TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32
MEETING MINUTES
October 10th, 2023 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618
Trustee Osborne called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:30 P.M. Trustees attending included: Stoney Morgado, Bob Terri, James Carey, James Osborne, Ben Golson, Ronnie Bennick, and Daniel Cinquegrano. A quorum was obtained. Property owners Patty Rowan and Aaron Daley were in attendance. Patty had some comments regarding the status of the entrances, as well as meeting minutes. Her questions were answered and she was referred to the website. Aaron discussed the recent work of the Tarawood Civic Association and the re-establishment of the community deed restrictions and also offered to help with communication on pond maintenance work.
SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from August 8th, 2023. A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes. Trustee Carey seconded.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Our account balance as of 8/31/2023 was $18,128.74, with an ending balance of $17,549.47 as of 9/30/2023.
The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:
- Reimbursement to trustee Golson for Tarawood website hosting with Host Gator ($143.88)
- Tampa Bay Junk Removal Company (Street Sweeping Oct.) $697
- Big League Lawn Service $475
- Reimbursement to Trustee Osborne for no-audit mailer expenses ($104.27)
- Reimbursement to Trustee Osborne for FY 24 regular monthly meeting AD in TBT ($255)
- Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FDEO) fee of $175
- TECO October $28.53
Trustee Golson made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Terri. The board unanimously approves.
OLD BUSINESS:
Trustee Bennick provided an update on the directional boring project. Talked to Jacob with Tampa Irrigation. Sent our specs/detail on the project and had an initial conversation. He would be glad to take on the entire project,with directional drilling and provided a very rough estimate of $2,000. He would be the GC on this. He also offered the idea of doing a trench instead of the directional drilling. He can do it either way. As we have public roads in the community, we as a board don’t think trenching is feasible, but will request he gets a permit for it first regardless. Trustee Bennick to speak with him tomorrow and continue discussions and work towards a bid.
Trustee Carey provided an update on the sidewalk repair project. We are apparently 10th in priority on the list. The County has already come thru and marked the spots that need to be done. The public works department comes out with a new list of projects for the year starting in January. So the project to be completed thereafter.
Trustee Osborne makes motion to file an unaudited financial statement for FY23 period and to send a notification letter to the property owners (by Sept. 30th). Trustee Terri Seconds. Trustee Osborne will send a letter to property owners.
Trustee Terri makes a motion to keep the FY24 regularly scheduled monthly meetings as the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm at the garage/driveway of 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618. Trustee Carey seconds.
Trustee Terri to call Bay to Bay Environmental to make sure they got our 1st and 2nd payment via the payment portal, and to complete their first pond treatment.
NEW BUSINESS:
Both trustee Golson and trustee Terri contacted Bay to Bay Environmental regarding the payment portal with no response. As far as we know, they have come for treatment twice and we have made payment twice. But it needs another treatment. Last known treatment was July 23, so next quarterly treatment should have been this month. Trustee Golson and Trustee Terri to contact again.
Trustee Morgado filed for a permit for the directional boring project. The tracking/receipt/documentation for this permit will be sent to Tampa Irrigation Services, LLC so the firm can get re-engaged on the project. Tampa Irrigation Services, LLC has gone silent and we feel it was due to them wanting to see progress on the permit.
Trustee Carey reiterated that we are still on the list for the sidewalk repair at the turn of the year when County funds are budgeted.
Trustee Bennick makes motion to retain/elect the same Officer positions into the FY24 period as currently held:
- Trustee Morgado- President
- Trustee Terri – Vice President
- Trustee Golson- Treasurer
- Trustee Osborne- Secretary
Trustee Cinquegrano seconds the motion. All Trustee terms are currently thru September 2024 or later, so were not extended at this time. All Trustees desire to remain on 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 Osborne and seconded by Trustee Terri. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
James Osborne
Secretary