MINUTES OF LANDOWNERS’ MEETING
SUNSHINE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
The
Landowners’ Meeting for the Sunshine Water Control District was held on
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
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at
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
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
The
Landowners Meeting was recessed at
The
Landowners Meeting was reconvened at
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
·
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
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
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Chairman President/Vice President