Meeting Minutes for December 20, 2021
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 December 20, 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 phone conference.
Present and constituting a quorum were:
Joseph Zajac – Chair
Tim Worthington – Vice Chair
Howard Klein – Assistant Secretary
Giovanna Scuderi – Assistant Secretary
Sally Hefti – Assistant Secretary
Also present (or attending via phone conference) were:
Cal Teague – District Manager
Christopher Dudak – Client Services Manager
The following is a summary of the actions taken at the Colonial Country Club Community Development District (CDD) Board of Supervisors meeting.
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Call to Order and Roll Call
The Colonial Country Club Community Development District Meeting was called to order and District Manager Teague called the roll. All Board members were present, except Supervisor Klein, and with Supervisor Worthington attending via web conference. Christopher Dudak from Premier District Management also attended via web conference.
On MOTION by Supervisor Hefti, seconded by Supervisor Scuderi, with all in favor, the Board agreed to accept Vice Chair Worthington’s attendance via web conference.
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of the Agenda
Add 6A Simplified Benchmark Water Quality Results, 6B Spike Rush Trimming Proposal
On MOTION by Chair Zajac, seconded by Supervisor Hefti, with all in favor, the Board accepted the Agenda, as amended.
THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments on Agenda Items
There were no Audience comments on the Agenda.
FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of Meeting Minutes
A. Draft Meeting Minutes from November 22, 2021
On MOTION by Vice Chair Worthington, seconded by Supervisor Scuderi, with all in favor, the Board accepted the Draft Meeting Minutes from November 22, 2021.
FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Old Business
There was no Old Business.
SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS New Business
A. Simplified Benchmark Water Quality Results
District Manager Teague reviewed the report and stated that there were no issues with the water quality of the lakes.
B. Spike Rush Trimming Proposal
Supervisor Klein arrived at the meeting at 2:07 p.m. during the discussion of Spike Rush Trimming Proposal
Solitude sent a proposal to treat, cut, and remove spike rush from behind homes on Lakes 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 17, 18, 22, 25, and 50, at the cost of $2,000 per day, which included compensation for a five-man crew. After discussion, the Board agreed that 4 days would be authorized to complete as many lakes as possible, with the cost not to exceed $8,000. The priorities are Lakes 8, 18, 22, 25, and 50. If funds remain, Lakes 9 and 21 are to be done on the resident sides only. Chair Zajac and Field Manager Pepin will inspect the amount completed and the quality of the work and determine if additional days are warranted. If so, they will report this to the Board.
On MOTION by Vice Chair Worthington, seconded by Supervisor Klein, with all in favor, the Board agreed that spike rush on Lakes 8, 18, 22, 25, and 50 be treated, cut, and removed, at a cost not to exceed $8,000. Lakes 9 and 21 will be completed on resident sides only, if funds remain.
SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS District Manager
A. Financial Reports for November 2021
District Manager Teague reviewed the budget. He reported that the District’s bank, Iberia, had been purchased by Horizon. The interest paid on investment rates were dropped, with no notice, from .1 to .01. District Manager Teague stated that Premier District Management was looking for alternate banking options, with the goal of no fees being assessed, and a guaranteed minimum be held for the interest rates that are being paid.
On MOTION by Supervisor Klein, seconded by Supervisor Hefti, with all in favor, the Board accepted the Financial Reports for November 2021.
EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Field Manager
A. Field Report
District Manager Teague reviewed Field Manager Pepin’s report, and the following issues were discussed:
The Board agreed that the Alligator Flag and Giant Bullrush on Lake 7 should be cut, and that a trash cleanup along the shorelines, walking paths, and boardwalks should be done.
There have been noise complaints from the aerator compressors on Lakes 28 and 50. Vice Chair Worthington wondered if a timer could be put on the aerators. There was concern that the timers could have an effect on lake quality and on the aerators themselves. Field Manager Pepin was asked to investigate this and report back to the Board.
B. Follow-up Items
i. Littoral Plantings Update
Golden canna and swamp lilies have been planted. Gonzalo had extra canna, and they were planted on Lake 28 and 29 at no additional charge.
ii. Rip Rap and Cord Grass around the New Basins Update
The rip rap is holding well. As noted in the last inspection, Patrick had not planted the extra cord grasses.
iii. 9050 Shadow Glen Fence Repairs
The fence repair had been completed.
iv. Golf Course Washout Repairs Lake 7 Update
As noted in the latest inspection, this washout was still present.
v. Lakeshore Repair for Lakes 2, 6, 32, 40, and 60
The contract had been signed and returned to American Shoreline Restoration. This project is scheduled to be started near the end of April, 2022.
vi. Lake 11 Aerators Update
Solitude inspected the air stations and confirmed that there were several broken stations. They will be sending a quote for replacing them.
vii. Preserve Walkway Palmetto Cleanup
This is scheduled to be completed in January, 2022.
viii. I-75 Wall Invasives Cleanup
This is scheduled to be completed in January, 2022.
ix. HOA Catch Basin Cleanup Update
This is scheduled to be completed in January, 2022.
C. Project Tracking/Maintenance Log
NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Attorney
There was no report from Attorney Greg Urbancic.
TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Engineer
There was no report from Engineer Sam Marshall.
ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisor Requests/Comments
Supervisor Hefti commented that the Master Board has been working on the fountains in front of the community and wondered if the CDD could reduce the costs of this project to the membership.
TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments
There were no Audience comments.
THIRTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Adjournment
On MOTION by Supervisor Scuderi, seconded by Supervisor Klein, with all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 3:06 p.m.
The Next Regular Meeting will be on January 24, 2022 at 2 p.m.