TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32
MEETING MINUTES
August 13th, 2024 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618
Trustee Morgado called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:32 P.M. Trustees attending included: Stoney Morgado, Bob Terri, Ben Golson, James Osborne, and Jim Carey. A quorum was obtained. Property owners Patty Rowan and James Plunkett were in attendance (Plunkett at 3007 Taragrove Dr. Tampa, FL 33618 and voiced desire to join board). Patty commented in general upon the condition of the walls/entrances and also commented upon some trash/debris leftover at entrances (unsure if this is from tree trimming from County or from a hired contractor for entranceway project). She also inquired about signage for meetings.
SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Trustee Golson read the meeting minutes from July 9th, 2024. A motion was made by Trustee Golson to accept the minutes. Trustee Bennick seconded.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Our account balance as of 6/30/2024 was $18,874.13, with an ending balance of $18,372.30 as of 7/31/2024.
The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:
- $697? Sutton Stree Sweeping (8/8/24 service)
- $26.83 TECO
- $475 Big League Lawn Maintenance
Trustee Golson made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Terri. The board unanimously approves.
OLD BUSINESS:
Trustee Bennick provided a schedule update on the entrance cleanup project, which should be completed by the end of the week. Trustees to walk thru site to ensure all elements requests in contract have been completed. Trustee Bennick to communicate when walk thru will take place. All this prior to review and final disbursement of funds for remaining 50% of project.
Property owner Patti Rowan provided a painter contact (Josh Navarro with CertaPro Painters) for monument signage repainting. Patti’s recommendation is dark navy, dark grey or black with silver- not gold (though gold is in fashion right now). She worked for a design company for 35 years.
Trustee Terri presented bid for sign refurbishment from CertaPro Patiners of amount $1,250. To include cleaning of all signs prior to painting. Includes prep work, priming as needed, and painting of all 5 monument signs. Full payment due upon completion. The bid was reviewed and discussed. CertaPro to send over color swatches for executive meeting to select colors. Trustee Terri makes motion to approve the bid. Seconded by Trustee Cinquegrano.
Trustee Terri to get bid from Big League for cleaning of vegetation on entrance walls surrounding signage. If bid is satisfactory they will clean the wall and CertaPro will prep and paint the wall surrounding the newly painted signs. Bid to be provided for approval at next monthly meeting.
Trustee Terri provided correspondence with our pond treatment company, Bay to Bay Environmental, given the state of the pond. Bay to Bay stated an action plan is in place once water levels return to normal with the summer rain. With levels so low, any treatment for the algae would make water toxic to wildlife within. The lack of rain has caused the algae to build up, which is a common occurrence with summer heat. They have a plan to treat the algae and other weeds to bring it back to the way it was promptly when water levels allow for their boats to traverse pond. They will provide further info specifically on drain pipe areas to they remain clear to assure proper flow. Bay to Bay has responded and we are up to date on billing for services.
Trustee Morgado will contact County authorities in reference to oil spilling from the commercial vehicle parked at a home at the Lake Magdalene entrance. This appears to be a violation of environmental ordinance.
Trustee Osborne has sent FY25 budget package to Hillsborough County for review on 7/2/24. No followup or feedback has occurred at this time, with belief the budget package to be satisfactory.
NEW BUSINESS:
Trustee Bob provided a bid of $1,000 from our landscaping company, Big League Lawn Service, to clear all vegetation on the walls surrounding and community monument signage. The area includes between the “posts”/bump outs on the wall at each entrance and the sign at Lake Mag/Ehrich corner. This work is to be done prior to Painting work with Certa Pro. Once cleared of Vegetation, Certa Pro to prep walls and signs for painting (Certa Pro bid of $1,250 provided last month)
Trustee Terri suggests we engage both Big League and Certa Pro and confirm acceptance of bids to begin work. Trustee Terri makes motion to approve both bids of $1,000 and $1,250. Seconded by Trustee Golson.
The board received color swatches for monument signage from Certa Pro and discussed the 4 options provided. After some discussion, Trustee Terri makes motion to go with a color scheme of Indigo Batik (blue for background of signage), Anew Grey (letters) and Greek Villa (walls). Seconded by Trustee Osborne. The board unanimously agrees.
Trustee Terri made comment regarding the entranceway project. Northstar landscaping has completed their work. With the health issues of Trustee Bennick, a final walk thru was not completed this month. Trustee Morgado has offered to turn on the irrigation system as a test, and if needed, to call Diego with Northstar for assistance/walk thru. Assuming work was completed as quoted and irrigation system operable, the 2nd (50%) installment of the job payment will be made ($9,750). Trustee Morgado makes motion to pre-approve payment for next week upon completion of walk thru. Seconded by Trustee Terri.
The board spoke with code enforcement and given the truck is a 2.5 ton military vehicle it was a code enforcement given it is a commercial vehicle. Code enforcement gave the owner 10 days to remove and it was removed.
Given his health issues, Trustee Bennick’s spouse has asked for the board to formally submit his resignation. The board unanimously agrees, effective immediately. A replacement board member will be named in future meetings. Potentially, property owner James Plunkett would like to join the board.
Trustee Morgado informed board he submitted the 2024 tax roll and resolution certifying tax roll to property appraiser/tax collector.
Trustee Osborne makes motion to file an unaudited financial statement for the FY24 period, as allowable per County, and to send a notification letter to the property owners (by Sept. 30th). Trustee Morgado Seconds. Trustee Osborne will send a letter to property owners. There was some discussion regarding adding the monthly meeting place and time for FY25 into the letter as well.
Trustee Terri to obtain quote for additional sandwich signage for neighborhood for monthly meetings.
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A motion was made by Trustee Morgado 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 8:35 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
James Osborne
Secretary