MINUTES OF MEETING
NORTH SPRINGS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT
A meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the North Springs Improvement
District was held on
Present and constituting a quorum were:
Steve Mendelson
President
David Gray
Secretary
Vincent Morretti
Assistant Secretary
Also present were:
Kenneth Cassel
Manager (Via Telephone)
Dennis Lyles
District Counsel
Edward Goscicki
Brenda Schurz
Doug Hyche
Utilities Director
Nick Schooley
Drainage Supervisor
Rod Colon
Chief Operator
Kenneth Kozlowski
NSID
James Cooper
NSID
Sean Skehan
CH2M Hill
Joe Sabino
Warren Craven
Craven & Associates
The following is a summary of the minutes and actions taken at the
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS
Roll Call
Mr. Goscicki
called the meeting to order and called the roll
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS
Approval of the Minutes of the June 4, 2008
Meeting
Mr. Goscicki stated each Board member received a copy of the minutes of
the
There not being any,
On MOTION by Mr. Mendelson seconded by
Mr. Gray with all in favor the minutes of the
THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS
Supervisors’ Requests and Audience Comments
Mr. Mendelson presented Mr. Kozlowski and Mr. Cooper with certificates of
recognition for their excellent service to the District.
FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS
Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 180 –
Treatment Plant Planning, Modifications and Improvements for a Net Decrease in
the Amount of $6,551
Mr. Goscicki explained the decrease is due to removing an item of work
related to evaluating some of the systems.
Staff is able to do the evaluation, which was originally going to be done
by the engineer.
There being no questions or comments,
On MOTION by Mr. Gray seconded by Mr.
Mendelson with all in favor Amendment No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 180,
treatment plant planning, modifications and improvements for a net decrease in
the amount of $6,551 was approved.
FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS
Consideration of Change Order No. 1 and Final –
Mr. Cassel explained it was originally estimated that 10 feet of 20 inch
pipe would be used to complete this job; however, 14 feet to 18 feet were used
in addition to other minor fittings.
Mr. Goscicki noted staff did not receive a copy signed by the engineer
and recommended the Board approve this subject to the engineer’s review and
approval.
Mr. Lyles noted for the record a signed approval and recommendation from
the engineer is required.
On MOTION by Mr. Mendelson seconded by
Mr. Gray with all in favor Change Order No 1 and Final,
SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS
Consideration of Right-of-Way Permit – North Side of Nob Hill Road to
South Side of Nob Hill Road on West Side of Pine Island
Road
This item was
tabled until the
SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS
Staff Reports
A.
Manager
i.
Consideration of Amendments to Work
Authorizations
The following was
discussed:
·
Mr.
Goscicki noted these work authorizations are with CH2M Hill. Mr. Cassel put together a memorandum,
which was enclosed in the agenda package, describing the amendments to the work
authorizations. These are for work
authorizations associated with developer construction. There are no budget changes involved and
is all within the original framework.
·
Mr.
Gray expressed confusion as to why the estimates increased so much, particularly
on Work Authorization No. 158.
·
Mr.
Cassel noted Work Authorization No. 158 had an estimated timeframe of six to
eight months to complete the work, but because of permitting issues the project
has not been completed. It was
started in 2002. The money has been
expended. Staff is trying to
balance the authorization level with what has been expended to get this project
completed.
·
Mr.
Goscicki explained bond funds are set up to allocate a certain amount for
infrastructure improvements regardless of what the actual cost comes out to
be. If the cost for improvements
exceeds the bond amount, the balance falls to the developer to cover the
remaining costs. This work
authorization deals with the lakes and slopes in the golf course. There were problems and work had to be
redone. The engineer was authorized
to do the work instead of WCI Communities to insure the District was in
control. WCI Communities was
advised at the time that any increase being expended on this project was going
to come off of available funds to do the work. Staff believes there are sufficient
funds in this bond issue to cover all of the work, including the restoration
work needed.
·
Mr.
Lyles noted these expenditures cannot become general obligations of the District
causing annual assessments to be raised.
The money either comes out of bond proceeds or the developer; if not, the
work is stopped.
On MOTION by Mr. Mendelson seconded by
Mr. Gray with all in favor the amendments to Work Authorization Numbers 151,
158, 160, 165, 175 were approved.
ii.
Consideration of Resolution 2008-5,
Supporting the Broward
After further
discussion between the District manager and the District attorney, this item was
tabled. Staff will review the
request from
iii.
Employee
Recognition
This item was
covered under Supervisors’ Requests and Audience Comments.
iv.
Water Plant
Operations
The following was
discussed:
·
There was a large increase of water usage
in May compared to April.
·
There was a 3.5% system loss in May as
opposed to the previous month where there was a 6% to 7% system
loss.
·
The
figures will be less in the upcoming month due to increase in
rain.
·
There were 138 million gallons of water
put out into distribution. An
estimated 127 million gallons of water will likely be put out in June.
·
Mr.
Goscicki noted a 3.5% system loss is exceedingly good. Staff is doing a great job of keeping
track of where the water is going and what is being
billed.
·
Mr.
Cassel noted the letter enclosed in the agenda package from The Grand Oasis was
complementing Mr. Romano and Mr. Crowell on their response to a waterline
break.
B.
Attorney
Mr. Lyles
reported the settlement with Ms. Walker was finalized. The settlement documents were properly
executed. No further action will be
necessary with this matter.
C.
Engineer
i.
Proposal to Conduct Groundwater Modeling
for the Water Use Permit Application
ii.
Consideration of Work Authorization No.
183 – Groundwater Modeling in Support of the Water Use Permit
Application
The following was
discussed:
·
NSID, CSID and the City of
·
Mr.
Skehan has been working with the City of
·
The
proposal is for CH2M Hill to undertake the modeling project and work with Eckler
Engineering, Inc. They will come up
with a single model to cover all three entities.
·
All
three entities have to formally agree to this proposal. If one of them does not, they will not
move forward with this project.
·
The
total cost of the modeling program is $85,100. NSID will be responsible for $34,000.
·
Mr.
Skehan reported the City of
On MOTION by Mr. Gray seconded by Mr.
Mendelson with all in favor Work Authorization No. 183 for the groundwater
modeling in support of the water use permit application was
approved.
iii.
Project Status Report
This item is for
informational purposes only.
EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS
Approval of Financials
There being no questions or comments,
On MOTION by Mr. Mendelson seconded by
Mr. Gray with all in favor the financials were
approved.
NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS
Adjournment
There being no
further business,
On MOTION by Mr. Mendelson seconded by
Mr. Gray with all in favor the meeting was
adjourned.
David Gray
Steve Mendelson
Secretary
President