Meeting Minutes for May 24, 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, May 24, 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
Howard Klein – Resident
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, participating virtually were Christopher Dudak and Nancy Dudak from Premier District Management, and resident Howard Klein.
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of the Agenda
The Agenda was reviewed.
On MOTION by Supervisor Hefti, seconded by Supervisor Worthington, with all in favor, the Agenda was approved as submitted.
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 April 26, 2021
The Draft Meeting Minutes from April 26, 2021 were reviewed.
On MOTION by Supervisor Worthington, seconded by Supervisor Scuderi, with all in favor, the Draft Meeting Minutes from April 26, 2021 were approved as submitted.
FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Old Business
There being none, the next Order of Business followed.
SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS New Business
A. Egis Insurance Loss Control Report
The District Manager briefed the Board on Ms. Dudak’s ride-around with the insurance company as a safety check. They suggested that the boardwalk entry required some grinding down. He said that they tour the property every 2 to 2-1/2 years.
SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS District Manager
A. Financial Statements for April 2021
The Board reviewed the April 2021 financials that do not reflect the May payment.
On MOTION by Vice Chair Zajac, seconded by Supervisor Worthington, with all in favor, the Board approved the April 2021 financials as presented.
B. Fiscal Year 2022 Budget and Resolution 2021-02 to Set Public Hearing
The District Manager explained that the proposed budget can be changed at this point and there is no assessment increase, but if the Board chooses to make changes, they cannot increase assessments, and they have until the August 23 meeting to make changes.
On MOTION by Supervisor Scuderi, seconded by Supervisor Hefti, with all in favor, the Board approved Resolution 2021-02 to approve the tentative 2022 budget and set the Public Hearing for comment.
C. fStop Wildlife Project Update
They have not installed the cameras yet.
EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Field Manager
A. Field Report for May
The District Manager reviewed the Field Report:
- The lakes appear to be in good shape.
- The Field Manager was concerned about the spikerush, so he is cutting it back.
- The spatterdock was sprayed.
- Solitude purchased Lake & Wetland Management. The Board discussed having a backup plan if they are not satisfied with the work they do, but the District Manager said the change is not expected for a year.
- The Field Manager is monitoring an aerator recoil at Lake 15.
- Lake 9 has a broken air station that the Field Manager is having repaired.
- It was mentioned that there is an issue by the tee box on Lake 8. The District Manager was asked to write a letter about the erosion, since it is not the CDD responsibility. He said that the Field Manager can make some recommendations.
- There are some Cypress trees that appear to be in poor condition.
- It was stated that they can look at the cutouts on the boardwalk at the June 7 ride-around meeting.
B. Follow-Up Items
i. Aerator Installation Lake 28 Update
It was reported that the system was running two hours a day as a break-in period for the new compressors.
ii. Golf Course Erosion Repairs Update
The washout repair failed and the erosion has returned.
iii. 9074 Shadow Glen Fence Post Replacement Update
It was unclear if the repair was completed or if they are awaiting paperwork from Sunstate.
iv. Boardwalk Mold Project Update
The project started on 5/25 (today.)
v. Erosion Repair Update for Lakes 12, 14, 16, 26 & 27
This was discussed earlier in the meeting.
vi. Lake 8 Washouts
There was some concern on the slope. This will be looked at during the drive-around on June 7.
vii. Dead Pines in the Preserve Islands Removal Proposal
This was awaiting an estimate.
C. Project Tracking/Maintenance Log
There were no comments concerning Project Tracking.
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
The supervisors discussed professional fees that the CDD is being charged that was explained as standard charges. The District Manager stated that they have one of the lowest assessment rates in the area.
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 Scuderi, with all in favor, the Meeting was adjourned at 2:43 p.m.
Next Meeting: June 7, 2021 at 8 a.m. – Ride-Around Workshop
Next Regular Meeting: June 28, 2021 at 2 p.m.