GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY REGULAR BOARD MEETING MAY 3, 2022
2:00 P.M.

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AGENDA
GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT
Eagle Bay Conference Room
South Florida Water Management District 316 NW 5th Street
Okeechobee, Florida 34972 REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 3, 2022
2:00 p.m.

Call to Order
Proof of Publication…	Page 1
Establish Quorum
Additions or Deletions to Agenda
Comments from the Public for Items Not on the Agenda
Approval of Minutes
September 7, 2021 Regular Board Meeting & Public Hearing…	Page 2
Old Business
Update on Water Farming Project and the Longer-Term Grove Land Reservoir, Stormwater Treatment Area Project and Dispersed Water Project with SFWMD
New Business
Consider Resolution No. 2022-01 – Approving a Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Proposed Budget.	Page 6
Administrative Matters
Legal Report
Board Members Comments
Adjourn

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GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

CALL TO ORDER

District Manager Michael McElligott called the September 7, 2021, Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing of the Grove Community District to order at 2:00 p.m. at the South Florida Water Management District Service Center, 316 NW 5th Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Mr. McElligott presented proof of publication that the Regular Board Meeting was published in The Okeechobee News on August 8, 2021 & August 25, 2021, as legally required.

ESTABLISH QUORUM

Mr. McElligott determined that the attendance of Supervisors H. M. Ridgely, Susanne Clemons, Curt McDowell, Tyler Pugh, and Craig Linton, Jr constituted a quorum, and it was in order to proceed with the meeting.

Also, in attendance were: District Manager Michael McElligott of Special District Services, Inc. and General Counsel Ken van Assenderp via phone.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

There were no additions or deletions.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

None.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

May 4, 2021, Regular Board Meeting

The minutes of the May 4, 2021, Regular Board Meeting, as presented, were approved on a motion made by Mr. McDowell, seconded by Ms. Clemons and unanimously passed.

Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Final Budget

The Public Hearing was opened at 2:02pm.

Proof of Publication

GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Mr. McElligott opened the public hearing and provided proof of publication that the Public Hearing had been published in The Okeechobee News on August 18, 2021 & August 25, 2021, as legally required.

Receive Public Comments on Adopting Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Final Budget

Mr. McElligott presented the budget after which there was no public comment.

Consider Resolution No. 2021-03 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Final Budget

Mr. McElligott introduced Resolution No. 2021-03, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2021-03

A RESOLUTION OF THE GROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRIC ADOPTING A FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 BUDGET.

After a brief discussion, Mr. Ridgely moved approval of Resolution No. 2021-03, and Mr. McDowell seconded. The motion carried 5-0.

The Public Hearing was closed at 2:05pm.

OLD BUSINESS

Update on the Water Farming Project and the Long-Term Grove Land Reservoir and Stormwater Treatment Area Project and Dispersed Water Project with SFWMD

Mr. Ridgely updated the Board on the various projects. He stated that the Water Farming project is in construction and expected to be done in October. He also informed the Board that they had previously received a total of $7 million in grants for the Grove Land project design, and have recently received and additional $6 million, to bring the total to
$13 million. This should get the design to about 90% completion. There was no action for the Board to take at this time.
NEW BUSINESS

GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

	Consider Resolution No. 2021-04 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Meeting Schedule

RESOLUTION NO. 2021-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING A REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 AND SETTING THE TIME AND LOCATION OF SAID DISTRICT MEETINGS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Mr. McElligott presented the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Meeting Schedule.

After some Board discussion, a motion was made by Ms. Clemons, seconded by Mr. McDowell, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution No. 2021-04, as presented.

Consider Resolution No. 2021-05 – Adopting an Amended Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021

RESOLUTION NO. 2021-05

A RESOLUTION OF THE GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 AMENDED BUDGET.

Mr. McElligott presented the amended budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and recommended approval of the resolution.

A motion was made by Mr. McDowell, seconded by Mr. Linton, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution No. 2021-05, as presented.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Legal Report

Mr. Van Assenderp reminded the Board of the uniqueness and of the powers of the District, and said that when the Board is ready, he can refresh the Board on these powers.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
There were no additional Board Member’s comments.

GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the Board, the Regular Board Meeting was adjourned at 2:11 p.m.

Chair/Vice-Chair	Secretary/Assistant Secretary

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT APPROVING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the Grove Community District (“District”) is required by Chapter 190.008, Florida Statutes, to approve a Proposed Budget for each fiscal year; and,

WHEREAS, the Proposed Budget including the Assessments for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 has been prepared and considered by the Board.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT THAT:

Section 1.  The Proposed Budget including the Assessments for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is approved.

Section 2.  A Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for  September 6, 2022  at 2:00 p.m. in the Eagle Bay Conference Room of the South Florida Water Management District located at 316 NW 5th Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972, for the purpose of receiving public comments on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget.

PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 3rd day of May, 2022.

ATTEST:	GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT

By:			By:		 Secretary/Assistant Secretary			Chairman/Vice Chairman

Grove Community District

Proposed Budget For Fiscal Year 2022/2023
October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023

CONTENTS

PROPOSED BUDGET

DETAILED PROPOSED BUDGET

PROPOSED BUDGET
GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023
OCTOBER 1, 2022  SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023
BUDGET	
O&M Assessments	0	
Developer Contribution	9 900	
Debt Assessments	0	
Interest Income	0	
		
TOTAL REVENUES	$	9,900	
		
EXPENDITURES		
Supervisor Fees	0	
Engineering/Inspections	0	
Management	6 000	
Legal	2 000	
Assessment Roll	0	
Audit Fees	0	
Insurance	0	
Legal Advertisements	625	
Miscellaneous	550	
Dues & Subscriptions	175	
Arbitrage Rebate Fee	0	
Trustee Fee	0	
Continuing Disclosure Fee	0	
Website Management	550	
		
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	9,900	
		
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	 	
		
Bond Payments	0	
		
BALANCE	$	 	
		
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	0	
Discounts For Early Payments	0	
		
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	 	

DETAILED PROPOSED BUDGET
GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023
OCTOBER 1, 2022 SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 ACTUAL	
FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 BUDGET	
FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 BUDGET	

COMMENTS	
O&M Assessments	0	0	0		
Developer Contribution	7 463	9 925	9 900	Developer Contribution	
Debt Assessments	0	0	0		
Interest Income	0	0	0		
					
TOTAL REVENUES	$	7,463	$	9,925	$	9,900		
					
EXPENDITURES					
Supervisor Fees	0	0	0		
Engineering/Inspections	0	0	0		
Management	6 000	6 000	6 000	 o C ange From 2021/2022 Budget	
Legal	0	2 000	2 000	 o C ange From 2021/2022 Budget	
Assessment Roll	0	0	0		
Audit Fees	0	0	0		
Insurance	0	0	0		
Legal Advertisements	425	625	625	 o C ange From 2021/2022 Budget	
Miscellaneous	313	575	550	$25 Decrease From 2021/2022 Budget	
Dues & Subscriptions	175	175	175	 o C ange From 2021/2022 Budget	
Arbitrage Rebate Fee	0	0	0		
Trustee Fee	0	0	0		
Continuing Disclosure Fee	0	0	0		
Website Management	550	550	550	 o C ange From 2021/2022 Budget	
					
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	7,463	$	9,925	$	9,900		
					
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	 	$	 	$	 		
					
Bond Payments	0	0	0		
					
BALANCE	$	 	$	 	$	 		
					
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	0	0	0		
Discounts For Early Payments	0	0	0		
					
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	 	$	 	$