VILLAGEWALK OF BONITA SPRINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

LEE COUNTY Regular Board Meeting
DECEMBER 17, 2024
3:00 P.M.

Special District Services, Inc.
27499 Riverview Center Boulevard, #253 Bonita Springs, FL 33134
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AGENDA VILLAGEWALK OF BONITA SPRINGS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Town Center at VillageWalk of Bonita Springs 15321 Latitude Drive
Bonita Springs, Florida 34135
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
December 17, 2024
3:00 p.m.

Call to Order
Proof of Publication	Page 1
Establish Quorum
Additions or Deletions to Agenda
Comments from the Public for Items on the Agenda
Approval of Minutes
November 19, 2024 Regular Board Meeting	Page 2
Old Business
New Business
HOA Report Update	Page 7
Discussion of Approvals Required for Locations of HOA Littoral Improvements
Replacement/repair of damaged sign on Bonita Beach Road at the front gate
Discussion of Robert’s Rules of Order
Discussion of Lakebank checklist	Page 8
Administrative Reports
Manager’s Report
Engineer’s Report
Status of previously discussed stormwater best practices manual
Attorney’s Report
Comments from the Public for Items Not on the Agenda
Board Members Comments
Adjourn

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VILLAGEWALK OF BONITA SPRINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2024

CALL TO ORDER

The November 19, 2024, Regular Board Meeting of the Village Walk Community Development District (the “District”) was called to order at 3:00 p.m. at the Town Center at VillageWalk of Bonita Springs located at 15321 Latitude Drive, Bonita Springs, Florida 34135.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION
Proof of publication was presented that notice of the Regular Board Meeting had been published in the Naples Daily News on November 8, 2024, as legally required.

ESTABLISH A QUORUM

A quorum was established with the following Supervisors present:

Chairperson	Laura Ray	Present	
Supervisor	JB Schuetz	Present	
Supervisor	Dan Ellabarger	Present	
Supervisor	Greg Janiec	Present	
Supervisor	Jerry Robinson	Present	

Staff members in attendance were:

District Manager	Kathleen Meneely	Special District Services, Inc.	
General Counsel	Wes Haber (via phone)	Kutak Rock	
District Engineer	Chris Wright	RWA, Inc.	

Also present were the following: Randy Van Alstine, Dolores Damiano-Szafran, Bob Kaufman, Clay Robinson, Cheryl Gedoir and Kevin Schmidt (via phone).

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

Mr. Ellabarger requested an update from the HOA regarding the community’s aquatic contractor and there was a consensus of the Board to take this item immediately.

Mr. Schuetz requested the addition of a Discussion on the Lake System Review Matrix and Mr. Janiec requested that addition of a Discussion on Water Sampling. There was a consensus of the Board to add both items under New Business

Mr. Van Alstine, representing the HOA, stated that beginning January 1, 2025, Advanced Aquatics would be the community’s aquatic contractor, taking over for Solitude. He further stated that the HOA had given notice to Solitude that they were terminating services effective December 31, 2024. He continued that Advanced Aquatics had done work in Island Walk and
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the community looked pristine. Mr. Ellabarger stated that the previous contractor had provided monthly reports and asked if the reports would continue. Mr. Van Alstine indicated that the reports would continue periodically. Jerry Robinson asked if they would clean the existing littorals and Mr. Val Alstine responded that Mr. Schuetz found the original plans that they will be able to use for littoral locations and added that Advanced Aquatics had separate crews for littorals and that would be a separate contract. Mr. Van Alstine also confirmed that the new contractor would perform salinity tests to determine appropriate areas for plantings and added that he would ask to see the reporting criteria that are to be used for quarterly reporting.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

There were no comments from the public for items not on the agenda.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 3, 2024, Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting

The September 3, 2024, Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting minutes were presented for consideration.

Mr. Janiec advised that in the first paragraph of Agenda Item M, Board Member Comments, his name was spelled wrong.

Ms. Ray stated in Agenda Item C, the date should read “2024” and under Attorney’s Report, it should state that Mr. Wright was to provide an updated map.

A motion was then made by Mr. Janiec, seconded by Ms. Ray and passed unanimously approving the minutes of the September 3, 2024, Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting, as amended.

OLD BUSINESS

There were no Old Business items to come before ethe Board.

NEW BUSINESS
HOA Report

Ms. Meneely advised that the HOA report was provided in the meeting package and asked if there were any questions. Mr. Schuetz asked for clarification on what was actually being tested in the lake water testing samples. He also mentioned that the County Mosquito Control could be used for monitoring at no cost. Mr. Janiec asked for clarification about when the last test was performed.

Consider Resolution No. 2024-08 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Amended Budget

Resolution No. 2024-08 was presented, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-08

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A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE VILLAGEWALK OF BONITA SPRINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED FINAL FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 BUDGET (“AMENDED BUDGET”), PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 189, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

A motion was made by Ms. Ray, seconded by Jerry Robinson and passed unanimously adopting Resolution No. 2024-08, as presented.

Lake System Review Matrix (ADDED)

Mr. Schuetz distributed a proposed matrix for lake system reviews. He indicated that volunteers would track the information and the form contained everything key to what the community needs be aware of with new vendor services. Ms. Ray suggested putting it on the next agenda so everyone can review and bring back feedback. There was a consensus of the Board to do so.

Water Sampling (ADDED)

Mr. Janiec advised that he had helped the HOA develop a scope of work for the new vendor. He further indicated that he was working on a chart for the vendor that would include standards, progress and trends, both positive and negative.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Manager’s Report

Ms. Meneely reminded the Board that their next meeting was scheduled for December 17, 2024. She also noted that the conference call provider would be changing so the call-in number will be different next month

Consider Appointment to Board Vacancy
Ms. Meneely advised that four applications were received for Seat #3 which is being vacated by Ms. Ray. She stated the applicants were William Farber, Robert Kaufman, Clay Robinson and Kevin Schmidt with Messrs. Kaufman and Robinson in the audience and Mr. Schmidt on the phone due to an illness. Messrs. Kaufman, Robinson and Schmidt each went over their backgrounds and expressed their desire to be on the Board. They also noted the number of months they reside in VillageWalk and answered questions from the current Board Members.

After discussion, Ms. Ray nominated Clay Robinson for Seat #3, seconded by Mr. Schuetz. Upon being put to a vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Ray thanked the other candidates and stepped down from the dais. Ms. Meneely administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Clay Robinson and Mr. Haber went over the ethics, Sunshine Law, records and other laws and responsibilities of being a District Supervisor.
Ms. Meneely stated that since Ms. Ray was no longer the Chair and there was no appointed Vice-Chair, she would like to add an Election of Officers to today’s agenda. There was a consensus of the Board to do so.

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Jerry Robinson nominated Mr. Janiec for Chairman. There were no other nominations. Mr. Janiec nominated Jerry Robinson as Vice Chair. There were no other nominations.
Mr. Janiec nominated Ms. Meneely for Secretary/Treasurer and the remaining Board Members as Assistant Secretaries.

A motion was made by Mr. Schuetz, seconded by Mr. Ellabarger and passed unanimously electing the above slate of officers of the District, as presented.

Engineer’s Report

Mr. Wright handed out an updated map on ownership in the community. He had nothing further to report.

Attorney’s Report
Update on Communication with Chuck Adams on Bonita Beach Road Potholes & Signs
Mr. Haber stated that the sign was in the wrong spot and had been moved. He added that the fix for the potholes was underway. Mr. Janiec added that the sign was put up but was hit within two weeks.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

There were no comments from the public for items not on the agenda.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Mr. Janiec, on behalf of the District, thanked Laura Ray for her time on the Board. Ms. Ray advised that she had served for 18 years. Mr. Clay Robinson stated he had big shoes to fill and thanked the Board for their confidence in him. He also stated that he would be out of town for the December meeting and Mr. Ellabarger said that he would also not be available for the December meeting. There was a consensus of the Board to still hold the December meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Mr. Janiec, seconded by Mr. Clay Robinson and passed unanimously adjourning the Regular Board Meeting at 4:43 p.m.

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Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chair/Vice-Chair

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From: Kara Blewett <kblewett@kwpmc.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 9:14 AM
To: Kathleen Meneely <kmeneely@sdsinc.org>
Cc: Joseph Strathmann <jstrathmann@kwpmc.com>
Subject: December CDD Report
Hello,

December is our last month with Solitude. HOA is grateful they have continued to treat and spray. Torpedo grass is more controlled, and spray applications appear to be more effective with the lower water levels.
YTD in 2024, over $18,500 of aerator repairs have been made.
The Lake Water Reports are available on the HOA website and go in-depth on everything that is tested via Water Science. The latest report has already been uploaded
HOA has renewed with Water Science through spring 2025 and are working with Adv. Aquatic to take over and add to the samplings.
-	What is the CDD’s stance on helping to fund the 2 additional reports requested? Each report is an expense of $2000.
Adv. Aquatic will sample in January, and Water Science will sample in April. Mosquito Control will be completed be County in 2025.
HOA met with Ad. Aquatic 11/25 to discuss transition, water samples, and Littoral
plantings. Assistance from VW volunteers and their guidance, along with Ad. Aquatic, will be used to determine littoral locations. Planting to begin mid-late January/early February. Plantings will be selected based on water level.
The Best Practices Guidelines provided by Chris have been included in the HOA ACC guidelines for all homeowners to reference since at least September 2024. Below is a clip directly from the
approved HOA guidelines. No further status update.

Thank you,

Kara Blewett, LCAM
General Manager

KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING
VillageWalk Bonita Springs 15291 Latitude Drive Bonita Springs, FL 34135 239-498-7000

Volunteer:	VillageWalk of Bonita Springs	Phase:	
Contact Information:	Lake System Review	Date:	

#	ID	TURBIDITY	DIFFUSER	WEEDS	INVASIVES	VINES	TURF	EROSION	COMMENTS	
41	E. Laughing Gull/VWB/Bonefish		10-4								
42	E. Laughing Gull/Bonefish Islet/Latitude/Koi		10-3
10-2								
43	Bonefish/VWB/Cetation		10-1								
44	NE of Lake 42 to Bridge 3		X								
45	From Bridge 3 to Bridge 5		12-2								
46	Cetation/VWB/Dorado		12-3								
47	Islet/Herring/VWC/Jeneva/VWB		12-1								
48	Bridge 5 to Bridge 7		11-2								
49	Herring/Goby/VWC		11-3								
50	Dorado/VWC/Eagle Ray		11-1								
51	Eagle Ray/VWC/Fantail		11-4								
52	Goby/Fantail/VWC		11-5								
54	Eastside Entrance Lake		WF								
	
KEY:	TURBIDITY	DIFFUSER	WEEDS		INVASIVES	VINES	TURF		EROSION	MISC	
Littoral planting: Plants and trees installed on lake banks to prevent erosion.
-as per The Velocity Report, 2/17/2015	0= No Clarity
1= 1'-3' Clarity
2= 4'+ Clarity	0= Off
1= On	W= Water
FB= Flower beds H= Hedges	H= Hedges T= Trees WL= Wildlife	T= Trees H=Hedges	0= >24"
1= 13"-23"
2= <13"	0= Erosion
1= No Erosion	WF=Water Feature VWB= VillageWalk Blvd. VWC= VillageWalk Circle