MINUTES OF MEETING

BLACKBURN CREEK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. 6853 Energy Ct., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240

Board Members Present via Speaker or in Person:

Kevin Johnson Kirk Fegley Michael Sprout Phil Davis James Sverapa

Chairperson
Vice Chairperson Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary

(via phone)

(via phone)

Also Present via Speaker or in Person:

Venessa Ripoll Rick Montejano Gazmin Kerr Andy Cohen Kirk Wagner
Robert Dvorak

District Manager- PFM Group Consulting LLC

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

(via phone) (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 approximately 11:00 a.m. by Ms. Ripoll. She proceeded with roll call and confirmed Those in attendance are outlined above either in person or via speaker phone.

order at quorum.

Public Comment Period

There were no public comments at this time.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS

General Business Matters

Consideration of the Minutes of the September 9, 2025, Board of Supervisors’ Meeting

On MOTION by Mr. Sprout, seconded by Mr. Sverapa, with all in favor, the Board approved to allow Mr. Johnson and Mr. Davis to vote by phone.

The Board reviewed the minutes.

Update of letter to Grand Palm

Regarding

Maintenance

Agreement between the CDD and HOA

Ms. Ripoll gave an overview of the letter. It has been received and is being reviewed by the HOA.

Mr. Johnson noted the HOA is supportive of the agreement, but has many other projects being completed at this time. The District Engineer’s report has been provided to the Technical Advisory Committee, and it was noted the issue is getting worse. He recommended speaking with the Master Board. He noted there is $50,000.00 in the Grand Palm Master budget for stormwater.

This item will be kept on the agenda.

Review and Discussion of Complete Tributary and Swale Assessment Report – September 2025

Mr. Dvorak noted the Ownership and Maintenance Map should be completed by the next meeting, which will be attached to the agreement for the HOA.

Mr. Dvorak gave an update and overview of the report. It was noted the community has been built in three phases, and the recommendation is to have maintenance projects focused in that same rotation.

Mr. Dvorak gave an overview of the non-native exotic vegetation.

There are four items of recommendation that should be completed prior to the next rainy season within the report. It was noted most of the items would be HOA responsibility.

There was brief discussion regarding the responsibility of the pond weir. Mr. Dvorak gave an overview of the process for repair and noted it is a simple fix. It was noted this would be an HOA responsibility.

Mr. Dvorak noted the Calloway Court pipe crossing would also be CDD responsibility, as it relates to the storm drains. He recommended including this project in the Finn Outdoor contract work that will be taking place in the first week of April.

Mr. Wagner gave an overview of the non-native overgrowth and their locations. He recommended removal, especially of the water lettuce.

On MOTION by Mr. Fegley, seconded by Mr. Davis, with all in favor, the Board approved the Minutes of the September 9, 2025, Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.

There was brief discussion regarding the Collier Place area. It was noted that it is a dry retention area. Mr. Wagner recommended clearing out the vegetation in that location and leaving the native trees.

It was noted that green waste disposal by residents is affecting the water flow in these open space locations. It was recommended to create a space for residents to dump green waste and have a contractor come in on a monthly basis to pick it up. This would be an HOA project. There was brief discussion regarding the recommendation.

Mr. Johnson noted the construction workers have used the drains as a garbage dump in the new area and they need to be cleaned out.

There was brief discussion regarding waste dumping.

It was noted the routine maintenance keeps everything working correctly and in good condition.

Ratification of Payment Authorization Nos. 246-248

Ms. Ripoll stated these are for contractual obligations. This is solely for ratification.

Review of District Financial Statements

Ms. Ripoll stated that the District financials are updated through September 2025.

The Board reviewed the financial statements.

Mr. Montejano noted a few line items will have to be adjusted within the budget for the previous
fiscal year. Once reviewed and approved, it will be posted on the District’s website.

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS

Staff Reports

District Counsel –

Mr. Cohen gave an overview of the management agreement.

District Engineer –

No report.

District Manager –

Ms. Ripoll noted the next Board meeting is November 11, 2025. The
previous fiscal year’s budget will be amended at that meeting.

On MOTION by Mr. Fegley, seconded by Mr. Sverapa, with all in favor, the Board approved the District Financials.

On MOTION by Mr. Fegley, seconded by Mr. Sprout, with all in favor, the Board ratified Payment Authorization Nos. 246 - 248.

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ON MOTION by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Svarapa, with all in favor, the October 14, 2025.
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