University Park Recreation District

Consideration of Minutes
of the Board of Supervisors' Meeting May 10, 2019

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MINUTES OF MEETING

UNIVERSITY PARK RECREATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
Friday, May 10, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
University Park Country Club, Lakeside Room, 7671 The Park Blvd.,
University Park, Florida 34201

Board Members present at roll call:

Bob Wood Michael Smith Nancy Kopnisky Lisabeth Bertsch Steve Ludmerer

Also, Present:

Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member

(joined at 1 :QJ)

Hank Fishkind Carol Harris Alan Mishlove
Matthew LaPointe

PFM
PFM	(via phone)
PFM	(via phone)
Blalock Walters Law Firm

Various Members of the General Public - See Attached

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Call to Order and Roll Call

The meeting was called to order at 1 :00 p.m. Those in attendance are outlined above. Attendees stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Opening Comments/ Presentation

Mr. Wood addressed the audience to discuss the process for this meeting. He addressed the legal issue.

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Public Comment Period

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Mr. Wood opened the floor for public comment and explained that the normal rules for public commenting apply.

The following members of the public spoke about various issues;
Ms. Edward
Mr. Chase
Mr. Whyte
Mr. Caine

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Minutes
Consideration of Minutes from the Board of Supervisors' Meeting,
March 28, 2019
Consideration of Minutes from the Board of Supervisors' Workshop,
April 5, 2019
Consideration of Minutes from the Board of Supervisors' Special Meeting, April 9, 2019
Consideration of Minutes from the Board of Supervisors' Meeting, April 12, 2019

Mr. Ludmerer joined the meeting in progress at 1 � p.m. The Board reviewed the minutes. Ms. Kopnisky provided edits to the minutes for the workshop dated April 5, 2019.

On MOTION by Ms. Bertsch, seconded by Mr. Ludmerer, with all in favor, the Board approved the Minutes fram the Board of Supervisors Meeting dated March 28, 2019 Workshop dated April 5, 2019, Special Meeting dated April 9, 2019, and Board of Supervisors' Meeting dated April 12, 2019.

FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

Review of Registered Voters in the District

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Dr. Fishkind noted that there are currently 1,589 registered voters in the District as of April 23, 2019. No action is needed.

SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS		Discussion	Upcoming	General Election

A discussion took place regarding the upcoming General Election. No action was necessary at this time.

SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration	of	Special
Assessments Methodology Report for the O&M Budget

Dr. Fishkind presented the Special Assessment Methodology Report to the Board. He answered Board questions regarding failure to pay and foreclosure.

Mr. Ludmerer recommended an amendment to allow for three equal payments two months apart rather than one month apart. Ms. Bertsch commented on the $20.00 per month service charge.

On MOTION by Mr. Ludmerer, seconded by Ms. Kopnisky, with 4 in favor and one abstained, the Board approved the Special Assessment Methodology Report as Amended with 3 equal payments being two months apart and maintain the $20.00 fee per payment.

EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS		Consideration of Resolution 2019- 27,	Declaring	Special Assessments

The Board reviewed Resolution 2019-27. Dr. Fishkind addressed Board questions.

On MOTION by Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Ludmerer, with all in favor, the Board approved Resolution 2019-27, Declaring Special Assessments.

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NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

The board reviewed Resolution 2019-28.

Consideration of Resolution 2019- 28, Setting a Public Hearing on the Imposition	of	Special Assessments

On MOTION by Mr. Ludmerer, seconded by Ms. Bertsch, with all in favor, the Board approved Resolution 2019-28, Setting a Public Hearing on the Imposition of Special Assessments for June 14, 2019 at 1 :00 p.m. at this location.

TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Resolution 2019- 29, Approving a Preliminary Budget for FY 2019-2020 and Setting a Public Hearing Date

Dr. Fishkind explained the budget process. District staff suggested holding the budget hearing in August 2019 after 5:00 p.m.

The Board discussed the budget. The Board agreed to adopt the higher of the two budget options to be further clarified at the public hearing and voted on in August.

Dr. Fishkind requested that the Board delegate authority to the Chairman to set the public hearing date.

On MOTION by Ms. Bertsch, seconded by Mr. Wood, with all in favor, the Board approved Resolution 2019-29, Approving a Preliminary Budget for FY 201 9-2020 and delegating authority to the Chairman to Set the Public Hearing Date for a date in August after 5:00 p.m.

ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

Consideration	of	Payment Authorization 3 -Tabled

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TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Statement of Financial Position
Statement of Activity
Statement of Financial Position
Budget to Actuals

The Board reviewed the financial position .

Mr. Ludmerer provided comments that these financials do not include litigation and other legal fees as the invoices have not yet been received for the month ending April 30, 20 1 9 .

No action was required by the Board.

THIRTEENTH ORDER OF BUSI NESS	Staff Reports

District Counsel- Mr. La Pointe provided information regarding the hearing tentatively scheduled for June 20 , 201 9. There may or may not need to be further hearings after that date. 

District  Manager-  Dr.  Fishkind discussed the Bond Anticipation Note.  He requested a motion from the Board to instruct him to go forward to bring the Board a term sheet for a bond anticipation note for 2 year duration with a possibility of an extension . Dr. Fishkind would craft a request for proposals and broadly issue it .

Ms. Be rtsch mentioned the newsletter that has this information in it.

On MOTION by Ms. Bertsch, seconded by Mr. Wood, with all in favor, the Board granted authority to Dr. Fishkind to sol icit a Bond Anticipation Note and RFP as described.

Supervisor Requests-
Ms. Bertsch indicated that the Board needs to discuss the meeting dates, times, and rooms as there may be a confl ict. Ms. Evans stated that there is a conflict for the June 7, 20 1 9 meeting. A discussion took place. Mr. Wood stated that Dr. Fishkind will go back to his office to work on the dates and Ms. Bertsch will work with him on that.

FOU RTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Adjournment

There were no other questions or comments. Mr. Wood requested a motion to adjourn the meeting .

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ON  MOTION by  As.  Kopnisky, seconded by Mr.	udmerer, wm1 all ·	avor, the Friday. M  y 1 o, 201 9 Board of SuperviSors·	eetifig f0< Unrversity Park  vas   ojoutned.

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