MINUTES OF MEETING

UNIVERSITY PARK RECREATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Business Offices
8301 The Park Boulevard, University Park, FL 34201
Board Members present in person or via phone:

Steve Heitzner	Chairperson
Scott Huebner	2nd Vice Chairperson
Gregory Selep	Board Secretary	(via Zoom) Steve Swanson	 Treasurer
Also, Present in person or via phone:

Vivian Carvalho   District Manager – PFM Management Services LLC
Kwame Jackson Associate DM – PFM Management Services LLC (via Zoom) Curtis Nickerson Director of Properties & Facilities – Country Club (via Zoom) Joe Rassett	Interim General Manager – Country Club	(via Zoom) Paul Fay	 Financial Controller – Country Club
Marisa Powers   District Counsel – Blalock Walters
George Smith   Bond Counsel – Greenberg Traurig, PA	(via Zoom) Various Audience Members in-person and via Zoom
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Organizational Matters

Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance

The meeting was called to order at 2:01 p.m. by Ms. Carvalho. Those in attendance are outlined above.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Public Comments

There were no public comments at this time.

Mr. Heitzner noted an offer has been extended and accepted for the Director of Facilities position pending background check.

Mr. Heitzner noted that he and Tom Christopher continue to communicate for a resolution.

Mr. Heitzner gave an update on the potential assessments:
“If we hear in the affirmative by August 28 then we are all systems go. No assessment for the irrigation and we move forward with the bond and its assessments.
If we do not hear from the Supreme Court by August 28 then there will be an assessment for the irrigation on your property tax bill
If we hear from the Supreme Court in the affirmative after August 28, we can then secure bonds, realize capitalized interest for one year and begin with those assessments on next year's tax role. The capitalized interest would be roughly $700K and reduce the funds available for construction.
If the above happens, we still need to clarify if we can access $20,600,000.00 or that amount minus what was assessed for the irrigation. Construction costs have increased significantly since the lawsuit was filed.”

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Administrative Matters

Public Records Request Summary List

Ms. Carvalho noted there was an additional Records Request acknowledged as of August 6, 2026.

Correspondence Summary List

The Board reviewed the Correspondence Summary List. It was noted that this has been updated as it relates to the emails between meetings between residents and Board members.
No action was required.

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS

Staff Report Matters

District Counsel
Update of Court Case: Dean Matt v. University Park Recreation District, SC 2024-0990, Lower Tribunal Case No.: 2024-CA-000252

There is no update on the motion rehearing.

District Manager

No report.

Mr. Selep noted that the meeting minutes from July 17, 2026, July 28, 2026, and August 4, 2026, have not been posted. Ms. Carvalho said that there is a two-week timeframe for completion in draft form and that she is looking for alternative options.

Club Management

Mr. Fay noted that July financials will go to the Finance Committee for review on August 19, 2026, and will be reviewed for the Board at the next Board meeting.

Mr. Rassett gave an update on Club Operations. He mentioned that golf has been busy since the summer. He noted that he would have more to report at the next meeting regarding Dining Operations and Sunday Bruch/ a la carte.

Committee Reports
Finance

No report.

Strategic Planning

Mr. Selep noted that the next meeting is August 12, 2026.

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	New Business Matters

Consideration of Resolution 2026-21, Authorizing the Issuance of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Bonds, Series 2026

Mr. Smith with Bond Counsel gave a detailed overview of the resolution and the authorization of Bonds.

Mr. Heitzner asked if the Bond is approved, if $1,800,000.00 can go back to the Club.

Mr. Smith explained the possibility of repayment and the potential tax liability associated with the repayment.

It was noted that if the District cannot proceed with the Bond issuance and the assessment goes through, the next Bond issuance would be reduced by the irrigation portion since that will have already been satisfied.

The Board discussed the assessments and Bonds and the wording associated with the conditions of the Bonds.

ON MOTION by Mr. Selep, second by Mr. Heitzner, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors for the University Park Recreation District approved Resolution 2026-21, Authorizing the Issuance of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Bonds, Series 2026, pending discussed changes to the wording.

Nominations/Appointments to Seats 2 & 4 of the Finance Committee
Dick Crouch
John Baran
Gary Jauffman
Jeanne Feldhusen

Ms. Carvalho disbursed ballots to the Board for a vote.

Nominations/Appointments to Seats 5 of the Strategic Planning Committee
Gail Klein
Steven Parkinson
Beth Wolchock

ON MOTION by Mr. Heitzner, second by Mr. Swanson, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors for the University Park Recreation District approved Mr. Dick Crouch to seat #2 and Mr. John Baran to seat #4 of the Finance Committee.

Ms. Carvalho reviewed the candidates with the Board.

ON MOTION by Mr. Selep, second by Mr. Swanson, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors for the University Park Recreation District approved Ms. Beth Wolchock to seat #5 of the Strategic Planning Committee.

FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Old Business Matters

Update of General Manager Search

Mr. Heitzner noted that he spoke with SCS and informed them that the District is not ready to hire them to assist with the General Manager search at this time. He gave a brief overview of the possibility of an extension for the current Interim General Manager.

Nominations/Appointments of Governance Committee Members
William Keppler
Henry Resnikoff
Chris Edwards
Dean Matt

The Board agreed to defer until September 1, 2026.

Review and Consideration of Appointment of Board Member to Seat 3
John Haddock
Dale Otterman
Rusty Piersons
Bill Price

Ms. Carvalho reviewed the Candidates with the Board.

Ms. Carvalho reviewed the ballots and determined there was a tie. She requested Ms. Powers explain the tie breaker process.
Ms. Powers noted that the Board can discuss and possibly change votes or defer action to a subsequent meeting.

Ms. Carvalho noted the tie was between candidates Mr. Piersons and Mr. Price. Mr. Huebner noted his votes for Mr. Piersons.
Mr. Heitzner noted his vote for Rusty Piersons due to his proactive approach in the community Mr. Selep noted his vote for Mr. Price due to his legal experience.
Mr. Swanson noted that he met with Mr. Piersons yesterday and his vote is for Mr. Price due to his legal background.
After discussion, the Board agreed to defer until a future date.

Supervisor Comments & Future Agenda Items
Mr. Huebner had questions about the $600,000.00 for Golf Course Repairs and whether the money is in the Capital Reserve.

Mr. Fay stated the money was in the Capital Account.

Mr. Huebner questioned if the District could increase dues mid-year.
Mr. Fay and Ms. Powers advised that there will be discussion about increase in dues and will provide an update to the Board.

SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

Adjournment

There was no further business to discuss.

ON MOTION by Mr. Swanson, second by Mr. Heitzner, with all in favor, the August 11, 2026, Board of Supervisors Meeting for the University Park Recreation District was adjourned at 3:51 p.m.

The Board reviewed the upcoming meeting dates and agreed to cancel the September 11, 2026, meeting due to not having a quorum and rescheduling for Friday, September 25, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

Date	Meeting Type	Time	Location	
August 24, 2026	Special	Board	of	Supervisor’s Rescheduled Meeting	9:00 AM	University Park Business Offices	
September 1, 2026	Board of Supervisors’ Meeting	2:00 PM	University Park Business Offices	
September	11,
2026	Board of Supervisors’ Meeting	2:00 PM	University Park Business Offices	
September	29,
2026	Board of Supervisors’ Meeting	2:00 PM	University Park Business Offices	

Secretary / Assistant Secretary	Chairperson / Vice Chairperson