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Tara Community Development District
Board of Supervisors’ Meeting February 25, 2020
District Office: 5844 Old Pasco Road, Suite 100
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 813-994-1001
www.taracdd.org
TARA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT I
Tara Community Center, 7340 Tara Preserve Lane, Bradenton, FL 34203
Board of Supervisors Darby Connor Chairman Joe Dibartolomeo Vice Chairman Joseph Mojica Assistant Secretary Barbara Linden Assistant Secretary Peyton Phillips Assistant Secretary District Manager Angel Montagna Rizzetta & Company, Inc. District Counsel John Vericker Straley Robin & Vericker District Engineer Rick Schappacher Schappacher Engineering
All cellular phones must be placed on mute while in the meeting room. The Audience Comment portion of the agenda is where individuals may make comments on matters that concern the District. Individuals are limited to a total of three (3) minutes to make comments during this time. Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting/hearing/workshop is asked to advise the District Office at least forty-eight (48) hours before the meeting/hearing/workshop by contacting the District Manager at (813) 933-5571. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), who can aid you in contacting the District Office. A person who decides to appeal any decision made at the meeting/hearing/workshop with respect to any matter considered at the meeting/hearing/workshop is advised that person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
- TARA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT OFFICE • 5844 OLD PASCO RD • SUITE 100 • WESLEY CHAPEL, FL
33544 www.taracdd.org Board of Supervisors Tara Community Development District 1
February 17, 2020 PLEDGE OF PUBLIC CONDUCT
WE MAY DISAGREE, BUT WE WILL BE RESPECTFUL OF ONE ANOTHER WE WILL DIRECT ALL COMMENTS TO ISSUES
WE WILL AVOID PERSONAL ATTACKS
Dear Board Members:
The first audit committee meeting and the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Tara Community Development District 1 will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 9:00 a.m., at the Tara Community Center, located at 7340 Tara Preserve Lane, Bradenton, Florida 34203. The following is the agenda for this meeting:
AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING:
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
A. Presentation of Audit Proposal Instructions……………………Tab 1 B. Presentation of Audit Evaluation Criteria……………………….Tab 2
3. ADJOURNMENT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING:
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS 5. STAFF REPORTS
A. Aquatics/Landscape 1. Presentation of Aquatics Report………………………….Tab 3 2. Landscape Maintenance Update B. Field Manager
1. Field Manager Report..............…………………………...Tab 4 C. District Counsel
D. District Engineer 1. Update Regarding Drainage Structure Repairs
E. District Manager 6. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Consideration of Audit Committee’s Recommendation 7. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
A. Consideration of Minutes of the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting held on January 28, 2020……………………………..Tab 5
B. Consideration of Operation & Maintenance Expenditures for December 2019 and January 2020…………………………….Tab 6
8. SUPERVISOR REQUESTS 9. ADJOURNMENT
I look forward to seeing you at the meeting. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (813) 933-5571.
Sincerely Angel Montagna District Manager
cc: John Vericker, District Counsel
Tab 1
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MINUTES OF MEETING 1 2
Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any 3 matter considered at the meeting is advised that the person may need to ensure that a 4 verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon 5
which such appeal is to be based. 6
7
TARA 8
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 1 9 10
PLEDGE OF PUBLIC CONDUCT 11 WE MAY DISAGREE, BUT WE WILL BE RESPECTFUL OF ONE ANOTHER 12
WE WILL DIRECT ALL COMMENTS TO ISSUES 13 WE WILL AVOID PERSONAL ATTACKS 14
15 The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Tara Community Development 16
District 1 was held on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at the Tara Community 17 Center, located at 7340 Tara Preserve Lane, Bradenton, Florida 34203. 18
19 Present and constituting a quorum: 20 21
Darby Connor Board Supervisor, Vice Chairman 22 Joe DiBartolomeo Board Supervisor, Vice Chairman 23
Joe Mojica Board Supervisor, Assistant Secretary 24 Barbara Linden Board Supervisor, Assistant Secretary 25 Peyton Phillips Board Supervisor, Assistant Secretary 26 27
Also present were: 28 29 Angel Montagna District Manager, Rizzetta & Company, Inc. 30 John Vericker District Counsel, Straley & Robin 31 Rick Schappacher District Engineer, Schappacher Engineering 32 Duane Smith Field Manager 33 Liz Roque Representative, Aquatic Systems 34 Leroy Van Representative, Sunrise Landcare 35 36
Audience: Present 37
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Call to Order 38 39 Ms. Montagna called the meeting to order and conducted roll call. 40
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SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS Pledge of Allegiance 41 42 Ms. Montagna led all those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 43
THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS Adoption of Agenda 44 45
On a Motion by Ms. Linden, seconded by Mr. Connor, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda as presented for Tara Community Development District 1.
FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments 46 47
Ms. Montagna opened the floor for audience comments. 48 49 The Board entertained audience regarding the pickleball court seating, the fob to enter 50
the community center, and removal of tree behind a resident’s home. Ms. Roque and Mr. 51 Smith agreed that the tree could be removed. 52 53
On a Motion by Mr. Mojica, seconded by Ms. Linden, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors approved the removal of a tree behind Mr. Pickwell’s home at his expense using a licensed and insured vendor for Tara Community Development District 1.
54 More audience comments were entertained regarding the pickleball seating, the 55
community, and overgrown Oak Tree trim or removal from a resident’s backyard at their 56 expense. 57
58 FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Staff Reports 59 60
A. Aquatics & Landscape Update 61 Ms. Roque presented and reviewed the Aquatics Reports dated January 16, 2020. 62 A discussion ensued regarding Vertex not responding. 63 64 Ms. Roque presented the proposal for phosphorus jars for ponds #23 and 42. 65 66
On a Motion by Mr. Mojica, seconded Mr. Connor with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors approved Aquatic System’s proposal for Phosphorus Jars for Ponds #23 and 42 ($1,110.00) for the Tara Community Development District 1.
67 Ms. Roque presented and reviewed Solitude Lake Management’s proposal for 68 maintenance of invasive species in 28 wetland buffers. The Board decided to table 69 this proposal. 70 71 Mr. Smith gave the Board an update on the landscape maintenance. 72 73
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74 B. Field Manager Report 75
The Board reviewed the Field Manager Report. 76 77
On a Motion by Mr. Phillips, seconded by Ms. Linden, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of a golf cart with a cover (not-to-exceed $5,000.00) for Tara Community Development District 1.
78 Mr. Smith presented a proposal to refinish the tabletops. 79 80
On a Motion by Mr. Phillips, seconded by Mr. DiBartolomeo, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors approved the proposal to refinish 6 tabletops with a maple color ($1,690.00) for Tara Community Development District 1.
81 Ms. Montagna stated that the request for water aerobics in the pool had been 82 cancelled. 83 84
C. District Counsel 85 No report. 86 87
D. District Engineer 88 Mr. Schappacher presented his report. He gave an update on the drainage 89 structure repairs. He also gave an update on the SWFWMD meeting. 90 91
E. District Manager 92 Ms. Montagna announced that the next meeting was scheduled for February 25, 93 2020 at 9:00 a.m. 94 95 Ms. Montagna reviewed the revised Rules and Policies. Attached as (Exhibit “A”). 96 A discussion ensued. Ms. Montagna will revise the Rules and Policies and send 97 out to the Board. 98
On a Motion by Mr. Connor, seconded Ms. Linden, with four in favor and one opposed (Joe Mojica), the Board approved the Revised Rules and Policies as amended and reviewed by District Counsel for the Tara Community Development District 1.
99 Mr. Mojica gave Ms. Montagna his reason for his no vote regarding the Rules and 100 Policies. Attached as (Exhibit “B”). 101
102 SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Discussion Regarding Gold Course 103
Management 104
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105 Ms. Montagna opened the floor for a discussion regarding the golf course management. 106
Mr. Smith will keep track with photos for the dumping of trash. District Counsel will draft a letter 107 to corporate. 108
109 SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Consideration of Establishment of Audit 110
Committee 111
Ms. Montagna stated that it was time for the District to go out to bid for Audit Services. 112 She stated that the Board would need to select an audit committee and authorize District 113 staff to advertise for audit committee meetings and an RFP for Audit Services. 114
115 EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Consideration of the Minutes of the 116
Board of Supervisors’ Meeting held on 117 October 22, 2019 118
119 Ms. Montagna presented the minutes of the Board of Supervisors’ meeting held on 120
October 22, 2019. There were no changes made to the meeting minutes. 121
On a Motion by Ms. Linden, seconded Mr. Mojica, with all in favor, the Board approved the minutes of the Board of Supervisors’ meeting held on October 22, 2019 as presented for the Tara Community Development District 1.
122
NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Consideration of Operation and 123 Maintenance Expenditures for 124 September through November 2019 125
Ms. Montagna presented the Operations and Maintenance Expenditures for 126 September through November 2019. 127
On a Motion by Mr. Mojica, seconded by Mr. Connor, with all in favor, the Board approved the Operation and Maintenance Expenditures for September ($45,004.50), October ($50,314.80 and November 2019 ($47,433.19) as presented for the Tara Community Development District 1.
128 129
On a Motion by Mr. Phillips, seconded by Ms. Linden, followed by a vote of all in favor, the Board of Supervisors appointed themselves as the Audit Committee and authorized District staff to advertise for Audit Committee Meetings and an RFP for Audit Services for the Tara Community Development District 1.
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TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisor Requests 130 131
Ms. Montagna asked if there were any Supervisor requests. Mr. Mojica spoke about the 132 security cameras. 133
134 Ms. Linden spoke about a camera app. 135 136 Mr. DiBartolomeo spoke about the security system. 137 138
ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Adjournment 139 140
Ms. Montagna stated that if there was no further business to come before the Board 141 then a motion to adjourn would be in order. 142
On a Motion by Mr. DiBartolomeo, seconded by Ms. Linden, with all in favor, the Board adjourned the meeting at 11:25 a.m. for the Tara Community Development District 1.
143 144 145 146 Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairman / Vice Chairman 147
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Tab 2
TARA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 1
DISTRICT OFFICE · 12750 CITRUS PARK LANE · SUITE 115 · TAMPA, FLORIDA 33625
Operation and Maintenance ExpendituresDecember 2019
For Board Approval
The total items being presented: $29,837.29
Approval of Expenditures:
__________________________________
______Chairperson
______Vice Chairperson
______Assistant Secretary
Attached please find the check register listing the Operation and Maintenanceexpenditures paid from December 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. This doesnot include expenditures previously approved by the Board.
Vendor Name Check Number Invoice Number Invoice Description Invoice Amount
Air Clean of Florida, Inc. 006294 DC7340-1115 Clean Ducts 11/19 150.00$
Angel Montagna 006297 112519 Gift Card - Field Manager Christmas Bonus 11/19
500.00$
Bravo Cleaning Services, LLC 006303 202223 Janitorial Services 11/19 675.00$
Cabin Fever, Inc. 006311 9809 Sealcoat & Restripe 11/19 1,262.00$
Comcast Communications 006309 8535 10 048 0005540 12/19
Community Center Phone/Internet Service 12/19
193.92$
Danny Via Plumbing, Inc. 006304 DVP-22084 Install Garbage Disposal 11/19 310.00$
FL Department of Revenue 006312 51-8015667691-1 11/19 Sales & Use Tax Payable 11/19 4.91$
Florida Power & Light Company
006295 FPL Summary 10/19 Electric Summary 10/19 4,126.12$
Florida Power & Light Company
006318 FPL Summary 11/19 Electric Summary 11/19 4,057.10$
Greater Bay Plumbing, Inc. 006305 037408 Remove Debris - Bubbler Box 07/19 441.32$
Innersync Studio, LTD 006313 17956 Annual Service Fee 10/1/19-09/30/19 1,537.50$
Jon Yoder, LLC 006316 110619 Replace Gutters - Clubhouse 11/19 566.20$
Tara Community Development District
Paid Operation & Maintenance ExpendituresDecember 1, 2019 Through December 31, 2019
Vendor Name Check Number Invoice Number Invoice Description Invoice Amount
Tara Community Development District
Paid Operation & Maintenance ExpendituresDecember 1, 2019 Through December 31, 2019
Joseph Di Bartolomeo 006310 120619-Joe Bartolomeo CDD Business Cards - Cost Share 12/19 47.72$
Manatee County Utilities 006296 179079-104839 11/19 7340 Tara Preserve Lane 11/19 244.63$
Pools by Lowell, Inc. 006298 206196 Repair Spa 11/19 75.00$
Pools by Lowell, Inc. 006298 206197 Repair Spa 11/19 134.63$
Rizzetta & Company, Inc. 006299 INV0000045234 District Management Fees 12/19 4,252.16$
Rizzetta Amenity Services, Inc.
006300 INV00000000006877 Amenity Management Services 11/19 752.48$
Rizzetta Amenity Services, Inc.
006306 INV00000000006907 Amenity Management Services 11/19 848.66$
Rizzetta Amenity Services, Inc.
006314 INV00000000006933 Out of Pocket Expense 11/19 59.18$
Schappacher Engineering LLC 006315 1492 Engineering Services 11/19 556.57$
Straley Robin Vericker 006307 17699 Legal Services 10/19 715.00$
Sunrise Landcare, Inc. 006301 107142 Fertilize Bahia Grass, Ornamentals, Palm, Pest Control 10/19
3,114.00$
Tara CDD CD1071 CD1071 Debit Card Replenishment 421.07$
Vendor Name Check Number Invoice Number Invoice Description Invoice Amount
Tara Community Development District
Paid Operation & Maintenance ExpendituresDecember 1, 2019 Through December 31, 2019
Teco Peoples Gas 006302 211014511060 10/19 Gas Service for Pool Heater 10/19 303.00$
Teco Peoples Gas 006319 211014511060 11/19 Gas Service for Pool Heater 11/19 1,114.00$
Vertex Water Features, Inc. 006308 880035078 Install Aeration - Site 42 06/19 2,590.12$
Welch Tennis Courts, Inc. 006317 3489 Replace (3) Bulbs 12/19 785.00$
Report Total 29,837.29$
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TARA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 1
DISTRICT OFFICE · 12750 CITRUS PARK LANE · SUITE 115 · TAMPA, FLORIDA 33625
Operation and Maintenance ExpendituresJanuary 2020
For Board Approval
The total items being presented: $44,530.28
Approval of Expenditures:
__________________________________
______Chairperson
______Vice Chairperson
______Assistant Secretary
Attached please find the check register listing the Operation and Maintenanceexpenditures paid from January 1, 2020 through January 31, 2020. This does notinclude expenditures previously approved by the Board.
Vendor Name Check Number Invoice Number Invoice Description Invoice Amount
Ace Pressure Cleaning 006321 112519-Ace Pressure Pressure Clean & Fungicide 11/19 $ 300.00
Comcast Communications 006337 8535 10 048 0005540 Community Center Phone/Internet Service $ 196.26 01/20 01/20
Complete Electrical Services, 006322 2117 Power from Owls Nest Terrace to Pond 45 $ 976.00 Inc. 12/19Complete Electrical Services, 006322 2121 Repair Camera Cable Clubhouse to Street $ 601.75 Inc. 12/19Florida Power & Light 006344 FPL Summary 12/19 Electric Summary 12/19 $ 2,543.31 CompanyHome Team Pest Defense, 006339 65873669 Quarterly Pest Control Service 10/19 $ 112.90 LLCManatee County Utilities 006323 179079-104839 12/19 7340 Tara Preserve Lane 12/19 $ 306.03
Pools by Lowell, Inc. 006325 206766 Monthly Pool Service 12/19 $ 350.00
Pools by Lowell, Inc. 006334 207354 Replace Gauges Pool And Spa 12/19 $ 59.85
Pools by Lowell, Inc. 006334 207663 Pool Repair - Feeder Line 12/19 $ 20.16
Rizzetta & Company, Inc. 006326 INV0000045898 District Management Fees 01/20 $ 4,252.16
Rizzetta & Company, Inc. 006341 INV0000046430 Annual Dissemination Services FY19/20 $ 1,000.00
Rizzetta Amenity Services, 006327 INV00000000006994 Amenity Management Services 12/19 $ 717.51 Inc.
Tara Community Development DistrictPaid Operation & Maintenance Expenditures
January 1, 2020 Through January 31, 2020
Vendor Name Check Number Invoice Number Invoice Description Invoice Amount
Rizzetta Amenity Services, 006340 INV00000000007025 Amenity Management Services 01/20 $ 1,442.70 Inc.Rizzetta Amenity Services, 006342 INV00000000007051 Out of Pocket Expense 12/19 $ 50.00 Inc.Rizzetta Technology Services 006343 INV0000004985 Email and Website Hosting Services 12/19 $ 190.00
Rosemarie Pickwell 006324 010120-Pickwell Fountain Electric License Agreement 01/20 $ 90.00
Solitude Lake Management, 006328 PI-A00330237 Lake and Wetland Services 12/19 $ 2,670.00 LLCSolitude Lake Management, 006335 SMOR-298275 50% Deposit - Install Aerator Site 45 01/20 $ 1,937.00 LLCStraley Robin Vericker 006330 17789 Legal Services 11/19 $ 577.50
Sunrise Landcare, Inc. 006331 107293 Landscape Maintenance 12/19 $ 13,128.66
Sunrise Landcare, Inc. 006331 107308 Install Winter Annuals 11/19 $ 4,235.50
Sunrise Landcare, Inc. 006331 107348 Install Mulch 12/19 $ 1,560.00
Sunrise Landcare, Inc. 006331 107395 Quarterly Service - Fertilize Palms 12/19 $ 300.00
Sunrise Landcare, Inc. 006331 107404 Fertilize Palms & Pest Control 12/19 $ 4,218.00
Sunrise Landscape 006332 67251 Irrigation Repair - Water Pressure Clubhouse $ 2,295.81 11/19
Tara Community Development DistrictPaid Operation & Maintenance Expenditures
January 1, 2020 Through January 31, 2020
Vendor Name
Tara CDD
Check Num
CD1072
ber Invoice Number
CD1072
Invoice Description
Debit Card Replenishment
Invoice Amount
$ 99.18
Tom South 006329 010120-South Fountain Electric License Agreement 01/20 $ 90.00
Tom South 006333 123119-South Fountain Electric License Agreement 12/19 $ 210.00
Report Total $ 44,530.28
Tara Community Development DistrictPaid Operation & Maintenance Expenditures
January 1, 2020 Through January 31, 2020