TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

March 11^th, 2025 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Trustee Osborne called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:35 P.M.  Trustees attending included: Bob Terri, James Osborne, Stoney Morgado, Daniel Cinquegrano, Jim Carey, and James Plunkett.  A quorum was obtained.  There were no Property owners in attendance. 

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from February 11^th, 2025.  A motion was made by Trustee Plunkett to accept the minutes.  Trustee Terri seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 1/31/2025 was $19,664.48 with an ending balance of $13,556.51 as of 2/28/2025.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

• $475 Big League Lawn Service
• $280 Bay to Bay Environmental
• $5,450 Hawkins Service Co. (approved in Feb. 25’ meeting)

Trustee Cinquegrano made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Terri.  The board unanimously approves. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri spoke to Sutton Street Sweeping and provided an update that we will recommence sweeping after a few months off.  Trustee Terri makes motion to approve street sweeping to recommence this month and monthly thereafter.  Seconded by trustee Cinquegrano.  Sutton to perform a street sweeping this week, likely, on Wednesday.

Trustee Terri spoke to Bay to Bay Environmental on service for the coming year, with Bay to Bay to provide the next regularly quarterly scheduled treatment within the next few weeks.

Trustee Plunkett discussed the lighting/dark spots issue.  There is an option he found that is a solar flood light (100W) for $125 each.  Trustee to do more research and potentially purchase and return one as a test.  Also regarding lightning, he has had no response from TECO.  Neighbors have complained about the light that is out on Taragrove with no response as well.

Trustee Cinquegrano provided an update on the request for quotes on the electrical repair project at the entranceways.  Over the last month he has received 3 different quotes from electricians to fix the electrical infrastructure and update our signage lighting.  

The quotes were provided and discussed:

• $5,450 Hawkins Service Co., to fix broken infrastructure and install new lights
• $19,899 Mr. Sparky, (Option 1) total replacement of all existing electrical infrastructure
• $10,764 Mr. Sparky (Option 2), fix broken infrastructure and install new lights
• $6,580 Erwin (Electric), fix broken infrastructure and install new lights
• Property owner Dave S. had recommended Rumore’s Electric, but they have been unresponsive to requests

After deliberation, it was decided that the quote from Hawkins Service Co. for $5,450 is fair and would suit the community’s needs to repair the infrastructure and get the lights back to operational status.  Trustee Cinquegrano also got the best feeling from them, the company having good reviews and being experts in the field.  Mr. Sparky was overpriced and unnecessary for the work we need done.  Trustee Cinquegrano makes a motion to approve the bid of $5,450 with Hawkins Service Co. and to get the job scheduled.  Seconded by Trustee Terri.  Trustee Cineguegrano to contact Hawkins to initiate the repair work.

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Cinquegrano confirmed the electrical work to the entrances was performed successfully by Hawkins Service Co.  The main breaker panel was replaced, the broken conduit and junction boxes were fixed and brought up to code.  The outlets at each entrance are now working, and all signs are now illuminated with brand new light fixtures.  

Trustee Plunkett presented an update on the solar lighting project, which the board was considering to illuminate the dark spots in a few parts of the neighborhood.  A few options were considered, with the option recommended being $49.99 for each light.   These would be mounted onto trees that need the lighting.  Property owners will be contacted beforehand for consent of any light installations.   Trustee Plunkett/Terri to speak to a neighbor as a test case between now and the next meeting.  

Trustee Terri stated that street sweeping will resume monthly, starting on Wednesday of this month and proceeding monthly thereafter, or until the board desires to pause service, as budgeted for.

Trustee Terri discussed that Mark Cowhart of Big League was unable to provide a bid for a new drip irrigation system and new plantings at the entrances as the water pump wasn’t working which prevented a full assessment.  Trustee Cinquegrano to contact Hawkins Service Co. to ensure work was completed appropriately and that pump is working or to remedy.  Once this is done, Big League will be contacted again to provide bid. 

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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 8:27 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

February 11^th, 2025 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Trustee Osborne called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:50 P.M.  Trustees attending included: Bob Terri, James Osborne, Stoney Morgado, Daniel Cinquegrano, and James Plunkett.  A quorum was obtained.  There were no Property owners in attendance. 

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from January 14^th, 2025.  A motion was made by Trustee Plunkett to accept the minutes.  Trustee Terri seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 12/31/2024 was $13,808.21, with an ending balance of $19,664.48 as of 1/31/2025.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

• $29.69 TECO bill as of January Statement
• $475.00 Landscape Maintenance for January 2025, Big League Lawn Service

Trustee Cinquegrano made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Terri.  The board unanimously approves. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Though not in attendance, Daniel provided an update that he is still in the process of getting electrician quotes, and that he will provide them at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

Trustee Plunkett commented on TECO communications and the possibility of adding lamp posts to a few dark patches in the neighborhood.  He has not gotten any traction at this point.  Trustee Plunkett to look into motion activated/solar  lights for next month’s meeting which could be installed on our own given consent of property owners.

Trustee Carey commented that the street sign for the intersection of Rhett Ct. and Taragrove Dr. is still missing.  Trustee Terri to call County to get a new sign re-ordered.  Upon receipt of new signage, the board will engage Alan B. who performed our last street signage installation work.

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri spoke to Sutton Street Sweeping and provided an update that we will recommence sweeping after a few months off.  Trustee Terri makes motion to approve street sweeping to recommence this month and monthly thereafter.  Seconded by trustee Cinquegrano.  Sutton to perform a street sweeping this week, likely, on Wednesday.

Trustee Terri spoke to Bay to Bay Environmental on service for the coming year, with Bay to Bay to provide the next regularly quarterly scheduled treatment within the next few weeks.

Trustee Plunkett discussed the lighting/dark spots issue.  There is an option he found that is a solar flood light (100W) for $125 each.  Trustee to do more research and potentially purchase and return one as a test.  Also regarding lightning, he has had no response from TECO.  Neighbors have complained about the light that is out on Taragrove with no response as well.

Trustee Cinquegrano provided an update on the request for quotes on the electrical repair project at the entranceways.  Over the last month he has received 3 different quotes from electricians to fix the electrical infrastructure and update our signage lighting.  

The quotes were provided and discussed:

• $5,450 Hawkins Service Co., to fix broken infrastructure and install new lights
• $19,899 Mr. Sparky, (Option 1) total replacement of all existing electrical infrastructure
• $10,764 Mr. Sparky (Option 2), fix broken infrastructure and install new lights
• $6,580 Erwin (Electric), fix broken infrastructure and install new lights
• Property owner Dave S. had recommended Rumore’s Electric, but they have been unresponsive to requests

After deliberation, it was decided that the quote from Hawkins Service Co. for $5,450 is fair and would suit the community’s needs to repair the infrastructure and get the lights back to operational status.  Trustee Cinquegrano also got the best feeling from them, the company having good reviews and being experts in the field.  Mr. Sparky was overpriced and unnecessary for the work we need done.  Trustee Cinquegrano makes a motion to approve the bid of $5,450 with Hawkins Service Co. and to get the job scheduled.  Seconded by Trustee Terri.  Trustee Cineguegrano to contact Hawkins to initiate the repair work.

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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 8:37 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

January 14^th, 2025 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Trustee Osborne called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:46 P.M.  Trustees attending included: Bob Terri, James Osborne, James Carey, and James Plunkett.  A quorum was not obtained.  Property owners Patty Rowan, and Dave & Kathy Sylvanowicz were in attendance.  Patty was interested in the progress of the entryway project and the irrigation/electric work completion.  Dave commented that he received contact from Trustee Cinquegrano for a referral on electrical work.  Dave is willing to assist in the walk thru with any potential electrician on this job. 

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from December 10^th, 2024.  A motion was made by Trustee Plunkett to accept the minutes.  Trustee Terri seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 11/29/2024 was $558.36, with an ending balance of $13,808.21 as of 12/31/2024.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

• $63.71 TECO bill as of December statement
• $895 to CPA, Alessandri & Alessandri, P.A., for accounting fee to produce 2024 AFR
• $200.00 for annual post office box payment
• $475.00 Landscape Maintenance for December 2024, Big League Lawn Service

Given the above payments are all either regularly occurring payments or are owed for work already board approved in prior meetings and necessary for County compliance documentation, the payments are approved for payment despite lack of quorum to keep the district in good standing with its vendors.  

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Plunkett submitted a request to TECO thru their website to have an energy audit performed on the neighborhood lighting infrastructure to see if improvements could be made on some dark patches. He got an email saying they would contact us, but have not received any contact since.  There was one light pole that has been fixed since by the County, perhaps coincidentally.  As a new course of action, Trustee Plunkett to contact County RE a specific lighting issue: a pole that has a bulb out on Taragrove Dr. 

Trustee Osborne to confirm completion of AFR24 with our CPA, which should have been completed by now or nearing completion.  To send to County and enter into online system once received.

Trustee Cinquegrano discussed the next steps for the entranceway project.  Now that the repainting of the signage/walls and conduit for electric and irrigation is complete, we can begin the next phase.  Next phase includes shoring up the electricity for the lighting to the entryways, to assess and repair the existing electric system.  Trustee Cinquegrano to request quotes from a few electricians before the next monthly meeting.  The end goal to have working lights on a timer system for the entrances at night, as well as to have adequate outlets for additional usage such as holiday decorative lighting purposes. 

Trustee Terri to inquire with the County regarding the downed street signage at Rhett Ct./Taragrove Dr. as well as others, as a result of the recent hurricanes.  New signs will have to be ordered as they have gone missing (were resting on the ground until recently).

NEW BUSINESS:

Though not in attendance, Daniel provided an update that he is still in the process of getting electrician quotes, and that he will provide them at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

Trustee Plunkett commented on TECO communications and the possibility of adding lamp posts to a few dark patches in the neighborhood.  He has not gotten any traction at this point.  Trustee Plunkett to look into motion activated/solar  lights for next month’s meeting which could be installed on our own given consent of property owners.

Trustee Carey commented that the street sign for the intersection of Rhett Ct. and Taragrove Dr. is still missing.  Trustee Terri to call County to get a new sign re-ordered.  Upon receipt of new signage, the board will engage Alan B. who performed our last street signage installation work.

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A motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Osborne and seconded by Trustee Terri.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

December 10^th, 2024 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Trustee Morgado called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:30 P.M.  Trustees attending included: Bob Terri, Daniel Cinquegrano, James Osborne, Jim Carey, and James Plunkett.  A quorum was obtained.  No property owners were in attendance.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from November 12^th, 2024.  A motion was made by Trustee Cinquegrano to accept the minutes.  Trustee Terri seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 10/31/2024 was $1,216.59, with an ending balance of $558.36 as of 11/29/2024.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

• $58.01 TECO bill as of November statement
• $200.00 for annual post office box payment
• $260.50 Reimbursement to Trustee Osborne for placing of legal AD in TBT for FY25 regularly scheduled meeting place
• $475.00 Landscape Maintenance for November 2024, Big League Lawn Service- Was there an issue with this payment?
• $697 to Sutton for Street Sweeping to clear up payment from the sweeping after the hurricane
• $15 account fee to Chase Bank, due to account balance going under $2,000 the last few months.  Given the projects completed towards the end of the year, and delay in receipt of new FY assessments, balance has gone lower (though is over $11,000 as of the date of this meeting).  Board to make all efforts to not have this happen in the future as it was unaware of the minimum balance requirement.

Trustee Cinquegrano made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Terri.  The board unanimously approves. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri makes a motion to keep the FY25 regularly scheduled monthly meetings as the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm at the garage/driveway of 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618.  Trustee Carey seconds.  Trustee Osborne to place an AD in the TBT to advertise for this.

Trustee Plunkett discussed the need for improved lighting in the neighborhood, with the recent hurricanes knocking a few street lamps/poles down and the long standing dark patches in some areas.  Solar street lights was posed as an option, either cemented into the ground via pole or perhaps attached to the existing trees.  Trustee Terri proposed asking TECO to audit/assess the neighborhood first and see if they will update our existing lighting infrastructure.  Trustee Plunkett to contact TECO to inquire about an energy audit as a first course of action. 

Trustee Terri to contact his subcontractor friend Alan B. regarding re-installation of a few street/stop signs around the neighborhood as a result of the hurricane season.  Quote for repair work to be provided at next monthly meeting.

The board discussed the upcoming fiscal year projects, in particular, the continued work on the entranceways.  Next steps will begin upon receipt of annual assessment funding from the County anticipated in Dec./Jan.  

New Trustees/Renewals/Changes

Incumbent Trustees Stoney Morgado, whose term is up in September 2024, desires to remain on the board.  Trustee Osborne makes motion to reappoint trustee Morgado to a new term, ending September 2028.  Seconded by Trustee Terri.  

Trustee Golson, whose term was up in September 2024, has voiced his desire to resign from the board.  Seconded by Trustee Osborne.

Trustee Plunkett, who was appointed as new Trustee in the September 2024 meeting, will also have his term ending September 2028.

Trustee Carey makes motion to retain/elect the following Officer positions into the FY25 period:

• Trustee Morgado- President
• Trustee Terri- Vice President
• Trustee Cinquegrano- Treasurer
• Trustee Osborne- Secretary

Trustee Cinquegrano seconds the motion.

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Plunkett submitted a request to TECO thru their website to have an energy audit performed on the neighborhood lighting infrastructure to see if improvements could be made on some dark patches. He got an email saying they would contact us, but have not received any contact since.  There was one light pole that has been fixed since by the County, perhaps coincidentally.  As a new course of action, Trustee Plunkett to contact County RE a specific lighting issue: a pole that has a bulb out on Taragrove Dr. 

Trustee Osborne to confirm completion of AFR24 with our CPA, which should have been completed by now or nearing completion.  To send to County and enter into online system once received.

Trustee Cinquegrano discussed the next steps for the entranceway project.  Now that the repainting of the signage/walls and conduit for electric and irrigation is complete, we can begin the next phase.  Next phase includes shoring up the electricity for the lighting to the entryways, to assess and repair the existing electric system.  Trustee Cinquegrano to request quotes from a few electricians before the next monthly meeting.  The end goal to have working lights on a timer system for the entrances at night, as well as to have adequate outlets for additional usage such as holiday decorative lighting purposes. 

Trustee Terri to inquire with the County regarding the downed street signage at Rhett Ct./Taragrove Dr. as well as others, as a result of the recent hurricanes.  New signs will have to be ordered as they have gone missing (were resting on the ground until recently).

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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 8:37 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

November 12^th, 2024 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Trustee Morgado called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:47 P.M.  Trustees attending included: Stoney Morgado, Bob Terri, Daniel Cinquegrano, James Osborne, and Jim Carey, and James Plunkett.  A quorum was obtained.  No property owners were in attendance.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from October 8^th, 2024.  A motion was made by Trustee Cinquegrano to accept the minutes.  Trustee Terri seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 9/30/2024 was $4,870.92, with an ending balance of $1,216.59 as of 10/31/2024.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

• $158.27 annual website hosting renewal reimbursement to Trustee Golson
• $115.49 FY24 no audit mailer reimbursement to Trustee Osborne
• $475 Big League common area lawn maintenance
• $280 Bay to Bay Environmental (August pond treatment)
• $25.32 TECO (Oct.)
• $1,343.75 Sutton Street Sweeping.  August sweeping + September sweeping was performed after hurricane Helene which Sutton agreed to delay payment until December ($671 paid now with balance of this payment will be made in December).  
• $175 FL Special District Accountability Program Annual Fee

Trustee Cinquegrano made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Terri.  The board unanimously approves. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri commented that it appeared the TECO bill shot up in August/September from prior months.  Given the increase seems larger than the project work done could have caused from contractor usage, it is recommended for the board to check the electric box to determine if there has been a breach.

Trustee Terri arranged for street sweeping services in late September, post hurricane Helene.  Given the board is low on budgeted funds after the year’s project work, Mr. Sutton agreed to delay billing until December.  

Trustee Osborne mailed the annual FY24 “no-audit” letter to the property owners via USPS.  Letters went out the last week of September.

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri makes a motion to keep the FY25 regularly scheduled monthly meetings as the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm at the garage/driveway of 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618.  Trustee Carey seconds.  Trustee Osborne to place an AD in the TBT to advertise for this.

Trustee Plunkett discussed the need for improved lighting in the neighborhood, with the recent hurricanes knocking a few street lamps/poles down and the long standing dark patches in some areas.  Solar street lights was posed as an option, either cemented into the ground via pole or perhaps attached to the existing trees.  Trustee Terri proposed asking TECO to audit/assess the neighborhood first and see if they will update our existing lighting infrastructure.  Trustee Plunkett to contact TECO to inquire about an energy audit as a first course of action. 

Trustee Terri to contact his subcontractor friend Alan B. regarding re-installation of a few street/stop signs around the neighborhood as a result of the hurricane season.  Quote for repair work to be provided at next monthly meeting.

The board discussed the upcoming fiscal year projects, in particular, the continued work on the entranceways.  Next steps will begin upon receipt of annual assessment funding from the County anticipated in Dec./Jan.  

New Trustees/Renewals/Changes

Incumbent Trustees Stoney Morgado, whose term is up in September 2024, desires to remain on the board.  Trustee Osborne makes motion to reappoint trustee Morgado to a new term, ending September 2028.  Seconded by Trustee Terri.  

Trustee Golson, whose term was up in September 2024, has voiced his desire to resign from the board.  Seconded by Trustee Osborne.

Trustee Plunkett, who was appointed as new Trustee in the September 2024 meeting, will also have his term ending September 2028.

Trustee Carey makes motion to retain/elect the following Officer positions into the FY25 period:

• Trustee Moragdo- President
• Trustee Terri- Vice President
• Trustee Cinquegrano- Treasurer
• Trustee Osborne- Secretary

Trustee Cinquegrano seconds the motion.  

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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 8:45 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

October 8^th, 2024 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

***The regularly scheduled meeting was cancelled due to weather conditions from Hurricane Milton.  The following new business items are board communications via email since the last scheduled meeting.***

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

N/A

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 8/31/2024 was $7,425.97, with an ending balance of $4,870.92 as of 9/30/2024.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting.  To be presented at November meeting for payment.

• $280 Bay to Bay Environmental (August pond treatment)
• $3,250 to CertaPro for wall/sign painting and repair (approved for payment Sept. meeting and paid when completed)
• $158.27 annual website hosting renewal reimbursement to Trustee Golson

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Morgado provided update via email that he performed a test of Northstar’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.

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri commented that it appeared the TECO bill shot up in August/September from prior months.  Given the increase seems larger than the project work done could have caused from contractor usage, it is recommended for the board to check the electric box to determine if there has been a breach.

Trustee Terri arranged for street sweeping services in late September, post hurricane Helene.  Given the board is low on budgeted funds after the year’s project work, Mr. Sutton agreed to delay billing until December.  

Trustee Osborne mailed the annual FY24 “no-audit” letter to the property owners via USPS.  Letters went out the last week of September.

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Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

August 13^th, 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 9^th, 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

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

July 9^th, 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 11^th, 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 8^th. 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

 TARAWOOD SPECIAL DEPENDENT TAXING DISTRICT No. 32

MINUTES for District Budget Hearing

June 11th, 2024 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

President Morgado called the Annual TSDTD Budget Hearing to order at 8:15 PM.  Trustees attending included: Stoney Morgado, Ben Golson, James Osborne, Bob Terri, and Daniel Cinquegrano. The attendees constituted a quorum.  No property owners were in attendance, so there was no public comment. 

President Morgado made opening announcements:

• The public meeting is open to all Tarawood residents
• To present, discuss, and approve the FY25 stated budget
• To adopt the resolution, and maintain the assessment to $250

President Morgado presented the FY 25 Budget. Using the fund balance form, it is estimated that we will have a balance of $4,955  into the next fiscal year. The budget categories and proposed expenditures are:

• Accounting
  • $875 for end of Fiscal Year 24 Annual Financial Report (unaudited)
• Communication Services
  • $400 for P.O. box, website domain, & postage to notify residents of unaudited financial report
• Utility Services
  • $500 for electricity at entrances and irrigation pump
• Insurance
  • $300 for Surety Bond for Pres/VP/Treasurer
• Printing and Binding
  • $100 for printing and envelopes
• Repair and Maintenance Services
  • $5,700 Common area mowing
  • $3,360 Algecide/pond treatment
  • $8,364 Street sweeping
  • $8,316 for planting of new vegetation at entrances and signage cleaning/refurbishing
• Other Current Charges and Obligations

• $525 Two required Ads (regular monthly meeting place and budget meeting) 
• $175 Special District Fee to Hillsborough County
• Budget Transfers
  • $1040 fee to Hillsborough County

Trustee Morgado asked if there was any further public comment regarding the proposed budget, of which there was none.  Trustee Morgado moved to close the public comment. The motion was seconded by Trustee Terri and approved by the Board unanimously.

Trustee Morgado then moved to approve the FY 25 Budget, adopt the resolution and maintain the assessment rate at $250. Trustee Terri seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. President Morgado then moved to adjourn the hearing. Trustee Terri seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously.

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

James Osborne Stoney Morgado

Secretary President

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

May 14^th, 2024 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Trustee Terri called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:48 P.M.  Trustees attending included:  Bob Terri, James Carey, Ben Golson, James Osborne, Daniel Cinquegrano, and Ronnie Bennick.  A quorum was obtained.  No Property owners were in attendance.   

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from April 9^th, 2024.  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Bennick seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 3/31/2024 was $32,448.74, with an ending balance of $20,907.97  as of 4/30/2024.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

• $28.81 TECO (April)
• $24.79 TECO (May)
• $15.21 TECO (close old account)
• $697 Sutton Street Sweeping (March missed payment error catch up)
• $697 Sutton Street sweeping (April)
• $697 Sutton Street Sweeping (May)
• $560 Bay to Bay Environmental (1st quarter)
• $475 Big League Lawn Care
• $9,750 Northstar Landscaping (approved in April meeting and paid)

Trustee Golson made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Terri.  The board unanimously approves. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri brought to the attention of the board the lack of communication from our pond treatment company (Bay to Bay Environmental).  The company relies upon the Podio platform only for billing, and it is the board’s preference to have another form of communication so that invoices are not missed.  Trustee Golson to email them with this request. 

Trustee Terri provided an update on the process to remove former Trustee Fowler from the community P.O. Box.  In order to switch the names of the account, this requires both the current nameholder and future nameholder to be there at the same time.  Trustee Terri is to communicate with Trustee Fowler to find a date and time that works to complete this box name transfer.

Trustee Terri arranged with TECO to close the old account which also had former trustee Fowler’s name on it, and to open a new account with Trustee Terri’s name instead.  The new account is #211030884988.  The old account to be closed is #221005918521.  There is an outstanding balance of $15.21 to close the existing TECO account.  Trustee Terri makes motion to pay the outstanding balance and close the account.  Trustee Golson seconds the motion. 

Trustee Bennick has corresponded with Northstar many times since the last meeting, with the result being a new, revised bid of $19,500 which includes directional boring, irrigation repair, general cleanup and prep of all planter areas, and mulching.  The board discussed, along with the property owners in attendance, the logic of having the existing rocks removed from the planter beds prior to laying new mulch down.  Trustee Bennick to inquire if this can be added to the quote if the rock removal is not already part of the cleanup quote.  It was also discussed that Northstar had referenced a S&S Drilling as the subcontractor to be used for the boring, and that we could call them directly if we wanted.  The board has attempted to use this sub directly in the past without success, and it was generally agreed the better plan is to continue to go thru Northstar for project completion.  Trustee Osborne made a motion to approve the bid at $19,500, with stipulation that there may be minor changes for rock removal.  Seconded by trustee Bennick.  Any additional modifications to the bid will be provided to the board and discussed in an executive meeting outside of the regularly scheduled meetings. 

NEW BUSINESS:

The construction work contract with Northstar landscaping was signed as of 4/15/2024 for contract amount $19,500.  Payment of 50% of the work is due immediately (payment has been sent)  with the remaining 50% due upon completion.  

Trustee Bennick advised that Northstar would be removing the rocks before laying down the mulch.  Northstar was to commence work within 15 days of contract effective date (4/10/2024).  There was some delay due to receipt of the check deposit, but work has commenced.  

Trustee Bennick advised that he has communicated with Diego (Northstar) regarding the project, and was told there is delay with the directional boring contractor.  As of this monthly meeting, it appears some of the clean up and prep work has been done at the Scarlet/Ehrlich entrance and the corner of Lake Magdalene/Ehrlich, but minimal work at the entrance of Lake Magdalene/Taragrove Dr other than some palm tree trimming.  No irrigation nor directional boring work has been started at this time, with the board to continue communication with Northstar for timely completion of this work. 

Trustee Osborne makes motion to schedule the public budget meeting to take place at 8pm immediately following the June 11th regularly scheduled meeting.  A draft budget to be placed on district website at least 2 days prior to the budget meeting.  Trustee Cinequegrano seconds.

Trustee Osborne to place AD in TBT to advertise the meeting at least 14 days prior to budget meeting.

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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 8:45 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

April 9^th, 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, Daniel Cinquegrano, and Ronnie Bennick.  A quorum was obtained.  Property owners David and Kathy Sylvanowizz were in attendance as well.  Being new property owners, they wanted to attend the meeting to learn more about the community in general, how the board works, and also had some specific input regarding the entrance revitalization project discussed in the meeting minutes below. 

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from March 12^th, 2024.  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Bennick seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 2/29/2024 was $33,929.74, with an ending balance of $32,448.74 as of 3/31/2024.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

• $697 Sutton Street Sweeping (March)
• $475 Big League Lawn Maintenance for monthly common area mowing

Trustee Golson made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Terri.  The board unanimously approves. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Since the last regularly scheduled meeting, Trustees have met with and provided the request for proposal (RFP) for the entrance revamp/landscaping project to 3 different landscaping companies.  The RFP covered the removal of old/dead vegetation as well as mulching, but some contractors also bid on the irrigation/electrical/new plantings work as well.  

The trustees provided the following updates to the board, along with the company bids for discussion and vote:

• Trustee Osborne and Trustee Bennick met with Everything Outdoors (EO).  The company required a design fee of $309 to provide bids, paid out of pocket by Trustee Osborne.  EO provided two separate bids, the first being the removal and prep portion of the project, phase I ($6,540), and a separate bid which covered the lanscaping/replacement phase, including electrical work, irrigation replacement, and new plantings ($48,787).  The bid did not include directional boring, but instead running low voltage electric and irrigation lines thru existing ditch/water run tunnel.
• Trustee Bennick met with Northstar Landscaping.  Like EO, the company provided and all encompassing bid for the removal phase, landscaping, and replacement, including electrical work and irrigation replacement and new plantings ($76,902).  The difference with Northstar bid was that they provided a directional boring option to run the new electrical/irrigation conduit.  This was the board’s preferred method of resolving this issue.
• Trustee Bennick met with Big League Lawn Care, Tarawood’s existing lawn maintenance company.  Big League provided a bid for the removal phase, including irrigation repair work (other 2 companies would fully replace irrigation heads and piping).  Bid of $13,560 with Sabal Palm removal and $10,380 with Sabal Palm trimming only.

The board discussed the above and compared the quotes and line items side by side at length.

It was resolved that the board’s preference was to go the directional boring route for the irrigation/electrical conduit repair at the Ehrlich/Scarlett entrance, and the only company to bid on that was Northstar.  Board preference was also to keep existing Sabal Palms and Robellini Palms.  Board has opted for a “a la carte” approach to Northstar’s bid, with the following items up for approval:

• Tree removal and stump grind, with overhanging trees trimmed ($9,500)
• Missile boring at intersection of Scarlett and Ehrlich ($5,500)
• Irrigation adjustments, new runs where needed, drip stations ($6,300)
• Total: $21,300

Trustee Cinequegrano makes motion to call Northstar Landscaping regarding the above line items, with cost expected to be decreased given resolved to keep existing palm trees and to trim only.  Trustee Bennick to call this week to confirm above bids and start the project.  Trustee Cinquegrano makes motion to pre-approve a payment not to exceed $21,300 to Northstar for the above work, seconded by Trustee Terri.  After follow-up with Northstar, should the project change and further discussion be needed, the project start shall be delayed until next regularly scheduled meeting.   

Trustee Golson to call TECO and attempt to get Former Trustee’s name off our account and switch it to a different trustee, or close account if we have to, with purpose of gaining access to online payment portal.  Since the board has been stuck in a late payment cycle with paper billings.  Likewise, Trustee Terri to go back to the Post office and ask what it takes to remove and replace Ron Fowler’s name as well. Both items may require a close and reopening of accounts/P.O. Boxes, but it is board preference to not close the existing. 

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri provided an update on the process to remove former Trustee Fowler from the community P.O. Box.  In order to switch the names of the account, this requires both the current nameholder and future nameholder to be there at the same time.  Trustee Terri is to communicate with Trustee Fowler to find a date and time that works to complete this box name transfer.

Trustee Terri arranged with TECO to close the old account which also had former trustee Fowler’s name on it, and to open a new account with Trustee Terri’s name instead.  The new account is #211030884988.  The old account to be closed is #221005918521.  There is an outstanding balance of $15.21 to close the existing TECO account.  Trustee Terri makes motion to pay the outstanding balance and close the account.  Trustee Golson seconds the motion. 

Trustee Bennick has corresponded with Northstar many times since the last meeting, with the result being a new, revised bid of $19,500 which includes directional boring, irrigation repair, general cleanup and prep of all planter areas, and mulching.  The board discussed, along with the property owners in attendance, the logic of having the existing rocks removed from the planter beds prior to laying new mulch down.  Trustee Bennick to inquire if this can be added to the quote if the rock removal is not already part of the cleanup quote.  It was also discussed that Northstar had referenced a S&S Drilling as the subcontractor to be used for the boring, and that we could call them directly if we wanted.  The board has attempted to use this sub directly in the past without success, and it was generally agreed the better plan is to continue to go thru Northstar for project completion.  Trustee Osborne made a motion to approve the bid at $19,500, with stipulation that there may be minor changes for rock removal.  Seconded by trustee Bennick.  Any additional modifications to the bid will be provided to the board and discussed in an executive meeting outside of the regularly scheduled meetings. 

_______________________________

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 8:35 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

March 12^th, 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, Daniel Cinquegrano, and Ronnie Bennick.  A quorum was obtained.  There were no property other owners in attendance.  

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from February 13^th, 2024.   A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Bennick seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 1/31/2023 was $34,151.94, with an ending balance of $33,929.74 as of 2/29/2024.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

• TECO Bill $95.00 (including $63.40 past due)
• $697 Street Sweeping (Sutton) for sweeping on 2/20/24
• $309 to Trustee Osborne for reimbursement of Everything Outdoors design fee for entrance landscaping project, the entire project, Phase I,II,III were designed at once

Trustee Golson made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Terri.  The board unanimously approves. 

OLD 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. 

NEW BUSINESS:

Since the last regularly scheduled meeting, Trustees have met with and provided the request for proposal (RFP) for the entrance revamp/landscaping project to 3 different landscaping companies.  The RFP covered the removal of old/dead vegetation as well as mulching, but some contractors also bid on the irrigation/electrical/new plantings work as well.  

The trustees provided the following updates to the board, along with the company bids for discussion and vote:

• Trustee Osborne and Trustee Bennick met with Everything Outdoors (EO).  The company required a design fee of $309 to provide bids, paid out of pocket by Trustee Osborne.  EO provided two separate bids, the first being the removal and prep portion of the project, phase I ($6,540), and a separate bid which covered the lanscaping/replacement phase, including electrical work, irrigation replacement, and new plantings ($48,787).  The bid did not include directional boring, but instead running low voltage electric and irrigation lines thru existing ditch/water run tunnel.
• Trustee Bennick met with Northstar Landscaping.  Like EO, the company provided and all encompassing bid for the removal phase, landscaping, and replacement, including electrical work and irrigation replacement and new plantings ($76,902).  The difference with Northstar bid was that they provided a directional boring option to run the new electrical/irrigation conduit.  This was the board’s preferred method of resolving this issue.
• Trustee Bennick met with Big League Lawn Care, Tarawood’s existing lawn maintenance company.  Big League provided a bid for the removal phase, including irrigation repair work (other 2 companies would fully replace irrigation heads and piping).  Bid of $13,560 with Sabal Palm removal and $10,380 with Sabal Palm trimming only.

The board discussed the above and compared the quotes and line items side by side at length.

It was resolved that the board’s preference was to go the directional boring route for the irrigation/electrical conduit repair at the Ehrlich/Scarlett entrance, and the only company to bid on that was Northstar.  Board preference was also to keep existing Sabal Palms and Robellini Palms.  Board has opted for a “a la carte” approach to Northstar’s bid, with the following items up for approval:

• Tree removal and stump grind, with overhanging trees trimmed ($9,500)
• Missile boring at intersection of Scarlett and Ehrlich ($5,500)
• Irrigation adjustments, new runs where needed, drip stations ($6,300)
• Total: $21,300

Trustee Cinequegrano makes motion to call Northstar Landscaping regarding the above line items, with cost expected to be decreased given resolved to keep existing palm trees and to trim only.  Trustee Bennick to call this week to confirm above bids and start the project.  Trustee Cinquegrano makes motion to pre-approve a payment not to exceed $21,300 to Northstar for the above work, seconded by Trustee Terri.  After follow-up with Northstar, should the project change and further discussion be needed, the project start shall be delayed until next regularly scheduled meeting.   

Trustee Golson to call TECO and attempt to get Former Trustee’s name off our account and switch it to a different trustee, or close account if we have to, with purpose of gaining access to online payment portal.  Since the board has been stuck in a late payment cycle with paper billings.  Likewise, Trustee Terri to go back to the Post office and ask what it takes to remove and replace Ron Fowler’s name as well. Both items may require a close and reopening of accounts/P.O. Boxes, but it is board preference to not close the existing. 

_______________________________

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 8:45 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

February 13^th, 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 12^th, 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

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

January 9^th, 2024 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

**No meeting was held due to adverse weather from winter storm Finn.  The regularly scheduled meeting place, which is typically held outside, was not conducive to meeting.  The next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on 2/13/24**

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

N/A

TREASURER’S REPORT:

N/A

OLD BUSINESS:

N/A

NEW BUSINESS:

N/A

_______________________________

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

December 12^th, 2023 – 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 Daniel Cinquegrano.  A quorum was obtained.  Property owner Ron Fowler was in attendance.  Ron inquired regarding the status of the landscaping/signage project for both entrances and the corner of the neighborhood.  Given difficulties with permitting approval, he recommends to remove all dead/overgrown vegetation and mulch including the large palms and just in general to clean it up.  He has also offered to help call contractors for pricing and the bidding process.  In addition, once cleanup as been performed, to refinish/repaint/replace signage as well.  Mr. Fowler also recommended purchasing folding chairs for the monthly meetings for any property owners that attend that do not bring their own chairs.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from November 14^th, 2023.  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Carey seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 10/31/2023 was $15,963.85, with an ending balance of $20,432.58  as of 11/30/2023.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

• $30.03 TECO for November 23’
• $194.00 to post office for annual fee of P.O. Box
• $10.00 to Chase for payment fee
• $697.00 to sutton for Street Sweeping
• $860.00 to Alessandri & Alessandri, P.A for unaudited Financial Statement
• $560.00 to Bay to Bay Environmental for Pond Cleaning 

Trustee Golson made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Terri.  The board unanimously approves. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Stoney filed $50 for the permitting on behalf of the County, will have to pay another $50 or $100 to pay.  It appears from the online portal says that is says awaiting response from client.  Trustee Bennick to contact the company listed, QYPSYS, LLC, as well as the County to inquire if any action is needed by the District.

The board received an email from the County that our Tarawood FY24 budget has been approved. Trustee Osborne provided this update for those that had not seen.

Trustee Osborne/Golson to reach out to CPA regarding completion of 23 AFR of which documentation was sent to CPA in October and AFR due to County by end of November.  

Trustee Terri confirmed that Bay to Bay environmental has come out and treated the pond for our regularly scheduled monthly maintenance.  Invoices have been paid.

NEW BUSINESS:

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.

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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

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

November 14^th, 2023 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Trustee Osborne 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 owners Sue and Al Couture, Scott Rubenstein, and Bernard Leikind were in attendance.  There was some discussion regarding the civic association and if enough votes were received for the re-establishment of the association/deed restrictions (this is not a taxing district concern). Scott provided an update and suggested putting up a notice of this on the website. Scott also relayed Public comment regarding the website not being updated with past minutes, as well as being concerned of the state of the entrances. The board discussed how the website would be updated and to ensure it is done more regularly in the future, Trustee Cinquegrano will take over the website duties.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from October 10^th, 2023.  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Carey seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 9/30/2023 was $17,549.47, with an ending balance of $15,963.85 as of 10/31/2023.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

• $50 to Trustee Morgado for filing permit for conduit/boring work (paid 10/10/23)
• $29.87 TECO (October 23’) inclusive of $28.53 past due

Trustee Golson made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Terri.  The board unanimously approves. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Both trustee Golson and trustee Terri contacted Bay to Bay Environmental regarding the payment portal with no response.  As far as we know, they have come for treatment twice and we have made payment twice.  But it needs another treatment.  Last known treatment was July 23, so next quarterly treatment should have been this month. Trustee Golson and Trustee Terri to contact again. 

Trustee Morgado filed for a permit for the directional boring project.  The tracking/receipt/documentation for this permit will be sent to Tampa Irrigation Services, LLC so the firm can get re-engaged on the project.  Tampa Irrigation Services, LLC has gone silent and we feel it was due to them wanting to see progress on the permit.  

Trustee Carey reiterated that we are still on the list for the sidewalk repair at the turn of the year when County funds are budgeted.

Trustee Bennick makes motion to retain/elect the same Officer positions into the FY24 period as currently held:

• Trustee Morgado- President
• Trustee Terri – Vice President
• Trustee Golson- Treasurer
• Trustee Osborne- Secretary

Trustee Cinquegrano seconds the motion.  All Trustee terms are currently thru September 2024 or later, so were not extended at this time.  All Trustees desire to remain on the board.

NEW BUSINESS:

Stoney filed $50 for the permitting on behalf of the County, will have to pay another $50 or $100 to pay.  It appears from the online portal says that is says awaiting response from client.  Trustee Bennick to contact the company listed, QYPSYS, LLC, as well as the County to inquire if any action is needed by the District.

The board received an email from the County that our Tarawood FY24 budget has been approved. Trustee Osborne provided this update for those that had not seen.

Trustee Osborne/Golson to reach out to CPA regarding completion of 23 AFR of which documentation was sent to CPA in October and AFR due to County by end of November.  .

Trustee Terri confirmed that Bay to Bay environmental has come out and treated the pond for our regularly scheduled quarterly maintenance..  We are awaiting an invoice for the work.. 

_______________________________

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

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

October 10^th, 2023 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Trustee Osborne called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:30 P.M.  Trustees attending included:  Stoney Morgado, Bob Terri, James Carey, James Osborne, Ben Golson, Ronnie Bennick, and Daniel Cinquegrano.  A quorum was obtained.  Property owners Patty Rowan and Aaron Daley were in attendance.  Patty had some comments regarding the status of the entrances, as well as meeting minutes.  Her questions were answered and she was referred to the website.  Aaron discussed the recent work of the Tarawood Civic Association and the re-establishment of the community deed restrictions and also offered to help with communication on pond maintenance work.   

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from August 8^th, 2023.  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Carey seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 8/31/2023 was $18,128.74, with an ending balance of $17,549.47 as of 9/30/2023.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

• Reimbursement to trustee Golson for Tarawood website hosting with Host Gator ($143.88)
• Tampa Bay Junk Removal Company  (Street Sweeping Oct.) $697
• Big League Lawn Service $475 
• Reimbursement to Trustee Osborne for no-audit mailer expenses ($104.27)
• Reimbursement to Trustee Osborne for FY 24 regular monthly meeting AD in TBT ($255)
• Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FDEO) fee of $175
• TECO October $28.53

Trustee Golson made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Terri.  The board unanimously approves. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Bennick provided an update on the directional boring project.  Talked to Jacob with Tampa Irrigation.  Sent our specs/detail on the project and had an initial conversation.  He would be glad to take on the entire project,with directional drilling and provided a very rough estimate of $2,000.  He would be the GC on this.  He also offered the idea of doing a trench instead of the directional drilling.  He can do it either way.  As we have public roads in the community, we as a board don’t think trenching is feasible, but will request he gets a permit for it first regardless.  Trustee Bennick to speak with him tomorrow and continue discussions and work towards a bid. 

Trustee Carey provided an update on the sidewalk repair project.  We are apparently 10th in priority on the list.  The County has already come thru and marked the spots that need to be done.  The public works department comes out with a new list of projects for the year starting in January.  So the project to be completed thereafter.

Trustee Osborne makes motion to file an unaudited financial statement for FY23 period and to send a notification letter to the property owners (by Sept. 30th).  Trustee Terri Seconds.  Trustee Osborne will send a letter to property owners.

Trustee Terri makes a motion to keep the FY24 regularly scheduled monthly meetings as the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm at the garage/driveway of 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618.  Trustee Carey seconds.  

Trustee Terri to call Bay to Bay Environmental to make sure they got our 1st and 2nd payment via the payment portal, and to complete their first pond treatment.

NEW BUSINESS:

Both trustee Golson and trustee Terri contacted Bay to Bay Environmental regarding the payment portal with no response.  As far as we know, they have come for treatment twice and we have made payment twice.  But it needs another treatment.  Last known treatment was July 23, so next quarterly treatment should have been this month. Trustee Golson and Trustee Terri to contact again. 

Trustee Morgado filed for a permit for the directional boring project.  The tracking/receipt/documentation for this permit will be sent to Tampa Irrigation Services, LLC so the firm can get re-engaged on the project.  Tampa Irrigation Services, LLC has gone silent and we feel it was due to them wanting to see progress on the permit.  

Trustee Carey reiterated that we are still on the list for the sidewalk repair at the turn of the year when County funds are budgeted.

Trustee Bennick makes motion to retain/elect the same Officer positions into the FY24 period as currently held:

• Trustee Morgado- President
• Trustee Terri – Vice President
• Trustee Golson- Treasurer
• Trustee Osborne- Secretary

Trustee Cinquegrano seconds the motion.  All Trustee terms are currently thru September 2024 or later, so were not extended at this time.  All Trustees desire to remain on the board.

_______________________________

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

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

September 12^th, 2023 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Trustee Osborne 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, Ronnie Bennick, and Daniel Cinquegrano.  A quorum was obtained.  There was public comment from property owner Scott Rubenstein regarding a light pole in the neighborhood next to property owner Clive Jaffe that was damaged and may need to be replaced.  He also provided an update on the Civic Association.  He has been in discussions with the lawyer who was drawing up paperwork/deed restrictions, bylaws, consent forms for residents, etc.  This paperwork will be packaged up and sent to every property owner for signage, so that it can be approved by the County and the Deed restrictions can once again be enforceable.  

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from August 8^th, 2023.  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Carey seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 7/31/2023 was $19,885.6, with an ending balance of $18,128.74 as of 8/31/2023.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting outside of the below regularly scheduled payments.

• No bills outside of regularly scheduled payments were accrued (TECO, Lawn maintenance, street sweeping) 

All recurring, budgeted payments are approved and continue to be paid when due outside of regularly scheduled meetings (voted upon Jan 23’.). 

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Carey provided an update on the sidewalk shaving/repair project.  He contacted the County and our community was moving up to the top of the list for getting the County to come out to perform the work. A number of sidewalks throughout community are uneven and a tripping hazard.

Trustee Bennick provided an update remotely regarding the directional boring project.  Had a discussion with Justin Tetter of Tetter Underground.  Tetter doesn’t think he needs a permit for the boring project, but that we may need one before electrical and plumbing work thereafter.  Tetter to use a high pressure system to install the lines (no directional drilling).  He can do it for a flat $5K. That said, hiring a contractor to do just the drilling work may present other challenges as opposed to finding someone to complete the entire project (including electrical and plumbing).   To be discussed at a future district working meeting and voted upon at the next regularly scheduled meeting in September. 

Trustee Osborne provided an update remotely that the completed FY24 budget package was sent in to the County for review. 

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Bennick provided an update on the directional boring project.  Talked to Jacob with Tampa Irrigation.  Sent our specs/detail on the project and had an initial conversation.  He would be glad to take on the entire project,with directional drilling and provided a very rough estimate of $2,000.  He would be the GC on this.  He also offered the idea of doing a trench instead of the directional drilling.  He can do it either way.  As we have public roads in the community, we as a board don’t think trenching is feasible, but will request he gets a permit for it first regardless.  Trustee Bennick to speak with him tomorrow and continue discussions and work towards a bid. 

Trustee Carey provided an update on the sidewalk repair project.  We are apparently 10th in priority on the list.  The County has already come thru and marked the spots that need to be done.  The public works department comes out with a new list of projects for the year starting in January.  So the project to be completed thereafter.

Trustee Osborne makes motion to file an unaudited financial statement for FY23 period and to send a notification letter to the property owners (by Sept. 30th).  Trustee Terri Seconds.  Trustee Osborne will send a letter to property owners.

Trustee Terri makes a motion to keep the FY24 regularly scheduled monthly meetings as the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm at the garage/driveway of 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618.  Trustee Carey seconds.  Trustee Osborne to place an AD in the TBT to advertise for this.

Trustee Terri to call Bay to Bay Environmental to make sure they got our 1st and 2nd payment via the payment portal, and to complete their first pond treatment.

_______________________________

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 Terri and seconded by Trustee Carey.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

August 8^th, 2023 – 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 and James Carey.  A quorum was not obtained, so no business items will be voted upon.  There was public comment from property owner Clive Jaffe, who just wanted an update on how things were going with the district projects. 

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Terri read the meeting minutes from July 11^th, 2023.  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Carey seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

There was no treasurer’s report presented at the meeting. 

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting outside of the below regularly scheduled payments.

• No bills outside of regularly scheduled payments were accrued (TECO, Lawn maintenance, street sweeping) 

All recurring, budgeted payments are approved and continue to be paid when due outside of regularly scheduled meetings (voted upon Jan 23’.). 

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri made a motion to approve the $220/month bid to initiate services for pond treatment from Bay to Bay Environmental.  This will replace the service provided by A&B Aquatics, who have been unresponsive and late to perform service.  Seconded by Trustee Bennick.  

It appears the shrub trimming on walls was completed by lawn maintenance as requested by Big League.  This old business item is considered closed.

Trustee Terri received a bid for a future budget item for the community signs (2)  for the entrances of the community of $1,000 each, from Image360.  He also received a bid for a swing set for the common area of $3,000.   These ideas are planned to go into the FY24 budget.

Trustee Bennick provided an update of the search for an engineering firm for the permitting process for the directional boring project.  After research with the County, he believes we do not need an engineering firm necessarily, and should take less than $500 for the permitting, and requires an application.   He believes it’s a right of way department issue, though the representatives from the County he spoke with were unhelpful.   He is continuing to research and may go to another directional boring firm that can do the permitting, if we cannot figure out how to do the permitting with the County ourselves.

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Carey provided an update on the sidewalk shaving/repair project.  He contacted the County and our community was moving up to the top of the list for getting the County to come out to perform the work. A number of sidewalks throughout community are uneven and a tripping hazard.

Trustee Bennick provided an update remotely regarding the directional boring project.  Had a discussion with Justin Tetter of Tetter Underground.  Tetter doesn’t think he needs a permit for the boring project, but that we may need one before electrical and plumbing work thereafter.  Tetter to use a high pressure system to install the lines (no directional drilling).  He can do it for a flat $5K. That said, hiring a contractor to do just the drilling work may present other challenges as opposed to finding someone to complete the entire project (including electrical and plumbing).   To be discussed at a future district working meeting and voted upon at the next regularly scheduled meeting in September. 

Trustee Osborne provided an update remotely that the completed FY24 budget package was sent in to the County for review. 

_______________________________

A motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Terri and seconded by Trustee Carey.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

July 11^th, 2023 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Trustee Osborne called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:30 P.M.  Trustees attending included:  Stoney Morgado, Bob Terri, James Osborne, James Carey, Ronnie Bennick, Ben Golson, and Daniel Cinquegrano.  A quorum was obtained.  There was no public comment as there were no property owners in attendance.  

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from June 13^th, 2023.  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Golson seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 5/31/2023 was $20,089.67, with an ending balance of $20,426.57 as of 6/30/2023.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting outside of the below regularly scheduled payments.

• No bills outside of regularly scheduled payment were accrued

All recurring, budgeted payments are approved and continue to be paid when due outside of regularly scheduled meetings (voted upon Jan 23’.). 

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Osborne informed the board that the FY24 annual budget meeting AD was placed in the TBT and ran on 5/17/23.  

Trustee Osborne presented a draft FY24 budget for comment.  There was some discussion about increasing street sweeping to a monthly budget item, as well as increasing the budget for the revamp of the entrance vegetation.  Also to add a budget allocation for common area improvement. 

Trustee Terri Bob received a bid of $185/quarter from Bay to Bay Environmental for quarterly pond maintenance.  To be voted upon at the next monthly meeting. 

There was some discussion regarding the directional boring project, as no progress has been made, to have Trustee Bennick continue with search of an engineering firm to complete work so that permitting can be done. 

Trustee Carey discussed the disrepair of the sidewalks in certain places throughout the community.  He offered to call the County to inquire on behalf of Tarawood, and some of the property owners in attendance offered to assist in that effort.

There was some discussion on the walls surrounding the community being overgrown with shrubs and the need to trim them (horizontally).  Trustee Terri to inquire with lawn maintenance provider Big League.

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri made a motion to approve the $220/month bid to initiate services for pond treatment from Bay to Bay Environmental.  This will replace the service provided by A&B Aquatics, who have been unresponsive and late to perform service.  Seconded by Trustee Bennick.  

It appears the shrub trimming on walls was completed by lawn maintenance as requested by Big League.  This old business item is considered closed.

Trustee Terri received a bid for a future budget item for the community signs (2)  for the entrances of the community of $1,000 each, from Image360.  He also received a bid for a swing set for the common area of $3,000.   These ideas are planned to go into the FY24 budget.

Trustee Bennick provided an update of the search for an engineering firm for the permitting process for the directional boring project.  After research with the County, he believes we do not need an engineering firm necessarily, and should take less than $500 for the permitting, and requires an application.   He believes it’s a right of way department issue, though the representatives from the County he spoke with were unhelpful.   He is continuing to research and may go to another directional boring firm that can do the permitting, if we cannot figure out how to do the permitting with the County ourselves.

_______________________________

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

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

June 13^th, 2023 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Trustee Osborne called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:45 P.M.  Trustees attending included:  Bob Terri, James Osborne, James Carey, and Daniel Cinquegrano.  A quorum was not obtained, so no business items will be voted upon at this meeting.  Property owners Rachel and Shirley Brownstein, Kaye Fowler, and Patty Rowan were in attendance.  Patty wanted to be brought up to date on the front entryways progress and entrances, as well as commenting about the creek entryways as there has been some algae and odor and concern of mosquitoes as well.  The board informed that it already does aquatic treatment for the pond within the community, but those areas mentioned are County property and that should be brought up with the County.  There were also some comments on street sweeping and concerns the sweeper was not collecting dust properly.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from May 9^th, 2023.  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Golson seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 4/30/2023 was $22,028.51, with an ending balance of $20,089.67 as of 5/31/2023.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting outside of the below regularly scheduled payments.

• $197.50 to James Osborne for reimbursement for TBT AD for the FY24 budget meeting in July

All recurring, budgeted payments are approved and continue to be paid when due outside of regularly scheduled meetings (voted upon Jan 23’.). 

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri has updated that subcontractor Allan Bestides has repaired/re-installed the street sign  at the Lake Magdalene entrance.  Payment was approved for the work.

Trustee Terri has had issues with A&B Aquatics and timely performance of quarterly pond maintenance (they did come and perform quarterly maintenance in April).  Currently paying A&B $725/quarter. Trustee Terri discussed alternative pond treatment service. He will resend to each trustee for review a bid from Bay To Bay Environmental for comparison of pond treatment services. 

Trustee Bennick received bid for directional boring of $5,194.20 for Starlink Construction Utilities, which is significantly less than bids received in the past from Team Fischel.  They advised they do not do the permitting, which would be up to us. Trustee Morgado advised that it is $50 for the base permit and that we need to provide the engineering plans to the County.  Trustee Morgado has expertise in drafting plans and will do so and send to County to get permitting started.  Once permitting has been completed the board will vote for project approval.

Today 4/25/23, our Lawn service provider, Mark Cowart with Big League Lawn service, notified Bob Terri that as he was driving by Tarawood he observed the sprinklers running today.  The common area’s sprinkler system is in disrepair and is partially non-functional so it shouldn’t be on.  He approached the common area at the corner of Ehrlich and Lake Magdalene and made a few observations.  There were alterations made to the PVC to hose connection added to the common area’s sprinkler system.  The alteration was to add a threaded hose attachment. There was a hose going from the sprinkler and over a neighbors wall.  Mark Cowart disconnected the hose and threw it over the neighbors wall, turned the sprinklers off, and turned the power off.

Based on those observations, we were of the opinion that the Tarawood homeowner at 13601 Wilks drive had tapped into the Tarawood irrigation system and was using it for personal use which is stealing from the common area water.

Trustee Cinquegrano added a lock to the electrical box and provided a key to bob.  We discussed sending an official letter to all neighbors using a legal service or our neighbor who is a lawyer stating that using common water without prior authorization will result in legal action.

We discussed changing the key lock to a combination lock in future to provide to service providers.  

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Osborne informed the board that the FY24 annual budget meeting AD was placed in the TBT and ran on 5/17/23.  

Trustee Osborne presented a draft FY24 budget for comment.  There was some discussion about increasing street sweeping to a monthly budget item, as well as increasing the budget for the revamp of the entrance vegetation.  Also to add a budget allocation for common area improvement. 

Trustee Terri Bob received a bid of $185/quarter from Bay to Bay Environmental for quarterly pond maintenance.  To be voted upon at the next monthly meeting. 

There was some discussion regarding the directional boring project, as no progress has been made, to have Trustee Bennick continue with search of an engineering firm to complete work so that permitting can be done. 

Trustee Carey discussed the disrepair of the sidewalks in certain places throughout the community.  He offered to call the County to inquire on behalf of Tarawood, and some of the property owners in attendance offered to assist in that effort.

There was some discussion on the walls surrounding the community being overgrown with shrubs and the need to trim them (horizontally).  Trustee Terri to inquire with lawn maintenance provider Big League.

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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

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

May 9^th, 2023 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Trustee Osborne called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:53 P.M.  Trustees attending included:  Stoney Morgado, Bob Terri, Ben Golson, James Osborne, James Carey, and Daniel Cinquegrano.  A quorum was obtained.  Property owners Terry Macklemore and Clive Jaffe was in attendance.  Clive discussed some sparks coming out of the back of our street sweeping service. Terry asked to be reminded about the website, times of monthly meetings, and paying dues to Tarawood Civic Association, of which the board advised her. 

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from April 11^th, 2023.  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Golson seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 3/31/2023 was $21,821.58, with an ending balance of $22,028.51 as of 4/30/2023.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting outside of the below regularly scheduled payments.

• $100 To Allan Bestides for reinstall of street sign at the Lake Magdalene entrance

Trustee Terri made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Golson. The board unanimously approves. All recurring, budgeted payments are approved and continue to be paid when due outside of regularly scheduled meetings (voted upon Jan 23.). 

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Osborne makes motion to have the annual FY24 budget meeting to be scheduled immediately following the regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 8pm on July 11th.  Trustee Terri seconds.  Trustee Osborne to advertise the budget meeting AD in the TBT.

Trustee Terri received clips from Trustee Morgado.  Trustee Terri proposes a payment of $100 to subcontractor Alan for the replacement of the street sign at the Lake Magdalene entrance.  Trustee Golson seconds.  

Trustee Terri provided an update that Team Fischel/sister company has not gotten back to him regarding the directional boring project.  Trustee Osborne made motion that we look for a new company.  Trustee Bennick seconds and agrees to start the search.  We have sent the prior schematics that were created to Trustee Bennick, so those can be utilized by the new company.

Trustee Golson has created a new project suggestion form which is to be sent to property owner Scott Rubenstein of the Tarawood Civic Association, to disburse to his mailing list in the community.  The purpose being to solicit new project ideas from the community to add to the upcoming FY24 budget.  

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri has updated that subcontractor Allan Bestides has repaired/re-installed the street sign  at the Lake Magdalene entrance.  Payment was approved for the work.

Trustee Terri has had issues with A&B Aquatics and timely performance of quarterly pond maintenance (they did come and perform quarterly maintenance in April).  Currently paying A&B $725/quarter. Trustee Terri discussed alternative pond treatment service. He will resend to each trustee for review a bid from Bay To Bay Environmental for comparison of pond treatment services. 

Trustee Bennick received bid for directional boring of $5,194.20 for Starlink Construction Utilities, which is significantly less than bids received in the past from Team Fischel.  They advised they do not do the permitting, which would be up to us. Trustee Morgado advised that it is $50 for the base permit and that we need to provide the engineering plans to the County.  Trustee Morgado has expertise in drafting plans and will do so and send to County to get permitting started.  Once permitting has been completed the board will vote for project approval.

Today 4/25/23, our Lawn service provider, Mark Cowart with Big League Lawn service, notified Bob Terri that as he was driving by Tarawood he observed the sprinklers running today.  The common area’s sprinkler system is in disrepair and is partially non-functional so it shouldn’t be on.  He approached the common area at the corner of Ehrlich and Lake Magdalene and made a few observations.  There were alterations made to the PVC to hose connection added to the common area’s sprinkler system.  The alteration was to add a threaded hose attachment. There was a hose going from the sprinkler and over a neighbors wall.  Mark Cowart disconnected the hose and threw it over the neighbors wall, turned the sprinklers off, and turned the power off.

Based on those observations, we were of the opinion that the Tarawood homeowner at 13601 Wilks drive had tapped into the Tarawood irrigation system and was using it for personal use which is stealing from the common area water.

Trustee Cinquegrano added a lock to the electrical box and provided a key to bob.  We discussed sending an official letter to all neighbors using a legal service or our neighbor who is a lawyer stating that using common water without prior authorization will result in legal action.

We discussed changing the key lock to a combination lock in future to provide to service providers. 

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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

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

April 11^th, 2023 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Trustee Osborne called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:30 P.M.  Trustees attending included:  Bob Terri, Ben Golson, James Osborne, James Carey, Ronnie Bennick, and Daniel Cinquegrano.  A quorum was obtained.  Property owner Eric Vercauteren was in attendance and inquired about monthly meeting time and place and was interested to attend in the future. 

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from March 14^th, 2022.  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Golson seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 2/28/2023 was $22,836.16, with an ending balance of $21,821.58 as of 3/31/2023

There were no bills that have been accrued since the last meeting outside of the below regularly scheduled payments.

• $725 to A&B Aquatics for next quarterly treatment to be completed 4/12/23 and paid after completion
• $32.85 TECO (3/10/2023 statement)

Trustee Terri made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Golson. The board unanimously approves. All recurring, budgeted payments are approved and continue to be paid when due outside of regularly scheduled meetings (voted upon Jan 23.). 

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri gave an update on the directional boring project and his discussions with Team Fishel.  He was referred to a sister company.  Trustee Terri to revisit as sister company has not contacted him.  Trustee Osborne suggests that If no progress has been made before the next meeting, then the board will look for a new company for the project.  Trustee Morgado seconds.

Trustees Morgado and Benick indicated they will assist in getting new Bore project bids if necessary to move this project to completion.

Regarding the landscape project, Trustee Terri said they are on hold until the directional boring project is complete, but that they are ready to go when we are.  

Trustee Carey discussed how the walls surrounding the property are starting to get overgrown.  Trustee Terri to call Big League and see if it can be worked into the next monthly landscaping job. 

Trustee Morgado to find street sign clips and give to Trustee Terri for his subcontractor (Alan) to re-install the street sign that was hit at the Lake Magdalene entrance.  Alan to be engaged as soon as we get the hardware necessary.  Seconded by Trustee Osborne.

Trustee Morgado discussed a letter from our surety company and the need to re-issue the bonds to our President, VP, and Treasurer.  Trustee Morgado to submit payment and mail in final documents. 

Trustee Morgado mentioned that at the next monthly meeting it would be appropriate to discuss and confirm the date of the annual budget meeting, and to advertise in the TBT. Trustee Osborne seconded.. 

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Osborne makes motion to have the annual FY24 budget meeting to be scheduled immediately following the regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 8pm on July 11th.  Trustee Terri seconds.  Trustee Osborne to advertise the budget meeting AD in the TBT.

Trustee Terri received clips from Trustee Morgado.  Trustee Terri proposes a payment of $100 to subcontractor Alan for the replacement of the street sign at the Lake Magdalene entrance.  Trustee Golson seconds.  

Trustee Terri provided an update that Team Fischel/sister company has not gotten back to him regarding the directional boring project.  Trustee Osborne made motion that we look for a new company.  Trustee Bennick seconds and agrees to start the search.  We have sent the prior schematics that were created to Trustee Bennick, so those can be utilized by the new company.

Trustee Golson has created a new project suggestion form which is to be sent to property owner Scott Rubenstein of the Tarawood Civic Association, to disburse to his mailing list in the community.  The purpose being to solicit new project ideas from the community to add to the upcoming FY24 budget.  

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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 8:20 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

March 14^th, 2023 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Trustee Osborne called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:30 P.M.  Trustees attending included:  Bob Terri, Ben Golson, James Osborne, Jim Carey, Ronnie Bennick, and Stoney Morgado.  A quorum was obtained.  Property owner Scott Rubenstein was in attendance.  Scott asked questions about entrances’ landscaping. He was brought up to speed with the progress of this project so he can provide info to the Tarawood Civic Association.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from January 10^th, 2023 (no business was conducted at the February meeting due to a lack of quorum).  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Golson seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 1/31/2023 was $24,132.28, with an ending balance of $22,836.16 as of 2/28/2023

There were no bills that have been accrued since the last meeting outside of the below regularly scheduled payments.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and have been paid as incurred, as voted upon and approved in a prior meeting for all regularly scheduled budgeted items that occur outside of regularly scheduled meetings:

• $625 to A&B Aquatics (payment for Oct/Nov. service which was never deposited so Chase issued a stop payment.  Check reissued to cover back payment)
• $35.81 TECO (1/11/2023 statement), includes $0.21 past due

• $749.28 to Sutton Environmental Services (December 22 sweeping)
• $749.28 to Sutton Environmental Services (March 23 sweeping)
• $475 Big League (lawn for February)

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Golson proposes to approve all recurring monthly payments that have been budgeted for (lawn maintenance, TECO, pond maintenance) going forward, without a vote in regularly scheduled meetings.  Seconded by Trustee Terri. 

Trustee Cincquegrano forwarded an email regarding late payment on our P.O. Box which continues to be sent to former Trustee Fowler.  Payment is due by the 10th.  Trustee Terri followed up with the Post Office and took Ron Fowler’s name off of our Box (#271845) and added his name instead.  Trustee Terri also personally paid the $182 renewal for the box and will be reimbursed.

Trustee Terri was presented with a rate increase on our pond services.  A&B Aquatics service rate increase from $625/quarter to $725/quarter.  Rate increase effective 2/1/23. 

Trustee Terri contacted Team Fischel on the directional boring project as they are updating the bid they provided us last time, to make sure nothing has changed.  To be presented to board at next meeting once bid is received.  

Trustee Terri spoke with our landscape people, Big League, who is working on a quote for the revamp of the entrances as far as plantings and vegetation.  Finalized bid to be provided at next scheduled meeting once received.

Trustee Terri to contact the sub-contractor to re-install the street sign that was hit (Lake Magdalene entrance).

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri gave an update on the directional boring project and his discussions with Team Fishel.  He was referred to a sister company.  Trustee Terri to revisit as sister company has not contacted him.  Trustee Osborne suggests that If no progress has been made before the next meeting, then the board will look for a new company for the project.  Trustee Morgado seconds.

Trustees Morgado and Benick indicated they will assist in getting new Bore project bids if necessary to move this project to completion.

Regarding the landscape project, Trustee Terri said they are on hold until the directional boring project is complete, but that they are ready to go when we are.  

Trustee Carey discussed how the walls surrounding the property are starting to get overgrown.  Trustee Terri to call Big League and see if it can be worked into the next monthly landscaping job. 

Trustee Morgado to find street sign clips and give to Trustee Terri for his subcontractor (Alan) to re-install the street sign that was hit at the Lake Magdalene entrance.  Alan to be engaged as soon as we get the hardware necessary.  Seconded by Trustee Osborne.

Trustee Morgado discussed a letter from our surety company and the need to re-issue the bonds to our President, VP, and Treasurer.  Trustee Morgado to submit payment and mail in final documents. 

Trustee Morgado mentioned that at the next monthly meeting it would be appropriate to discuss and confirm the date of the annual budget meeting, and to advertise in the TBT. Trustee Osborne seconded. 

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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 8:24 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

Trustee Terri called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:30 P.M.  Trustees attending included:  Bob Terri, James Osborne and Jim Carey.  A quorum was not obtained, due to the Valentine’s day holiday and work schedule conflicts.  A short board only “executive committe” work meeting was scheduled for 2/15/23 at 7pm instead, for board business to be discussed with votes saved for a later date.  No comments were made by the property owners as none were in attendance. 

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

There was no Secretary’s report presented at this meeting.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

A Treasurer’s report to be presented at the next (March) regularly scheduled monthly meeting. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Old business items to be discussed at the next (March) regularly scheduled monthly meeting. 

NEW BUSINESS:

New business items to be discussed at the next (March) regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

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A motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Osborne and seconded by Trustee Terri.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

Trustee Osborne called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:30 P.M.  Trustees attending included:  Bob Terri, Bob Golson, James Osborne, Jim Carey, and Daniel Cinquegrano.  A quorum was obtained.  No comments were made by the property owners as none were in attendance. 

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from December 13^th, 2022.  A motion was made by Trustee Carey to accept the minutes.  Trustee Golson seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 12/30/2022 was $25,614.82.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

• $825 to Alessandri & Alessandri, P.A. for completion of FY22 AFR.  To take card, check, or cash.
• $182 for P.O. Box with USPS, to reimburse Trustee Terri who paid it personally
• $74.20 TECO (12/9/22 statement), includes $34.63 past due
• $749.28 to Sutton Environmental Services (November sweeping)
• $749.28 to Sutton Environmental Services (December sweeping)
• $475 Big League (lawn for December)

Trustee Terri made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Golson. The board unanimously approves. All recurring, budgeted payments are approved and continue to be paid when due outside of regularly scheduled meetings. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Osborne informs the board that the CPA (Alessandri & Alessandri, P.A.) has completed the FY22 AFR, and it is ready for pickup.  Trustee Osborne to pick it up this week and get it sent to the County, as well as to upload to the State’s financial reporting system online.  These final documentation steps are the final items to complete the fiscal year.

Regarding the street sign at the main entrance of Taragrove and Lake Magdalene that was hit by a service truck, since the last meeting the downed sign was dropped back off by an unknown person and left on the ground at the entrance.  They are in Trustee Terri’s possession and the board will contact our subcontractor contact to re-install at a later date. 

There was an email communication to the board from Property owner Scott R. who reported that the last street sweeping from Nov. 13th caused a leak of fluids on the ground all over the street.  Trustee Terri has contacted Sutton (street sweeping) to rectify.  Sutton to use a Biodegradeable solution and to pressure wash the area.  It is unclear if this has been rectified yet. 

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Golson proposes to approve all recurring monthly payments that have been budgeted for (lawn maintenance, TECO, pond maintenance) going forward, without a vote in regularly scheduled meetings.  Seconded by Trustee Terri. 

Trustee Cincquegrano forwarded an email regarding late payment on our P.O. Box which continues to be sent to former Trustee Fowler.  Payment is due by the 10th.  Trustee Terri followed up with the Post Office and took Ron Fowler’s name off of our Box (#271845) and added his name instead.  Trustee Terri also personally paid the $182 renewal for the box and will be reimbursed.

Trustee Terri was presented with a rate increase on our pond services.  A&B Aquatics service rate increase from $625/quarter to $725/quarter.  Rate increase effective 2/1/23. 

Trustee Terri contacted Team Fischel on the directional boring project as they are updating the bid they provided us last time, to make sure nothing has changed.  To be presented to board at next meeting once bid is received.  

Trustee Terri spoke with our landscape people, Big League, who is working on a quote for the revamp of the entrances as far as plantings and vegetation.  Finalized bid to be provided at next scheduled meeting once received.

Trustee Terri to contact the sub-contractor to re-install the street sign that was hit (Lake Magdalene entrance).

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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 7:57 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

Trustee Osborne called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:30 P.M.  Trustees attending included:  James Osborne, Jim Carey, and Ronnie Bennick.  A quorum was not obtained.  No comments were made by the property owners as none were in attendance. 

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from November 8^th, 2022.  A motion was made by Trustee Carey to accept the minutes.  Trustee Golson seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

No Treasurer’s report was provided at this meeting.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

• $72.43 TECO November (+$37.80 past due from October)
• $825 to Alessandri & Alessandri, P.A. for completion of FY22 AFR.  To take card, check, or cash.

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Osborne suggests the board outline the items needed to complete the directional boring/irrigation project.  After a list of items is created, board members can then seek bids from new companies, as current bidding process has stalled out with no progress.

Trustee Osborne informs board that he has contracted the CPA (Alessandri & Alessandri, P.A.) to get the FY22 AFR completed.  To work with Trustee Golson to make sure CPA has everything needed for completion.

Trustee Golson to update the website with the most recent minutes as well as to update the officer positions which are not up to date. 

Trustee Cinquegrano informed the board he called the County regarding the street sign that had been hit by a service truck at the main entrance of Taragrove and Lake Magdalene.  A property owner had first made the board aware through the Nextdoor app that she had seen the street signs on the bed of a truck and that it looked to have been knocked over.  Trustee Cinquegrano has an open ticket with the county to get the street signs put back up.  No further action needed at this time. 

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Osborne informs the board that the CPA (Alessandri & Alessandri, P.A.) has completed the FY22 AFR, and it is ready for pickup.  Trustee Osborne to pick it up this week and get it sent to the County, as well as to upload to the State’s financial reporting system online.  These final documentation steps are the final items to complete the fiscal year.

Regarding the street sign at the main entrance of Taragrove and Lake Magdalene that was hit by a service truck, since the last meeting the downed sign was dropped back off by an unknown person and left on the ground at the entrance.  They are in Trustee Terri’s possession and the board will contact our subcontractor contact to re-install at a later date. 

There was an email communication to the board from Property owner Scott R. who reported that the last street sweeping from Nov. 13th caused a leak of fluids on the ground all over the street.  Trustee Terri has contacted Sutton (street sweeping) to rectify.  Sutton to use a Biodegradeable solution and to pressure wash the area.  It is unclear if this has been rectified yet. 

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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 7:57 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32
MEETING MINUTES

September 13th, 2022 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Treasurer Terri called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:15 P.M.  Trustees attending included:  Stoney Morgado, Bob Terri, Daniel Cinquegrano,  Ben Golson, James Carey, and Ronnie Bennick.  A quorum was obtained.  As there were no property owners in attendance, there was no public comment.  

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Cinquegrano read the meeting minutes from August 9^th, 2022.  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Golson seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

There was no Treasurer’s report presented at this meeting. 

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

• $749.28 Sutton Environmental Services, or $697 without tax (street sweeping) 
• $71.70 TECO (August plus past due amount)
• $475 Big League Lawn Service for August

On the Sutton Bill, there was some discussion by Trustee Terri that this bill included tax, and it was thought that the district was tax exempt so the bill should be $697 (without tax).  Trustee Terri made motion to pay the agreed amount first ($697) while inquiring on tax exempt status, if not exempt we will pay the tax later.  Trustee Morgado seconds. 

Trustee Terri made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Golson. The board unanimously approves. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri presented letter from the Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunity regarding non compliance with filing the 2020-2021 Annual Financial Report.  Those in attendance believed it to be filed, but Trustee Osborne to double check with Trustee Morgado.  The 2021 AFR was completed so it just needs to be uploaded to the portal provided. 

Trustee Terri mentioned that A&B Aquatics, our pond maintenance company, had been bought by another and he had discussed with the new manager.  No interruption of service is anticipated. 

Trustee Morgado informed board that he had reached out to a few new companies for the directional boring conduit project, and was trying to get bids by next week.  All South was one of the new companies that we are reaching out to.  Team Fischel and SNS Drilling have not reached back out to provide bids after contacting.  

Trustee Terri would like to get a sandwich board sign to advertise our monthly meetings.  Property owner Rubenstein stated he bought some already for use at the Civic Association meetings and that we could borrow them.

NEW BUSINESS:

On the directional boring conduit project, Trustee Morgado updated that he is still waiting on the quote from SNS. 

On the old business item for sandwich board signs, Trustee Terri to look into buying them.  

Trustee Terri to research options for benches in the common areas.  

Trustee Terri makes motion to get quotes for the installation of security cameras at the two entrances and to subscribe to a monitoring service to store recordings.  Since we don’t have gates this will provide a little extra security in case of an incident.  Trustee Bennick seconded, and will look into quotes. 

Trustee Morgado confirms he submitted the 2022 tax roll and resolution certifying the tax roll to property appraiser and tax collector by the deadline of Sept. 15th 2022. 

Trustee Golson makes motion to file an unaudited financial statement for the FY22 period and to send a letter to the property owners informing of this.  Trustee Morgado seconds.  Trustee Osborne will be notified to send a letter to property owners.

Trustee Terri makes motion to move the FY23 regularly scheduled monthly meetings to the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm at the garage/driveway of 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618.  Trustee Morgado seconds.  

Trustee Morgado makes motion to retain/elect the same Officer positions into the 2022-2024 period as currently held:

• Trustee Morgado- President
• Trustee Terri – Vice President
• Trustee Golson- Treasurer
• Trustee Osborne- Secretary

Trustee Terri seconds the motion.  All Trustee terms are currently thru September 2024 or later, 

so were not extended at this time.  All Trustees desire to remain on the board.

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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 7:57 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32
MEETING MINUTES
August 9th, 2022 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Treasurer Terri called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:30 P.M.  Trustees attending included:  Bob Terri, James Osborne, and Daniel Cinquegrano.  A quorum was not obtained, so no measures will be voted upon this month.  No Property owners were in attendance. 

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from July 12^th, 2022.  

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 5/31/22 was $13,352.22, with an ending balance of $12,765.32 as of 6/30/22.  No update since last meeting. 

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

• $475 to Big League Lawn Service for June landscape maintenance
• $475 to Big League Lawn Service for July landscape maintenance
• $69.63 TECO (July)

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Osborne informed board that legal AD placement to TBT for the FY23 budget hearing and 2022 assessment has been placed for the 7/12/22 budget meeting.  This is for the second time, as last month’s was a draft budget hearing.  Ran on the 6/22/2022 paper.  The mailer to property owners informing of the raising of the tax assessment to $250 was also put in the mail on 6/20/2022.

Trustee Morgado informed board that he had reached out to a few new companies for the directional boring conduit project, and was trying to get bids by next week.  All South was one of the new companies that we are reaching out to.  Team Fischel and SNS Drilling have not reached back out to provide bids after contacting. 

Trustee Terri addresses those present that the Annual Budget meeting is next at 8pm and the Tarawood Civic Association meeting is next week on Tuesday at 6:30pm in the common lawn area. 

Trustee Terri announced that the street sign project was completed on 7/9/22 and payment for the installation of the signs should be sent to Alan Bestidas.  

Trustee Terri announced that street sweeping had commenced the 1st week of July, with the general consensus from the property owners that they were aware and pleased with the service. 

Trustee Terri would like to get a sandwich board sign to advertise our monthly meetings.  Property owner Rubenstein stated he bought some already for use at the Civic Association meetings and that we could borrow them.

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri presented letter from the Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunity regarding non compliance with filing the 2020-2021 Annual Financial Report.  Those in attendance believed it to be filed, but Trustee Osborne to double check with Trustee Morgado.  The 2021 AFR was completed so it just needs to be uploaded to the portal provided. 

Trustee Terri mentioned that A&B Aquatics, our pond maintenance company, had been bought by another and he had discussed with the new manager.  No interruption of service is anticipated. 

Trustee Osborne presented the following items which are needed for completion by end of FY22.  To be discussed and voted upon at the next meeting on Sept. 13th.  

To-Do items thru end of FY22:

• Sept 15th 2022- deadline for submitting 2022 tax roll and resolution certifying the tax roll to property appraiser and tax collector
• Sept 30th 2022- approve unaudited financial statement and send letter to each property owners informing this
• Sept/Oct 2022- approve and advertise the FY23 annual regular meeting schedule; appoint trustees whose terms have expired and elect officers
• Nov 30th 2022- FY22 AFR due to Hillsborough County

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A motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Terri seconded by Trustee Osborne.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32
MEETING MINUTES
July 12th, 2022 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Treasurer Terri called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:15 P.M.  Trustees attending included:  Stoney Morgado, Bob Terri, James Osborne, Daniel Cinquegrano,  Ben Golson, James Carey, and Ronnie Bennick.  A quorum was obtained.  Property owners Scott Rubenstein, Jose Guidorizzi, Maryln Van Able, and James Plunkett were in attendance.   Trustee Terri asked if there was any other public comment from the public, of which there was none.  

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from June 14^th, 2022.  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Golson seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 5/31/22 was $13,352.22, with an ending balance of $12,765.32 as of 6/30/22.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

• $76.70 to reimburse Trustee Osborne for postage/mailing expenses for raising of tax assessment mailer, check to be mailed to his address
• $64.41 TECO (June)
• $625 to A&B aquatics for quarterly treatment
• $201.75 for TBT AD for July Budget/Assessment hearing
• $697 Sutton Street Sweeping Services for quarterly street sweeping
• $800 Alan Bestidas for the street signs, check to be mailed to his address

Trustee Terri made a motion to approve payments, seconded by Trustee Golson. The board unanimously approves. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri informed board the street sign installation project would be completed within the next few weeks. 

Trustee Terri received bid for street sweeping from Sutton Vehicle Services for $697/quarter, which is more competitive than other bids received.  Trustee Terri makes motion to initiate service for street sweeping to begin within next few weeks.  Trustee Cinquegrano seconded.  Trustee Terri to call and set up.

Trustee Terri is researching steps needed to get the district’s EIN# so that the TECO recipient can be changed as it still says former Trustee Fowler.   

Trustee Osborne informed board that legal AD placement to TBT for the FY23 budget hearing and 2022 assessment has been placed.  Ran on the 5/25/2022 paper. 

Trustee Osborne makes motion to place an AD in the Tampa Bay Times for the upcoming FY23 budget hearing for 8pm immediately following the regularly scheduled TSDTD July meeting on July 12^th 2022, in order to give time for a letter to be sent to property owners informing of the intention to raise the tax assessment.   Seconded by Trustee Terri. 

Trustee Osborne makes motion to send letter to property owners at least 20 days prior to the  planned budget meeting.  Seconded by Trustee Terri.

Discussion between Trustee Osborne and Trustee Terri regarding verbiage to be put in the letter to property owners regarding raising of tax assessment.  Trustee Terri concurred with Trustee Morgado’s email and the verbiage that needs to be in there.

Note that it was decided the budget meeting would be postponed until next month, with this month being a “draft” meeting.  Trustee Bennick makes motion to incorporate suggestions for FY23 into the budget for next month’s meeting.  Seconded by Trustee Terri. 

New Trustees/Renewals/Changes

Trustee Osborne nominates Trustee Terri to take the vacant position of Vice President.  Trustee Cinquegrano seconds the nomination. 

Trustee Osborne nominates Trustee Golson to take the position of Treasurer.  Trustee Bennick seconds the nomination.  Trustee Golson to contact Brown & Brown for bond purchase.

Trustee Osborne makes motion to extend Trustee Cinquegrano’s appointment term, which is up in September 22.  Trustee Terri seconded.  Term extended until June 2026. 

Trustee Osborne to send and updated special dependent district form to the County for the new officer appointments.

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Osborne informed board that legal AD placement to TBT for the FY23 budget hearing and 2022 assessment has been placed for the 7/12/22 budget meeting.  This is for the second time, as last month’s was a draft budget hearing.  Ran on the 6/22/2022 paper.  The mailer to property owners informing of the raising of the tax assessment to $250 was also put in the mail on 6/20/2022.

Trustee Morgado informed board that he had reached out to a few new companies for the directional boring conduit project, and was trying to get bids by next week.  All South was one of the new companies that we are reaching out to.  Team Fischel and SNS Drilling have not reached back out to provide bids after contacting. 

Trustee Terri addresses those present that the Annual Budget meeting is next at 8pm and the Tarawood Civic Association meeting is next week on Tuesday at 6:30pm in the common lawn area. 

Trustee Terri announced that the street sign project was completed on 7/9/22 and payment for the installation of the signs should be sent to Alan Bestidas.  

Trustee Terri announced that street sweeping had commenced the 1st week of July, with the general consensus from the property owners that they were aware and pleased with the service. 

Trustee Terri would like to get a sandwich board sign to advertise our monthly meetings.  Property owner Rubenstein stated he bought some already for use at the Civic Association meetings and that we could borrow them.

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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 Morgado and seconded by Trustee Terri.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

June 14^th, 2022 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Treasurer Terri called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:45 P.M.  Trustees attending included:  Stoney Morgado, Bob Terri, James Osborne, Daniel Cinquegrano,  Ben Golson, James Carey, and Ronnie Bennick.  A quorum was obtained.  Property owners Cathy Bennick, Patty Rowan, Terry Mclemore, Clive Jaffe, and James Roysdon were in attendance.   Trustee Terri asked if there was any other public comment from the public.  There was some discussion regarding items they would like to see built into the FY23 budget, such as common area beautification (benches/signs), and more street sweeping.  Property owners also commented on curb grinding and need for it across the neighborhood sidewalks. 

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from May 10^th, 2022.  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Golson seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 4/31/22 was $14,505.22, with an ending balance of $13,352.22 as of 5/31/22.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

• $206 to reimburse Trustee Osborne for payment to TBT for budget hearing AD
• $32.07 TECO for May
• $950 Big League Lawn Service, Inc. (April/May)

Trustee Terri made a motion to approve payments, seconded by Trustee Golson. The board unanimously approves. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri informed board that the contractor he knows would be able to start the street sign project soon as he has returned from out of town.  

Trustee Petro requests to resign as Director of the TSDTD as he is leaving the neighborhood and sold his house.  The board unanimously accepts his resignation.  Trustee Osborne to send minutes and an updated Special District Information Form to Mary M with the County. 

Trustee Stoney commented that he is still awaiting confirmation on bond receipt paid within last few days.  Once received, will send the original copy to Mr. Gajjar with the County.  

Trustee Osborne makes motion to place an AD in the Tampa Bay Times for the upcoming FY23 budget hearing for 8pm immediately following the regularly scheduled TSDTD June meeting on June 14^th 2022.  This must be run at least 14 days before the budget hearing.  Seconded by Trustee Morgado. 

Trustee Stoney reported that he contacted Team Fischel on the installation of electrical and irrigation conduit project under the pavement at the Ehrlich entrance.  There was some ambiguity regarding permitting, Team Fischel wasn’t sure if a permit was needed given it’s a county easement, though County owns property but we are doing the work.  Trustee Morgado Also reached out to a company called S&S boring. Trustee Morgado to continue to work with and present new info at next meeting.

Trustee Terri reported on the street sweeping project that USA Services Street Sweeping would charge $825 per pass. Another company, Sutton Services, provided a bid of $697, which would be the base cost per pass.  There was some discussion on whether there is a minimum # of times needed to get this price, and is there a dump fee?  Trustee Terri to clarify and present new info at next monthly meeting.

Trustee Morgado discussed researching the steps to raise the annual assessment and sending out a mailer to the community regarding when the vote will occur.  To research and present at next meeting. 

New Trustees/Renewals/Changes

Trustee Morgado nominates property owner James Carey as a new Director.  Trustee Terri seconds the nomination.

Trustee Morgado nominates property owner Ronnie Bennick as a new Director.  Trustee Terri seconds the nomination.

New appointment terms were extended until 2026.  All nominations were unanimously approved by the board. 

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri informed board the street sign installation project would be completed within the next few weeks. 

Trustee Terri received bid for street sweeping from Sutton Vehicle Services for $697/quarter, which is more competitive than other bids received.  Trustee Terri makes motion to initiate service for street sweeping to begin within next few weeks.  Trustee Cinquegrano seconded.  Trustee Terri to call and set up.

Trustee Terri is researching steps needed to get the district’s EIN# so that the TECO recipient can be changed as it still says former Trustee Fowler.   

Trustee Osborne informed board that legal AD placement to TBT for the FY23 budget hearing and 2022 assessment has been placed.  Ran on the 5/25/2022 paper. 

Trustee Osborne makes motion to place an AD in the Tampa Bay Times for the upcoming FY23 budget hearing for 8pm immediately following the regularly scheduled TSDTD July meeting on July 12^th 2022, in order to give time for a letter to be sent to property owners informing of the intention to raise the tax assessment.   Seconded by Trustee Terri. 

Trustee Osborne makes motion  to send letter to property owners at least 20 days prior to the  planned budget meeting.  Seconded by Trustee Terri.

Discussion between Trustee Osborne and Trustee Terri regarding verbiage to be put in the letter to property owners regarding raising of tax assessment.  Trustee Terri concurred with Trustee Morgado’s email and the verbiage that needs to be in there.

Note that it was decided the budget meeting would be postponed until next month, with this month being a “draft” meeting.  Trustee Bennick makes motion to incorporate suggestions for FY23 into the budget for next month’s meeting.  Seconded by Trustee Terri. 

New Trustees/Renewals/Changes

Trustee Osborne nominates Trustee Terri to take the vacant position of Vice President.  Trustee Cinquegrano seconds the nomination. 

Trustee Osborne nominates Trustee Golson to take the position of Treasurer.  Trustee Bennick seconds the nomination.  Trustee Golson to contact Brown & Brown for bond purchase.

Trustee Osborne makes motion to extend Trustee Cinquegrano’s appointment term, which is up in September 22.  Trustee Terri seconded.  Term extended until June 2026. 

Trustee Osborne to send an updated special dependent district form to the County for the new officer appointments. 

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A motion was made by Trustee Osborne to approve all new business items and trustee appointments.  Trustee Terri seconded.  The board unanimously approves.  

A motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Bennick and seconded by Trustee Terri.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

Trustee Terri called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:30 P.M.  Trustees attending included:  Bob Terri, Daniel Cinquegrano, James Osborne, Ben Golson, and Stoney Morgado.  A quorum was obtained.  The property owner from 3106 Tarabrook Dr.(Suzy) was in attendance and made a few comments regarding the property owner near the entrance blowing leaves onto other properties, as well as the minutes of the recent meetings not being up on the district website.   The board reminded her the leaf complaint is a Civic Association item, but that it would add the minutes to the website. 

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from October 11^th, 2022.  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Golson seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 9/30/2022 was $9,109.38, with an ending balance of $5,723.56 as of 10/31/22.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

• $68.98 for postage/printing to reimburse Trustee Osborne for FY22 mailer to community for unaudited financial statement.
• $37.80 TECO for October

Trustee Terri made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Golson. The board unanimously approves. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Bennick was not present at the meeting, but provided an update via email regarding the security camera project.  He spoke with several companies and they will need to come out before providing estimates, but average would be around $6K. None would provide monitoring estimates without first assessing. Equipment maintenance is generally our responsibility following a warranty period (6 – 12 months). Most required recording equipment which must be protected from weather.  He did voice concern over the issue of privacy if we were to install these cameras at the entrances and if monitoring ourselves.  Given this risk, the project is tabled for now unless the board wants to discuss further.

Trustee Terri spoke with A&B aquatics and the regularly scheduled quarterly pond service will be completed this week.

Some brief discussion on the directional boring project and whether progress had been made.  Trustee Terri to start inquiring with different companies if no progress is made by next meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Osborne suggests the board outline the items needed to complete the directional boring/irrigation project.  After a list of items is created, board members can then seek bids from new companies, as current bidding process has stalled out with no progress.

Trustee Osborne informs board that he has contracted the CPA (Alessandri & Alessandri, P.A.) to get the FY22 AFR completed.  To work with Trustee Golson to make sure CPA has everything needed for completion.

Trustee Golson to update the website with the most recent minutes as well as to update the officer positions which are not up to date. 

Trustee Cinquegrano informed the board he called the County regarding the street sign that had been hit by a service truck at the main entrance of Taragrove and Lake Magdalene.  A property owner had first made the board aware through the Nextdoor app that she had seen the street signs on the bed of a truck and that it looked to have been knocked over.  Trustee Cinquegrano has an open ticket with the county to get the street signs put back up.  No further action needed at this time. 

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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

Trustee Terri called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:30 P.M. Trustees attending
included: Bob Terri, Daniel Cinquegrano, James Osborne, Ben Golson, and James Carey. A
quorum was obtained. As there were no property owners in attendance, there was no public
comment.

SECRETARY’S REPORT:

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from September 13th, 2022. A motion was made by
Trustee Terri to accept the minutes. Trustee Golson seconded.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 8/31/22 was $9,584.38, with an ending balance of $9,109.38 as of
9/30/22.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:
● $697 Sutton Environmental Services (street sweeping for 10/2/22 post Hurricane Ian)
● $107.43 TECO (Sept. $35.73 plus past due $71.70)
● $451.25 for TBT Ads ($201.75 past due from July 2022 AD for FY23 budget hearing,
plus $249.50 for Oct. 2022 AD for FY23 regular monthly meeting place)Trustee Golson
to pay directly, payment to reimburse Trustee
● $107.40 for Host Gator annual website hosting, Trustee Golson to pay directly, payment
to reimburse Trustee
● $148.87 to FastSigns for A-Frame meeting sign
● $175 Annual Fee to FL Dept. of Economic Opportunity for special district program, due
by 12/2/22
● $475 Big League Lawn Service for September

Trustee Terri made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Golson. The
board unanimously approves.

OLD BUSINESS:

On the directional boring conduit project, Trustee Morgado updated that he is still waiting on the quote from SNS.

On the old business item for sandwich board signs, Trustee Terri to look into buying them.
Trustee Terri to research options for benches in the common areas.

Trustee Terri makes motion to get quotes for the installation of security cameras at the two
entrances and to subscribe to a monitoring service to store recordings. Since we don’t have
gates this will provide a little extra security in case of an incident. Trustee Bennick seconded,
and will look into quotes.

Trustee Morgado confirms he submitted the 2022 tax roll and resolution certifying the tax roll to
property appraiser and tax collector by the deadline of Sept. 15th 2022.

Trustee Golson makes motion to file an unaudited financial statement for the FY22 period and
to send a letter to the property owners informing of this. Trustee Morgado seconds. Trustee
Osborne will be notified to send a letter to property owners.

Trustee Terri makes motion to move the FY23 regularly scheduled monthly meetings to the 2nd
Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm at the garage/driveway of 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL Trustee Morgado seconds.

Trustee Morgado makes motion to retain/elect the same Officer positions into FY23 as currently
held:
● Trustee Morgado- President
● Trustee Terri – Vice President
● Trustee Golson- Treasurer
● Trustee Osborne- Secretary
Trustee Terri seconds the motion. All Trustee terms are currently thru September 2023 or later,
so were not extended at this time.

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Bennick was not present at the meeting, but provided an update via email regarding the security camera project. He spoke with several companies and they will need to come out
before providing estimates, but average would be around $6K. None would provide monitoring
estimates without first assessing. Equipment maintenance is generally our responsibility
following a warranty period (6 – 12 months). Most required recording equipment which must be
protected from weather. He did voice concern over the issue of privacy if we were to install
these cameras at the entrances and if monitoring ourselves. Given this risk, the project is
tabled for now unless the board wants to discuss further.

Trustee Terri spoke with A&B aquatics and the regularly scheduled quarterly pond service will
be completed this week.

Some brief discussion on the directional boring project and whether progress had been made.
Trustee Terri to start inquiring with different companies if no progress is made by next meeting.

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

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

May 10^th, 2022 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Treasurer Terri called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:45 P.M.  Trustees attending included:  Stoney Morgado, Bob Terri, James Osborne, Daniel Cinquegrano, and Ben Golson.  A quorum was obtained.  Property owners Ronnie Bennick, James Carey, Gayle Cameron, Patti Rowan, Rachel Brownstein, Sue Couture, Dan Gemmell, Scott Rubenstein, Jim Esinnart, Debbie Esinhart, Crystal Fisher, Barbara Fisher, Patricia Carey, Terry McLemore, Clive Jaffe, James Roysdon, Grace Davila, Rob & Lori Alvarez, Gloria & John Steele, David K. Millard were in attendance.  Ronnie Bennick and James Carey voiced their desire to join the board.  Trustee Terri asked if there was any other public comment from the public, there was some public discussion on the entrances to the community and when we would be getting the street signs replaced/repaired.  

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from April 12^th, 2022.  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Golson seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 3/31/22 was $14,479.24, with an ending balance of $14,505.22 as of 4/31/22.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

• $475 Big League Lawn Service, Inc. payment for April 
• $27.89 TECO payment for April 
• $200 Brown & Brown for Surety Bond for Stoney as President of TSDTD

Trustee Terri made a motion to approve payments, seconded by Trustee Golson. The board unanimously approves. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri to contact a contractor (Alan) he knows for the street signs/stop sign installation project completion.   Bid price of $800 has been discussed as a starting point for payment, with this amount agreeable to contractor.

Trustee Terri to take lead on looking into getting street sweeping done and to present a quote for next meeting for vote. USA Services Street Sweeping was the last company used. 

Trustee Morgado to reconnect with Team Fischel for the project involving the installation of electrical and irrigation conduit under pavement at Ehrlich entrance.  Updated bid to be presented, if necessary, last bid received was around $4,375.

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri informed board that the contractor he knows would be able to start the street sign project soon as he has returned from out of town.  

Trustee Petro requests to resign as Director of the TSDTD as he is leaving the neighborhood and sold his house.  The board unanimously accepts his resignation.  Trustee Osborne to send minutes and an updated Special District Information Form to Mary M with the County. 

Trustee Stoney commented that he is still awaiting confirmation on bond receipt paid within last few days.  Once received, will send the original copy to Mr. Gajjar with the County.  

Trustee Osborne makes motion to place an AD in the Tampa Bay Times for the upcoming FY23 budget hearing for 8pm immediately following the regularly scheduled TSDTD June meeting on June 14^th.  This must be run at least 14 days before the budget hearing.  Seconded by Trustee Morgado. 

Trustee Stoney reported that he contacted Team Fischel on the installation of electrical and irrigation conduit project under the pavement at the Ehrlich entrance.  There was some ambiguity regarding permitting, Team Fischel wasn’t sure if a permit was needed given it’s a county easement, though County owns property but we are doing the work.  Trustee Morgado Also reached out to a company called S&S boring. Trustee Morgado to continue to work with and present new info at next meeting.

Trustee Terri reported on the street sweeping project that USA Services Street Sweeping would charge $825 per pass. Another company, Sutton Services, provided a bid of $697, which would be the base cost per pass.  There was some discussion on whether there is a minimum # of times needed to get this price, and is there a dump fee?  Trustee Terri to clarify and present new info at next monthly meeting.

Trustee Morgado discussed researching the steps to raise the annual assessment and sending out a mailer to the community regarding when the vote will occur.  To research and present at next meeting. 

New Trustees/Renewals/Changes

Trustee Morgado nominates property owner James Carey as a new Director.  Trustee Terri seconds the nomination.

Trustee Morgado nominates property owner Ronnie Bennick as a new Director.  Trustee Terri seconds the nomination.

New appointment terms were extended until 2026.  All nominations were unanimously approved by the board. 

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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 Morgado and seconded by Trustee Terri.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

Treasurer Terri called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:20 P.M.  Trustees attending included:  Stoney Morgado, Bob Terri, James Osborne, Daniel Cinquegrano, and Ben Golson.  A quorum was obtained.  Property owner Ronnie Bennict was in attendance.  Ronnie voiced his desire to join the board.  Trustee Terri asked if there was any other public comment from the public, of which there were none. 

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from March 8^th, 2022.  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Golson seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Our account balance as of 3/1/22 was $15,519.26, with an ending balance of $14,479.24 as of 3/31/22.

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

• $625 A&B Aquatics was due on 4/1/2022
• $90.02 TECO Electric

Trustee Terri made a motion to approve payments, seconded by Trustee Golson. The board unanimously approves. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Osborne confirmed pickup of the FY21 AFR from Alessandri & Alessandri, P.A (CPA).  Two paper copies were provided, with both Trustee Osborne and Golson retaining one each.  Trustee Osborne confirmed with County (Mary Mahoney) that the FY21 AFR was received by the County from CPA.

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri to contact a contractor (Alan) he knows for the street signs/stop sign installation project completion.   Bid price of $800 has been discussed as a starting point for payment, with this amount agreeable to the contractor.

Trustee Terri to take lead on looking into getting street sweeping done and to present a quote for next meeting for vote. USA Services Street Sweeping was the last company used. 

Trustee Morgado to reconnect with Team Fischel for the project involving the installation of electrical and irrigation conduit under pavement at Ehrlich entrance.  Updated bid to be presented, if necessary, last bid received was around $4,375.

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 Terri and seconded by Trustee Osborne.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

 TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

March 8th, 2022 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Treasurer Terri called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:15 P.M.  Trustees attending included:  Stoney Morgado, Bill Petro, Bob Terri, James Osborne, Daniel Cinquegrano, and Ben Golson.  A quorum was obtained.  Trustee Terri asked if there was any public comment from the public, of which there were none. 

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from February 8^th, 2022.  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Golson seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

There was no Treasurer’s report presented at this meeting. 

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

Trustee Terri made a motion to approve payments, seconded by Trustee Golson.  The board unanimously approves. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri presented surety bond received from Old Republic Surety Company with effective date 2/3/2022.  Trustee Terri to mail the official copy to the County.  

Trustee Diaz requests to resign as Director of the TSDTD, the board unanimously accepts his resignation.  Trustee Osborne to send minutes and an updated Special District Information Form to Mary M with the County. 

Trustee Petro informed the board of his pending sale of his home and potential removal from board within next few months.  Trustee Terri advised that the board prospect for two new members for the board.  New members to be discussed at next monthly meeting. 

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Osborne confirmed pickup of the FY21 AFR from Alessandri & Alessandri, P.A.  Two paper copies were provided, with both Trustee Osborne and Golson retaining one each.  Trustee Osborne confirmed with County (Mary Mahoney) that the FY21 AFR was received from CPA.

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 Terri and seconded by Trustee Osborne.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

February 8th, 2022 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Treasurer Terri called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:15 P.M.  Trustees attending included:  Stoney Morgado, Bill Petro, Bob Terri, James Osborne, Daniel Cinquegrano, Manuel Diaz, and Ben Golson.  A quorum was obtained.  Trustee Terri asked if there was any public comment from the public, of which there were none. 

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from January 11th 2022.  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Golson seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

There was no Treasurer’s report presented at this meeting. 

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

Trustee Terri made a motion to approve payments, seconded by Trustee Golson. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Osborne sent an updated Special District Information Form for FY22 on 12/16/21 to Mary M. with the County.

Trustee Golson to send the contact info for board members to Mary M. with the County for the annual financial disclosure. 

Trustee Morgado updated the board that he sent a check from TSDT to Big League (landscaping) for November 2021 and scheduled Dec. 2021 payment which went out on 1/5/22.  

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri presented surety bond received from Old Republic Surety Company with effective date 2/3/2022.  Trustee Terri to mail the official copy to the County.  

Trustee Diaz requests to resign as Director of the TSDTD, the board unanimously accepts his resignation.  Trustee Osborne to send minutes and an updated Special District Information Form to Mary M with the County. 

Trustee Petro informed the board of his pending sale of his home and potential removal from board within next few months.  Trustee Terri advised that the board prospect for two new members for the board.  New members to be discussed at next monthly meeting. 

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 Terri and seconded by Trustee Osborne.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

January 11th, 2022 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

Treasurer Terri called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:08 P.M.  Trustees attending included:  Stoney Morgado, Bill Petro, Bob Terri, James Osborne, Daniel Cinquegrano, and Ben Golson.  A quorum was obtained.  Trustee Terri asked if there was any public comment from the public, of which there were none. 

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from December 14th 2021.  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Golson seconded. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

There was no Treasurer’s report presented at this meeting. 

The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:

Trustee Terri made a motion to approve payments, seconded by Trustee Golson. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri received the P.O. box key from former Trustee Fowler.  Trustee Terri to make an additional key to provide the board as a spare. It was confirmed the P.O. box is in the name of Tarawood SDTD.

Regarding TECO, it was explained by Trustee Terri that, now that he has the key, he will consistently check the P.O. box and forward bills to Trustee Morgado for payment.  We will not set up electronic billing at this time. 

Regarding the directional boring project and street sweeping, no progress/contact with these parties have been made since the last meeting.  It was decided these items would be tabled and discussed at the next board meeting. 

A current Special District Information Form needs to be prepared and sent to Mary Mahoney of Hillsborough County.  Trustee Osborne to take the lead on this.

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Osborne sent an updated Special District Information Form for FY22 on 12/16/21 to Mary M. with the County.

Trustee Golson to send the contact info for board members to Mary M. with the County for the annual financial disclosure. 

Trustee Morgado updated the board that he sent a check from TSDT to Big League (landscaping) for November 2021 and scheduled Dec. 2021 payment which went out on 1/5/22.  

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 Terri and seconded by Trustee Osborne.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Secretary

TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32

MEETING MINUTES 

August 17th, 2021 – 13616 Lake Magdalene Blvd.

Trustee Terri called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:15 P.M.  Trustees attending included: Bob Terri, Ron Fowler, Ben Golson, James Osborne, and Daniel Cinquegrano.  A quorum was obtained.  Trustee Terri asked if there was any public comment from the public, of which there were none.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 

Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from February 9^th 2021.  (Given the COVID-19 pandemic and other circumstances, the TSDTD has not met since this time)  A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes.  Trustee Fowler seconded.

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Terri suggests we start to look for a licensed and insured handyman to install the remaining street signs in the neighborhood (such as the ehrlich entrance).  Trustees in attendance agree.  Trustee Fowler to talk to a RDH Repair and Replace as a start, and get a quote.   

Trustee Fowler presented to Stoney the P.O. box bill and was reimbursed $136.85.

Trustee Golson presented and was reimbursed  $107.40 for the domain name hosting for the website.

Trustee Fowler makes motion for Trustee Petro to put in for an ad in TBT for the meeting for seeking input on raising the assessment at next month’s montly (March) board meeting from the residents in the community.  Seconded by Trustee Terri. 

Trustee Fowler makes motion for Trustee Petro to put ad in TBT for April board meeting For finalizing increase in NAV annual assessment and for a vote.  Seconded by Trustee Golson.   

A motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Terri and seconded by Trustee Osborne.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM.

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Stoney makes motion for Trustee Osborne to place AD in the TBT for the new monthly meeting location at Bob Terri’s house @ 7pm on second Tuesday of each month.  The 14^th of September is the next meeting.  Seconded by Trustee Terri.  Email  Legalsnorth.tampabay.com

Trustee Stoney makes motion for Trustee Osborne to place AD in TBT for a budget hearing for September 21^st to discuss the increase to the annual assessment.  Seconded by Trustee Terri. 

Trustee Stoney proposes using a new landscaping company Big League Lawn Service which is $475/month.  Trustee Golson proposes that he will talk to another company he knows to request a proposal as well.  Trustee Golson to email the quote to the board once received, with the final vote on which proposal to use coming at that time. 

Trustee Terri makes motion to inquire about getting a proposal to install the remaining street signs around the neighborhood.  Trustee Fowler seconds the motion.  

Respectfully Submitted,

James Osborne

Director