TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32
MEETING MINUTES
September 10th, 2024 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618
Trustee Morgado called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:37 P.M. Trustees attending included: Bob Terri, Ben Golson, Daniel Cinquegrano, James Osborne, and Jim Carey. A quorum was obtained. Property owner James Plunkett were in attendance, with no public comment other than desiring to join the board.
SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from August 13th, 2024. A motion was made by Trustee Golson to accept the minutes. Trustee Terri seconded.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Our account balance as of 7/31/2024 was $18,372.30, with an ending balance of $7,425.97 as of 8/31/2024.
The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:
- $697 Sutton Street Sweeping (9/5/24 invoice)
- $64.59 TECO (August Statement)
- $9,750 Northstar (50% project completion)
- $1,475 Big League Lawn Maintenance (9/1/24 invoice inclusive of $1,000 for vein removal from entranceway walls)
Trustee Golson made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Terri. The board unanimously approves.
OLD 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 the 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.
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.
NEW BUSINESS:
Trustee Morgado provided update via email that he performed a test of Northsar’s repair work on the irrigation system. The sprinkler system to all of the landscaping zones is acceptable. The pump is on, though no time is currently active for each zone. There is a one-inch stub-up for each of the 5 landscape areas, to be connected to soaker hoses once planting is installed. This is an easy task that I can do immediately after planting. Payment was made to Northstar for remaining 50% of contract balance for work completion.
Trustee Terri provided update that Big League Landscaping has completed the removal/stripping of old veins and foliage on all entrance signage/walls. A revised quote from CertaPro was provided, which now includes cleaning, repairing (vine damage/cracks in stucco), preparing, and painting the walls as an add to the original signage proposal (original quote $1,250 for signs with revised quote adding $2,000 for walls, total of $3,250). Certapro will patch gaps and cracks with masonry patch compound. Trustee Cinquegrano makes motion to approve payment. Seconded by trustee Carey.
Trustee Terri provided update regarding our account with Bay to Bay. No response was received from Bay to Bay environmental, believed to be current on account.
Trustee Osborne will send mailer to property owners RE: Unaudited financial report this month, the board discussed adding the district website onto the letter as well.
New Trustees/Renewals/Changes
Property owner James Plunkett has voiced his desire to join the board. Trustee Osborne makes motion to nominate James to join the board as Trustee (Director), to replace Trustee Bennick who has left the board. Seconded by trustee Golson.
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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 8:30 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
James Osborne
Secretary