1			MINUTES OF MEETING	
2		HARMONY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT	
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4	The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Harmony Community Development	
5	District (“CDD”	or	“District”) was	held Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Jones	
6	Model Home, 3285 Songbird Circle, Saint Cloud, FL 34773.	
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8	Present and constituting a quorum were:	
9	Mark LeMenager (via Zoom)	Chairman	
10	Daniel Leet			Vice Chairman	
11	Lucas Chokanis		Assistant Secretary	
12	Kerul Kassel			Assistant Secretary	
13	Joellyn Phillips		Assistant Secretary	
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15	Also present, either in person or via Zoom Video Communications, were:
16	Angel Montagna (via Zoom)	District Manager, Inframark	
17	Howard Neal	District Manager, Inframark	
18	Jennifer Goldyn	District Manager, Inframark	
19	Michael Eckert (via Zoom)	District Legal Counsel, Kutak Rock	
20	David Hamstra	District Engineer, Pegasus Engineering	
21	Jorge Baez	Field Services Supervisor, Inframark	
22	Nick Lomasney	Benchmark Landscaping/United Land Service	
23	Kerry Satterwhite	Area Field Manager, Inframark	
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25	Residents and Members of the Public		
26	This is not a certified or verbatim transcript but rather represents a recap of the discussions and	
27	actions taken at the meeting. The full meeting recording is available in audio format upon	
28	request. Contact the District Office for any related costs for an audio copy.	
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30	FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Call to Order and Roll Call	
31	Mr. Leet called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.	
32	Mr. Leet called the roll and indicated a quorum was present for the meeting.	
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34	SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Audience Comments	
35	Mr. Leet indicated a three-minute time limit for comments. It is not a question-and-answer	
36	period.		
37	There being no audience comments, the next order of business followed.	
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39	THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Staff Reports	
40	A. Landscaping: Benchmark Landscaping/United Land Services (“Benchmark”)	
41	i.  Proposal #97871 for TopChoice		
42	Mr. Lomasney reviewed proposal #97871 for TopChoice fire ant treatment, in the amount of	
43	$2,290.		
44	ii.  Proposal #98556 for Summer Annuals	
45	Mr. Lomasney reviewed proposal #98556 for summer annuals in the amount of $3,500.	

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46	iii.  Proposal #98919 for Bed Edging	
47	Mr. Lomasney reviewed proposal #98919 for about 500 feet of bed edging for all the beds at	
48	the roundabouts and Harmony Square at the corners, in the amount of $2,215.24.	
49	Ms. Kassel commented the Board does not know what the edging looks like and asked why	
50	the proposal was provided. Mr. Lomasney indicated it was discussed by the Board and is a black	
51	vinyl edging. Mr. Chokanis had previously requested a proposal for bed edging. Ms. Kassel	
52	requested future proposals show the number of feet under quantity, and the unit price should be	
53	the price per linear foot. Mr. Chokanis reviewed the benefits of bed edging, such as retaining	
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55	mulch in the beds.	
56	Mr. LeMenager made a MOTION to approve the following	
57	proposals from Benchmark Landscaping: #97871 for TopChoice	
58	fire ant treatment, in the amount of $2,290; #98556 for summer	
59	annuals in the amount of $3,500; and #98919 for bed edging, in the	
60	amount of $2,215.24.	
61	Mr. Leet seconded the motion.	
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63	Ms. Kassel commented proposal #97871 for TopChoice would have been nice to list out the	
64	specific areas and generally more details on future proposals. Mr. Lomasney will include more	
65	details going forward, and confirmed the proposal includes all park areas.	
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67	Upon VOICE VOTE, with all in favor, unanimous approval was	
68	given to the following proposals from Benchmark Landscaping:	
69	#97871 for TopChoice fire ant treatment, in the amount of $2,290;	
70	#98556 for summer annuals in the amount of $3,500; and #98919	
71	for bed edging, in the amount of $2,215.24.	
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73	iv.  Emergency Repairs for Mainline Breaks	
74	Mr. Lomasney indicated he provided two emergency proposals today for mainline breaks on	
75	Cat Brier Trail to use a stump grinder to get to them due to the roots. The breaks are unrelated to	
76	the other issue. One area has sod, and one does not. With the irrigation moisture control (“iMC”),	
77	one was discovered, and the other is being repaired. Mr. Neal indicated the proposals have been	
78	approved and signed today as emergency repairs, and will be ratified at the next Board meeting.	
79	v.  Soccer Fields	
80	Mr. Neal discussed with Mr. Lomasney regarding the soccer field. Everything that can be	
81	done has been done, and it needs replacement. Renovations for the soccer field were proposed at	
82	the same time as the pocket parks, and Mr. Lomasney will review the proposals and look at all	
83	options for replacement. Ms. Kassel asked if the soccer field is getting irrigated. Mr. Lomasney	

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84	indicated the irrigation system has been tested, but the turf is worn out. Weeds grow faster than	
85	turf, and the field is used a lot, especially evening hours. Irrigation has been tested and is	
86	working, but the turf is at the end of its life. The condition was discussed last month, including	
87	options to lengthen the useful age by closing the field for a period of time. Mr. Chokanis	
88	suggested perhaps seeding it with bahia and closing it down for a month. He suggested other	
89	options are viable before considering total replacement of the turf. Mr. LeMenager made the	
90	comment regarding seeding the field with rye at the beginning of winter, which had been done in	
91	previous years and worked well. Ms. Kassel suggested seeding it with both rye and bahia since	
92	bahia takes six months to germinate and will start to grow at the same time the rye will start to	
93	die off. Mr. Lomasney will provide options for the next meeting. Ms. Kassel asked if a broadleaf	
94	herbicide is being used, but it is not because the turf has too many weeds. Mr. Leet asked how	
95	the field will be closed off and how to enforce not using it. Ms. Kassel indicated stakes were put	
96	down with caution tape, but it did not keep people off. Mr. Leet suggested thinking about how to	
97	limit use of the field or closing it off with the other options. Ms. Phillips suggested having a	
98	conversation with the soccer organization to help get the word out. Mr. Lomasney suggested	
99	planting rye in November, which takes 14 days to germinate and close the field during that time,	
100	which Mr. LeMenager indicated is what used to be done and worked quite well. Mr. Neal will	
101	add this to the project board. Soccer season starts in November, so we can shoot for late October.	
102	vi.  Miscellaneous	
103	Ms. Kassel indicated the verge at the entrance to Buck Lake Park at Cat Brier Trail and Pond	
104	Pine does not seem to be getting any water for many months. That area is irrigated.	
105	vii.  U.S. Hwy 192 Trees	
106	Mr. Lomasney provided pictures of the trees proposed at a previous meeting to be lifted at	
107	the entrance near the fence. Ms. Kassel indicated the concern was damage to the fence and	
108	foliage underneath the trees that might get shaded out because of the trees. Ms. Kassel prefers to	
109	spend that amount of money refurbishing other areas that residents see. Mr. Chokanis suggested	
110	providing the proposal and pictures for the next meeting. Mr. Lomasney’s concern is the	
111	viburnum and magnolias, but this could be revisited in the fall. Pictures #31 and #32 in the	
112	Inframark field report show these trees. Ms. Phillips pointed out picture #30 shows tree branches	
113	stuck in the wires, and Mr. Neal will reach out to OUC to trim those trees.	
114	viii.  Sod Installation	
115	Mr. Lomasney commented the sod has been installed and they are waiting 30 days before	
116	applying any chemicals, which will close out the last phase for Schoolhouse Road, Five Oaks	
117	Drive, and Cat Brier Trail. Ms. Kassel suggested the irrigation was not working at 3344 Cat	

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118	Brier Trail and sod was lost, and Benchmark should be responsible for those areas because they	
119	had several months of no irrigation and are struggling; irrigation needs to be repaired, and	
120	Benchmark should refurbish those areas since irrigation has not been working for several months	
121	but the Board was told irrigation in that area was working. Mr. Lomasney will investigate the	
122	whole block.	
123	Ms. Kassel also raised the small dog park at Brackenfern Drive and Primrose Willow Drive	
124	where the verge in front of the park on Cat Brier Trail has not been getting water, either. It is not	
125	as bad as the area in front of houses, but Mr. Lomasney will investigate.	
126	B. Field Manager: Inframark	
127	i.  Monthly Report	
128	Mr. Baez reviewed field activities. Sidewalk grinding continues. The splash pad chemicals	
129	are on hold pending the contract with EcoLab, but staff will continue to use Pool Sure until the	
130	contract is executed. The health department will perform an inspection prior to being able to use	
131	the splash pad. They inspected the other pools, which passed the inspection. Staff will clean the	
132	drains before rainy season.	
133	Mr. Leet asked if items in the report need Board input to proceed. Mr. Baez indicated they	
134	are still working on last month’s report. Staff is down by one person, which Mr. Baez is covering	
135	Saturdays. Mr. Satterwhite indicated other staff from the Celebration office are covering the	
136	other days until the position gets filled.	
137	Ms. Kassel asked if the monthly items in the field report are also on the task list for the	
138	project board. Mr. Neal indicated only major items are on the project boards, but they can be	
139	added. Ms. Kassel requested field items requiring action be included. Mr. Chokanis asked if they	
140	are recommendations for things to be taken care of, or if they are things to be fixed and brought	
141	to the Board’s attention. Mr. Baez indicated they will begin fixing things and catching up. Mr.	
142	Chokanis agreed with Ms. Kassel to include them on the project board, or an action item list with	
143	a location since many are repeat items. Some items need Board input but not necessarily Board	
144	action. Before proposals are obtained, staff should ask if the Board wants to proceed, as in the	
145	example of proposals for a surveillance system that was never discussed. Security systems have	
146	different rules for what should be disclosed in a public forum. Mr. Leet reached out to a security	
147	camera vendor, Flock Safety, which only deals with incoming traffic license plates. Mr. Eckert	
148	requested conversations of this nature—including locations for cameras—be handled in a closed	
149	security session. Mr. Neal asked if the Board would like to proceed with getting more proposals	
150	or not. Ms. Kassel noted a closed session has not been included on an agenda. Mr. Satterwhite	
151	confirmed for any field items that need approval from the Board, it will be noted as needing	

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152	action. Mr. Leet gave the example of fences. A recommendation was made but no proposals	
153	provided. Ms. Kassel indicated water coming out possibly from telecommunication equipment or	
154	drainage, behind houses on Dark Sky.	
155	Ms. Phillips asked about item #36, parking on District property with recommendations, and	
156	suggested putting down gravel for a parking area. Construction is occurring in that area. Ms.	
157	Kassel asked if the vehicles are construction workers or residents, who may be displaced by	
158	construction. Ms. Kassel asked if the small trees that are not doing well could be flush cut, as	
159	suggested by Benchmark. Ms. Phillips questioned if the tree canopy had to be maintained, but	
160	Ms. Kassel indicated they are not a street tree and are very small.	
161	Ms. Kassel asked about item #7 for grass at a playground at Middlebrook, and replacing	
162	grass would be foolhardy. The proposal was for bahia, but anything will be destroyed.	
163	Ms. Kassel asked if the boat upholstery has been replaced on the seats. Two are complete and	
164	the seats for the third are with the vendor to be complete.	
165	C. District Engineer: Pegasus	
166	i.  Lakefront Park Community Maintenance Facility Update	
167	Mr. Hamstra provided an update on the maintenance facility. Osceola County (“County”) is	
168	lacking an engineer and is lacking complete comments for the original concept of the	
169	maintenance facility at the lakefront.	
170	ii.  Blazing Star Lane Alley	
171	Mr. Hamstra reviewed a second bid for asphalt milling option to compare to the first one at	
172	$60,000. A second contractor that will do this small of a project will provide a proposal that will	
173	be provided at the next meeting. The other contractors contacted would not provide a price for a	
174	project this small.	
175	Ms. Kassel asked if anything had been received from Waste Management. Mr. Neal received	
176	a response to set a call, which he will continue to work on a time to set.	
177	iii.  Golf Course Maintenance Facility	
178	Mr. Hamstra discussed a meeting with Mr. Satterwhite, Mr. Vincent Morrell, and Mr. Baez	
179	with the general manager for the golf club on May 10, had a tour inside and outside, and made	
180	some notes about what can be done to expand or quarantine different sections for a site plan to	
181	discuss if the Board moves forward to acquire the facility.	
182	iv.  Alley Inspections	
183	Mr. Hamstra reviewed an inspection performed in 2020 by the previous engineer for six of	
184	the alleys, two of which have since been milled and resurfaced. Two are coming up that should	
185	be revisited: A-1 Ashley Park and G Green. Mr. Hamstra will review those the first week in June	
186	and report to the Board if they can wait another year in lieu of being milled and resurfaced.	

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187	v.  Permits for Harmony West CDD (“Harmony West”) with South Florida Water	
188	Management District (“SFWMD”)	
189	Mr. Hamstra reviewed the permit criteria from SFWMD for Harmony West to control the	
190	Old World climbing fern to see if the same criteria apply to the District. Ms. Catherine Bowman	
191	is back from vacation and will provide a report to Mr. Hamstra if both districts have to maintain	
192	the same standards in keeping it under control.	
193	vi.  Miscellaneous	
194	Ms. Kassel asked about the bathometric survey for Long Pond at the bridges, which Mr.	
195	Hamstra has not yet done but will look into.	
196	Ms. Kassel asked if Ms. Bowman will report if the District has met its invasives management	
197	goals, and she will provide a maintenance report that will outline if the District is close to	
198	achieving or has met the percent removal of nuisance species.	
199	Mr. Chokanis commented on Clay Brick Road and the tunnel that runs under U.S. Hwy 192	
200	where middle school kids are running fast and fall into the road, and asked if a rail could be	
201	added to the sidewalk along the verge. Some kids have crashed and fall off the curb, and some	
202	parents have asked what the cost would be to install a rail at that curb. Discussion ensued	
203	regarding ownership of the road and the sidewalk, location of the rail, a ramp going from the	
204	sidewalk to the roadway, which includes a pull-off, with a ramp coming off the sidewalk by	
205	excavating part of the sidewalk to install a ramp. Ms. Kassel asked if field staff could perform	
206	that work. Mr. Hamstra will meet with Mr. Satterwhite and Mr. Baez to see if staff can do it and	
207	meet ADA requirements.	
208	D. District Counsel: Kutak Rock	
209	i.  District Requirement to Identify Goals and Objectives	
210	Mr. Eckert provided information to Mr. Neal regarding identifying goals and objectives as	
211	well as performance measures to determine if the District has met its goals and objectives. A	
212	report is due every December that is posted on the website, noting if you have met the goals and	
213	objectives. The manager will look at it and provide to the Board. This report is required for all	
214	districts, and the reports should have some uniformity.	
215	ii.  Golf Course Maintenance Facility	
216	Mr. Eckert reviewed conversations with bond counsel regarding the golf course maintenance	
217	facility, which will be discussed further under that agenda item.	
218	iii.  Agreement with Ecolab Pool and Spa (“Ecolab”)	
219	Mr. Eckert reviewed conversations with staff and Ecolab regarding the agreement and six	
220	items related to insurance, termination, early termination fees, and so forth. Progress continues.	

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221	For the benefit of the audience, Mr. Leet reviewed the presentation from Ecolab at the last	
222	meeting for pool chemicals and automated equipment for all pools, including the splash pad.	
223	Pool Sure will continue to provide chemicals in the interim. Mr. Neal pointed out counsel has	
224	been diligent in protecting the District’s interests with the Ecolab agreement. Mr. Chokanis	
225	indicated the Ecolab representative is a resident of Harmony and believes this will be more	
226	efficient and cost effective. Ms. Kassel asked if the monitor for the splash pad was working yet,	
227	which is still on backorder to be delivered. Ecolab will only be responsible for chemical delivery	
228	and balancing to make sure the water meets health department standards. The splash pad runs but	
229	is not safe now. Mr. Leet asked if anything needs to be done in the interim until the agreement	
230	with Ecolab is executed, and Mr. Neal indicated field staff has done everything possible until the	
231	monitor arrives. Then the health department will test the water so the splash pad can be opened.	
232	Mr. Leet clarified the Ecolab contract is a separate issue from receiving the monitor. Regardless	
233	the status of the Ecolab agreement, the District can still get chemicals from Pool Sure, have field	
234	staff test the levels, and get the health department to perform an inspection. Mr. Neal confirmed	
235	the Ecolab agreement does not including monitoring. Ms. Kassel asked Mr. Neal to contact the	
236	supplier for the monitor to request an estimated time of arrival. Mr. Chokanis indicated school is	
237	letting out and summer is coming, so the splash pad is one of the highest priorities, which Mr.	
238	Neal confirmed is a priority for staff. Mr. Leet asked if a cost is associated with delivery,	
239	installation, monitoring, or testing that would require Board action. Mr. Baez indicated	
240	installation was not included. Ms. Kassel pointed out the dollar amount would be within the	
241	manager’s or Chairman’s purview to approve.	
242	iv.  Potential New Meeting Location	
243	Ms. Kassel discussed potentially needing a new meeting location. Previous counsel advised	
244	against meeting at a facility Ms. Kassel’s owns, even at no cost, and asked if Mr. Eckert is of the	
245	same opinion. Mr. Eckert indicated if it is no cost to the District, there is no concern because the	
246	conflict of interest laws and enrichment laws apply when receiving a financial gain, and he does	
247	not have the same concern.	
248	Board members expressed agreement and willingness to meet at Ms. Kassel’s ranch, if the	
249	Jones model home becomes unavailable. Ms. Montagna suggested the Board schedule a start	
250	date to begin meeting there since no one knows how much time the Jones model home will be	
251	available. Ms. Kassel indicated the change in meeting location needs to be advertised. Mr. Leet	
252	asked if Mr. Neal would reach out to Jones Homes, noting the number of residents at tonight’s	
253	meeting, which is within walking distance for some people. Ms. Montagna indicated the Board	

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254	will be considering its annual meeting schedule at the July meeting, and it will be cheaper to	
255	advertise all the meetings at one time, so the Board could begin meeting at the new location	
256	October 1; otherwise, the District will have to advertise multiple times and incur fees each time.	
257	Ms. Goldyn suggested advertising the budget hearing for that location. Mr. Chokanis asked why	
258	the District should advertise for a new location until this one becomes unavailable, and asked if	
259	the ranch could be a backup location. Mr. Leet asked if the Jones model home is expected to be	
260	unavailable in fiscal year 2025. Mr. LeMenager shared comments from residents that the current	
261	setup is not very professional, and the ranch has a very large meeting room that could be well set	
262	up for a meeting and look more professional. Ms. Kassel suggested tabling this item to the next	
263	meeting while Mr. Neal finds out what options and timing are available. Mr. Eckert asked if the	
264	ranch is within Osceola County, which Ms. Kassel confirmed it is. The ranch used to be in the	
265	Harmony development of regional impact (“DRI”), which the legislature did away with and is	
266	now the planned development (“PD”). Mr. Leet pointed out the ranch is not as far away as some	
267	past meeting locations have been.	
268	E. District Manager: Inframark	
269	i.  Number of Registered Voters—2,349	
270	Mr. Neal entered the number of registered voters into the record, as of April 15, 2024.	
271	Ms. Kassel asked if anyone is planning to qualify for seats 1, 3, or 5. Mr. LeMenager	
272	indicated he is.	
273	ii.  Watercraft in Retention Ponds	
274	Mr. Neal discussed a resident on Buttonbush Loop who saw someone in the retention pond in	
275	a watercraft, looked like kayaks, and asked direction regarding signs or means to notify residents	
276	of what is and is not allowed on the water. Ms. Kassel commented signs were installed	
277	previously but people removed them.	
278	iii.  Ashley Park Pool	
279	Mr. Neal indicated he met with Toho Water Authority (“Toho”) at the Ashley Park pool, and	
280	they require a backflow installed at the meter, which is now a requirement for commercial pools.	
281	Ms. Montagna commented the report will be at the Celebration office probably on Tuesday.	
282	Mr. Leet asked if the Swim Club was also impacted, and Mr. Baez confirmed it already had a	
283	backflow. Mr. Leet asked if the splash pad had a backflow, but Mr. Neal commented Toho only	
284	mentioned the Ashley Park pool. Ms. Montagna clarified they did the backflow report which will	
285	be sent to the Celebration office by Tuesday, and no other facility at Harmony was mentioned.	
286	Mr. Satterwhite stated the water at the splash pad is self contained and is not exchanging water	
287	with Toho’s water.	

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288	iv.  Toho Water Authority Invoices	
289	Mr. Neal reviewed the large bill from Toho that he has been discussing with Toho. They	
290	were seeing spikes and dips in the bills. Mr. Neal will research further to determine if they are	
291	the District’s or not. Some are substantial, going from $2,000 down to $85. Consumption was	
292	dropping at those times. This is listed on the project board, and Benchmark has searched for	
293	leaks but has not found anything.	
294	Ms. Kassel suggested it might be a meter reading error since the consumption goes down.	
295	Mr. Neal thought the same thing, but the use is based on meter readings, not estimates. Ms.	
296	Phillips suggested Toho is having issues, noting her personal water bills, mostly for reclaimed	
297	water but her system was turned off during that time. A lot of residents are having issues with	
298	Toho bills. There seems to be no rhyme or reason.	
299	The Board directed Mr. Neal to continue to try to resolve this with Toho.	
300	Mr. Leet asked if it was a leak or broken head, and Mr. Neal explained the bill in question	
301	was for a specific meter. They investigated around that meter but could not find anything. Mr.	
302	Neal will continue to discuss with Toho and also try to find out why these spikes are happening.	
303	v.  Event Use Application from Soccer Shots for Use of the Soccer Field	
304	Mr. Neal reviewed the event use application from Soccer Shots for use of the soccer field for	
305	their summer program. Mr. Neal reviewed the user fees associated with use of the District’s	
306	facilities pursuant to the rules adopted in 2019, which is $5 per hour. Ms. Montagna indicated	
307	former boards have waived that fee, but not the deposit.	
308	Ms. Kassel noted trash again after use last night, and every time it is used. The cost is	
309	minimal, but it may help.	
310	Mr. Neal reviewed the application, noting the soccer camp is eight weeks June 6 through	
311	August 8, once a week on Thursdays from 4:25 - 4:55 p.m., 5:00 - 5:30 p.m., and 5:35 - 6:15	
312	p.m. Total fees would be less than $100. They submitted the $250 deposit. Ms. Phillips pointed	
313	out Soccer Shots is a for-profit company, charging for participation, and the camp is for	
314	Harmony kids who can afford to attend. Ms. Montagna suggested if the Board will waive user	
315	fees, then consider withholding part of the deposit due to trash and debris left behind that staff	
316	cleans up afterward. Mr. Leet advised field services needs to document their cleanup activities to	
317	justify withholding part of the deposit.	
318	Mr. Leet suggested documents on the website be updated to reflect the current rules and	
319	policies, and asked if the Board could implement fees if they were not listed on the application.	
320	Mr. Leet is in favor of approving the application and letting the applicant know monies might	
321	potentially be withheld from the deposit if the field is left in a worse condition than they found it.	

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322	Ms. Kassel pointed out Mr. LeMenager lives across the street from the soccer field and can note	
323	any trash and debris left behind afterward. Ms. Phillips indicated the Board can say it will start	
324	charging user fees after August, and Mr. Leet suggested updating the applications to include the	
325	fees. Mr. LeMenager suggested letting them know the District will deduct $5 per hour from the	
326	deposit at the end of camp. Mr. Leet feels not listing the fees on the application was an oversight	
327	on the District’s part, so they should be updated to list the fees.	
328	This application does not require Board approval but was brought to the Board’s attention.	
329	Mr. Neal will update the applications to include the list of fees.	
330	vi.  Security Cameras	
331	Mr. Neal discussed security cameras, which proposals have been provided previously, and	
332	asked if the Board would like to discuss further in a closed security session. Mr. Eckert indicated	
333	the process is to have a private session on the agenda, where the public is asked to leave, and	
334	then afterward would open the public meeting back up. Any votes would be taken in the public	
335	portion of the meeting. Locations for cameras can only be discussed in the private session, as	
336	required by law.	
337	vii.  Parking Signs for No Commercial Vehicles	
338	Ms. Kassel discussed previous conversations regarding signs indicating no parking on	
339	residential roads for commercial vehicles within Harmony, citing the County Statute for deputies	
340	to enforce, and requested an update. Mr. Neal indicated the Chairman requested no signs because	
341	it does not make sense for the District to install them because the roads are owned and	
342	maintained by the County. Mr. Eckert confirmed the District has no authority to regulate parking	
343	on County roads, but only in a couple parking areas that are not in rights-of-way. The District	
344	can petition the County to establish No Parking zones, which sounds like based on Ms. Kassel’s	
345	question that the County already has an ordinance for no commercial parking. The District	
346	should not be expending funds for regulation of parking on a County right-of-way. Mr. Leet	
347	indicated the County installed signs in the District’s right-of-way to regulate golf cart usage on	
348	County roads and asked if the District could petition the County to install signage to enforce	
349	commercial parking. Mr. Eckert confirmed the District can do so, and Ms. Kassel asked Mr. Neal	
350	to request those signs from the County.	
351		
352	FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Business Items	
353	A. Golf Course Maintenance Facility	
354	Mr. LeMenager indicated an offer was made significantly less than the appraisal price.	
355	Discussion ensued regarding the direction of the Board at the last meeting, which was to	
356	engage a real estate expert to look at the issue but not to make an offer. Ms. Kassel and Mr.	

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357	Chokanis pointed out the Board did not approve making an offer for the facility. Ms. Montagna	
358	indicated we are waiting for some answers from bond counsel on outstanding questions to see	
359	what direction the Board can take, if and when the Board decides to acquire the facility.	
360	Hopefully those answers will be available by the next meeting to be able to advise the Board.	
361	Ms. Kassel requested some realistic financial data, as well. It is her understanding the facility	
362	is a corrugated metal shell with no insulation. The financials need to include interior	
363	improvements. Ms. Kassel has not seen the facility, and Mr. LeMenager encouraged her to do so.	
364	Ms. Kassel is also aware the air conditioning units need replacement, as well as other equipment	
365	that needs to be incorporated into an estimate of costs.	
366	Mr. Chokanis asked how the Chairman makes an offer without the Board agreeing in	
367	advance. The Board agreed to engage a commercial real estate agent and start discussions, but	
368	not to make an offer. The Board did not discuss the amount of the offer.	
369	Mr. Eckert indicated a valid offer has to be authorized by the Board in advance or ratified at	
370	a later date. Neither has happened at the current time. It seems negotiations are occurring, but if	
371	the Board wants to be more involved, it should be an agenda item. Mr. Eckert understands the	
372	concerns about negotiating from a position of strength, but the Board has to comply with Florida	
373	law. Ms. Montagna shared management was not aware a formal offer had been made, either. Mr.	
374	Leet pointed out financing is not settled. Mr. Eckert indicated answers will be provided by bond	
375	counsel in a couple weeks, which is taking longer because he is not original bond counsel, but he	
376	understands the issues. His advice will determine if the Board can issue bonds or a bank loan in	
377	lieu of bonds. If neither of those options work, the Board will need to pursue other alternatives.	
378	Mr. Eckert has not been involved in any negotiations thus far.	
379	Ms. Phillips asked if Mr. LeMenager was going to share details of the offer with the Board,	
380	which he is hesitant to do because it is a public meeting. Mr. LeMenager cannot share the details	
381	with other Supervisors directly, but it can be provided to the manager as a public record, which	
382	can be shared with the other Supervisors. Mr. LeMenager will provide the details to Ms.	
383	Montagna.	
384	B. Discussion of Sidewalks	
385	Mr. Neal reviewed a request from a resident regarding the sidewalk on Buttonbush Loop.	
386	Where the apron is to the driveway is directly the sidewalk that continues the driveway. Staff has	
387	researched this sidewalk, which shows the responsibility is that of the homeowner. Outside of	
388	that is the responsibility of the District. When the issue came up, staff consulted with Mr. Leet	
389	who had concerns after looking on the property appraiser’s website that it was the responsibility	

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390	of the District. Staff is asking for direction from Mr. Eckert or Mr. Hamstra. Ms. Montagna	
391	discussed the issue, which has been brought to the Board several times. Mr. Jason Weber raised	
392	the issue when trees were lifting the sidewalks in front of his home, which was part of the	
393	District repairs that were made. The sidewalk goes into the middle of his driveway that had some	
394	cracks in it, which was brought to the Board previously and it was determined even though the	
395	District owns the sidewalk, it is through his driveway. The District was not going to make any	
396	repairs because it would be on private property. Staff has not engaged with Mr. Eckert on this	
397	issue previously. Mr. Eckert indicated in most communities, declarations provide the driveway is	
398	the responsibility of the homeowner.	
399	Mr. Leet asked if any documentation could be provided to close this issue with the resident.	
400	Ms. Phillips asked if the tree causing the damage is in his yard or in the verge. Mr. Eckert	
401	indicated generally if roots grow into his property, he has a duty under Florida law to cut the	
402	roots at his property line to prevent damage to his property. Roots are handled the same as limbs,	
403	where the owner can cut them at the property line. Ms. Kassel asked Mr. Eckert to share the	
404	Statute to Ms. Montagna to be able provide to the resident. Mr. Eckert will forward a memo his	
405	office has prepared on this subject.	
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407	FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Presentation of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget	
408	A. Fiscal Year 2025 Budget	
409	Ms. Montagna reviewed the change made this afternoon to the budget. Counsel, Ecolab, and	
410	Mr. Neal are trying to resolve the agreement, which cost needed to be included in the budget.	
411	Changes from the last version included only R&M-Pools from $35,000 to $60,000, to cover	
412	Ecolab’s costs and additional monies for repairs for any of the pools. Vehicles could be reduced	
413	by $15,000 if the Board has no plan to purchase a vehicle in fiscal year 2025, but staff does not	
414	recommend removing those monies because the District will need to purchase a vehicle in the	
415	future. Contribution to reserves is still $412,000 and is a point of discussion. The resulting	
416	increase to assessments is 8.6% compared to 7.6% from the last version. Ms. Kassel reviewed	
417	notes from the last budget workshop minutes. Without an executed contract with Ecolab, Ms.	
418	Kassel suggested approving the budget as presented at the last meeting, since Ecolab might not	
419	be able to meet the requirements legal counsel is requesting. Any additional cost for the pool	
420	service could be taken from fund balance to apply to that line item. Ms. Montagna reminded the	
421	Board only $60,000 remains available in reserves. Ms. Kassel pointed out the current budget	
422	contemplates contributing $412,000 to reserves. Mr. LeMenager disagreed with the larger	
423	contribution to reserves, which was discussed at the budget workshop.	

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Ms. Kassel made a MOTION to approve the budget provided at the April workshop, with a 7.6% assessment increase.
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Mr. Leet discussed the Ecolab contract awarded at the last meeting, and the budget numbers
should reflect that agreement even though it is not executed. Mr. LeMenager suggested reducing
the contribution to reserves, which was suggested at the workshop. Ms. Phillips reviewed the
workshop discussions regarding reserves, resulting in 7.6%. Ms. Montagna indicated upon award
of the contract for Ecolab, the numbers would need to change. Ms. Kassel commented previous
boards have always figured out how to handle unanticipated expenditures. Mr. Leet indicated the
contract with Ecolab is not unanticipated unless it falls through, which the line item will then be
more than needed. Mr. Chokanis asked if the contract amount with Pool Sure would be
eliminated, which was only for chemicals. Ecolab’s contract for maintenance includes chemicals

Ms. Kassel AMENDED the motion to approve the current budget provided at the meeting, including $60,000 in R&M-Pools and reducing contribution to reserves from $412,000 to $387,000, with a 7.6% assessment increase.
Mr. Chokanis seconded the amendment.

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Mr. LeMenager indicated the District has $1,150,000 fund balance anticipated for the end of
next year. Increases have been significant the past two years, and he wants to increase only the
rate of inflation. Ms. Kassel indicated previous conversations were to try to do that this year but
will end up being for next year. Ms. Phillips suggested the rate of inflation is not even across the
board. Tying assessments to the rate of inflation is not wise, but she suggested budgeting the
dollars needed and anticipated to be needed. Mr. LeMenager pointed out not all residents in
Harmony are well to do, and he does not want this to be a burden on them but would like to keep
it at 3.5%. Ms. Kassel discussed Mr. LeMenager’s desire to purchase the golf maintenance
facility for over $1 million that will increase everyone’s debt considerably, so that statement is
confusing in wanting to keep O&M assessments low while looking at issuing bonds for the
facility. Mr. Leet believes all line items have been discussed and agreed upon except for
contribution to reserves. Mr. Leet reviewed the contribution suggestions at the workshop by
Board members. Lowering contribution to reserves to $387,000 and increasing R&M-Pools to
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460	Leet discussed previous conversations for a healthy, functioning District not being built out but	
461	maintaining existing facility to have the goal of an increase that matches consumer price index or	
462	inflation, which the Board is slowing going in that direction. Ms. Phillips indicated the budget	
463	does not have a lot of discretionary monies. Another paving project next year would consume	
464	most of the reserve if it needs to be done versus another year or two. The C-1 C-2 alley paving	
465	project last year was about $760,000 which depleted the reserves.	
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467	Upon VOICE VOTE, with all in favor and Mr. LeMenager	
468	opposed, approval was given (by a margin of 4-1) to the current	
469	budget provided at the meeting, including $60,000 in R&M-Pools	
470	and reducing contribution to reserves from $412,000 to $387,000,	
471	with a 7.6% assessment increase.	
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473	B. Resolution 2024-09, Approving the Budget and Setting a Public Hearing Thereon	
474	Mr. Leet read Resolution 2024-09 into the record by title.	
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476	Ms. Kassel made a MOTION to approve Resolution 2024-09,	
477	approving the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 and setting a	
478	public hearing for Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the	
479	Jones model home.	
480	Mr. Leet seconded the motion.	
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482	Upon VOICE VOTE, with all in favor and Mr. LeMenager	
483	opposed, approval was given (by a margin of 4-1) to Resolution	
484	2024-09, approving the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 and	
485	setting a public hearing for Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at	
486	the Jones model home.	
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488	SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consent Agenda	
489	A. Minutes for the April 25, 2024, Budget Workshop and Regular Meeting	
490	The minutes are included in the agenda package and available for public review on the	
491	District’s website or in the District Office during normal business hours.	
492	Ms. Kassel noted line 256 in the budget workshop minutes, the overall percent is incorrectly	
493	shown as 1.6% and should be 4%.	
494	Ms. Kassel provided changes to both sets of minutes to Ms. Montagna.	
495	B. Financial Statements (April 2024)	
496	The financial statements are included in the agenda package and available for public review	
497	on the District’s website or in the District Office during normal business hours.	

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498	Ms. Kassel asked if Ms. Montagna received the report indicated in the regular meeting	
499	minutes  related  to  costs  coded  to  Miscellaneous  Services.  The  accountant  did  some	
500	reclassifications and will be providing the report in the next day or so.	
501	Ms. Kassel asked about -$642 user facility revenue and why it is a negative number. Ms.	
502	Montagna will provide the answer and is not sure why anything is coded to that line item.	
503	C. Check Register #288 (April 2024)	
504	The check register is included in the agenda package and available for public review on the	
505	District’s website or in the District Office during normal business hours.	
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507	Ms. Kassel made a MOTION to approve the consent agenda,	
508	minutes as amended.	
509	Mr. Leet seconded the motion.	
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511	Upon VOICE VOTE, with all in favor, unanimous approval was	
512	given to the consent agenda, minutes as amended.	
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514	SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Supervisor Requests	
515	Ms. Kassel introduced Mr. Terry Henley who attended the last homeowners association	
516	(“HROA”) meeting and submitted his name for a position on the board. For his doctorate, he did	
517	research on financial stability for CDDs, and he teaches public administration at the University	
518	of Central Florida (“UCF”). Ms. Kassel suggested he run for her seat, which he declined but	
519	offered to provide consultation for financial matters as well as goals and evaluations. Ms. Kassel	
520	asked Mr. Henley to share his thoughts and comments with the Board.	
521	Mr. Henley discussed courses he teaches, including financial management, land use	
522	planning, project management, with more than ten years of experience with state and local	
523	government, and training graduates for advanced degrees to improve their agencies. Mr. Henley	
524	considered qualifying for Ms. Kassel’s seat but he is an administrator, not a politician. UCF	
525	offers a service learning program to engage with students to do projects such as strategic	
526	planning or performance measurement. He infuses special district information in his course work	
527	with the great number of special districts compared to cities in Florida. He will be attending the	
528	Florida Association of Special Districts conference in June and will be offering their programs at	
529	the conference. There is no cost for the students working with the District for things like strategic	
530	planning, applying for grants, internships, and special projects. A workshop could be held on	
531	performance measurement or financial condition analysis.	
532	Ms. Kassel asked if these options are viable, which Mr. Eckert indicated they are. Powers of	
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categories. It might be a good opportunity for both parties. Ms. Kassel requested a written
proposal for the District working with students to have a clearer understanding of obligations and
expectations. Mr. Henley indicated the student signs a service learning contract as to what they
will do, and he can put Harmony COD on the list for the students to select. Mr. Henley will
provide what the service contract looks like.
Mr. LeMenager suggested Mr. Henley reconsider qualifying for a seat on the Board. Current
members are not politicians but are residents who love Harmony, and he feels Mr. Henley would
be an asset to the Board. Mr. Henley would like students to be exposed to special districts, and if
he were to qualify for a seat, he does not think any student should work with the District, so
Harmony would be taken off the list for student projects. Ms. Kassel reviewed the qualification
dates June 10 through June 14 with the County supervisor of elections.
Mr. LeMenager asked if his financial disclosure upon being appointed to his seat in October
will suffice or if he has to fill out a new one to qualify for his seat in June. Mr. Eckert suggested
the supervisor of elections will probably need a new disclosure, so Mr. LeMenager will make a
phone call to find out.
Mr. Leet agreed Mr. Henley would be an asset to the District and the HROA. Mr. Henley
expressed gratitude for the Board members serving.
Ms. Phillips asked if the garden shed was ordered. Mr. Neal explained none of the vendors
would get the permit. The engineer is looking into what permits are required. Mr. Neal looked
into stronger floors. The motion was $4,500, and currently the shed is $4,000, leaving $500 for a
permit. Mr. Neal did much of the preliminary work, and Mr. Hamstra will complete procuring
the permit.
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558	EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

On MOTION by Ms. Kassel, seconded by Mr. Leet, with all in favor, the meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.

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