MINUTES OF MEETING

BLACKBURN CREEK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
6853 Energy Ct., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240

Board Members Present via Speaker or in Person:
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Kevin Johnson David Trast Kirk Fegley Phil Davis James Sverapa

Chairperson
Vice Chairperson Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary

Also Present via Speaker or in Person:

Venessa Ripoll Jorge Jimenez Rick Montejano David Jackson Robert Dvorak

District Manager- PFM Group Consulting LLC ADM- PFM Group Consulting LLC Accountant - PFM Group Consulting LLC District Counsel
District Engineer

(via phone) (via phone)

(via phone)

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Organizational Matters

Call to Order and Roll Call

The Board of Supervisors' Meeting for the Blackburn Creek CDD was called to order at 11:00
a.m. by Ms. Ripoll. She proceeded with roll call and confirmed quorum. Those in attendance are outlined above either in person or via speaker phone.

Public Comment Period

There were no public comments at this time.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	General Business Matters

Consideration of the Minutes of the April 9, 2024, Board of Supervisors' Meeting

The Board reviewed the minutes.

ON MOTION by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Johnson, with all in favor, the Board approved the Minutes of the April 9, 2024, Board of Supervisors' Meeting.

Consideration	of	Resolution	2024-05, General Election
Ms. Ripoll stated that Seat 1 and Seat 5 are up for election, currently filled by Mr. David Trast and Mr. Kirk Fegley. She stated that the qualifying period is from June 10, 2024, at noon to June 14, 2024, at noon.

ON MOTION by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Fegley, with all in favor, the Board approved Resolution 2024-05, General Election.

Consideration of Resolution 2024-06, Approving a Preliminary Budget for FY 2025 and Setting a Public Hearing Date
Ms. Ripoll stated that the budget had been reviewed with the Chair prior to the meeting. She stated that the budget did not increase, so there will be no mailed notices needed.

ON MOTION by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trast, with all in favor, the Board approved Resolution 2024-06, Approving a Preliminary Budget for FY 2025 and Setting a Public Hearing Date of August 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at 6853 Energy Ct, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240.

Letter from the Supervisor of Elections -
Sarasota County

Ms. Ripoll stated that there were 2,447 registered voters in Blackburn Creek.

ON MOTION by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Sverapa, with all in favor, the Board accepted the Letter from the Supervisor of Elections - Sarasota County.

Review and Acceptance of Arbitrage Rebate Report Series 2013 - 2023
Ms. Ripoll stated that this was a clean report and there were no penalties.

ON MOTION by Mr. Fegley, seconded by Mr. Davis, with all in favor, the Board approved the Arbitrage Rebate Report Series 2013-2023.

District Engineer Project Update
Preventative Maintenance Plan
SWFLWMD Reminder of Notice of Inspection	Report	Coming	Due,
Permit 43024192.005
Stormwater	System	Inspection Phase		1		Report

Mr. Dvorak stated that the pipe systems in Phase 1 were free and clear of debris and operating at full capacity. He noted removal of vegetation and debris around the swales and drain inlets in Phase 1. He recommended the same course of action for the other Phases and offered to obtain bids for these items from qualified contractors.
Mr. Dvorak presented the Notice of Inspection coming due in the name of the HOA.

Mr. Johnson requested a copy of the Notice of Inspection to present to the Grand Palm Master HOA for consideration to contract with Mr. Dvorak separately. There was discussion regarding the sub HOA's permits being switched to the master HOA name.
There was discussion regarding the responsibilities assigned to the HOA vs. the COD with specific regard to the stormwater system and related areas, such as swales, pipes, drainage easements, etc.
Mr. Dvorak will check the plats and the HOA declarations to verify who is responsible for maintenance of these areas.
Mr. Dvorak will proceed to obtain bids for the work to repeat the preventative maintenance performed in Phase 1 to the remainder of the Phases to present at the June meeting.

Mr. Dvorak left the meeting at 11:30 a.m.

Discussion regarding Memo on Public Funds and Private Property
Ms. Ripoll presented the memo regarding the use of public funds on private property. There was discussion about the COD being a public agency and noting the limitations therein regarding privately owned property expenses.

Audit Report Update

The audit is under review and will be deferred to the next meeting.

Discussion Regarding HOA Turnover

This item was tabled.

Ratification of Payment Authorization No. 215
Ms. Ripoll noted that this has been approved by the Chairman prior to the meeting.

ON MOTION by Mr. Fegley, seconded by Mr. Trast, with all in favor, the Board ratified Payment Authorization 215.

Review of District Financial Statements
The Board reviewed the Financial Statements as of March 31, 2024.

ON MOTION by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Davis, with all in favor, the Board approved the District Financial Statements.

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Staff Reports

District Counsel - District Engineer - District Manager - District Accountant-

No report. No report.
Ms. Ripoll noted the next meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2024. No Report.

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Audience	Comments	and	Supervisor
Requests
There were no comments at this time.

FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Adjournment

There was no additional business to discuss. Ms. Ripoll requested a motion to adjourn.

ON MOTION by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Sverapa, with all in favor, the May 14, 2024, Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Blackburn Creek Community Development District was adjourned at 11:36 a.m.

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