MINUTES OF LANDOWNERS’ MEETING

SUNSHINE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

 

 

The Landowners’ Meeting for the Sunshine Water Control District was held on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at 6:35 p.m. in the Commission Chambers, Coral Springs City Hall, 9551 West Sample Road, Coral Springs, Florida 33928.           

 

            Present at the meeting were:

           

Mary Macomber                                              President

            Dave Hulett                                                      Vice President

 

            Also present were:

           

Craig Wrathell                                                  District Manager

Bruce Cranmer                                                 District Counsel

Cory Selchan                                                    District Supervisor

Doug Paton                                                      WHHA

John McKune                                                   CH2M Hill

Cedo DaSilva                                                   CH2M Hill

Pete Colussy                                                    CH2M Hill

Jane Early                                                         CH2M Hill

Phil Sobers                                                       Resident

Emily Heafy                                                      Resident

Marie Ferngren                                                 Resident

Dan Clark                                                        Resident

Rich Merchaud                                                 City of Coral Springs Public Works

 

 

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS                               Call to Order

 

            The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.

            Mr. Wrathell reported that the Landowners’ Election was being held for Phil Sobers’ vacant seat.  Mr. Wrathell briefly outlined the process for conducting the Landowners’ Meeting.  Mr. Wrathell added that the Engineer’s Report can be accepted at this meeting.

 

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS                          Determination of a Quorum

 

             Mr. Wrathell stated that at least one landowner was present, thereby constituting a quorum to hold the meeting.

            Mr. Wrathell advised that notices were duly publicized for both the Landowners’ Election and for the Regular Board meeting scheduled later that day.  He indicated that proof of publication in the Sun-Sentinel was provided and said the advertisement was published on February 23, 2008 and March 1, 2008.

 

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS                             Election of a Chairperson for the Purpose of Conducting Landowners Meeting

 

            Mr. Wrathell advised that by simple acquiescence, the landowners could designate him as Chair for the purpose of conducting the Landowners’ Election. The landowners present agreed.

 

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS                          Nominations and Elections

 

·      Determine number of voting units represented or assigned by proxy.

            Mr. Wrathell advised that Ms. Marie Ferngren had provided several proxies in advance. 

            Ms. Emily Heafy announced she wished to submit proxies as well.

            Mr. Wrathell advised that Mr. Paton was confirming that all proxies provided were from property owners within the District.

           

On MOTION by Ms. Macomber and seconded by Mr. Hulett, all voted in favor of a temporary recess. 

 

            Mr. Wrathell announced that the Landowner’s Meeting was recessed at 6:46 p.m. with the intent to reconvene after the ballots were tallied. 

 

            The Landowners Meeting was recessed at 6:46 p.m.

            The Landowners Meeting was reconvened at 8:18 p.m.

 

            Mr. Wrathell reported that staff confirmed 44 proxies provided by Ms. Ferngren were on the roll; however 10 proxies could not specifically be confirmed.

            Mr. Wrathell reported that Ms. Heafy had provided 111 proxies. Staff was able to confirm 85 of these, while 26 could not specifically be confirmed.

            Mr. Wrathell asked if anyone else present wished to cast a ballot or provide a proxy.  No one present responded.

·      Nominations for Supervisors

Mr. Wrathell asked if Ms. Ferngren and Ms. Heafy agreed with having staff cast the proxies that were confirmed. Both Ms. Ferngren and Ms. Heafy agreed.

Mr. Wrathell announced that Ms. Heafy received 85 votes.

Ms. Heafy nominated herself for the position of Supervisor.

·      Casting of Ballots

Mr. Wrathell asked if Ms. Heafy agreed with casting her 85 proxy votes. Ms. Heafy agreed.

·      Ballot Tabulations and Results

Mr. Wrathell announced that 85 votes were cast for Ms. Heafy for the Supervisor position.

Ms. Heafy was appointed the Supervisor’s seat.

Mr. Wrathell stated he will swear in Ms. Heafy at the end of the Landowners’ Meeting and the Board will address Item 2 at the next meeting.

·      Oath of Office for Newly Elected Supervisor  

Led by Mr. Wrathell, Ms. Heafy recited the Oath of Office and was welcomed to the Board. Mr. Wrathell advised he is a Notary Public of the State of Florida and authorized to administer the Oath of Office. Mr. Wrathell summarized the following documents provided in the Supervisors’ packets.

·      Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics

Mr. Wrathell reviewed the basic guidelines of the Sunshine Law.

·      Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests

Mr. Wrathell advised that this form has to be filled out and submitted to the Supervisor of Elections Office within the next thirty days.

·      Form 1X – Amendment to Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests

Mr. Wrathell advised that this form has to be filled out and submitted to the Supervisor of Elections Office within the next thirty days.

·      Form 1F – Final Statement of Financial Interests

Mr. Wrathell advised that this has to be filled out and submitted to the Supervisor of Elections Office within sixty days of leaving office.

Ms. Heafy filled out the relevant documents accordingly.

 

FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS                               Administration Report – Engineer’s Report dated March 12, 2008 – Prepared by CH2M Hill

           

            Mr. DaSilva advised that staff will use information recently received from the Superintendent to compile a report outlining rainfall times. This will help with scheduling of the pump station operation.  He added that the report will also reflect engineering and maintenance work done so far.

            The Landowners accepted the Engineer’s Report.

 

SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS                              Landowners Questions or Comments

 

            Mr. Sobers spoke of his years serving on the Board and thanked the Board for his gift.

 

SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS                        Adjournment

 

            There being no further business, the Landowners Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

 

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Chairman                                                                                  President/Vice President