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Meeting Minutes for February 22, 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 Monday, February 22, 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

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 the District Manager called the roll. All Board members were present for today’s meeting. Also in attendance was Christopher Dudak, Assistant to the District Manager, and participating by web conference was Nancy Dudak, PDM.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of the Agenda

The Agenda was reviewed.

On MOTION by Vice Chair Zajac, seconded by Supervisor Worthington, with all in favor, the Agenda was approved as amended with the addition of item 6C, Simplified Benchmark Lakes Analysis and changing the wording on 5A.

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments on Agenda Items

There being none, the next Order of Business followed.

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of Meeting Minutes

A. Draft Meeting Minutes from January 25, 2021

The amended Draft Meeting Minutes from January 25, 2021 that were sent out as handouts were reviewed.

On MOTION by Supervisor Hefti, seconded by Supervisor Worthington, with all in favor, the amended Draft Meeting Minutes from January 25, 2021 were approved.

FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Old Business

A. Aerator Installation Lake 28

The District Manager explained that they were going to upgrade the power from 115 to 240 volts on the aerator on Lake 28, but the Field Manager said that the extra cost for changing the compressors from 115 volt to 240 volt was not worth the extra expense. Solitude concurred and agreed to change the 240-volt compressors to 115-volt at no charge to the CDD. They will be changed out as soon as the order arrives.

The two new proposals from the original Agenda were no longer deemed necessary.

SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS New Business

A. fStop & Florida Wildlife Sharing the Landscape Project

The District Manager explained that the fStop & Florida Wildlife Sharing the Landscape Project would like to place wildlife cameras in the Preserve so they can catalog wildlife photos and use them as an educational tool, at no charge to the CDD. Nancy Dudak said that they are working in the State, and are focused on the Corkscrew corridor. She also said that the waiver they would have to sign would release them from any responsibility, plus they would share the photos with the CDD. The District Manager said that the camera would be in the Preserve area, but that residents can request them in their back yards. Ultimately, they want a partnership to see how wildlife exists near a human habitat to use for educational purposes. They would submit a placement plan before they begin.

On MOTION by Vice Chair Zajac, seconded by Supervisor Hefti, with all in favor, the Board voted to further consider participation in the fStop & Florida Wildlife Sharing the Landscape Project and to authorize the Chair to sign the waiver for access. The Board requested involvement in the placement of cameras.

B. Algae Control Options

The Board discussed a proposal from Sunstate Fence for $6,529.18 to replace 406′ of chain-link fence and posts. They agreed that early April would be a good time for the work to be done and that PDM will send a letter to the General Manager for him to contact the affected residents. The District Manager shared information on a sonic algae control device that was requested. An LG Sonic Brochure was presented that states it is for residential lakes and ponds. The Board would like more information and prices for the next meeting.

C. Simplified Benchmark Lakes Analysis Results

A pass/fail type test result summary was presented reflecting that all lake results are in a “good” category, with the nitrogen levels at the border between good and fair, as the trend has been. The Board would like to have the results of the analysis attached in the future.

SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS District Manager

A. Financial Statements for January 2021

The Board discussed the January 2021 financials.

On MOTION by Supervisor Scuderi, seconded by Supervisor Worthington, with all in favor, the Board voted to accept the January 2021 financials.

B. Tablet Training After Meeting

Microsoft Surfaces were purchased for the Board. Christopher Dudak will conduct training after the meeting. The old tablets will be donated.

EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Field Manager

A. Field Report for February

The report was reviewed and the following requests or actions identified:

  • The Board discussed the low rating for Lake 6 and the Field Manager is to monitor the status.
  • The District Manager said the the Lake 21 fountain motor was replaced.
  • New washouts were identified on Lake 16.
  • The Board asked that the patio chairs remain by Lake 28.
  • It was requested that the handrails be wiped down with bleach to prevent mildew when they do the new sign.
  • It was reported that the dead sod on Lake 22 be replaced prior to the rainy season.
  • The Field Manager will trim vegetation along the 5,000 feet of fence before rainy season.
  • The fence area at 9092 Shadow Glen was cleaned up by the homeowner.
  • The Field Manager is to identify the location of the water level gauge in the Preserve.

B. Follow-Up Items

i. Benches Installation Update

New benches were installed on the boardwalk. There has been positive feedback from residents about the benches.

ii. Golf Course Erosion Repairs Update

There are small washouts along the cart path on Lake 7.

iii. Shadow Glen Fence Post Replacement Update

This has been scheduled to begin in April.

C. Project Tracking/Maintenance Log

It was asked if the Project Tracking form is inaccurate. The District Manager will have the spreadsheet checked.

NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Attorney

There being none, the next Order of Business followed.

TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Engineer

There being none, the next Order of Business followed.

ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisor Requests/Comments

There being none, the next Order of Business followed.

TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments

There being none, the next Order of Business followed.

THIRTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Adjournment

There being no further Order of Business and,

On MOTION by Vice Chair Zajac, seconded by Supervisor Worthington, with all in favor, the Meeting was adjourned at 2:40 p.m.

Next Meeting: March 22, 2021 at 2 p.m.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary
Chair/Vice Chair