th, 2022. A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes. Trustee Golson seconded.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Our account balance as of 3/31/22 was $14,479.24, with an ending balance of $14,505.22 as of 4/31/22.
The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:
- $475 Big League Lawn Service, Inc. payment for April
- $27.89 TECO payment for April
- $200 Brown & Brown for Surety Bond for Stoney as President of TSDTD
Trustee Terri made a motion to approve payments, seconded by Trustee Golson. The board unanimously approves.
OLD BUSINESS:
Trustee Terri to contact a contractor (Alan) he knows for the street signs/stop sign installation project completion. Bid price of $800 has been discussed as a starting point for payment, with this amount agreeable to contractor.
Trustee Terri to take lead on looking into getting street sweeping done and to present a quote for next meeting for vote. USA Services Street Sweeping was the last company used.
Trustee Morgado to reconnect with Team Fischel for the project involving the installation of electrical and irrigation conduit under pavement at Ehrlich entrance. Updated bid to be presented, if necessary, last bid received was around $4,375.
NEW BUSINESS:
Trustee Terri informed board that the contractor he knows would be able to start the street sign project soon as he has returned from out of town.
Trustee Petro requests to resign as Director of the TSDTD as he is leaving the neighborhood and sold his house. The board unanimously accepts his resignation. Trustee Osborne to send minutes and an updated Special District Information Form to Mary M with the County.
Trustee Stoney commented that he is still awaiting confirmation on bond receipt paid within last few days. Once received, will send the original copy to Mr. Gajjar with the County.
Trustee Osborne makes motion to place an AD in the Tampa Bay Times for the upcoming FY23 budget hearing for 8pm immediately following the regularly scheduled TSDTD June meeting on June 14th. This must be run at least 14 days before the budget hearing. Seconded by Trustee Morgado.
Trustee Stoney reported that he contacted Team Fischel on the installation of electrical and irrigation conduit project under the pavement at the Ehrlich entrance. There was some ambiguity regarding permitting, Team Fischel wasn’t sure if a permit was needed given it’s a county easement, though County owns property but we are doing the work. Trustee Morgado Also reached out to a company called S&S boring. Trustee Morgado to continue to work with and present new info at next meeting.
Trustee Terri reported on the street sweeping project that USA Services Street Sweeping would charge $825 per pass. Another company, Sutton Services, provided a bid of $697, which would be the base cost per pass. There was some discussion on whether there is a minimum # of times needed to get this price, and is there a dump fee? Trustee Terri to clarify and present new info at next monthly meeting.
Trustee Morgado discussed researching the steps to raise the annual assessment and sending out a mailer to the community regarding when the vote will occur. To research and present at next meeting.
New Trustees/Renewals/Changes
Trustee Morgado nominates property owner James Carey as a new Director. Trustee Terri seconds the nomination.
Trustee Morgado nominates property owner Ronnie Bennick as a new Director. Trustee Terri seconds the nomination.
New appointment terms were extended until 2026. All nominations were unanimously approved by the board.
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A motion was made by Trustee Osborne to approve all new business items. Trustee Terri seconded. The board unanimously approves.
A motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Morgado and seconded by Trustee Terri. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
James Osborne
Secretary