TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32
MEETING MINUTES
February 13th, 2024 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618
Trustee Terri 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, and Ronnie Bennick. A quorum was obtained. Property owner Ron Fowler was in attendance. Ron mentioned the lights at the entrances are not on and the possibility of a breaker being switched off. He asked if board could unlock the box and determine what the issue is. Ron also provided a request for proposal (RFP) that the board is welcome to use in the hiring/bid selection process for the entranceways revitalization project.
SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from December 12th, 2023 (January meeting was canceled due to weather conditions). A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes. Trustee Golson seconded.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Our account balance as of 11/30/2023 was $20,432.58, with an ending balance of $34,151.94 as of 1/31/2023.
The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:
- TECO Bill $63.40 January 2024 (inclusive of $31.80 past due)
Trustee Golson made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Terri. The board unanimously approves.
OLD BUSINESS:
**No meeting was held on 1/9/2024 due to poor weather due to winter storm Finn. Old business items are repeated from the last regularly scheduled meeting on 12/12/2023**
Trustee Bennick provided an update that he spoke with the County regarding the permit status and was told that the permit application failed to include the location address, even though the application included a folio number.
Trustee Cinquegrano and Golson have updated the website to include up to date meeting minutes from FY23 & FY24, the FY24 budget, and future meeting dates.
Trustee Osborne updated the board that the FY23 AFR (financial statement) was completed by CPA, Alessandri & Alessandri, P.A. and sent to the County. Trustee Osborne has picked up the paper report and has scanned it electronically for record keeping.
Trustee Terri informed that he has reached out to Big League (landscaping) and Fast Signs regarding a refresh/refurb of the entrances and corner identification. Bids are in the process of being obtained.
Neighbor Ron Fowler was in attendance and suggested the following changes to landscaping:
1. The two entrances require the following prior to any “landscaping”:
- Remove the very tall palms (think 2 on each side of both entrances).
- Removal of the ligustrum standards
- Removal of the Robellini palms
- Removal of Arbicolas
- Removal of podocarpus and other sundry things
- Remove dead vines
- Clean the walls (paint)
- Vigorously mulch beds after removal
- Clean signs at minimum and repaint
- Overhanging neighbors trees need trim back as required.
Trustee Bob will get a quote for the above landscaping to the present at the next meeting.
We would then get a quote to refresh all 5 signs.
NEW BUSINESS:
With the receipt of Ron Fowler’s request for proposal (RFP) document, the board discussed next steps for the entranceway revitalization project. Trustee Bennick has been in contact with a landscaping company regarding the project, as well as Trustee Osborne. Trustee Osborne makes motion for the RFP to be given to both companies, as well as for Trustee Terri to provide it to our current lawn maintenance company, Big League. By the March 24’ meeting, the goal is to have 3 different bids regarding the RFP, which includes the removal of all dead vegetation and trees (including sabal palms), and to mulch the entrances. Seconded by Trustee Bennick.
The board is in agreement that the RFP shall be called Phase I of the entranceway revitalization project, with Phase II to include electrical/irrigation work in preparation for Phase III which is the installation of hearty, region appropriate plantings.
Both Trustee Bennick and Mr. Fowler noted an electrician will be needed to look at the breaker box to determine if there is an issue with lights at entrances as they have not been on recently. Trustee Bennick personally went out to inspect the breaker box and it is not in good shape. This is tabled for now as part of Phase II.
Trustee Terri made a comment regarding potential solar backlit signs, as opposed to traditional electric powered lights. This is to be discussed as an option in the future during Phase II when electric is restored.
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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