Regular Board Meeting Minutes – May 6, 2014

AVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MAY 6, 2014
A.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Thomas Peek called the May 6, 2014, Regular Board Meeting of the Ave
Maria Stewardship Community District to order at 9:00 a.m. at the Ave Maria Master
Association (office/fitness center), 5076 Annunciation Circle, Suite 103, Ave Maria,
Florida 34142, and welcomed everybody to the meeting.
B.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C.
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
Proof of publication was presented showing that notice of the Regular Board Meeting
was published in the Naples Daily News on September 20, 2013, as part of the District’s
Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Regular Meeting Schedule, as legally required.
D.
ESTABLISH QUORUM
Chairman Peek determined a quorum was established with the following Supervisors:
Board of Supervisors
Chair
Vice-Chair
Supervisor
Supervisor
Supervisor
Thomas Peek
Liesa Priddy
Douglas Baird
Jay Roth
Thomas DiFlorio
District Staff in attendance were:
District Manager
Todd Wodraska
District General Counsel
Roy Van Wyk
District Engineer
Dan Brundage
Property Manager
Landowner Representative
E.
Luisa Rosales
David Genson
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Special District Services
Hopping Green & Sams
Agnoli,
Barber
&
Brundage, Inc.
First Service Residential
Barron Collier Companies
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Mr. Wodraska noted that he would like to add the announcement of a Landowners’
Meeting in November 2014 during his Manager’s Report. There was no objection to the
addition.
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F.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mr. Peek asked for comments from the public for items not on the agenda.
There were no comments from the public for items not on the agenda.
G.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. February 4, 2014, Regular Board Meeting
The February 4, 2014, Regular Board Meeting minutes were unanimously approved, as
presented, on a motion made by Mr. Roth, seconded by Mr. DiFlorio.
H.
OLD BUSINESS
There were no Old Business items to come before the Board.
I.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider Resolution 2014-02 Re-Designating a Qualified Public Depository
Mr. Baird reviewed the history of banks in the Ave Maria community noting that Capital
Bank is no longer located in the community. He stated that First National Bank of the
Gulf Coast is now in Ave Maria and suggested that the District be supportive of local
businesses, whenever possible.
Mr. Wodraska reported that First National Bank of the Gulf Coast is qualified to provide
services for the District
There was a motion made by Ms. Priddy, seconded by Mr. Roth, to approve Resolution
2014-02, Re-Designating First National Bank of the Gulf Coast as the Qualified Public
Depository. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Consider Resolution No. 2014-03– Adopting a Fiscal Year 2014/2015
Proposed Annual Budget*
Mr. Wodraska presented Resolution No. 2014-03, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE AVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP
COMMUNITY DISTRICT APPROVING A PROPOSED BUDGET
AND PRELIMINARY NON AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL;
SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND
AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY AND DISTRICT MANAGER
AVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY DISTRICT
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TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS TO ACCOMPLISH THE INTENT
OF THIS RESOLUTION
Mr. Wodraska explained that this proposed budget is for the upcoming fiscal year, which
runs from October 1, 2014, to September 30, 2015. He noted the budget presented has
the same amount of expenditures as the previous several years and the assessments are
proposed to remain unchanged. Mr. Wodraska reviewed the current fiscal year’s
expenditures through March 2014, as well as those of the previous fiscal year. Ms.
Rosales reviewed some proposed line item changes within the maintenance budget.

Audience Comment
There was no audience comment.
Mr. Wodraska recommended approving Resolution 2014-03 and setting the Public
Hearing for August 5, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. at this same location.
*Note: This item was not voted on until later in the agenda to discuss some potential
budget changes.
There was a motion to approve Resolution No. 2014-03, as presented, setting the Public
Hearing for 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, made by Mr. Roth, seconded by Ms.
Priddy. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Consider Resolution No. 2014-04 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2014/2015
Proposed Budget for the Master Irrigation Utility System
Mr. Wodraska presented Resolution No. 2014-04, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE AVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP
COMMUNITY DISTRICT ADOPTING A PROPOSED FISCAL
YEAR 2014/2015 BUDGET FOR THE MASTER IRRIGATION
UTILITY SYSTEM
Mr. Wodraska explained that the privately owned Ave Maria Utility Company (AMUC)
operates the District-owned Master Irrigation Utility, collects revenues and sends them to
the District. The developer (AMD) is responsible for funding, or subsidizing, the
shortfall until the utility is self-sustaining. He presented the proposed Fiscal Year
2014/2015 budget.

Audience Comment
There was no audience comment.
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Mr. Wodraska recommended approving Resolution 2014-04.
There was a motion to approve Resolution No. 2014-04, Adopting a Fiscal Year
2014/2015 Proposed Budget for the Master Irrigation Utility System, as presented, made
by Mr. Baird, seconded by Ms. Priddy. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Discussion Regarding Enhanced Security
Mr. David Shnaider, via a conference call, explained his position that the Ave Maria
community is in need of additional security in the form of regular patrols or cameras due
to the makeup of the community and its isolation from the other Collier County Sheriff’s
Office jurisdictions. He shared incidents including vandalism, parties and illegal
activities that are becoming more and more prevalent. Mr. Shnaider reported that the
Master Association is in favor of paying for enhanced security and thought the AMSCD
should be included in the discussion.
Mr. Bob Lanker of 5088 Annunciation Circle, voiced his support of Mr. Shnaider’s
comments and the idea of enhanced security. He stated that hiring private security is
likely the best solution.
Ms. Carmen Henderson of 504 Annunciation Circle, also voiced her support of enhanced
security, noting that traffic enforcement is also becoming a major concern.
Mrs. Priddy asked for the representative from the Sheriff’s Office to weigh in.
Mr. Peek asked him if he had experience with private security in other communities.
Sgt. Michael Stillwell responded that the Sheriff’s Office is limited by its budget in the
amount of resources it can provide in the community. He noted that private security is an
option that other communities have used, but noted that each community is unique.
Mr. DiFlorio stated that the Sheriff’s Office has a strong presence in the community and
that some people will tend to complain either way. He further stated that if someone gets
arrested for wrongdoing in the community that it will send a strong message to others.
There was a question and discussion about partnering with Ave Maria University
security, but it was reported that their main focus is on the campus.
Mr. Peek pointed out that most of the problems being reported occur on property that is
not the responsibility of the AMSCD. Mr. Van Wyk stated that the AMSCD does have
security powers, but only for the facilities for which it is responsible.
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Mr. Baird agreed with the issue raised by Mr. Peek that the AMSCD is only responsible
for security of its own facilities and suggested that this issue be considered by the Master
Association.
Mr. Genson, as President of the Master Association, agreed to look at the enhanced
security for the entire community and report back.
There was no formal action on this item.
J.
STATUS REPORTS
1. Design Review Board
Mr. Genson reported the DRB is scheduled to be considered by the Collier County
Commission in July.
2. Development
Mr. Genson reported that Maple Ridge sales are going strong and that Arthrex is
expanding. He also reported on a 20 acre parcel that is being considered for a 100 bed
facility that will provide support to veterans.
3. Landscape
Mr. Allen of TrueGreen Lawncare reported that he has recently increased the
maintenance staff to address some level of service issues. He noted that his two priorities
are to maintain consistency in the level of care and to pay special attention to details.
Mr. Roth expressed concern for the safety of workers that are on Ave Maria Boulevard
while cars may be driving by at fast speeds. He suggested revisiting the process for
notifying oncoming drivers.
Mr. Allen agreed to review that safety process. He also noted that TrueGreen Lawncare
has a priority relationship with First Service Residential, which translates into a
substantial savings for the AMSCD.
4. Collier Mosquito Control District
Mr. Jim Stark, Executive Director of the CMCD, showed a Power Point presentation
about his organization and mosquito control in Ave Maria.
Ms. Priddy asked if there was a hotline that residents can call to report mosquitos. Mr.
Stark replied that anyone can call (239) 867-3200 or email the CMCD, which is
constantly monitored.
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K.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1. Legal Report
Mr. Van Wyk reported that his firm will be sending out a legislative report to provide an
update on the recently concluded legislative session.
2. Engineer Report
Mr. Brundage reported that he is currently working on the crosswalks that were
authorized by the Board. He noted that the FDOT vendors have been identified and his
firm is coordinating the design.
Mr. Brundage reviewed the history of problems and issues with the entry feature
fountains and reported on the proposed solutions.
Ms. Priddy asked why these fountains seem to have so many problems.
Mr. Brundage attributed to problems to the unique water conditions, where the pumps are
located and a less than efficient original design.
3. Manager’s Report
Mr. Wodraska reported that there are 846 qualified electors in the AMSCD as of April
15, 2014, and announced that there will be a Landowners’ Meeting in November 2014.
He further indicated that it will include an election for the seats currently held by Mr.
Doug Baird, Mr. Jay Roth, and Mr. Thomas DiFlorio. Mr. Wodraska noted that the
regular meeting date is the first Tuesday of November, which is also, ironically, National
Election Day and that they will likely move the meeting to an alternate date.
L.
BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS
There were no comments from the Members of the Board.
M.
ADJOURN
With no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Peek stated the meeting was
adjourned at 10:51 a.m. There were no objections.
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REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MAY 6, 2014
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