MINUTES OF MEETING

BLACKBURN CREEK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 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

Assistant Secretary Chairperson
Vice Chairperson Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary

(via phone)

Also Present via Speaker or in Person:

Venessa Ripoll Gazmin Kerr Rick Montejano Andy Cohen
Robert Dvorak

District Manager- PFM Group Consulting LLC

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

(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 members of the public present.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS

General Business Matters

Consideration of the Minutes of the January 13, 2026, Board of Supervisors’ Meeting

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

The Board reviewed the minutes.

It was noted the Officer titles need to be updated on the minutes. Ms. Ripoll will correct as requested.

There was brief discussion regarding the agreement between BDI and Neighborhood 1. It was noted the project that BDI does is related to roads, not stormwater.

Update on Grand Palm Master Proposals:

a.

Transfer

Southwest

Florida Water Management District Permits to Master HOA
b. Discussion to Manage

and Maintain on a Fee Basis

all

HOA	Stormwater

Components	and	Permit Inspections/Reporting

There was no update at this time regarding the permits.

Mr. Cohen noted the requested letter has been sent to the Master HOA, but no response has been received.

There was brief discussion regarding resident ARC issues that were directed at Mr. Johnson. Mr. Dvorak will notify Kirk of the change of Chairperson.

Mr. Sprout will follow up.

Discussion

of

Potential

Town Hall Meeting

There was brief discussion regarding timing of the Town Hall.

Mr. Sprout recommended giving the Master HOA tentative items to complete. A recommended item was the weir that is off Stuart Drive, as it is not in compliance with the elevation plan. It was noted that weir would not be an issue to pursue as it is not a large issue.

Mr. Dvorak gave an overview of the weir issue. It was noted this is an HOA responsibility regardless of the level of issue.

Mr. Johnson recommended waiting on the inspection report.

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On MOTION by Mr. Fegley, seconded by Mr. Davis, with all in favor, the Board approved the Minutes of the January 13, 2026, Board of Supervisors’ Meeting, with requested changes.

There was continued discussion regarding notifying the HOA of issues. Mr. Dvorak noted there will be proposals included with the inspection report. This report will be paid for by the CDD.

This item will remain on the agenda.

Review and Acceptance of the Series 2015A-1 and Series A-2 (Grand Palm Project) Arbitrage Rebate Report as of 10/26/2020

Ms. Ripoll noted this is a District requirement for auditing purposes.

Review and Acceptance of the Series 2015A-1 and Series A-2 (Grand Palm Project) Arbitrage Rebate Report as of 10/26/2025

Ms. Ripoll noted this is a District requirement for auditing purposes.

Ratification

of

Payment

Authorization Nos. 254

Ms. Ripoll stated these are for contractual obligations and solely for ratification.

Review of District Financial Statements

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

The Board reviewed the financial statements.

There was brief discussion regarding the District’s insurance and the possibility of a refund.

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On MOTION by Mr. Sverapa, seconded by Mr. Davis, with all in favor, the Board ratified Payment Authorization Nos. 254.

On MOTION by Mr. Fegley, seconded by Mr. Sprout, with all in favor, the Board accepted the Series 2015A-1 and Series A-2 (Grand Palm Project) Arbitrage Rebate Report as of 10/26/2020 and 10/26/25.

It was noted all the Supervisors have received their 1099’s.

Mr. Montejano noted that $50,000.00 was moved into the money market account.

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS

Staff Reports

District Counsel –

No report.

District Engineer –

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Bank Repair and Eroded Weir Proposals
Review of Master District Plot Drawing and Assets document(s)
Mr. Dvorak gave a map update. He noted the pond numbers, wetland numbers, and drainage systems have been added to the map.

There was brief discussion regarding the map distinction between HOA and CDD. This included discussion on what areas were paid for by the bonds.

There was also discussion regarding flood insurance and flooding.

There was further discussion regarding additions to the map. Once completed, the map will be distributed to the Board and posted on the District’s website.

District Manager –

Ms. Ripoll noted the next Board meeting is March 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the current location. It was noted the Form 1 is due prior to December 31st.

There was brief discussion regarding quorum at the next meeting.

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

Audience

Comments

and

Supervisor Requests

There were no comments or supervisor requests at this time.

FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

Adjournment

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

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