TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32
MEETING MINUTES
June 9th, 2026 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618
Trustee Osborne called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:39 P.M. Trustees attending included: Stoney Morgado, Bob Terri, James Plunkett, James Osborne, Daniel Cinquegrano, and Jim Carey. A quorum was obtained. No property owners were in attendance, so no public comment was made.
SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from May 12th, 2026. A motion was made by Trustee Osborne to accept the minutes. Trustee Terri seconded.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Trustee Cinquegrano provided a Treasurer’s report. Our account balance as of 5/1/2026 was $12,278.34 with an ending balance of $4,814.34 as of 5/29/26.
The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:
- $525.00 Big League lawn service (May Invoice)
- $299.00 to Trustee Osborne for reimbursement of TBT Ad for FY27 budget meeting
Trustee Cinquegrano made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Terri. The board unanimously approves.
OLD BUSINESS:
Trustee Osborne updated the board that the work on the entrances for landscaping and Irrigation has been completed by S&B. There was an outstanding question regarding if enough mulch had been put down. After communication with S&B, they responded they only intended to mulch the appropriate amount for the new design. The board discussed and agreed coverage was adequate for now, and to see if grass fills in to the new edge of the mulch line. If determined at a later date more mulch is needed, a new bid will be requested.
Trustee Terri informed the board that Big League trimmed the entranceway Robellini palms and hauled away debris as part of the regularly scheduled monthly service trip. The additional cost to do so was $250 and payment requested. Trustee Terri makes motion to pay the $250. Seconded by Trustee Morgado. Trustee Terri also will inquire with Big League regarding monthly maintenance cost of new plantings at entrances.
Regarding the neighborhood lighting initiative, Trustee Plunkett received info from Edgar Villa, project coordinator of the Public Works Administration department with Hillsborough County in reference to the lamp posts in the neighborhood and was provided the following:
- A petition must be signed by the property owners, at least 70% must sign, or 74 owners.
- Once signatures collected, County will request plans from TECO, including an estimate of cost
- Petition must be signed by Oct. 1st. For public hearing in December.
The board has questions regarding how the petition is drafted and how the new lights are funded from the taxpayers on an annual basis. Trustee Plunkett to inquire further and report back.
Trustee Terri discussed the need for a return to pond maintenance and will contact A&B Aquatics regarding service.
Trustee Terri discussed the potential postcard mailer to the community after discussion with post office. The idea would be to have the community name on front, website, and pertinent community information. It should cost around $100 to mail, or $1/house. Terri requested board that board members send information to him that should be on the postcard and he will get it packaged up for mailing. Trustee Terri makes motion to approve payment for mailer for pre-approved amount of $100 (plus or minus $10-$20). Seconded by Trustee Plunkett.
Trustee Osborne informed the board that the FY27 budget package must be submitted to the County by July 13th. It was recommended we prepare the budget now and have the budget meeting immediately following the June 9th regularly scheduled meeting. Trustee Osborne makes motion to hold budget meeting on 6/9/26. Seconded by Trustee Cinquegrano. Trustee Osborne will place AD in TBT to advertise the meeting.
Potential FY27 budget ideas were discussed, outside of regular maintenance. Potential projects include:
- painting street light poles
- Adding a common area “community library box”
- Holiday lighting for entranceways
- Entranceway signage/box for community information
- Wall vine trimming along perimeter walls and/or planting of Podocarpus along walls
NEW BUSINESS:
Trustee Osborne contacted S&B regarding property owner Edgington’s comment of possible wilting of plants at the entrances. S&B returned to the community to investigate and informed the board all plants appear to be performing well and the irrigation system is operating as intended. Between the on/off rains and the shock period of new plants being established once planted, nothing seemed out of place. S&B to continue to monitor over next few months. A few plants at one of the entrances appeared to have been removed, so S&B replaced them.
Trustee Osborne informed the board that the TBT AD for the FY27 public budget meeting was placed in the newspaper on 5/24/2026 with affidavit received.
Trustee Plunkett informed board regarding the street lighting project. An engineer with Hills County confirmed that, if we proceed, the non-ad valorem lighting district line item on property taxes would increase to cover the cost. Also, the County would provide the District a petition for us to use, once the additional lights needed are confirmed with TECO. Petition would include a proposed annual cost increase. The County will follow up soon with an update. Trustee Plunkett to follow up as he has not heard back.
Regarding the repainting of the lightposts, Trustee Plunkett spoke to a rep at TECO, and was told they would get back to him on the procedure to do so. It doesn’t sound like there’s a procedure in place to do so, as this is not a typical request. The board will continue to follow up and seek out options for repainting of the faded lightposts.
Trustee Terri provided an updated quote from Big League now that new plantings are in. The quote includes an extra $160/month to keep the shrubs/plantings trimmed and robellini palms trimmed, so the new monthly total is $685/month. Trustee Plunket makes motion to approve the increased bid going forward. Seconded by trustee Morgado.
Trustee Terri informed board he has been in touch with our former pond maintenance company (A&B Aquatics) regarding a restart to service as the pond needs work. To follow up with quote at next regular meeting.
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A motion was made by Trustee Osborne to approve all new business items. Trustee Cinquegrano seconded. The board unanimously approves.
A motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Osborne and seconded by Trustee Cinquegrano. The meeting was adjourned at 8:04pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
James Osborne
Secretary