TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32
MEETING MINUTES
July 9th, 2024 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618
Trustee Morgado called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:35 P.M. Trustees attending included: Stoney Morgado, Bob Terri, Ben Golson, Daniel Cinquegrano, Ronnie Bennick, and Jim Carey. A quorum was obtained. Property owners Patti Rowan and Rachel Brownstein were in attendance. No comment was made other than wanting general updates on current community projects.
SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Trustee Golson read the meeting minutes from June 11th, 2024. A motion was made by Trustee Golson to accept the minutes. Trustee Bennick seconded.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Our account balance as of 5/31/2024 was $20,065.28, with an ending balance of $18,874.13 as of 6/30/2024.
The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:
- $26.83 TECO (June)
- $475 Big League (Lawn Maintenance)
Trustee Golson made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Terri. The board unanimously approves.
Trustee Terri mentioned that we had a credit of $697.00 in chase which is a check return from Sutton street sweeping. Trustee Golson confirmed the credit in the chase bank on July 8th. Trustee Terri will contact Sutton to let them know and decide next steps.
OLD BUSINESS:
Trustee Osborne informed the board that the TBT Ad for the budget meeting was placed and ran on the 5/26/2024 paper.
Trustee Bennick was not at the meeting, but provided the following updates on the entranceway project via email:
- Diego (Northstar) update on 5/22/24- sprinkler repair begins tomorrow and boring to take place next week, project to be complete by end of next week.
- Diego (Northstar) update on 6/4/24- Diagnosed irrigation today, has a new pump relay dropping in tomorrow to get irrigation up and going with timer. Boring company can be out there this week.
- Diego (Northstar) update on 6/11/24- Final cleanup and mulch will be tomorrow. If weather permits. Irrigation will go in finish as these boring guys get their act together and give me a solid date”. The board has noticed that the boring company has marked the utilities in preparation for boring at the Ehrlich/Scarlett entrance.
Trustee Terri has confirmed rescheduling of street sweeping with Mr. Sutton to Wednesday’s. Previously, sweeping was done on Tuesday’s which conflicts with County garbage collection day.
Trustee Osborne presented a bid of $350 to powerwash the community monument signage. There was discussion on exploring getting another bid to repaint them instead, to a more contemporary color, possibly a navy blue. Paint company to clean as needed beforehand. Property owner Patty Rowan has a painting contact and will provide bids/color options at next meeting. To table and discuss at next meeting.
With recommendation from property owner Rowan, board will look into gutter guards for purchase and placement across community gutters.
NEW 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.
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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 8:05 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
James Osborne
Secretary