Meeting Minutes for January 24, 2025
Lake Lucie
Community Development District
The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Lake Lucie Community Development District was scheduled for January 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Village of Lake Lucie Pool Cabana, located at 8452 Village of Lake Lucie Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida, and also via web conference.
Present and constituting a quorum were:
Jean Auletta – Chair
George Rowe – Assistant Secretary
Anthony Kerzic – Assistant Secretary
Tom Wood – Assistant Secretary
Also present were:
Cal Teague – District Manager, Premier District Management (PDM)
Morris Daniel – Field Manager
Residents
Attending remotely:
Christopher Dudak – Client Services Manager, PDM
The following is a summary of the actions taken at the Lake Lucie Community Development District (CDD) Board of Supervisors meeting.
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order and Four Board members were present. Also in attendance were Cal Teague, the District Manager, Morris Daniel, the Field Manager, and Several Residents. Attending remotely was Christopher Dudak, the Client Services Manager.
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS Pledge of Allegiance
THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of the Agenda
An amended Agenda was presented adding Item 7C: Cabana Roof Rain Gutter Proposal
On MOTION by Supervisor Rowe, seconded by Chair Auletta, with all in favor, the Board accepted the Agenda, as amended.
FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments on Agenda Items
The resident at 8246 Maidencane asked if the Board is still considering the gutter pan issue at her home, which has been reported at several prior meetings. District Manager Teague stated that the Board had agreed at the last meeting to review this in Fiscal Year 2026 when the community’s gutters will be considered in the next Budget period.
District Manager Teague responded to Board questions concerning comments by the Audience. He stated that there is a period in the beginning allowing public comments on Agenda items before the Board discusses or acts on those items, which is advisable, and a period at the end of the meeting for general comments. A public comment period is required at least once per meeting, and the Board can choose to modify this procedure, if so desired.
FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of Meeting Minutes
A. Draft Special Meeting Minutes for November 22, 2024
On MOTION by Chair Auletta, seconded by Supervisor Wood, with all in favor, the Board approved the Draft Meeting Minutes for November 22, 2024, as presented.
SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Old Business
A. Landscape Maintenance Contract
A copy of the landscape maintenance contract is in the packet. The only item that Reyes Lawn and Landscaping would like to change is reducing the automobile liability insurance items. The Board approved Chair Auletta, Field Manager Daniel, and District Manager Teague to coordinate with the vendor and reduce the insurance requirements, and Chair Auletta is authorized to sign the contract.
Field Manager Daniel will bid out landscaper services next year, although he noted Reyes Lawn and Landscaping’s services have been very economical, and the Board is happy with them.
On MOTION by Supervisor Rowe, seconded by Supervisor Kerzic, with all in favor, the Board approved the reduction of insurance requirements in the landscape maintenance contract, with Chair Auletta, Field Manager Daniel, and District Manager Teague authorized to coordinate with the vendor, and the Chair authorized to sign.
Field Manager Daniel also stated that there is only one copy of the community development plans and blueprints, and he requested more copies, and the Board approved the expense of producing three more hard copies. Field Manager Daniel will retain all hard copies. District Manager Teague also noted that an electronic copy will be kept for the District records.
SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS New Business
A. Sidewalk Repair Proposal: 8289 Redcedar, 8296 Spicebush, 8241 Maidencane
The Board approved this sidewalk repair proposal for several locations at the cost of $19,998, which Field Manager Daniel recommends, to limit the District’s liability for potential injuries. District Manager Teague noted that they can still pull from the line of credit, if needed, to pay for this.
On MOTION by Chair Auletta, seconded by Supervisor Rowe, with all in favor, the Board approved sidewalk repair at the designated locations, not to exceed $19,998.
B. Irrigation Pump Replacement Proposal
PDM staff established a $10,000 purchase limit for the Pool Corporation Horizon irrigation supplier with Field Manager Daniel authorized to order, and Chair Auletta authorized to approve the purchase of the irrigation pumps, as had been previously requested by Field Manager Daniel.
Field Manager Daniel stated that Bruce Metzger has maintained these pumps over the years, and they would not like to replace them if not absolutely necessary, so that the cost is minimized. They would like the irrigation pump rebuilt, if possible. The Board authorized $4,000, and authorized Chair Auletta, Field Manager Daniel, and District Manager Teague to manage it. Staff has been asked to open an account for invoicing from MikeMoores.com.
On MOTION by Supervisor Wood, seconded by Supervisor Kerzic, with all in favor, the Board authorized irrigation pump replacement, with the Chair, the Field Manager, and the District Manager’s management, not to exceed $4,000.
C. Cabana Roof Rain Gutter Proposal
Field Manager Daniel presented pricing for new rain gutters on the pool cabana at the cost of $2,356. The HOA is considering this project, and if they elect to do it, the Board approved reimbursing them. It was noted that the contractor does not have insurance, so the Board asked that he sign a waiver stating that, if he is hurt, he will not sue the community. Chair Auletta, District Manager Teague, and Field Manager Daniel will draft a release.
On MOTION by Chair Auletta, seconded by Supervisor Rowe, with all in favor, the Board approved the installation of rain gutters on the pool cabana, with the CDD authorized to reimburse the HOA, not to exceed $2,356.
EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS District Manager
A. FY 2026 Budget
i. Budget Schedule
District Manager Teague stated that April 25, 2025 is the date the Proposed Budget should be approved, and July 25, 2025 is the proposed Budget Public Hearing date.
ii. Budget Goals Discussion
Field Manager Daniel asked the Board to add more to the Budget for small pool maintenance projects.
District Manager Teague asked the Board to send him their Budget suggestions or goals before the next meeting, and he will prepare of draft of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, and forward it via email before the next meeting.
B. County Code Violations Update: 8289 & 8293 Spicebush Terrace
Staff reported these code violations, the County cited the property owner, and they have addressed it. It was noted that the County does not require removal of invasives from undeveloped lots, only trimming back encroachment. The owner requested phone calls directly to him to trim back overgrowth, instead of reporting him to County code enforcement, and staff has retained his contact information for this purpose. In addition, the County reported that neighbors are in code violation by parking in the owner’s empty lots. Field Manager Daniel noted that, in the past, Reyes Lawn and Landscaping maintained these lots but stopped when the owner refused to pay them for work performed.
NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Field Manager
A. Current Field Report: December 2024
- Field Manager Daniel requested and was approved to obtain a street sign and install it on Village of Lake Lucie Drive and Maidencane at the cost of $800. He requested staff to create an account with Broward County Casting. He stated that he may also solicit them for a quote for community mailboxes in the future.
- Field Manager Daniel requested that the Board members use the form at the back of his Field Report to add resident complaints and send those lists to him for work and project tracking.
- Field Manager Daniel will obtain a quote for the 20 spotlights that need replacement, because they are over ten years old and are in disrepair.
- There is a main light at the entrance, that is not owned by FPL, which is no longer functioning. Field Manager Daniel will price a T-bar that can be installed to hang two lights.
B. Follow-up Items
i. Electrical Issues by Business Park Update
There is no update to report.
ii. Preserve Invasives Treatments
Pristine Lakes arrived onsite on January 13th to treat the first small front preserve. They stacked debris for removal by a claw truck, which arrived on January 20th. Gonzalo Ayres of Pristine Lakes hired the claw truck, which had to come onsite 2-3 times on different days to remove the cut debris piles. The Board noted that this has been completed, so the invoice for $10,700 will be paid.
NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Financial Statements
A. November and December 2024
District Manager Teague reviewed the Financials.
On MOTION by Supervisor Rowe, seconded by Chair Auletta, with all in favor, the Board accepted the November and December 2024 Financials, as presented.
TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Attorney
There was no report from Attorney Urbancic.
ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Engineer
There was no report from Engineers Culpepper and Terpening.
TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisor Requests/Comments
There were no Supervisor requests or comments.
THIRTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments
There were no Audience comments.