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, April 25, 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	Assistant Secretary	
12	Kerul Kassel	Assistant Secretary	
13	Joellyn Phillips (via Zoom)	Assistant Secretary	
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15	Also present, either in person or via Zoom Video Communications, were:	
16	Howard Neal	District Manager, Inframark	
17	Jennifer Goldyn	District Manager, Inframark	
18	Kate John (via Zoom)	District Legal Counsel, Kutak Rock	
19	David Hamstra	District Engineer, Pegasus Engineering	
20	Jorge Baez	Field Services Supervisor, Inframark	
21	Nick Lomasney	Benchmark Landscaping/United Land Service	
22	Residents and Members of the Public		
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24	This is not a certified or verbatim transcript but rather represents a recap of the discussions and	
25	actions taken at the meeting. The full meeting recording is available in audio format upon	
26	request. Contact the District Office for any related costs for an audio copy.	
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28	FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Call to Order and Roll Call	
29	Mr. LeMenager called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.	
30	Mr. LeMenager called the roll and indicated a quorum was present for the meeting.	
31	Ms. Phillips was not present at roll call.		
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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	Mr. Joe Janeczek thanked the Board members for their responses to him.	
37	Mr. Kevin Shea asked about the next steps for the Blazing Star Lane alley. Mr. LeMenager	
38	replied a better price is trying to be obtained. Proposals will be reviewed at tonight’s meeting to	
39	perhaps address the problem and alley resurfacing.	
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41	THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Staff Reports	
42	A. Landscaping: Benchmark Landscaping/United Land Services (“Benchmark”)	
43	Mr. Lomasney reviewed work efforts, and discussed items with the Board, including two	
44	parks with bahia, with the suggestion to install bahia now and every three to five years due to	

foot traffic, or install winter rye in November as well as Argentine bahia, which takes six months
to germinate and is more cost effective that can be done in all areas with bahia. Those areas have
irrigation and might yield better results, which can be done every two or three years. Foot traffic
is really heavy in those areas. The root base helps germinate bahia.
Mr. Lomasney reviewed the issue of vandalism at Buck Lake with podocarpus around the
well and electrical, and the plants were later found in the playground. Benchmark re-installed
them. The following day, the sprinkler heads were kicked off, some down to the bottom pipe
assembly, and the plants are really stressed. The ones that were not touched are fine, and
Benchmark will be monitoring that area. The incidents were not reported to the sheriff's office
because nothing was stolen, and staff feels the sheriff's office will not do anything. It is a
continuing problem, as well as dumping and nails in trees trying to build treehouses.
Sod was not ordered for Cat Brier Trail due to the drought because the irrigation has to be
repaired first. South Lake is getting beat up because it has the least amount of shade. Fertilizer
and shade in other areas have helped. Irrigation system has been iMC (irrigation moisture
control) checked and is running properly. Staff is monitoring and has a plan to correct South
Lake. Nothing needs to be replaced currently. Flowers have been chosen, putting salvia probably
at the entrance with the rest in the islands. Ms. Kassel requested two colors of salvia for the
entrance. Tree trimming is nearly complete, with completion date anticipated for next week, and
all streets will have clearance of 15 feet. Mulch will be cleaned up, along with leaf debris.
Maintenance has been performed on Cat Brier Trail, Schoolhouse Road, and Five Oaks Drive.
Benchmark will make sure water is running well to keep grass around 4.25 inches. Regarding
verge maintenance, a crew will remove leaves from the dog park to the roundabout, and iMC
will be reviewed by a crew separate from the team working in the rest of the community. Once
repairs are made and checked, sod will be ordered, probably next month. Ms. Kassel asked about
the status of maintaining verges on District property, which leaf removal will be done on
Schoolhouse Road and a portion of Cat Brier Trail in May. Fire ant treatment is ongoing.
Priorities are leaf removal, sod, and irrigation. Regular mowing program can begin when the turf
is not so dry.
Mr. Leet commented the tree work looks good. In some places on Dark Sky Drive at Five
Oaks Drive, a few branches are dead and dangling down. Mr. Lomasney will perform a final
inspection, but some branches were too high without a lift to be trimmed, so those will be
addressed.

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77	Mr. Leet asked if Toho Water Authority (“Toho”) limited watering activities, which is	
78	limited but also due to construction. During the past iMC report, at about 30% complete, all	
79	power was lost, which happened a few times this month. Mr. Leet described a similar situation	
80	discussed at the Harmony West CDD meeting, where it was mentioned Toho was intentionally	
81	limiting water availability during certain times. Providing iMC reports requires water access, but	
82	the timers will indicate if water is not available, and they are not registering as such. Mr.	
83	Chokanis changed the time of his irrigation system for that reason.	
84	Ms. Phillips joined the meeting via Zoom during the landscape report.	
85	B. Field Manager: Inframark	
86	i.  Monthly Report	
87	ii.  Splash Pad and Swim Club	
88	Mr. Baez reported the computer is good but the monitor is not working, which is what	
89	controls the water levels. The part is on backorder, so the pricing is not yet available. The	
90	fountain can be turned on by hand, and the timer can be set for a certain number of hours to turn	
91	off. The chlorine tank has to be emptied and replaced, which can be done by hand. The splash	
92	pad is working, but the water is not safe right now. Pool Sure provides maintenance but does not	
93	currently have a contract. Ms. Montagna asked the purpose of the agreement because the District	
94	only purchases chemicals from Pool Sure. Mr. Baez clarified the maintenance is to replace the	
95	automatic feeders to show chemical levels, replace hoses, and make sure feeders are working.	
96	Mr. Neal will obtain a proposal for this work. Staff has been requesting clarification of the	
97	agreement, but Pool Sure has not provided any answers, and the District has not had an	
98	agreement with them before. With a maintenance services agreement, Pool Sure will monitor the	
99	chemical levels and automatically bring whatever is needed instead of the District having to call	
100	them. Pool Sure delivers the chemicals, and staff pours them in. Staff’s readings are not the same	
101	numbers as what Pool Sure gets, so they need to check the controls. The feeders may be bad. Mr.	
102	Leet asked what kind of monitor does not work, which is for the splash pad. Pool Sure changed	
103	one feeder, but they want an agreement to replace additional ones. Discussion ensued regarding	
104	keeping the splash pad turned off for a period of time to allow Pool Sure to calibrate the feeders.	
105	The Swim Club had the same problem with feeders as the splash pad. The pool motors were not	
106	replaced, and Mr. Baez distributed proposals for the Swim Club.	
107	Discussion continued regarding the splash pad. The automatic feeders are not working	
108	properly, so a proposal is needed from Pool Sure to replace them and have a contract to maintain	
109	the feeders and replace chemicals.	

110	Discussion ensued regarding the Swim Club pool pump that has been making a lot of noise	
111	because the bearings are bad. Cleaning filters takes about 90 minutes because it drains so slowly.	
112	The pump is about five years old. Ms. Kassel asked if the pump needed replacement at Ashley	
113	Park pool, and Mr. Baez indicated it does not. Two estimates were received, and Mr. Baez is	
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115	waiting on a third proposal.	
116	Ms. Kassel made a MOTION to approve the proposal from Spies	
117	Pool to replace the vertical metal recirculation pump at the Swim	
118	Club pool, in the amount of $9,825.	
119	Mr. Chokanis seconded the motion.	
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Mr. Leet pointed out the proposal is valid for 30 days and is dated March 28.	
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123	Upon VOICE VOTE, with all in favor, unanimous approval was	
124	given to the proposal from Spies Pool to replace the vertical metal	
125	recirculation pump at the Swim Club pool, in the amount of	
126	$9,825.	
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128	Mr. Leet asked what the District can do proactively on the splash pad, rather than waiting for	
129	a proposal for the May meeting. Mr. LeMenager agreed the chlorine needs to be fixed as soon as	
130	possible, and suggested the splash pad be turned on for six hours a day. Mr. Baez is waiting for	
131	them to calibrate it to make sure it is sending the right amount of chlorine. Mr. LeMenager	
132	requested as soon as the water tests safe for children that it should be turned on. Discussion	
133	ensued regarding hours for the splash pad, which was decided 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m.	
134	daily. Staff arrives at 7:00 a.m., and they can just set the timer for when turns off.	
135	iii.  Boats	
136	Mr. Baez indicated J&M Upholstery is scheduled to come next Tuesday, and will bring the	
137	two small ones. They do not want to work on all three at the same time so the boats can still be	
138	available to the residents.	
139	iv.  Tower Painting	
140	Mr. Baez indicated painting at the east entrance tower is complete.	
141	Ms. Phillips commented it looks really nice.	
142	v.  Garden Road	
143	Mr. Baez indicated the rocks were installed on the Garden Road yesterday.	
144	Ms. Kassel asked Ms. Marylin Ash-Mower about the results, but Ms. Ash-Mower has not	
145	seen it yet. The road was closed off and the rock installed. Bark mulch was also dropped off	

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146	along the back of the fence, and the garden club is grateful for that. They will spread it from	
147	there.	
148	vi.  Middlebrook Place Pond	
149	Mr. Chokanis expressed thanks for addressing the edge of the pond.	
150	C. District Engineer: Pegasus	
151	i.  Lakefront Park Community Maintenance Facility Update	
152	Mr. Hamstra provided an update on the maintenance facility. Complete responses are not yet	
153	received. Osceola County (“County”) replied this morning that engineering is understaffed, the	
154	reviews are running behind, and she will provide what she had, which included 9-1-1, fire	
155	department, and the coordinator and planning of the 18 comments that pertain to the dumpster.	
156	Once engineering reviews it, then it will be a resubmittal back to them. Items include buffering,	
157	the fence, the dumpster screening, and things of that nature.	
158	ii.  Blazing Star Lane	
159	Mr. Hamstra reviewed an alternative discussed with the Board last month to reduce costs to	
160	consider a solution sooner rather than later. Mr. Greg Teague had conversations with contractors	
161	and geotechnical engineers regarding asphalt, millings, and a base that can still withstand the	
162	garbage trucks. Original estimate was $135,000 for 100% of the proposed work, and the revised	
163	number came in at $80,000. This was not put out for a bid or proposals but simply looking at full	
164	pavement restoration versus asphalt millings. The low bid last time was $70,000 for full	
165	restoration, and the new proposal might be $30,000 to $40,000. This is a planning number for the	
166	budget discussion.	
167	Mr. LeMenager clarified the work is just at the corner. The cost to do everything is about	
168	$100 per foot, which would include this corner. Mr. Hamstra indicated that is purely milling and	
169	resurfacing. This is one of the areas that needs pavement repairs, which would be wrapped in the	
170	$100-per-foot price. Mr. Hamstra described the details of the repair, including compacted base	
171	and asphalt millings, more than just scraping the asphalt. Proposals can be obtained for the next	
172	meeting if the Board wants to see pricing, which should be around $30,000 or $35,000.	
173	Discussion ensued regarding status of a response from Waste Management or their insurance	
174	company, and Mr. Neal continually follows up with them. They have the claim, and staff has	
175	provided all the requested information, but no responses have been received. Mr. Hamstra will	
176	solicit proposals from three or four vendors for the next meeting. The Board agreed something	
177	needs to be done since it has been several months already, even cement fines which may or may	
178	not work. Redoing the full alley was estimated about $350,000 or $400,000, which would be a	
179	larger project and bigger staging area with equipment.	

180	Mr. Leet asked if this smaller project would have less overhead or mobilization compared to	
181	the full alley in a year or two, and Mr. Hamstra indicated the percentage is much higher for a	
182	small project. Another option might be to repair some small runs plus the corner instead of the	
183	full alley, if the majority is in good shape, which he will review. Mr. Chokanis asked if the	
184	companies own the equipment or rent it, which varies by company. Bigger companies own their	
185	equipment, and the smaller ones usually rent it.	
186	iii.  Development Percentage for Bond Issuance	
187	Mr. Hamstra discussed the percentage of development that needs to be built out in order to	
188	issue new bonds. Out of the 1,469 parcels, 141 are still vacant, which is 90.4%. Vacant parcels	
189	are in three areas: North Lake, empty lots in the Estates, and construction by Rosewood. Houses	
190	will be under construction soon in North Lake.	
191	iv.  Invoices	
192	Mr. Hamstra discussed invoicing. Invoices received from Ms. Catherine Bowman are	
193	captured separately. The spreadsheet shows engineering fees are projected to be $30,000 over	
194	budget, and her invoices need to be separated out. Ms. Montagna explained the projections are	
195	based on actuals, if spending continues in the same manner. She likes to project legal and	
196	engineering based on the budget rather than actuals because spending is based on projects and	
197	what the Board needs to have done. Mr. Hamstra is willing to break out the subconsultants they	
198	use, if needed, which includes Ms. Bowman and a surveyor and others. Staff can code all those	
199	to engineering fees, but also keep a spreadsheet to show the projects.	
200	D. District Counsel: Kutak Rock	
201	Mr. Leet reviewed the conservation area between Harmony CDD and Harmony West CDD	
202	(“Harmony West”), on which Kutak Rock will not opine. Mr. Leet indicated the District lost	
203	access to some trails that were in that area between the two districts. Some parcels are owned by	
204	the District that had trails to them going out to Buck Lake, but are in the conservation areas. Mr.	
205	Leet asked if any restrictions or regulations exist, either with South Florida Water Management	
206	District (“SFWMD”) or Army Corps of Engineers (“ACOE”) on land the District owns that had	
207	trails in that portion. Mr. Hamstra indicated if the trails have been there for a while and are	
208	overgrown and need some cleaning and cutting back, that is fine. Blazing a new path is a	
209	different issue.	
210	Ms. Kassel mentioned between the Estates and the Enclave used to have a water main and	
211	perhaps a trail. Mr. Mark Catanese wants to know if it can have a walking trail or a boardwalk in	
212	the wetlands. Ms. Kassel conveyed to Mr. Catanese boardwalks are very expensive. Mr.	
213	LeMenager indicated when closing the loop for the water mains, the developer looked at putting	

in a wooden raised trail, which 12 years ago cost about $200,000. Their homeowners association
(“HOA”) is welcome to install a boardwalk, with the District’s permission.
Ms. Montagna discussed trails and bridges in Harmony West on their property that Harmony
residents used and built when it was privately owned. Harmony West has torn down three of
them and has no desire and will not be maintaining those trails in the future. If the District wants
to entertain this issue, outside counsel will need to be hired because Kutak Rock represents both
districts. That determination was made by Harmony West right after the Buck Lake committee
meeting, which committee meeting is attended by Ms. Montagna and Mr. LeMenager.
Ms. Kassel provided some background information where the HOA was spending HOA
funds to mow the area and maintain the bridges. When Harmony West acquired the property, the
HOA asked Mr. Mark Hills to reach out to Harmony West for an agreement where the District
could assist in maintaining those trails. Harmony West provided an agreement that pushed all
liability and responsibility and expense to the HOA without taking on any themselves. The HOA
asked Mr. Hills to renegotiate sharing costs, liability, and responsibility. No response was
received from Harmony West or Mr. Hills. Without consulting the HOA or providing any
information, Harmony West spent $16,000 to tear down the bridges. Ms. Kassel does not
recommend negotiating with Harmony West. Her sense is they do not want any expense or
liability or responsibility for those bridges. Mr. LeMenager commented they do not share the
original vision of Harmony.
Ms. Kassel asked if Harmony West is required to monitor and manage the invasives. Mr.
Hamstra surmised they probably have the same permit conditions as the District. If Old World
climbing fern is taking off, it will spread from Harmony West to the District, and they need to be
as equally involved in managing it; otherwise, the District may be spending hundreds of
thousands of dollars without them doing their fair share. Mr. Hamstra will have Bill take a look.
If it is out of control, Mr. Hamstra will call Harmony West. Ms. Kassel indicated an area that had
Old World climbing fern is not accessible because the bridge was removed, and all you can see is
Butterfly Trail. The Old World climbing fern was noted around Lily Pond Loop, which was
accessible by the bridge. Mr. Leet indicated a driveway off U.S. Hwy 192 allows access.
Conditions of the trail from U.S. Hwy 192 are unknown into Lily Pond Loop because it has not
been maintained, but he could probably drive through it.
Mr. Leet attended the Harmony West meeting last week as a concerned resident. Verbally
they said they would consider sharing costs in the future. No action need be taken, just asking a
question regarding what the District does control.

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247	E. District Manager: Inframark	
248	i.  Project Boards	
249	Mr. Neal reviewed information provided on project boards, including the splash pad pressure	
250	causing the water to dance.	
251	ii.  Toho Water Authority (“Toho”) Invoice	
252	Ms. Kassel asked for an update on the huge water bill from Toho. Mr. Neal reached out to	
253	Benchmark but no response yet. Ms. Montagna has been in contact with Ms. Barbara Arrant,	
254	who is looking into it. A credit was issued last time because the issue was on their end; staff	
255	believes that is the also case this time. Staff will work with Benchmark to get it resolved.	
256	iii.  Waste Management Insurance Claim	
257	Mr. Neal and Ms. Montagna confirmed no response has been received from Waste	
258	Management’s insurance regarding the claim for damage at Blazing Star Lane alley, but they are	
259	continuing to follow up.	
260
261	FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Business Items	
262	A. Golf Course Maintenance Facility	
263	Mr. LeMenager reviewed the email chain forwarded to the Board. Ms. Montagna reviewed	
264	the assessment assumptions by product types for 1,561 total units for a bond issuance at varying	
265	dollar amounts—$3 million, $4 million, and $4 million—term of 30 years, capitalized interest	
266	period, costs of issuance, 6% interest rate, par amount, debt service fund reserve, and net bond	
267	proceeds. The assessments shown are based on the current methodology but could be equalized	
268	among all properties. Mr. LeMenager asked why the assessment schedule did not include the	
269	other assessment categories, such as office, golf course, and commercial, since they will benefit	
270	from the project.	
271	Ms. Kassel believes the Board is getting ahead of itself by looking at a bond issuance, noting	
272	a deficit anticipated of $30,000 with no guaranteed income from the facility, and suggested	
273	rethinking the facility on Five Oaks Drive across from the dog park, even though it is more	
274	expensive than the Buck Lake facility but is a public-friendly location, at an estimate of	
275	$350,000. Mr. Leet discussed the phone easement that may not have a resolution, and asked if	
276	parking can be provided. Mr. LeMenager asked why not consider the area near the garden, and	
277	Ms. Kassel explained the road would have to be improved to be able to handle a fire truck and	
278	emergency vehicles.	
279	Mr. LeMenager pointed out those issues would be resolved with the golf maintenance	
280	facility, but Ms. Kassel does not want to spend that money for reasons including, such a large	
281	space that will have to be managed, rentals and collections, maintenance, vehicle storage facility,	

and the District should not be in that business. Ms. Kassel prefers the Five Oaks Drive location,
for which reserves have been put aside, which avoids putting it at the Buck Lake location.
Mr. Leet discussed the need for a new entry, which Mr. Hamstra indicated the County
wanted to come off the golf maintenance facility road, not Five Oaks Drive. The road is currently
owned by the golf course. The Five Oaks Drive location was described and shown on a map. Mr.
Leet described the phone easement, on which a structure could not be built but parking may be a
possibility.
Ms. Montagna indicated the assessment schedule was applied to residential properties. If
benefits and access are available to non-residential properties, assessments can be levied on all
properties, further reducing the assessment rates substantially than what was provided. This
would be determined based on the capital improvement plan and the assessment methodology.
Ms. Kassel asked Ms. John if non-residential properties would receive a benefit, which opinion
could not be provided based on how preliminary everything is. Counsel suggests consulting with
bond counsel as well as Mr. Michael Eckert. The District has to ensure that a purchase with
bonds is in compliance with the trust indenture and bond documents. Staff consulted with Mr.
Jon Kessler as a preliminary step, but not enough information is available currently to make any
definitive decisions.
Ms. Kassel asked where the other Board members stand on considering the Five Oaks Drive
location for the maintenance facility.
Mr. Chokanis does not like the Buck Lake option and has not liked it from the beginning. He
likes the Five Oaks Drive location as less costly and more beneficial than the golf maintenance
facility, which seems too much to take on financially at the current time.
Mr. Leet preferred the Five Oaks Drive location in the beginning, and monies were spent on
engineering to determine what could fit on that location. The question remains about the phone
easement, and the space might not be large enough for the number of vehicles the District has.
Due to the size of the property, the District was limited in what can go on it. If an easement can
be obtained, access will not be an issue. Mr. Leet sees a lot of upside going with the golf
maintenance facility. It addresses a meeting space issue. It includes speculative income sources,
including the landscaping company utilizing it and reopening a storage facility that was
beneficial to the residents. Mr. Leet is in favor of the golf maintenance facility.
Ms. Phillips is in favor of the golf maintenance facility. Ms. Phillips clarified terms of the
bond, which Ms. Montagna and Mr. LeMenager confirmed would be over 30 years for all
benefitted properties. Ms. Kassel reviewed the assessment schedule, ranging from $80 to $250

annually or equalized to all properties for about $180 annually. Ms. Phillips preferred Buck Lake
over Five Oaks Drive due to issues with lay of the land and access for Five Oaks Drive and
phone easement, but prefers to pursue the golf maintenance facility. In the long run, $10 or $15 a
month is not much, and the RV lot could be opened again. If possible, some of the space inside
could be used for community events, even if no income is received from some activities.
Ms. Kassel reviewed the email regarding an annual $30,000 negative cash flow on the
property. Mr. LeMenager explained that depends if the District borrows the full amount. The
District set aside $350,000 in fiscal year 2024 for a facility it will not build, which could be used
toward the golf maintenance facility. The purchase price could be negotiated, and using that
$350,000 equates to putting 17.5% down toward the golf maintenance facility. He believes the
District can make this work and figure it out.
Ms. Phillips suggested offering $1.75 million for the golf maintenance facility. Mr.
LeMenager requested approval to approach and hire a commercial real estate agent to work on
the District’s behalf. As a former real estate professional, Mr. LeMenager suggested the
comparable properties were in far superior locations with no adjustment made for being in
Harmony, and the appraisal for $2.2 million was too high.
Ms. Phillips asked the zoning of the property, if it can be used only for this purpose or if
residential homes could be built. Mr. Leet indicated the classification is golf course or perhaps
commercial, on 5.21 acres. Mr. LeMenager indicated a large portion is a retention pond. Ms.
Phillips pointed out that zoning makes it less appealing for some people if they cannot build
houses on it. Discussion ensued on possibility of an automobile repair shop or other examples.
Mr. Chokanis asked about reopening the RV lot. Mr. Leet indicated the District would own
the land contiguous to it with paved parking and roadway nearly to the edge. A little engineering
work would need to be done to connect it and a PD amendment to confirm the County accepts
the restored use of the property, but no more quarter-mile pipeline easement to address. Mr.
Chokanis indicated a fire truck would not be able to access that area, but Mr. Leet confirmed
they can get to the building now. Mr. LeMenager suggested an issue might be the difference in
elevation. Some surveying and a PD amendment would probably need to be done. Mr. Leet
thought it might need to wait until neighborhood M (The Lakes of Harmony) was built for
access, but the District’s trailer used to be on this property. It is centrally located, as is the Five
Oaks Drive location. The golf maintenance facility might be more space than is needed currently,
but it can be shared or subleased with the landscaper or other commercial uses. The District

347	might not recoup every penny of the bond financing costs, but much can be through the storage	
348	facility and subleasing the facility, as well as ongoing operation and maintenance costs.	
349		
350	Mr. Leet made a MOTION to authorize the Chairman to engage	
351	a commercial real estate professional regarding potential purchase	
352	of the golf maintenance facility, and to direct staff to finalize a	
353	bond financing and assessment schedule in consultation with bond	
354	counsel.	
355	Ms. Phillips seconded the motion.	
356		
357	Ms. Montagna summarized banking information received for a potential purchase, which	
358	costs are going to be higher and the term will be shorter. Mr. Chokanis asked the difference	
359	between a bond and a loan, which includes more than the term, uses for funds, and others. Mr.	
360	LeMenager indicated one problem with a loan is having a lien on the property, and the District	
361	cannot be liened as a government. The collateral is the District’s ability to collect assessments.	
362	Mr. Eckert described collateral being pledged revenues, which are special assessments that are	
363	levied. Mr. Eckert suggested keeping both options open depending on the business plan that is	
364	being contemplated. A bond is probably the better route, which will allow the District to deal	
365	with private activity issues that are being discussed.	
366		
367	Upon VOICE VOTE, with all in favor except Ms. Kassel, approval	
368	was given (by a margin of 4-1) to authorize the Chairman to	
369	engage a commercial real estate professional regarding potential	
370	purchase of the golf maintenance facility, and to direct staff to	
371	finalize a bond financing and assessment schedule in consultation	
372	with bond counsel.	
373		
374	Mr. LeMenager indicated he will be on vacation May 8 to 17 without access to phone or	
375	email.	
376	B. Garden Shed Proposals	
377	Mr. Hamstra indicated submitting this to the County will require permits for the structure.	
378	Mr. Neal reviewed the three proposals and his conversations with the vendors. Mr. Neal feels	
379	Cook Portable Warehouses provided a better product, covered more, had a better warranty, and	
380	offered better support. Color choices are available. Permits are probably included in the proposal,	
381	but Mr. Neal will confirm. Lead time for all vendors was two to three weeks, perhaps four	
382	weeks.	
383	Ms. Kassel shared Cook Portable Warehouses offers a more durable floor, which was	
384	upgraded in the one she purchased ten years ago and has held up well. She indicated Ms. Ash-	

385	Mower previously expressed concerns 10-feet by 12-feet might be a little small and requested a	
386	12-foot by 12-foot shed. Mr. Neal indicated they should be able to provide a specific size, which	
387	will be more expensive. Ms. Kassel suggested consultation with Ms. Ash-Mower to make sure it	
388	will work before purchasing, and requested to inquire about upgrading the flooring. Discussion	
389	ensued regarding the construction and flooring.											
390	Ms. Ash-Mower confirmed the garden club will make the 10-foot by 12-foot shed work.	
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392			Ms. Kassel made a MOTION to approve the proposal from Cook		
393		Portable Warehouses for a 10-foot by 12-foot shed for the garden		
394		club, with	an	upgraded floor, and Mr. Neal	to	work with Ms.		
395		Marylin Ash-Mower on color choices, in an amount not to exceed		
396		$4,500.																				
397			Mr. Chokanis seconded the motion.											
398																								
399		Upon VOICE VOTE, with all in favor, unanimous approval was		
400		given to the proposal from Cook Portable Warehouses for a 10-		
401		foot by 12-foot shed for the garden club, with an upgraded floor,		
402		and Mr. Neal	to	work with Ms. Marylin Ash-Mower	on	color		
403		choices, in an amount not to exceed $4,500.									
404																								
405	C.	Second	Amendment	to		Environmental	Monitoring	and		Maintenance	Services	
406		Agreement with Bio-Tech Consulting (Harmony West CDD)						
407	Mr. LeMenager reviewed the discussion at the Harmony West meeting, costing about $100	
408	more, which is for chemicals.																		
409																								
410			Ms. Kassel made a MOTION to approve the second amendment		
411		to	the	environmental	monitoring	and	maintenance	services		
412		agreement with Bio-Tech Consulting and Harmony West CDD, in		
413		the annual	amount	of $15,600 for regular maintenance, and	an		
414		amount not to exceed $1,750 for project coordination.						
415			Mr. Leet seconded the motion.											
416																								
417		Upon VOICE VOTE, with all in favor, unanimous approval was		
418		given to the second amendment to the environmental monitoring		
419		and	maintenance	services	agreement with	Bio-Tech Consulting		
420		and Harmony West CDD, in the annual amount of $15,600 for		
421		regular maintenance,	and	an	amount	not	to	exceed	$1,750	for		
422		project coordination.				
423						
424	D.	Resolution 2024-08, General Election				
425	Mr. LeMenager read Resolution 2024-08 into the record by title.				

426	Ms. Montagna reviewed the purpose of Resolution 2024-08, which identifies Seats 1, 3, and	
427	5 expiring November 2024 and will be elected in the general election. The qualifying period is	
428	noon June 10 to noon June 14.	
429		
430	Ms. Kassel made a MOTION to approve Resolution 2024-08,	
431	general election for Seats 1, 3, and 5.	
432	Mr. Leet seconded the motion.	
433		
434	Upon VOICE VOTE, with all in favor, unanimous approval was	
435	given to Resolution 2024-08, general election for Seats 1, 3, and 5.	
436		
437	E. Soccer Field Garbage and Usage Discussion	
438	Ms. Kassel reported a lot of trash is frequently left on the soccer field and it has heavy use.	
439	While the basketball court also has frequent use, it does not wear out, where the soccer field is	
440	wearing out because it is used every day without any time to recuperate. Ms. Kassel asked what	
441	other districts are doing and if the District should be taking any similar action. Ms. Montagna	
442	indicated some districts charge a fee to cover some of the maintenance. Ms. Kassel thought the	
443	soccer clubs were paying fees, but Ms. Montagna indicated the use was approved with no	
444	mention of fees. Mr. Eckert indicated the District can charge a fee for use of the soccer field. Mr.	
445	Eckert the District can enter into an agreement with the soccer club noting a fee for use. The club	
446	uses the field three days a week but the Board decided not to charge a fee. Ms. Kassel suggested	
447	a regular period of time when no one can use the soccer field to let it rest. Ms. Montagna will	
448	contact Benchmark for advice. Some districts shut down their sports fields for 30 days or some	
449	other period of time. Mr. LeMenager asked if rye grass was planted in the winter, which has not	
450	been done in the past few years. Ms. Montagna will contact Benchmark about that possibility.	
451	The District can charge for use of the field, limit usage of the field, and shut it down to rest.	
452	Mr. Chokanis indicated every Sunday morning, about 28 grown men play soccer for a couple	
453	hours, and the field was very dusty with no grass.	
454	Ms. Montagna will talk with Benchmark regarding options for this recreational amenity, and	
455	requested all users of the soccer field pick up their trash and debris when leaving the field.	
456		
457	FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consent Agenda	
458	A. Minutes for the March 28, 2024, Budget Workshop and Regular Meeting	
459	The minutes are included in the agenda package and available for public review on the	
460	District’s website or in the District Office during normal business hours.	
461		
462		

463	B. Financial Statements (March 2024)	
464	The financial statements are included in the agenda package and available for public review	
465	on the District’s website or in the District Office during normal business hours.	
466	Ms. Kassel noted a negative $642 of User Facility Revenue, which Ms. Montagna will check.	
467	Ms. Kassel noted mulch expense and asked if the full amount had been paid. Ms. Montagna	
468	confirmed mulch has been performed for the year.	
469	Ms. Kassel asked why R&M-Other Landscape has a zero budget amount for fiscal year 2024	
470	but shows actuals of $17,495. Mr. LeMenager suggested perhaps the actuals were coded to the	
471	wrong line item.	
472	Ms. Kassel asked how R&M-Other Landscape is different from Miscellaneous Services. Ms.	
473	Montagna requested a report for those line items to see what is coded there.	
474	Ms. Kassel suggested R&M-Ponds includes the pipe cleanouts and should have been taken	
475	out of reserves. Mr. LeMenager views the cleanouts as maintenance. Mr. Hamstra agrees it is	
476	maintenance and the cleanouts were needed due to lack of maintenance. Mr. Chokanis suggested	
477	it be coded to reserves since the cleanouts were not budgeted. Ms. Montagna suggested adding a	
478	budget line for stormwater maintenance. Ms. Kassel suggested stormwater is the same as ponds	
479	and the line item could be renamed Ponds/Stormwater.	
480	Ms. Kassel asked about the $442,000 in uncollected assessments, and how much has come in	
481	since March 31, which Ms. Montagna will find out.	
482	Mr. Eckert indicated delays are being seen in Orange County and Osceola County	
483	collections, and provided the example that one assessment payer paid a substantial amount in	
484	January that will not be received until June. Ms. Montagna will confirm with the finance	
485	department. Ms. Kassel asked how Mr. Eckert knows about the delay, which is a client he serves	
486	in Orange County and he knows the date it was paid and the check cashed. In talking with the tax	
487	collector, they indicated their schedule is to remit the money in June. The issue is, bond	
488	payments are due May 1. Ms. Kassel asked if counties are allowed to hold funds for that long,	
489	and Mr. Eckert suggested that may be tested fairly soon. Mr. Chokanis asked if anything else	
490	was the reason for not having tax collections remitted until June. Mr. Eckert has concerns that	
491	they are addressing.	
492	C. Check Register #287 (March 2024)	
493	The check register is included in the agenda package and available for public review on the	
494	District’s website or in the District Office during normal business hours.	
495

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496	Ms. Kassel made a MOTION to approve the consent agenda, as	
497	presented.	
498	Mr. Leet seconded the motion.	
499		
500	Upon VOICE VOTE, with all in favor, unanimous approval was	
501	given to the consent agenda, as presented.	
502		
503	SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Supervisor Requests	
504	Ms. Phillips indicated the website for Cook Portable Warehouses has a different style shed	
505	that comes in a larger size, called the garden shed. Mr. LeMenager indicated the garden club is	
506	fine with what was approved.	
507	Ms. Kassel discussed Mr. Hamstra’s previous suggestion regarding bathymetric surveys for	
508	the ponds to see how full they are and when they may need attention, at a cost of about $2,000	
509	per pond. Mr. Hamstra indicated the survey for Buck Lake will cost more, and he can obtain a	
510	proposal. The Board indicated consensus for Mr. Hamstra to obtain a proposal.	
511	Ms. Montagna indicated a representative from Ecolab attended the meeting to discuss	
512	chemicals. Mr. Stan Blakely manages the pools in central Florida for Ecolab with automated	
513	controls that manage the chemicals. Being a resident of Harmony for 11 years, he is aware of the	
514	ongoing issue with the splash pad and pools. Mr. Baez requested Mr. Blakely provide a proposal	
515	to present his program of automated controllers to manage the pH and chlorine. It is a flat-fee	
516	program, not per trip or per gallon, and includes everything: their controllers, chemicals, service.	
517	The monthly fee is $3,866 and $250 to setup each controller. Four controllers will be needed	
518	(Swim Club pool, Ashley Park pool, splash pad, and kiddie pool), and the system is wireless.	
519	Using Ecolab would mean the District would not need to use Pool Sure anymore. Chemicals and	
520	service from Pool Sure cost more than $3,866 that Ecolab is proposing.	
521	Since this item was not listed on the agenda or the material provided in advance, the Board	
522	opened public comments on this proposal. There being no comments, the discussion continued.	
523	Mr. LeMenager asked if staff thought the proposal was a good idea. Ms. Montagna indicated	
524	chemicals and feeders and other supplies will no longer need to be purchased from Pool Sure.	
525	Mr. Blakely noted the system is automated. The technician will receive an alert from the	
526	automated system to address accordingly. Ecolab does not perform repairs on others’ equipment,	
527	only pool chemistry and their own equipment. Ecolab can also replace pool motors or filtration.	
528	Mr. Leet asked if the monitor discussed previously would be replaced with this system,	
529	which Mr. Baez confirmed. Pending other repairs to the splash pad, this system should allow the	
530	splash pad to be operational. Mr. Leet believes this is a good system for all the pools. Mr.	

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Chokanis agreed. Mr. Blakely indicated alerts would go to the onsite technician and the area
representative. Alerts go out before it gets near the parameters. Legal counsel will draft a
contract. Ecolab usually provides a property level agreement ("PLA") which requires 30-day
notice to terminate.
Mr. Eckert asked about the Pool Sure contract, which he has not seen. Ms. Montagna
indicated the District does not have a contract with Pool Sure. They simply provide chemicals, so
there is no termination provision.
Ms. Montagna indicated the District pays an average of $414 to $1,100 per month to Pool
Sure. One month was $2,100 which does not include the other added services Ecolab offers. The
District overall would spend less with Ecolab. 541
Mr. Leet made a MOTION to approve the proposal from Ecolab
double-wall containment, liquid CHL program with wireless
technology, in the amount of $3,866 per month plus initial setup of
$250 for each of four controllers.
Mr. Chokanis seconded the motion.
547
548	Mr. Blakeley indicated upon execution of a contract, controllers will be ordered and can be
549	installed in about ten days. 550
551	Upon VOICE VOTE, with all in favor, unanimous approval was
552	given to the proposal from Ecolab double-wall containment, liquid
553	CHL program with wireless technology, in the amount of $3,866
554	per month plus initial setup of $250 for each of four controllers.
555
556	Mr. Leet discussed Billy's Trail, which needs to be discussed with that developer. Mr. Leet
557	suggested the Board think about potentially entering an agreement with Harmony West for trails
558	within their boundary that have not been tom down. The property is still owned by the developer
559	and has not been conveyed to Harmony West. Mr. LeMenager indicated Harmony Central CDD
560	also has nice walking trails. Ms. Ash-Mower indicated a lot of it is flooded, perhaps due to
561	pushing the water into the wetlands.
562

563	SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

On MOTION by Mr. Chokanis, seconded by Ms. Kassel, with all in favor, the	ting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.

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