Colonial Country Club
Community Development District

The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Colonial Country Club Community Development District was held on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Colonial Country Club Activity Room in the Community Center at 9171 Independence Way in Fort Myers, Florida and also via web conference.

Present (or attending via web conference) and constituting a quorum were:

Tony DeSantis – Chair
Joseph Zajac – Vice Chair
Sally Hefti – Assistant Secretary
Giovanna Scuderi – Assistant Secretary
Tim Worthington – Assistant Secretary

Also present (or attending via web conference) were:

Cal Teague – District Manager
Christopher Dudak – Assistant to the District Manager
Nancy Dudak – Premier District Management
Residents

The following is a summary of the actions taken at the Colonial Country Club Community Development District (CDD) Board of Supervisors meeting.

The Colonial Country Club Community Development District meeting was called to order and the District Manager called the roll. All Board members were present for today’s meeting. Also participating virtually were Christopher Dudak and Nancy Dudak from Premier District Management and residents.

The Agenda was reviewed and amended.

There being none, the next Order of Business followed.

A. Draft Meeting Minutes from May 24, 2021

The Draft Meeting Minutes from May 24, 2021 were reviewed.

B. Draft Special Meeting Minutes from June 7, 2021

The Draft Special Meeting Minutes from June 7, 2021 were reviewed with one addition and one deletion.

A. Benchmark Quarterly Simplified Results – May 2021

The Board discussed that the next fertilizer application will be in August and testing results will be available for the September meeting.

A. Investigation Into Whispering Palms Possible Discharge into CCC Lake

The District Manager stated that someone from Whispering Palms contacted PDM to report that Colonial County Club was sending them dirty water through the lake. He responded by telling them that the water came the opposite way. Photos were shared with the Board. It was determined that the water may have come from a sanitary drain and is considered to be resolved. The Field Manager and Lake & Wetland Management will follow up using mats to absorb the material and check catch basins for paint residue.

A. Financial Statements for May 2021

The District Manager reviewed the May 2021 financials and noted that the fund balance and the debt service leave them with a fairly high balance. He explained how they maximize the interest earned and when the next payment is due. The Chair asked when the bond is paid off in 11 years, 3 months, how much could be charged to residents. The Board discussed possible maintenance issues that may arise down the road and the District Manager explained possible options.

B. fStop Wildlife Project Update

Cameras have not been installed yet in the Preserves. The Board asked about liability insurance and access to their video website. Ms. Dudak explained that fStop will upload their videos to a shared drive and they will provide access via e-mail to watch the videos.

A. Field Report for June

The District Manager reviewed the Field Report:

• Spikerush was reported on Lake 6.
• Aerators have been scheduled.
• There was one report of spatterdock.
• A new aerator on Lake 28 is running 24-hours a day.
• Washouts on Lake 7 require a small catch drain. The Board discussed whose responsibility it is, but agreed to install them on Lakes 7 and 8.
• The shoreline repair was completed.
• A sign that will be moved before the next meeting will have wildflowers and plants around it.
• One dead tree reported by a homeowner will be cut down by the Field Manager. Other dead trees that were reported require a proposal.
• Dry retention catch basins that were reported are the Club’s responsibility to be cleaned out.
• Some of the catch basins have rip rap around them, but the one on Links Drive is filling up. The Field Manager reported that it should also get rip rap and will cost under $500.

B. Follow-Up Items

i. Golf Course Repairs Lake 7 Update

This was discussed in the Field Report.

ii. Boardwalk Railing Modifications

The Field Manager reported that this is scheduled for repair during the week of July 19. The Butterfly Garden will be addressed during the same week.

iii. Concrete Path/Boardwalk Transition

This will also be taken care of during the week of July 19.

iv. Erosion Repair Update for Lakes 12, 14, 16, 26 & 27

The project is 100% completed. The Field Manager will inspect the project locations this week to check the new sod.

v. Tree Removals Identified at Workshop

This is scheduled for the week of July 19.

vi. Invasives Removal at Mill Creek Way and CCC Blvd.

The Field Manager reported that 85% of the invasive ear leaf acacia trees have been removed, with only three large trees remaining. He is awaiting a proposal to have them removed.

vii. End of Lake 50 Bubbler Hose Re-Burying

The Field Manager was not sure why the hose is present. He was going to investigate this. It was asked why the “boats” are still out there.

C. Project Tracking/Maintenance Log

There were no additional comments or questions.

There being none, the next Order of Business followed.

There being none, the next Order of Business followed.

The Board discussed the resignation letter from Chair DeSantis that is effective tomorrow. The District Manager explained that the first order of business at the next meeting will be to appoint someone to fill the vacancy, and then to reorganize the Board of Supervisors. In the meantime, he stated that the Vice Chair will assume the duties of the Chair, if necessary. There was a concern about all of the Chair’s electronic files, and Christopher Dudak explained how the transfer of equipment and files will take place.

• The supervisors requested new maps. They also discussed geotubes, and requested that aerator and fountains be listed on the map.

There being none, the next Order of Business followed.

There being no further Order of Business, and

Next Regular Meeting: July 26, 2021 at 2 p.m.