MINUTES OF MEETING RHODINE ROAD NORTH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Rhodine Road North Community Development District was held on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 2102 N. Park Rd., Plant City, Florida.

Present and constituting a quorum:

Brian Walsh	Chairman
Jeff Shenefield	Assistant Secretary
Garret Parkinson	Assistant Secretary Also present were:
Jill Burns	District Manager, GMS
Corey Roberts	District Counsel, KVW Law

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Roll Call
Ms. Burns called the meeting to order. Three Supervisors were present constituting a quorum.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Public Comment Period
Ms. Burns opened the public comment period of the meeting and asked for any public comment and asked that the comments be kept to three minutes.
Resident asked the Board to consider relocating the meeting in the future for it to be more convenient for the residents.
THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Organizational Matters
Administration of Oaths of Office to Newly Elected Board Members (Seat #1, Seat #2, and Seat #5)
Ms. Burns administered the oath of office to the newly elected Board members. Kareyann Elison was not present and will be sworn in at a later date. The new Board members have served on Board in the past, so no Sunshine Law update was given.

Consideration of Resolution 2024-01 Canvassing and Certifying the Results of the Landowners’ Election
Ms. Burns presented the resolution and stated that the Landowners’ Election was held prior to the Board of Supervisor’s meeting. Three Supervisors were elected: Garret Parkinson with 196 votes, Brian Walsh with 196 votes, and Kareyann Ellison with 194 vote. She also offered to answer any questions the Board may have. Hearing none, she asked for a motion of approval.

On MOTION by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Parkinson, with all in favor, Resolution 2024-01 Canvassing and Certifying the Results of the Landowner’s Election, was approved.

Election of Officers
Ms. Burns noted that every time there is a Landowners’ Election, they must elect officers to the Board. One Supervisor will serve as the Chair, one Supervisor will serve as Vice Chair, while the remaining Supervisors will serve as Assistant Secretaries. She asked the Board to consider her as the Secretary to the Board along with George Flint from the GMS office as another Assistant Secretary.

Consideration of Resolution 2024-02 Electing Officers
Milton Andrade will serve as the Chair, Brian Walsh will serve as the Vice Chair, and Jeff Shenefield, Garrett Parkinson, and Kareyann Elison will act as Assistant Secretaries. Ms. Burns will be the Secretary and George Flint will be another Assistant Secretary.

On MOTION by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Shenefield, with all in favor, Resolution 2024-02 Electing Officers as slated above, was approved.

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Approval of the Minutes of the July 13, 2023,
Board of Supervisors Meeting
Ms. Burns presented the minutes form the July 13, 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting and asked for any questions, comments, or corrections from the Board. The Board had no changes to the minutes and Ms. Burns asked for a motion of approval.

On MOTION by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Parkinson, with all in favor, the Minutes of the July 13, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting, were approved.

FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Presentation of Arbitrage Rebate Report for
Series 2019 Project Bonds from AMTEC
Ms. Burns presented the arbitrage rebate report for the Series 2019 project bonds. It is required to demonstrate that the District does not earn more interest on the bonds that are paid. The report shows a negative arbitrage amount listed and asked for a motion to accept the report as presented.

On MOTION by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Parkinson, with all in favor, the Arbitrage Rebate Report for Series 2019 Project Bonds from AMTEC, was approved.

SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Audit Services Engagement
Letter for Fiscal Year 2023 Audit from Grau & Associates
Ms. Burns presented the engagement letter form Grau & Associates for audit services for Fiscal Year 2023. This is a renewal of the existing contract that was awarded previously with a total cost of $6,700.

On MOTION by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Parkinson, with all in favor, the Audit Services Engagement Letter for Fiscal Year 2023 Audit from Grau & Associates, was approved.

SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Staff Reports
Attorney
Ms. Gentry had nothing to report to the Board and offered to answer any questions. There being no comments, the next item followed.
Engineer
There being no comments, the next item followed.
Field Manager’s Report
Mr. Smith presented the field manager’s report to the Board and highlighted some of it is completed and in progress items.

Consideration of Proposal for Pest Control Services from All American Lawn & Tree Specialist
GMS staff had identified several wasp nests and fire ant mounds near and around the amenity. Ms. Smith is recommending monthly maintenance for pest control and presented a proposal from All American Lawn and Tree Specialists with a total cost of $1,680. The pool deck and pool building would be serviced monthly while the entire footprint of the amenity including the playground and mailboxes would be serviced on a quarterly basis.

On MOTION by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Parkinson, with all in favor, the Proposal for Pest Control Services from All American Lawn & Tree Specialist, was approved.

District Manager’s Report
Approval of Check Register
Ms. Burns presented the check register form June 1st to October 27th totaling $166,687.5. She offered to answer any questions for the Board. There being no comments, she asked for a motion of approval.

On MOTION by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Shenefield, with all in favor, the Check Register, was approved.

Balance Sheet and Income Statement
Ms. Burns stated that financial statements are included in the packet for review. There was no action necessary from the Board.

EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Other Business
There being no comments, the next item followed.

NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Supervisors	Requests	and	Audience
Comments
An audience member mentioned that they have noticed that the landscape maintenance seems to be letting the lawn clippings fall into the ponds that will lead to order and algae blooms. Staff will look into the issue and have a talk with the landscaper.

TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Adjournment

Secretary / Assistant Secretary

Ms. Burns asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.

On MOTION by Mr. Shenefield, seconded by Mr. Parkinson, with all in favor, the meeting was adjourned.

Chairman / Vice Chairman