MINUTES OF MEETING

NORTH SPRINGS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

 

            A meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the North Springs Improvement District was held on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 4:50 p.m. at the District Offices, 10300 NW 11th Manor, Coral Springs, Florida.

 

            Present and constituting a quorum were:

           

            Steve Mendelson                                              President

            David Gray                                                       Secretary

            Vincent Morretti                                               Assistant Secretary

 

            Also present were:

 

            Kenneth Cassel                                                District Manager

            Dennis Lyles                                                     District Counsel

            Jane Early                                                         District Engineer

            Brenda Schurz                                                  Severn Trent Services

            Nick Schooley                                                  Drainage Supervisor

            Rod Colon                                                       Chief Operator, Wastewater Plant

            Cory Johnson                                                   CH2M Hill

            Sean Skehan                                                    CH2M Hill

            Joe Sabino                                                       Heron Bay Clubhouse Manager

                                                                                               

            The following is a summary of the minutes and actions taken at the September 3, 2008 North Springs Improvement District Board of Supervisors meeting.

                                                                                                                       

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS                               Roll Call

            Mr. Cassel called the meeting to order and called the roll

 

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS                          Approval of the Minutes of the August 6, 2008 Meeting

            Mr. Cassel stated each Board member received a copy of the minutes of the August 6, 2008 meeting and requested any corrections, additions or deletions.

            There not being any,

 

On MOTION by Mr. Gray seconded by Mr. Mendelson with all in favor the minutes of the August 6, 2008 meeting were approved.

 

 

 

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS                             Consideration of Amendment to Work Authorization 172 - SFWMD Permit Modification to Cover Current Added Expenditures of $13,712.06 and $26,285.00 for Estimated Expenditures for the Next Five (5) months

            There being no questions or comments,

 

On MOTION by Mr. Mendelson seconded by Mr. Gray with all in favor amendment to Work Authorization 172, SFWMD permit modification to cover current added expenditures of $13,712.06 and $26,285.00 for estimated expenditures for the next five months, was approved. 

 

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS                          Staff Reports

A.                 Manager

i.                    Consideration of Meeting Calendar for Fiscal Year 2009

            The Board reviewed the proposed meeting schedule for fiscal year 2009.  The new meeting time will be 4:45 p.m.

 

On MOTION by Mr. Mendelson seconded by Mr. Gray with all in favor the meeting schedule for fiscal year 2009 was approved as presented.

 

ii.                  Discussion of FEMA Flood Map Update – Scoping and Data Collection for Broward County

            Mr. Cassel reported he will attend the scoping meeting to represent the District and make sure any impacts or reallocation of flood criteria is understood.

 

iii.                Water Production Reports

            The following was discussed:

·        The distribution flow versus billed flow is just under the projections for the year.

·        There was a 6.5% system loss in July, 2008.  The average system loss is between 3% and 4%.  Mr. Colon is looking into this with billing and will report back to the Board at the next meeting.

 

B.                 Attorney

            Mr. Lyles did not have any new information to report to the Board.

            Mr. Mendelson asked for an update on the Pelican Isle Berm issue.  Mr. Cassel is in contact with the City of Coral Springs.  FDOT cannot land lock the District from access to the property.  The District will have to work something out with FDOT such as an interlocal agreement to have access in order to maintain the property.  Ms. Early contacted the contractor to try to obtain access through the gate.  Once all of these costs are determined, the residents of Pelican Isles will need to be assessed for maintenance of the berm.    

 

C.                 Engineer

i.                    Project Status Report

ii.                  Status Report on Elevation Staff Gauges in Parkland Golf and Country Club for Lakes

            The following was discussed:

·        Staff is working with WCI Communities, Inc. on County Line Road Extension issues to make sure there is enough bond money.

·        Staff is working with WCI Communities, Inc. to get several roads turned over to the county. 

·        Ms. Early obtained three prices from a surveyor for Staff Gages ranging from $100 to $250.  Douglas Levy & Associates quoted $100 per site.  Ms. Early is ordering them so they can be installed by Mr. Levy and Mr. Schooley in order to get accurate water levels. 

·        Mr. Johnson reported on the status of Work Authorization 180.  A draft design is ready for chemical feeding systems.  They are moving towards completion of the site master planning effort as well as recommendations for high service pump improvements.

 

FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS                               Approval of Check Registers

            Mr. Cassel reported the District is doing well financially and all accounts are in proper order.  The Board will be presented with financial statements at the next meeting.

 

On MOTION by Mr. Gray seconded by Mr. Mendelson with all in favor the check registers were approved.

 

 

 

SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS                              Supervisors’ Requests and Audience Comments

            Mr. Gray requested an update on the situation with Tousa.  Centerline Homes has entered into a contract to purchase Tousa.  They are in the process of their final due diligence and will likely close in the next 20 to 30 days.  Staff is working with them to make sure the District is covered by any obligations Tousa had. 

 

SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS                        Adjournment

            There being no further business,

 

On MOTION by Mr. Mendelson seconded by Mr. Gray with all in favor the meeting was adjourned.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                        

 David Gray                                                                     Steve Mendelson                                            

 Secretary                                                                         President