TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32
MEETING MINUTES
April 14th, 2026 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618
Trustee Cinquegrano called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:37 P.M. Trustees attending included: Stoney Morgado, Bob Terri, James Plunkett, James Osborne, and Jim Carey. A quorum was obtained. Property owner Joe Ciaravella was in attendance and did not provide comment.
SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from March 10th, 2026. A motion was made by Trustee Osborne to accept the minutes. Trustee Terri seconded.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Our account balance as of 2/27/2026 was $21,162.44 with an ending balance of $21,130.72 as of 3/28/2026.
The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and are presented for payment:
- $525.00 Big League lawn service (April Invoice)
- $41.53 TECO
- $40.81 TECO
- $303 to Brown & Brown for renewal of Officer bonds ($100/each and effective 3/25/2026)
Trustee Osborne made a motion to approve the above payments, seconded by Trustee Terri. The board unanimously approves.
OLD BUSINESS:
Trustee Terri confirmed that Certapro has completed work on the entrances/walls by powerwashing & repainting. Invoice of $3,500 provided and paid.
Trustee Cinquegrano and Osborne performed a walk thru of the irrigation system and confirmed the system was still covering the walls with water. It was discussed that the system should be retrofitted with drip irrigation to prevent future wall staining.
Trustee Osborne presented quote from S&B Lawn Service for the irrigation work, after meeting with Steven Bye of S&B. Bid total was for retrofitting of spray heads at all 5 location (2 entrances/5 signs) to drip/low volume irrigation for $3,750. Also included in the bid was $1,000 for trimming of Robellini palms which were determined to need trimming and clean up. A new planting bid was $8,100, with new pine bark of $1,430. Total bid from S&B was $14,280, with 50% or $7,140 due at commencement and remainder at completion. After some discussion, it was determined that another 1 or 2 bids should be received for comparison purposes. Also, the board wanted further info on what types of plants S&B was planning on installing.
Trustee Terri to schedule street sweeping services as the leaf debris has been piling up in the streets/gutters.
Trustee Terri to call the County to inquire about cleaning out the drains feeding the pond.
Trustee Osborne informed the board that the 2025 AFR was submitted and accepted/verified by the County on the online LODGER system.
NEW BUSINESS:
The representative from Brown & Brown insurance, Colleen Bailey, has reached out as our officer bonds have come up for annual renewal on 3/24/26. Trustee Osborne communicated to confirm renewal and invoices were forwarded for $300 total ($100 each officer).
Trustee Plunkett discussed communications with TECO regarding street lighting in the neighborhood. The board had requested about 5 additional street lights in the neighborhood. Trustee Cinquegrano/Terri met with the TECO engineer, Ben, on 3/31 to discuss our options of additional lampposts and/or upgrading lampposts from 53 W to 76 W based on our current electrical situation. Trustee Plunkett also provided a map of the neighborhood with “X” marks for suggested lamppost additions. After some discussions with TECO, it was determined that Hillsborough County approval would first be needed before any new lampposts could be installed. Trustee Plunkett received a contact with the county downtown office and left a voicemail and is waiting to hear back before the project can proceed.
The two bids were discussed for the entranceway irrigation and planting projects. The 1st bid received was from S&B Lawn Service for $14,280 and the 2nd bid received from Oasis Irrigation & Landscaping was for $11,999. Both bids were comparable with similar plantings, though S&B’s included 270 three gallon plants vs. Oasis’ 244. It was determined the $1,000 in Robellini tree trimming was not necessary and would be removed from S&B’s bid, bringing the total down to $13,280. Trees to be bid and trimmed out by our current lawn maintenance company instead at a later date. Given some familiarity with S&B from work in the neighborhood, and given the comparability of bids, S&B became the consensus for first selection. S&B to retrofit irrigation heads to drip irrigation, and to install plantings to include Podocarpus, Duranta, Loropetalum, and Azaleas. Trustee Morgado makes motion to approve payment for S&B and start work. Seconded by Tustee Terri. Trustee Osborne to contact S&B and schedule the project in coming weeks.
Trustee Terri discussed an idea for a postcard to be sent property owners with a notice about the monthly board meetings as there as been some confusion on when and where they occur. Terri to look into the process and cost and see if feasible for a mailer next month.
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A motion was made by Trustee Osborne to approve all new business items. Trustee Cinquegrano seconded. The board unanimously approves.
A motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Osborne and seconded by Trustee Cinquegrano. The meeting was adjourned at 7:51pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
James Osborne
Secretary