TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32
MEETING MINUTES
June 14th, 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, Ben Golson, James Carey, and Ronnie Bennick. A quorum was obtained. Property owners Cathy Bennick, Patty Rowan, Terry Mclemore, Clive Jaffe, and James Roysdon were in attendance. Trustee Terri asked if there was any other public comment from the public. There was some discussion regarding items they would like to see built into the FY23 budget, such as common area beautification (benches/signs), and more street sweeping. Property owners also commented on curb grinding and need for it across the neighborhood sidewalks.
SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from May 10th, 2022. A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes. Trustee Golson seconded.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Our account balance as of 4/31/22 was $14,505.22, with an ending balance of $13,352.22 as of 5/31/22.
The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:
- $206 to reimburse Trustee Osborne for payment to TBT for budget hearing AD
- $32.07 TECO for May
- $950 Big League Lawn Service, Inc. (April/May)
Trustee Terri made a motion to approve payments, seconded by Trustee Golson. The board unanimously approves.
OLD 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 2022. 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.
NEW BUSINESS:
Trustee Terri informed board the street sign installation project would be completed within the next few weeks.
Trustee Terri received bid for street sweeping from Sutton Vehicle Services for $697/quarter, which is more competitive than other bids received. Trustee Terri makes motion to initiate service for street sweeping to begin within next few weeks. Trustee Cinquegrano seconded. Trustee Terri to call and set up.
Trustee Terri is researching steps needed to get the district’s EIN# so that the TECO recipient can be changed as it still says former Trustee Fowler.
Trustee Osborne informed board that legal AD placement to TBT for the FY23 budget hearing and 2022 assessment has been placed. Ran on the 5/25/2022 paper.
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 July meeting on July 12th 2022, in order to give time for a letter to be sent to property owners informing of the intention to raise the tax assessment. Seconded by Trustee Terri.
Trustee Osborne makes motion to send letter to property owners at least 20 days prior to the planned budget meeting. Seconded by Trustee Terri.
Discussion between Trustee Osborne and Trustee Terri regarding verbiage to be put in the letter to property owners regarding raising of tax assessment. Trustee Terri concurred with Trustee Morgado’s email and the verbiage that needs to be in there.
Note that it was decided the budget meeting would be postponed until next month, with this month being a “draft” meeting. Trustee Bennick makes motion to incorporate suggestions for FY23 into the budget for next month’s meeting. Seconded by Trustee Terri.
New Trustees/Renewals/Changes
Trustee Osborne nominates Trustee Terri to take the vacant position of Vice President. Trustee Cinquegrano seconds the nomination.
Trustee Osborne nominates Trustee Golson to take the position of Treasurer. Trustee Bennick seconds the nomination. Trustee Golson to contact Brown & Brown for bond purchase.
Trustee Osborne makes motion to extend Trustee Cinquegrano’s appointment term, which is up in September 22. Trustee Terri seconded. Term extended until June 2026.
Trustee Osborne to send an updated special dependent district form to the County for the new officer appointments.
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A motion was made by Trustee Osborne to approve all new business items and trustee appointments. Trustee Terri seconded. The board unanimously approves.
A motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Bennick and seconded by Trustee Terri. The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
James Osborne
Secretary