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, February 29, 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	Chairman	
10	Daniel Leet	Vice Chairman	
11	Lucas Chokanis	Supervisor	
12	Kerul Kassel	Supervisor	
13	Joellyn Phillips	Supervisor	
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15	Also present, either in person or via Zoom Video Communications, were:	
16	Angel Montagna	District Manager, Inframark	
17	Michael Eckert (via Zoom)	District Legal Counsel, Kutak Rock	
18	David Hamstra	District Engineer, Pegasus Engineering	
19	Jorge Baez	Field Services Supervisor, Inframark	
20	Nick Lomasney	Benchmark Landscaping/United Land Service	
21	Victor Morrell	Field Services, Inframark	
22	Kerry Satterwhite	Area Field Manager, Inframark	
23	Residents and Members of the Public	
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25	This is not a certified or verbatim transcript but rather represents a recap of the discussions and	
26	actions taken at the meeting. The full meeting recording is available in audio format upon request.	
27	Contact the District Office for any related costs for an audio copy.	
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29	FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Call to Order and Roll Call	
30	Mr. LeMenager called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.	
31	Mr. LeMenager called the roll and indicated a quorum was present for the meeting.	
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33	SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Audience Comments	
34	Mr. LeMenager indicated a three-minute time limit for comments. It is not a question-and-	
35	answer period. Residents may email Board members with questions.	
36	Ms. Mary Jane Sledz thanked the Board for movement of the speed signs, which is making the	
37	situation much better. Regarding the apartments and estimated number of cars, the Lakes is	
38	requesting the District be the voice for the residents as the project continues through Osceola	
39	County (“County”). Amenities are limited, so residents will be using the Harmony pools. Ms.	
40	Sledz provided her comments in writing, which will be made part of the minutes of this meeting.	
41	Mr. Joe Janeczek commented on previous discussion regarding the maintenance facility and	
42	associated costs related to each location, first estimates are lower and then revised estimates are	
43	much higher. Mr. Janeczek asked why the Board is accepting such disparities in costs. Assessments	

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44	have increased the past two years. Mr. Janeczek suggested Spanish moss be left alone instead of	
45	removed because it does not harm the tree and is pretty. Ponds are filling in and no budget item	
46	relates to dredging. Flooding is probably due to leaves in the ponds, which are at stage 3. Mr.	
47	Janeczek described the various stages of ponds. Mr. Janeczek raised the question if the District is	
48	working for the Harmony Residential Owners Association (“HROA”), or vice versa, related to	
49	action item list, which was clarified the HROA is separate from the District. Landscapers missed	
50	a couple spots trimming the low-hanging branches.	
51	Mr. George Schiro referenced comments made at a previous meeting about him and suggested	
52	the comments were unprofessional and out of place for a Board meeting. Mr. Schiro raised points	
53	to his defense that he was not nasty in a phone call and referenced prior instances with other public	
54	officials, indicating he has remained calm and not launched personal attacks in meetings or in other	
55	conversations, asking why he was labeled as nasty, and suggested records and emails have been	
56	deleted or lost.	
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58	THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Staff Reports	
59	A. Landscaping: Benchmark Landscaping/United Land Services (“Benchmark”)	
60	Mr. Lomasney reviewed work efforts, and discussed items with the Board, including the pocket	
61	parks at Harmony Square and Buck Lake Park are complete. Irrigation will be adjusted for the next	
62	couple weeks. Cat Brier Trail had a leak, which is being investigated. Oak trees are 80% complete.	
63	It is leaf fall season, and residents and/or their landscape contractors are blowing leaves onto	
64	District property, notably areas Benchmark has been working to bring back, such as shaded areas.	
65	Leaf removal averages 25 to 30 trucks per week and is the number-one priority. Leaves have not	
66	been picked up on residential properties because it is not District property, but Mr. LeMenager	
67	suggested that policy be revisited because leaves will affect the storm drains. Leaves will still get	
68	in the storm drains through falling on the ponds and other means. Options were discussed utilizing	
69	the County to sweep the streets more often, vacuum trucks have been used, getting a proposal for	
70	Benchmark to remove leaves from residential properties, cleaning the storm drains are a District	
71	maintenance responsibility, and leaves fall over a period of time.	
72	A proposal for leaf removal in the verges on the main boulevards will be on the March agenda.	
73	i.  Proposal #81424 for Tree Removal on Blue Stem	
74	Mr. Lomasney reviewed proposal #81424 for three tree removals on Blue Stem.	
75	Discussion ensued regarding Ms. Kassel reviewing the sites with Mr. Lomasney, eight	
76	additional trees will be a separate proposal, and the quantities and locations are confusing on the	
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78	A revised proposal with an itemized count will be provided for the March meeting.	
79	ii.  Proposal #81428 for Tree Removals, Entrance and Harmony Square	
80	Mr. Lomasney reviewed proposal #81428 for tree removals at the entrance and Harmony	
81	Square.	
82	Discussion ensued regarding this is a priority because the trees are near a walking path.	
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84	Ms. Kassel made a MOTION to approve proposal #81428 from	
85	Benchmark Landscaping/United Land Service to remove trees at the	
86	entrance and Harmony Square, in the amount of $2,907.	
87	Mr. Leet seconded the motion.	
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90	Discussion ensued regarding quantities on the proposal will be amended on the proposal.	
91	Upon VOICE VOTE, with all in favor, unanimous approval was	
92	given to proposal #81428 from Benchmark Landscaping/United	
93	Land Service to remove trees at the entrance and Harmony Square,	
94	in the amount of $2,907.	
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iii.	Proposal #81431 for Tree Elevation Along U.S. Hwy 192	
97	Mr. Lomasney reviewed proposal #81431 for tree elevation along U.S. Hwy 192.	
98	Ms. Kassel commented on the high cost of the proposal for removing some limbs. Mr.	
99	Lomasney explained the limbs need to be trimmed higher up because they have been let go. Ms.	
100	Kassel suggested only limbs in danger of damaging the fence be removed, but Mr. Lomasney	
101	explained the plant material underneath is in danger of being choked out or dying. Further	
102	description was given regarding the current condition of the trees and retaining plant material	
103	underneath.	
104	A revised proposal will be provided for the March meeting.	
105	iv.	Miscellaneous	
106	Mr. Chokanis mentioned a broken sprinkler head inside the goal at the soccer field at the Buck	
107	Lake playground. Ms. Phillips asked how many miles of irrigation lines. Mr. Lomasney explained	
108	the system has 32 controllers, each having six zones. The irrigation system will always require	
109	some sort of maintenance efforts.	
110	B. Field Manager: Inframark	
111	i.  Monthly Report	
112	Mr. Baez reviewed the landscaping report and discussed the following items: replacements at	
113	Ashley Pool and the splash pad. Staff is obtaining proposals for the splash pad computer. The	
114	motors are working, but the computer is not. Mr. Leet suggested running the motor so the splash	
115	pad is on but without dancing sprays. Staff has to turn it on and off manually since it does not have	

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116	a timer. Hoses will need to be replaced. Mr. Chokanis suggested some weekend hours for it to be	
117	turned on for a few hours, and staff is onsite until 4:00 p.m. Mr. Baez will show Supervisors how	
118	to turn it on and off. Staff has hauled debris from the garden to the landfill, including pvc pipe and	
119	wood. The trolling motors and batteries were replaced in the bass boats. Ms. Phillips mentioned	
120	the fading seat covers, and Mr. Baez is looking for proposals.	
121	ii.  Harmony School Learning to Swim Program	
122	Discussion ensued regarding the Learning to Swim program the school has done on a regular	
123	basis at the pool, with fees and deposit being waived. Mr. Eckert will provide a waiver for parents	
124	of students to sign. Waivers will be signed prior to the event and sent back to the District.	
125	iii.  Ponds	
126	Discussion ensued regarding ponds on Middlebrook Place, Billy’s Trail, and Five Oaks Drive.	
127	Mr. Chokanis sent pictures to Mr. Hamstra of the pond on Middlebrook Place and asked about the	
128	District’s responsibility regarding the ponds. Staff treats the ponds but does not remove vegetation.	
129	Proposals can be obtained if the Board would like vegetation removed. The pond on Middlebrook	
130	Place is maintained by the golf course. Further discussion will take place under the engineer’s	
131	report. If work needs to be done by the District, staff will obtain proposals.	
132	C. District Engineer: Pegasus	
133	i.  Golf Course Maintenance Facility	
134	Mr. LeMenager met with golf course manager and Mr. Satterwhite today at 4:00 p.m. to tour	
135	the facility, and provided pictures. Ms. Montagna wanted to allow all Supervisors to attend the	
136	tour, but it was received last minute and could not be advertised as a workshop. Mr. Leet also	
137	toured the facility earlier in the week. Mr. LeMenager believes the facility is perfect for the	
138	District’s needs. It has a large area with air-conditioned offices, appropriate for Board meetings	
139	and other community events. The space is more than sufficient for the field staff. It is two	
140	buildings. Benchmark has indicated they would like to rent the covered garage building. Parking	
141	is available in the back. Income can be generated by renting out spaces. An appraisal is not yet	
142	available. The golf course wants their own pro shop, so they are building their own.	
143	A brief discussion ensued regarding ownership of the golf course and related amenities. Ms.	
144	Kassel would like to move forward with the current community facility plans until other details	
145	and information can be provided, including financing, to which Mr. LeMenager agreed. The	
146	current meeting location will not be available in the future.	
147	Discussion ensued regarding a PD amendment for parking at the RV storage area. Ms. Kassel	
148	requested a proposal and photos of the area, which photos will be provided. The Board expressed	
149	consensus to have a backup plan for the maintenance facility in the agreed-upon location while the	

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150	golf course builds their new facility, and suggested perhaps the District could rent their building	
151	in the meantime. One area is 40 feet by 45 feet including restrooms and a breakroom, plus some	
152	alcoves that are air conditioned, area available for the landscaping company and to rent to others,	
153	and plenty of room for the District’s needs. Ms. Kassel is hesitant for the District to act as a	
154	property manager and landlord, to which Mr. Leet agreed. Ms. Phillips brainstormed that rooms	
155	could be rented hourly for people working from home, which was disagreed with and suggested	
156	to hold a brainstorming session at a workshop.	
157	ii.  Lakefront Park Community Maintenance Facility	
158	Mr. Hamstra reviewed the permit officially submitted to the County, which has been received	
159	and logged.	
160	iii.  Blazing Star Lane Alley Repairs. Tracts AC-6 and AC-7	
161	Mr. Hamstra provided an update on the Blazing Star Lane alley repairs, which plans have been	
162	finalized. The dollar is below the bidding threshold, so four contractors were contacted to provide	
163	proposals: Element Environmental, Carr & Collier, Gregory, and Jr. Davis. An addendum was	
164	issued on February 26. Two submitted bids and two declined. Gregory’s price was $80,718, and	
165	Carr & Collier’s price was $135,464. DOT cost estimates of $48,000 are still well below pricing	
166	received. Options were presented to accept low price, reject and readvertise, or request a	
167	contribution from the garbage company.	
168	Mr. LeMenager reviewed the letter drafted by legal counsel that was sent to the County	
169	regarding this issue, and the County sent it to Waste Management’s insurance company as a	
170	potential claim. The Chairman received two phone calls but the District has received no other	
171	response. Staff will follow up.	
172	Mr. Hamstra will ask the low bidder to hold the price for 30 more days. Ms. Kassel commented	
173	$48,000 feels unconscionable for one alley turn, $80,000 seems outrageous, and requested to wait	
174	for the insurance company’s response before approving to spend funds.	
175	Ms. Phillips asked about the urgency of getting the alley turn repaired. Mr. Hamstra suggested	
176	waiting to award a contract to hold some leverage since they might be able to find a cheaper	
177	contractor.	
178	iv.  Five Oaks Drive and Cat Brier Trail Drainage Maintenance	
179	Mr. Hamstra indicated Element Environmental located the pipes, pumped the ponds down, and	
180	found a lot of sediment inside the pipes. Video showed sediment going partially into the lake and	
181	was packed at the end. The pipes were cleaned, the area backfilled, riprap installed, and the	
182	disturbed area sodded. Staff will monitor through summer. Mr. Leet noted two inches of rain two	
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184	v.  Alley Paving	
185	Mr. Leet discussed the alley paving done a year ago with a current construction bond still in	
186	place, and asked if any follow up needed to be done. Mr. Hamstra will provide an inspection before	
187	the one year. Mr. Leet pointed out some minor issues, including some wear and normal cracking.	
188	Mr. LeMenager loves them. Ms. Phillips indicated some areas do not drain for an hour or two after	
189	a rain event, and the standard is 24 hours, so these are not a concern.	
190	vi.  Billy’s Trail	
191	Mr. Leet requested an update on the netting not on District property but perhaps a resolution	
192	through Toho Water Authority (“Toho”) to improve the state of it.	
193	Mr. Hamstra called about moving the pedestrian bridge out of the pond and onto the trail, and	
194	the cattails were sprayed. Mr. Hamstra is not aware if the developer or builder has been contacted	
195	to remove his silt fencing and stakes. Ms. Montagna will follow up.	
196	Mr. Leet asked what communications were done. Toho sent an email to the Board. Ms. Kassel	
197	reached out to Toho with a question but has not received a response. She will try again. Mr.	
198	Hamstra will reach out to Toho regarding the netting.	
199	vii.  Buck Lake Control Structures	
200	Mr. Hamstra indicated Element Environmental picked up the grates that fell into the structure	
201	and reset them. Pictures were provided in an email. Mr. Hamstra will reach out to South Florida	
202	Water Management District (“SFWMD”) regarding the need to survey before obtaining proposals.	
203	Ms. Kassel asked if the entire control structure sank, due to the fact that it sank and was not	
204	draining, which prompted a lot of growth in the path from the control structure to Buck Lake. Ms.	
205	Kassel asked also if the District had permission to put it in and it was supposed to drain, why is a	
206	survey needed to re-dredge. It is supposed to drain through the wetland. Mr. Hamstra walked the	
207	length and does not know the depth. It may have been installed without knowing the depth of the	
208	lake to remain unconstructed. It has been cleaned. The one by the Estates with the grate is always	
209	flowing to Buck Lake, but this one may have been an oversight. Mr. Hamstra wanted to make sure	
210	it was not compromised by a fallen tree but appears not to have been properly located. It has not	
211	caused flooding, and mitigating would not be worth the cost, if so directed by SFWMD.	
212	viii.  Alleys	
213	Mr. Hamstra reviewed a prior conversation about contacting Waste Management before	
214	installing boulders, which might be part of the other conversation with Waste Management.	
215	ix.  The Estates	
216	Mr. Hamstra reported from Inframark’s staff that all 13 structures have been properly	
217	maintained and are ready for hurricane season.	
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Mr. Hamstra has not heard from the golf course yet as they are discussing with Mr. Satterwhite
what debris they will remove.
xi.  Site Inspection
Mr. Hamstra will perform a pre-hurricane site inspection of all the control structures, as was
done two years ago, and also take inventory of all the ponds with cattails. Once ponds are
determined to be the District’s maintenance responsibility, Mr. Hamstra will solicit for cattail
removal, not spraying.
D. District Counsel: Kutak Rock
Mr. Eckert indicated they have not been very busy working on legal matters. He has not
received a response regarding the street lighting issue related to an easement from the developer,
nor will he pursue them for a response.
E. District Manager: Inframark
Ms. Montagna provided updates on the following items:
i.  Project Boards
Ms. Montagna provided an update on project boards, which will be provided twice a month
since many items will not be updated between boards.
ii.  Request to Post Meeting Follow-Up Sheets on the Website
Ms. Montagna reviewed a request from a resident to post follow-up sheets or project boards
on the website. Ms. Kassel is not opposed to posting them since it is public knowledge and shows
the Board endeavors to be transparent and accountable. Ms. Montagna will post the project boards
on the website when they are emailed to the Board, and keep updating them. Mr. LeMenager
requested they be posted the Friday prior to a meeting. After a brief conversation, the project
boards will be posted the first and third Fridays of each month.
Ms. Kassel indicated the request was for the emailed summary showing action items and follow
up to be posted on the website, which was replaced with the project boards. Staff can provide the
summary if that is the Board’s desire, which used to be sent shortly after each meeting. Ms. Kassel
argued the project boards do not show everything the follow-up summaries did, including motions.
Mr. LeMenager indicated that is the purpose of the minutes. Summaries used to be posted on the
website at the direction of the previous District manager. Ms. Kassel shared the conversation with
the resident that they wanted to know the motions taken during the meeting, which is the purpose
of the minutes. Mr. LeMenager suggested the project boards be posted on the website. Ms. Kassel
prefers a synopsis of the meetings that residents are requesting. The meeting video and audio are
available.
Discussion ensued regarding Ms. Kassel’s preference providing a meeting summary, it is easier
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boards. Decisions of the Board are included in the summaries but not details of the votes. Meeting
summaries are double information but staff can provide the summaries again. Project boards show
action items, and the minutes show the decisions made. Minutes are provided in the agenda
package to be accepted at the next meeting.
Further discussion ensued regarding the scope of Inframark’s services, information is available
to residents, the District cannot email the residents with updates or summaries but would have to
be done by the HROA which Mr. LeMenager is opposed to doing, and purpose of the project
boards is to show the action item list. Mr. Chokanis suggested residents attend the meetings for
real-time data.
iii.  Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Dates
Ms. Montagna reviewed the budget process, where the proposed budget has to be provided by
June 15. The schedule anticipates presenting the draft budget at the May meeting, with at least 60
days before the budget hearing, which is in July. The County’s deadline for the assessment roll is
mid-August. The May meeting is scheduled for May 23, not 30. The budget template will be sent
to the Board over the next few weeks with preliminary numbers in Excel.
Discussion ensued on the previous fiscal year budget meeting and workshop dates. The budget
workshop will be May 23 prior to the regular meeting. Discussions will be held at the March and
April meetings.
Further discussion ensued regarding the assessment methodology for new developments and
options to amend the methodology discussed at previous meetings. Various options allow the
District to assess on front footage or square footage or other options depending on the use, density,
and amenities. Timing was discussed when a methodology should be considered. Ms. Kassel
indicated a previous request for an assessment methodology and requested the current
methodology be revised because it is not equitable. Ms. Kassel requested four or five methodology
options and the ramifications of each, to address the issues. Mr. Chokanis suggested comparing to
what other communities have used in this situation. Ms. Leah Popelka is already working with the

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FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Business Items
A. Discussion of Golf Course Maintenance Facility
This discussion having been held under the engineer’s report, the next item followed.
B. Harmony Isle Townhomes/Mailboxes
Mr. Mark Langford is working with Hartizen Homes to develop townhomes off Five Oaks
Drive for Harmony Isles townhomes. The request is to add mailboxes to serve the 46 townhome
units, to be located on District property at no cost to the District. The PowerPoint presentation was

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289	included in the agenda package. The location was approved by the United States postal service	
290	(“USPS”), near existing mailboxes.	
291	Mr. Eckert indicated an agreement needs to be in place for facilities on District-owned	
292	property, notably regarding who will provide maintenance.	
293	Discussion ensued regarding poor condition of existing community mailboxes, developer is	
294	not willing to sign such an agreement, and a suggestion the sub-HOA be responsible for	
295	maintenance subject to USPS regulations.	
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297	Mr. Leet made a MOTION to approve the mailbox location for	
298	Harmony Isle townhomes, as presented.	
299	Mr. Chokanis seconded the motion.	

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Upon VOICE VOTE, with all in favor, unanimous approval was given to the mailbox location for Harmony Isle townhomes, as presented.

Ms. Kassel requested landscaping in front of the townhomes abutting the sidewalk have a

barrier to prevent mulch from washing over the sidewalk and into the street during rain events.
Mr. Langford will take the request to his contact at Hartizen Homes, which representative will
provide an update to the Board. 309
FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consent Agenda
A. Minutes for the January 25, 2024, Regular Meeting
The minutes are included in the agenda package and available for public review on the
District’s website or in the District Office during normal business hours.
Ms. Kassel provided minor amendments to staff, which were incorporated in the minutes
provided to be signed after the meeting.
B. Financial Statements (January 2024)
The financial statements are included in the agenda package and available for public review
on the District’s website or in the District Office during normal business hours.
C. Check Register #285 (January 2024)
The check register is included in the agenda package and available for public review on the
District’s website or in the District Office during normal business hours.
D. Arbitrage Rebate Report, Series 2014 Refunding Bonds
The arbitrage rebate report is included in the agenda package and available for public review
on the District’s website or in the District Office during normal business hours. 325

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Ms. Kassel made a MOTION to approve the consent agenda, minutes as amended.
Mr. Chokanis seconded the motion.

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Upon VOICE VOTE, with all in favor, unanimous approval was
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Ms. Montagna reviewed two questions Ms. Kassel had on the check register: $2,500 refund to
a resident due to an easement deposit for constructing a pool, and two entries for assessments from
the tax collector on the same date are correct.
Ms. Kassel noted the last assessment deposit is from January 10, and nothing from the end of
January, when the financials were prepared the end of February. Ms. Kassel asked if the bulk of
assessments to be received are from a number of owners or just a few, which Ms. Montagna will
find out.
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341	SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Supervisor Requests
342	There being none, the next order of business followed.
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344	SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

On MOTION by Ms. Kassel, seconded by Mr. Leet, with all in favor, the meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

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Chaimtan/Vk; Chairman