LOGAN GATE VILLAGE SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT

MINUTES OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

Winn Dixie Market Place, Gunn Highway, Tampa, FL

Monday, April 28, 2003

Attending Board Members: Malia Kapono, Vice President; Cynthia Ann Kapono, Treasurer; Dana Gilliam; Marla Ruth, Bill Daly. Absent: Don Hardy, President; Mark Dufva

Other Attendees: 4 residents; Rick Pitrowski, Communities of America

Welcome – M. Kapono called the meeting to order at 7:05 in D. Hardy’s absence.

Approval of March 2003 Minutes - After M. Kapono confirmed that Board Members had seen the above mentioned minutes, C.A. Kapono made a motion to accept the minutes as written. M. Ruth seconded the motion. Motion passed 5 - 0.

Treasurer's Report – C.A. Kapono presented the Treasurers’ Report. B. Daly made a motion to accept the report as presented; M. Ruth seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 - 0.

Security Patrol Report – Per C. A. Kapono, our Community has been relatively quiet. D. Hardy was absent but will continue to investigate, with the Sheriff’s Department, the Community Resource Deputy for our Community. While we understand that the scheduling of the off-duty officers should go through the County Duty Office, we feel fortunate to have the 2 officers we do have, on a regular basis. We will continue for now, then request a change in their patrol hours when school is out. When paying the officers, C. A. Kapono will request a report from them detailing what activities they tended to during the hours on patrol. She will bring this to each meeting.

Homeowners Association Report – D. Gilliam reported nothing new from HOA. We do have a new code enforcement office (Raquel Pardo) who is actively patrolling our Community to attempt to identify and resolve various violations. It was noted that the Special Taxing District group is not responsible for issuing any notices regarding code violations. D. Gilliam encouraged those attending this meeting to also attend the HOA meeting.

Property Manager’s Report – R. Pitrowski, Communities of America

R. Pitrowski stated there was still 1 uplight at the Henderson Rd. entrance that needed attention and all others were working as they should.

There was damage, again, to one of the Henderson Rd. fountains. Someone threw a 4x4 over the back and pipes were broken. This has been fixed along with some general maintenance done by Florida Fountain. They also installed two new sand filters.

R. Pitrowski will continue to investigate Liability Insurance for our Community. So far, no insurance company is familiar with Special Taxing Districts (which are dissimilar to HOAs).

It was noted that, due to Memorial Day, we must move the monthly meeting back to Monday, May 19, 2003, 7 PM, Winn Dixie Store. C. A. Kapono made a motion to have R. Pitrowski publicize this change for the May 2003 meeting. D. Gilliam seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.

At this time, the Annual Budget Meeting was decided for 6:45 PM, also on May 19, 2002. C. A. Kapono made a motion to have R. Pitrowski publicize this change, also. B. Daly seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.

R. Pitrowski stated that he has updated the County database with all the necessary, current information regarding Logan Gate Village and presented a copy of the county’s web site showing the correct information.

R. Pitrowski will be attending a Records Management course this summer or fall. Any earlier classes were filled.

The discussion regarding the landscaping of the Normandie entrance was put on hold until the next meeting as D. Hardy (absent) is leading this. R. Pitrowski did state that the County will charge us $2600 for connection to water supply; this includes the meter, the deposit and the connection.

R. Pitrowski reported that U. S. Lawns could remove most of the existing posts and markers at the Henderson Rd. entrance for $800. The cost of installing 230 new flexible markers will be $2760. This totals to $3560. This item was tabled until the May meeting.

R. Pitrowski will discuss with D. Hardy taking the issue of the chain and signage at our front park to the County. If the County is unable to give us a timely date for completion, R. Pitrowski could complete the work. R. Pitrowski will discuss this issue with Don Hardy who is working with the County Parks Department. D. Gilliam made a motion to have COA do it if the county was not responsive. C. A. Kapono seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.

John Newton, County Roads Department, referred R. Pitrowski to another individual regarding the patching of the depressed area near the 2^nd island at the Henderson Rd. entrance. The bridge on Monterrey Blvd. should be repaired within 30 days of the date of the letter (April 11, 2003) received regarding this situation. M. Ruth brought up the subject of the damage to the dam at the bridge. R. Pitrowski will address this, also.

The matter of the sidewalks on Monterrey Blvd. was tabled until next month. This is D. Hardy’s project.

The matter of Aquatic Management was tabled until next month. This is D. Hardy’s project.

Announcements/Public Comment

B. Daly again asked about the soccer goals and nets for the front park. R. Pitrowski cautioned that the field be checked for any ruts prior to installation. This issue was tabled as well until Don Hardy reported back on his meeting with the Parks Dept.

B. Daly requested mature oak trees in the back park as a means of providing shade to those residents using the park.

Impending resignation: M. Ruth stated that due to health reasons, she would soon be tending her resignation from the Board. The Board will be making inquiries as to her replacement.

Next Meeting - will be Monday, May 19, 2003 (due to the Memorial Day holiday) at the Winn Dixie Store on Gunn Hwy. The Budget Hearing Meeting will be at 6:45 PM preceding the May meeting.

Meeting Closed – M. Ruth made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. B Daly seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM.