MINUTES OF MEETING

SUNSHINE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

 

            The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Sunshine Water Control District was held on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Commission Chambers, 9551 West Sample Road, Coral Springs, Florida. 

 

            Present and constituting a quorum were:

            Russell Parks                                              President

            Mary Macomber                                        Vice President

            Phil Sobers                                                 Secretary

 

            Also present were:

 

            George Keller                                             Mananger

            Bruce Cramner                                           Attorney

            Cedo DaSilva                                             Engineer

            Jean Rugg                                                   Severn Trent Services

            Cory Selchan                                              Field Superintendent

 

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS                         Roll Call

            Mr. Parks called the meeting to order and Mr. Keller called the roll.

 

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS                    Approval of the Minutes of the January 12, 2005 Meeting

            Mr. Parks stated that each Board member received a copy of the minutes of the January 12, 2005 meeting and requested any additions, corrections or deletions.

            There not being any,

 

On MOTION by Ms. Macomber seconded Mr. Sobers with all in favor the minutes of the January 12, 2005 meeting was approved.

 

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS                       Consideration of Permit Requests

A.                 City of Coral Springs, for the Installation and Construction of a Surface Water Management System Ultimately Discharging into Canal RR

Mr. DaSilva stated CH2M HILL reviewed the application and it is recommended for approval with the following conditions set forth: applicant must secure a permit modification from SFWMD, a copy of as-builts should be submitted upon completion pf construction, and notify the District 24 hours prior to any construction or pre-construction meeting regarding this project.

 

On MOTION by Ms. Macomber seconded by Mr. Sobers with all in favor the permit request from the City of Coral Springs for installation and construction of a surface water management system ultimately discharging into canal RR was approved subject to conditions outlined in CH2M HILL letter dated February 23, 2005.          

 

B.                 Symphony Builders, LLC, for Installation and Construction of an 8” Water Main within the District’s Right-of-Way

Mr. DaSilva stated CH2M HILL reviewed the application and it is recommended for approval with the following conditions set forth: the City of Coral Springs shall (a) provide a letter to the District stating the City’s maintenance and ownership responsibilities of the water main and/or (b) be co-applicant on the District’s permit application, a copy of all permits associated with the water main shall be forwarded to the District upon receipt, silt screens and turbidity barriers shall be used along construction areas in the right-of-way to prevent siltation of District waters during construction, all excavation within the District’s right-of-way shall be compacted to a density of 100% as measured by AASHTTOT-99C, notify the District 24 hours prior to any construction or pre-construction meeting regarding this project and a copy of as-builts shall be submitted upon completion of construction.

 

On MOTION by Mr. Sobers seconded by Mr. Parks with all in favor the permit request from Symphony Builders, LLC, for installation and construction of an 8” water main within the District’s right-of-way was approved subject to conditions outlined in CH2M HILL letter dated January 5, 2005.

 

C.                 Symphony Builders, LLC, for Installation and Construction of a Surface Water Management System with a Drainage Outfall into Canal G

            Mr. DaSilva stated CH2M HILL has reviewed the application and it is recommended for approval with the following conditions set forth, applicant must secure a permit modification from SFWMD, a copy of as-builts should be submitted upon completion pf construction, and notify the District 24 hours prior to any construction or pre-construction meeting regarding this project.

 

On MOTION by Ms. Macomber seconded by Mr. Parks with all in favor the permit request for Symphony Builders, LLC, for the installation and construction of a surface water management system with a drainage outfall into canal G was approved subject to conditions outlined in CH2M HILL letter dated March 2, 2005.

 

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS                    Consideration of Request to Vacate a 12’ Utility Easement

            There being no questions or comments,

 

On MOTION by Ms. Macomber seconded by Mr. Parks with all in favor the request to vacate a 12” utility easement was approved.

 

FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS                         Consideration of Resolution 2005-5 Designating James P. Ward as Treasurer, Karen Ellis as Assistant Treasurer and George R. Keller, Jr. as Assistant Secretary

            Mr. Keller stated this is housekeeping business.  As I indicated before Mr. Hans has chosen to do business on his own and we wish him well.  It will be beneficial to have me designated as assistant secretary so I can attest documents along the way.  Mr. Ward is one of the founding principals of the parent company with 26 years experience and a senior member of the company.  Ms. Ellis has 8 years experience as a financial officer and both come with our recommendation for the post. 

 

On MOTION by Ms. Macomber seconded by Mr. Sobers with all in favor Resolution 2005-5 designating Mr. James P.  Ward as Treasurer, Ms. Karen Ellis as Assistant Treasurer and Mr. George R. Keller, Jr. as Assistant Secretary was adopted.

 

 

SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS                        Discussion of City of Coral Springs Plans to Refurbish the Pedestrian Bridge over the Canal on 87th Avenue

            Mr. Keller stated I understand there may have been some contact with the Board on this issue before, but the City of Coral Springs is planning on refurbishing the footbridge over the canal on 87th Avenue just south of Sample Road; fully at their expense and work effort.  We recommend it does proceed with the caveat they have to pull a new permit with $350 application fee and $2,500 cash bond be waived in the spirit of good inter-governmental coordination. 

On MOTION by Ms. Macomber seconded by Mr. Sobers with all in favor the refurbishing of the pedestrian bridge over the canal on 87th Avenue was approved.

 

 

SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS                  Staff Reports

A.                 Attorney

There being no report, the next item followed.

 

B.                 Engineer

There being no report, the next item followed.

 

C.                 Superintendent – Scheduling of Landowners Meeting

Mr. Keller stated Mr. Sobers term expires at the end of this month.  We need to request of the Board to schedule a Landowners Meeting for election purposes by the end of the month. 

Mr. Parks asked does it have to be by the end of March?

Mr. Keller responded yes.

Ms. Macomber asked can we do a daytime?

Ms. Rugg responded for advertising purposes I will need a couple of weeks.  We are looking towards the end of the month, but we can do it in the daytime or an evening.  It will be held at the District Offices in Coral Springs. 

Mr. Keller stated whatever is convenient for the Board. 

Mr. Sobers stated Tuesday the 29th. 

Mr. Parks asked is there any procedures under which you can assume reappointment?  I know we had some problems with the governor’s office a couple of years ago. 

Mr. Sobers responded I had to get approval from the Department of Justice. 

Mr. Parks asked do you want to make it the 29th?

Mr. Keller responded if that works for the Board. 

Mr. Parks asked what time would you like to do it on the 29h?

Mr. Sobers responded 6:30 p.m.

Mr. Keller stated it will be at the CSID District office off of Ramblewood.  We will get the ads and notices out. 

 

EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS                     Supervisor’s Request and Audience Comments

            Ms. Macomber stated I want to thank Mr. Roger Moore and Mr. Cory Selchan publicly for the work they have helped us with on our canal.  We had multiple variance problems and we had kids tearing down the walls, which they have fixed for us.  When the water was real low they helped us fix it and I just wanted to thank you for that. 

 

 

NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS                       Approval of Warrants 8641-8663

            There being no questions or comments,

 

On MOTION by Ms. Macomber seconded by Mr. Parks with all in favor Warrants 8641-8663 were approved.

 

 

TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS                       Adjournment

            There being no further business,

           

On MOTION by Ms. Macomber seconded by Mr. Parks with all in favor the meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m.

 

 

                                                                                                                                                      

Philip J. Sobers                                                       Russell Parks

Secretary                                                                President