Draft Meeting Minutes for April 17, 2025
Moody River Estates
Community Development District
The Regular Meeting of The Board of Supervisors of the Moody River Estates Community Development District was held at the Clubhouse at Moody River Estates, 3050 Moody River Boulevard, North Fort Myers, Florida 33903, and also via web conference on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 1 p.m.
Present and constituting a quorum were:
William Krukowski – Chair
Chris Jenner – Vice Chair
Melody Van Horn – Assistant Secretary
Clifford Kinnunen, Jr. – Assistant Secretary
Robert Geltner – Assistant Secretary
Also present were:
Cal Teague – District Manager, Premier District Management (PDM)
Mandie Rainwater – Assistant District Manager, PDM
Frank Savage – Engineer, Barraco and Associates
Terri Silva – Resident
Attending remotely:
Mike Eckert – Attorney, Kutak Rock, LLP
Kubra Metin – Attorney, Kutak Rock, LLP
Chris Pepin – Field Manager, Community Field Services
Melissa Gindling – Assistant District Manager, PDM
Resident
The following is a summary of the discussion and actions taken at the Moody River Estates Community Development District (CDD) Board of Supervisors regular meeting.
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by Chair Krukowski at 1:00 p.m. and the roll was called. All Board members were present. Also in attendance were Cal Teague, the District Manager; Mandie Rainwater, Assistant District Manager; Frank Savage, Engineer; and Resident Terri Silva. Attending remotely were Mike Eckert, the Attorney; Kubra Metin, Attorney; Chris Pepin, the Field Manager; Melissa Gindling, Assistant District Manager; and a Resident.
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS Pledge of Allegiance
THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of the Agenda
An Amended Agenda was presented.
Supervisor Geltner requested that item 9Dviii: Final Audit Report be deferred until the next meeting as three days was not enough time to read the report. District Manager Teague mentioned that the audit was very good and clean.
On MOTION by Supervisor Kinnunen, seconded by Supervisor Van Horn, with 4 in favor, and Supervisor Geltner opposed, the Board approved the Amended Agenda, as presented.
FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Public Presentation of Matters by Citizens on Agenda Items Only
The Audience had no comments on Agenda items.
FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS District Engineer Items
A. Lee County Code Violations Update
Chair Krukowski, Assistant District Manager Rainwater, a representative from Baracco, and Gonzalo, met onsite at Lake 5 to discuss the washout. It was determined that the main concern is the area around the gazebo. It is important to repair the washout and install sod as soon as possible to prevent erosion. Engineer Savage stated that his concern is the discrepancy between the time work is completed, inspected, and sod is laid down, so better communication is needed. He would like to ensure that irrigation is on as the sod takes hold.
Chair Krukowski mentioned that previous landscapers corrected irrigation issues when they occurred during lake remediation. He is not sure if the current vendor also corrects issues, so there may be additional project costs associated with irrigation if damage occurs.
Engineer Savage would like the irrigation vendor to determine if any sprinkler heads are covered up or need repair on the far side of Lake 10. He also discussed the washout on Lake 4 caused by an irrigation main line break, which needs to be corrected.
B. BMAP Program Updates / Projects
Engineer Savage stated that there are no current updates. As this is an ongoing program, he recommends removing this from the Agenda until there are updates.
SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS District Counsel Items
Attorney Eckert reported that his office is monitoring the legislative session and the bills that might affect the CDD. Of note, the Sovereign Immunity caps may be lowered from previous amounts. In addition, public records exemptions no longer were proposed for CDD Board members’ addresses. Legal advertising was changed and it will no longer be submitted to the newspapers, but only placed on the District’s website.
SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS District Manager Items
A. Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Discussion
District Manager Teague discussed the draft Proposed Budget with the Board. The Board must approve a draft by the May meeting for the adoption process, which also includes a Public Hearing. Some project ideas were presented to the Board, including a quote from FLGIS for a GIS system, which will provide extensive community infrastructure information at the touch of a button. Assistant District Manager Rainwater explained how she utilizes it for other communities and offered to show it to the Supervisors after the meeting. Chair Krukowski suggested that the HOA consider sharing the cost, since it would benefit them as well. This will be discussed along with the facilities and maintenance agreement with the HOA.
The Board also discussed if assessments should be raised. Inflation, future higher costs, and the need for reserves were all explained as reasons for a possible increase. District Manager Teague reminded the Board that if they were to decide to raise assessments they can lower them before the Public Hearing and adoption of the Budget, but they cannot be raised after the May meeting. The Board was asked to send Assistant District Manager Rainwater input on the Budget line items and the idea of an assessment change on or before May 1st.
Chair Krukowski asked questions about some Budget line items, and District Manager Teague provided an explanation. Supervisor Van Horn voiced concern for reserves for unforeseen future events.
B. Review of Facilities and Maintenance Agreement
Included in the packet are the asset pages from the HOA Reserve Study for 2025. District Manager Teague explained that the items listed are the funds the HOA currently collects for their reserve fund, which they use for repairs that are their responsibilty. At this time, any of these items for which the CDD assumes responsibity may result in an assessment increase. Chair Krukowski would like to host a workshop so that the CDD Board and the HOA Board can discuss the responsibilities for items that the HOA currently collects, including the faux bridge, community monuments, and fences. The HOA also mentioned the sidewalks. Resident Terri Silva stated that the Voting Representatives decide if an item can be removed from the reserve study. There was further discussion on reserve funds, and the responsibilities of the HOA and the CDD. Staff will schedule a workshop.
EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Field Manager Items
A. Lake Bank Restoration Lakes 1,6,5,10 Update
A summary of issues that will be addressed, as of April 15, 2025:
- Lake 1: There are 5 items that need to be addressed before the remaining sod can be put down and signed off by Engineer Savage. Manual watering may be needed to keep the sod alive in front of the preserve area. There is no irrigation in that area.
- Lake 5: The lake requires an additional 5 to 10 loads of dirt before the final grading can be completed, which will be completed by the end of the week.
- Lake 6: Final grading is being completed this week and will be ready for Engineer Savage to inspect shortly thereafter.
- Lake 10: There are 4 items that need to be addressed before the remaining sod can be put down and signed off by Engineer Savage. Multiple irrigation heads need to be repaired and unburied.
This was also discussed in the Engineer’s report above.
Chair Krukowski asked about buried irrigation heads on the north side of Lake 10. He believes these should be addressed before the sod is installed. Field Manager Pepin stated that Gonzalo will address these with wet checks and will coordinate with the vendor to address any issues.
Field Manager Pepin stated that the Banyan Tree placard that fell off a monument was repaired the same day it was reported.
NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Consent Agenda
A. Items to be Pulled for Discussion by the Board
Supervisor Jenner pulled the March 20, 2025 Minutes
i. Public Comment on Balance of Items
B. Motion to Approve Balance of Items
On MOTION by Chair Krukowski, seconded by Supervisor Van Horn, with all in favor, the Board approved all items on the Consent Agenda, except item 9Di: Meeting Minutes from March 20, 2025.
C. Consideration of Items Pulled for Discussion
i. Public Comment Taken on Each Pulled Item as it is Considered
D. Consent Items
i. Meeting Minutes from March 20, 2025
Vice Chair Jenner stated that line 37 was incorrect. HOA President Shawn Meade’s name was shortened and later misspelled. On Line 65 he requested editing, so that it is clearer that the total amount was $4,500. Staff will edit the designated spelling and wording.
On MOTION by Chair Krukowski, seconded by Supervisor Van Horn, with all in favor, the Board approved item 9Di: Meeting Minutes from March 20, 2025, as amended.
ii. Monthly Financial Summary for March 2025
iii. Report on Pond Watch
iv. Maintenance Reports from Aquatic Weed Control
v. Action List
vi. Field Services Report
vii. Aerator/Fountain Log
viii. Final Audit Report
TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Business Items
A. Lakes and Preserves
There was nothing to report.
Supervisor Geltner left the meeting at 2:14 p.m. for personal reasons.
B. Maintenance and Repairs
i. Structural Engineers Inspection of Faux Bridge Update
Chair Krukowski met with Rolando Corsa of Arcos at the faux bridge on Monday the 14th. Preliminary findings indicate that the faux bridge is sound overall. We are still waiting on the final report, but the painting project can move forward while we wait. Mr. Corsa relayed to Chair Krukowski that a handrail may need inspection, and Chair Krukowski mentioned that the installation of rocks may be needed.
ii. Faux Bridge Cleaning and Painting Update
The Board expressed a desire to ask the HOA to reimburse the cost of this project. HOA President Shawn Meade has agreed to transfer the money to the CDD.
After staff received a verbal report from Mr. Corsa, it was decided to ask Mora to place the cleaning and painting of the faux bridge on their schedule.
iii. Monument Landscaping Lighting Upgrade Proposal
Field Manager Pepin reported that he obtained revised proposals from West Coast Electical and AAA Action. West Coast Electrical quoted $2,685 and AAA Action quoted $2,360.75 to only replace the faulty parts at 4 monuments, which included new light fixtures, brackets and photo cells. Field Manager Pepin recommended AAA Action, because they may respond more quickly.
Supervisor Kinnunen questioned the quote from AAA Action, since it did not provide much information on the quality of the light. Supervisor Van Horn wondered if the Board would like the same quality or better. Field Manager Pepin stated the quotes were for the existing items that need repair, and upgrading the quality on some lights may affect the overall appearance. After discussion, the Board selected AAA Action.
On MOTION by Chair Krukowski, seconded by Supervisor Van Horn, with 3 in favor, and Supervisor Kinnunen opposed, the Board approved AAA Action to replace the faulty items of 4 monuments, including new light fixtures, brackets and photo cells, not to exceed $2,400.
iv. Aerator and Fountain Report and Proposals
Fountain Kings performed an inspection of aerators and fountains. They identified a few issues that should be addressed. The quotes include repairing 6 aerators at $4,232.50, and 6 fountains at $3,897.50.
Field Manager Pepin explained that adding GFI Breakers to the equipment could possibly extend the life of the equipment and correct some of the breaker flips. The Board agreed to add more electrical protection in addition to the repairs.
On MOTION by Supervisor Van Horn, seconded by Supervisor Kinnunen, with all in favor, the Board approved the repair and addition of GFI breakers to 6 aerators and 6 fountains, not to exceed $8,300.
ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisors’ Items
Supervisor Kinnunen would like to see the amount of paper included in the Agenda packet reduced. Staff will seek to do so for the next Agenda.
TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Public Presentation of Matters by Citizens
The Audience had no comments.