TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32
MEETING MINUTES
September 12th, 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: Bob Terri, James Carey, James Osborne, Ben Golson, Ronnie Bennick, and Daniel Cinquegrano. A quorum was obtained. There was public comment from property owner Scott Rubenstein regarding a light pole in the neighborhood next to property owner Clive Jaffe that was damaged and may need to be replaced. He also provided an update on the Civic Association. He has been in discussions with the lawyer who was drawing up paperwork/deed restrictions, bylaws, consent forms for residents, etc. This paperwork will be packaged up and sent to every property owner for signage, so that it can be approved by the County and the Deed restrictions can once again be enforceable.
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 7/31/2023 was $19,885.6, with an ending balance of $18,128.74 as of 8/31/2023.
The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting outside of the below regularly scheduled payments.
- No bills outside of regularly scheduled payments were accrued (TECO, Lawn maintenance, street sweeping)
All recurring, budgeted payments are approved and continue to be paid when due outside of regularly scheduled meetings (voted upon Jan 23’.).
OLD BUSINESS:
Trustee Carey provided an update on the sidewalk shaving/repair project. He contacted the County and our community was moving up to the top of the list for getting the County to come out to perform the work. A number of sidewalks throughout community are uneven and a tripping hazard.
Trustee Bennick provided an update remotely regarding the directional boring project. Had a discussion with Justin Tetter of Tetter Underground. Tetter doesn’t think he needs a permit for the boring project, but that we may need one before electrical and plumbing work thereafter. Tetter to use a high pressure system to install the lines (no directional drilling). He can do it for a flat $5K. That said, hiring a contractor to do just the drilling work may present other challenges as opposed to finding someone to complete the entire project (including electrical and plumbing). To be discussed at a future district working meeting and voted upon at the next regularly scheduled meeting in September.
Trustee Osborne provided an update remotely that the completed FY24 budget package was sent in to the County for review.
NEW 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 Osborne to place an AD in the TBT to advertise for this.
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.
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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 Terri and seconded by Trustee Carey. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
James Osborne
Secretary