MINUTES OF MEETING

NORTH SPRINGS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the North Springs Improvement District was held Thursday, November 8, 2001, 2000 at 4:05 P.M. in the District Office, 10300 N. W. 11 Manor, Coral Springs, Florida.

Present and constituting a quorum were:

Matt Lauritzen President

Salvatore J. Mendolia Secretary

Also present were:

Rhonda K. Archer Finance Director

Dennis Lyles Attorney

Donna Holiday Recording Secretary

John McKune Gee & Jenson

Roger Moore Engineer

Patti Hitchcock WCI

Maggie Barszewski WCI

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call

Mr. Lauritzen called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of the Minutes of the October 4, 2001 Meeting

Mr. Lauritzen stated that each Board member had received a copy of the minutes of the October 4, 2001 meeting and requested any additions, corrections or deletions.

There not being any,

On MOTION by Mr. Mendolia seconded by Mr. Lauritzen with all in favor the minutes of the October 4, 2001 meeting were approved as submitted.

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS Consideration of Award of Contracts

A. Purchase of Chemicals and Herbicides

Ms. Archer reviewed the bid tabulation in detail with the Board.

On MOTION by Mr. Lauritzen seconded by Mr. Mendolia with all in favor the contract for the purchase of chemicals and herbicides was awarded to the low bidder in each category as follows:

Cutrine Plus awarded to Cheltec

Rodeo, Reward, Induce, Polymer, Sonar SRP, and Sonar AS awarded to Helena Chemical

Hydrothol 191 and Aquathol K awarded to UAP Timberland.

B. Heron Bay East Pod 4 Paving and Drainage and Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection

i. Construction Financing Agreement

ii. Work Authorization No. 67 for Engineering Services During Construction

Mr. McKune distributed the bid tabulation and stated the low bid was received from Florida Sewer & Water in the amount of $635,320.25. The engineer's estimate for this project was $732,443.25. We have reviewed the bid and recommend the contract be awarded to Florida Sewer & Water in the amount of their low bid subject to financing being available.

Ms. Archer stated in addition we have work authorization No. 67 for engineering services during construction which will also be covered under the same financing agreement with WCI.

On MOTION by Mr. Mendolia seconded by Mr. Lauritzen with all in favor the contract for Heron Bay East Pod 4 water distribution and wastewater collection was awarded to Florida Sewer & Water in the amount of their low bid of $635,320.25 and Work Authorization No. 67 for engineering services during construction was approved.

On MOTION by Mr. Mendolia seconded by Mr. Lauritzen with all in favor the construction financing agreement for the water and sewer portion of the contract with WCI was approved.

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Consideration of Parkland Country Club Plat

Ms. Archer stated there is a letter in your agenda package from Gee & Jenson indicating they have reviewed the plat and everything is in order.

On MOTION by Mr. Mendolia seconded by Mr. Lauritzen with all in favor the Parkland Country Club Plat was approved.

FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Consideration of Change Orders

A. Change Order No. 6 for the Potable Water Supply Wells for a Net Increase of $18,200

Mr. McKune reviewed with the Board the line items contained in the change order and stated we are recommending an additional 119 days to allow the completion of the work.

On MOTION by Mr. Mendolia seconded by Mr. Lauritzen with all in favor Change Order No. 6 for the Potable Water Supply Wells for a Net Increase of $18,200 and an addition 119 days was approved.

B. Change Order No. 1 & Final for Heron Bay East Pod 1 for a Net Increase of $49,378.56

Mr. McKune reviewed with the Board the line items contained in the change order.

Ms. Archer stated the bulk of this change order appears to be paver bricks which must be paid for by WCI, since the District does not pay for this portion of the contract.

On MOTION by Mr. Mendolia seconded by Mr. Lauritzen with all in favor Change Order No. 1 & Final for Heron Bay East Pod 1 for a Net Increase of $49,378.56 was approved with the understanding that the paver bricks will be paid for by WCI.

C. Change Order No. 1 & Final for Heron Bay East Pod 2 for a Net Decrease of $2,864.25

Mr. McKune reviewed with the Board the line items contained in the change order.

On MOTION by Mr. Mendolia seconded by Mr. Lauritzen with all in favor Change Order No. 1 & Final for Heron Bay East Pod 2 for a Net Decrease of $2,864.25 was approved.

SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Staff Reports

A. Attorney

Mr. Lyles stated last month you authorized settlement of a claim that was brought by ARZ Builders. At that time we told you that we would put the paperwork together and we would have on the next agenda a final, balancing change order. I have the final, balancing change order for this project and it is for a net increase of $3,191.49. There is a list of items, some of which are increased quantities, some were reduced quantities or eliminated from the job entirely but the final total is $3,191.49 and is recommended for your approval.

On MOTION by Mr. Mendolia seconded by Mr. Lauritzen with all in favor the final and balancing change order with ARZ Builders for the Parkland Isles Phase 2 Sidewalks and Berms Contract for a net increase of $3,191.49 was approved.

Mr. Lyles stated I received a summons and complaint in a lawsuit over a mortgage foreclosure involving Golden Gate Homes that is a developer in the District. Our assessments which are applicable to the parcels in that development are one of many potential creditors in this case. We will file a response on behalf of the District to protect our interests. The amount of the foreclosure is about $7.5 Million.

B. Engineer

There not being any, the next item followed.

C. Superintendent

Ms. Archer distributed the security report prepared by Navarro Security.

SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisor's Requests and Audience Comments

There not being any, the next item followed.

EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of Requisitions and Invoices

On MOTION by Mr. Mendolia seconded by Mr. Lauritzen with all in favor the invoices and requisitions were approved.

On MOTION by Mr. Mendolia seconded by Mr. Lauritzen with all in favor the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

Salvatore J. Mendolia Matt Lauritzen

Secretary President