St. Lucie West Services District Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting November 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

(Please note: These minutes are not verbatim.	A CD recording of the Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting is available on file.)

Board Members Present

John Doughney - Chairman - in-person Dominick Graci - Vice Chairman - in-person Gregg Ney - Secretary - in-person
Diane Haseltine- Supervisor - in-person

Staff Present

Josh Miller, District Manager, St. Lucie West Services District ("SLWSD") - in-person Maddie Maldonado, Director of Office Administration - in-person
Gerard Rouse, Assistant Public Works Director, SLWSD - in-person Thomas Bayer, Assistant Utilities Director, SLWSD - in-person Searg Davidian, Assistant Public Works Director - in-person
Lisa-Marie Beans, Human Resources Specialist, SLWSD - in-person Anderson "Andy" Bomjardin, Public Information Officer, SLWSD - in-person
Ruth Holmes, District Counsel, Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Ansay, P.A. - in-person Fairborz Zanganeh, District Engineer, Infrastructure Solution Services. - in-person Jason Pierman, Secretary/Treasurer, Special District Services, Inc. ("SOS") - in­ person
Laura Archer, Recording Secretary, SOS - in-person
Also present were District residents Deane Piekara and Kevin Dolan; and Cynthia Wilhelm, Bond Counsel, of Nabors, Giblin and Nickerson, P.A.

Guests Present (Sign-In Sheet Attached)

Call to Order

Chairman Doughney called the Regular Board Meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

It was noted that all 4 Supervisors were in attendance.

Approval of Minutes
October 7, 2024, Workshop
October 8, 2024, Regular Board Meeting

The minutes of the October 7, 2024, Workshop and the October 8, 2024, Regular Board Meeting were presented for consideration.

A MOTION was made by Secretary Ney, seconded by Supervisor Haseltine approving the minutes of the October 7, 2024, Workshop, as presented and the minutes of the October 8, 2024, Regular Board Meeting, as presented. Upon being put to a vote, the MOTION carried 4 to 0.

Public Comment

Mr. Piekara thanked District staff for their work before, during and after Hurricane Milton. Mr. Piekara also thanked Chairman Doughney for his years of service to the District.
That concluded the public comment portion of the meeting.

Chairman Doughney then recessed the Regular Board Meeting and opened the Public Hearing portion of the meeting.

Public Hearing
Proof of Publication

Proof of publication was presented that Notice of the Public Hearing had been published in the St. Lucie News Tribune on October 4, 2024, and October 11, 2024, as legally required.
Receive Public Comment on Amending Chapter Ill of the Rules of the St. Lucie West Services District Relating to Water, Wastewater and Irrigation Water System Regulations, Rates, Fees, Charges and Operating Policies for the Utility Services; Revising Schedules A and D to Provide for Annual Rate Adjustments

There was no public comment regarding this matter.

Chairman Doughney then closed the Public Hearing and reconvened the Regular Board Meeting.
Consider Resolution No. 2024-13 - Amending Chapter Ill of the Rules of the St. Lucie West Services District Relating to Water, Wastewater and Irrigation Water System Regulations, Rates, Fees, Charges and Operating Policies for the Utility Services; Revising Schedules A and D to Provide for Annual Rate Adjustments

Resolution No. 2024-13 was presented, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-13

A RESOLUTION AMENDING CHAPTER 111 OF THE RULES OF THE ST. LUCIE WEST SERVICES DISTRICT RELATING TO WATER, WASTEWATER, AND IRRIGATION WATER SYSTEM REGULATIONS, RATES, FEES, CHARGES, AND OPERATING POLICIES FOR UTILITY SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Mr. Miller noted that this was for the 9% increase and was necessary.

A MOTION was made by Secretary Ney, seconded by Vice Chairman Graci and passed unanimously adopting Resolution No. 2024-13, as presented.

District Attorney
DA 1 - Status Report/Updates

Ms. Holmes presented her report, noting that she had worked with Cynthia Wilhelm in finalizing the bond validation details. She also drafted the Service Agreement for Chairman Doughney along with its associated resolution being presented today. Ms. Holmes also finalized the 1-95 Landscape Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement, working with the FOOT in that regard.

That concluded Ms. Holmes' updates.

District Engineer
DE 1 - Status Report/Updates

Mr. Zanganeh had nothing further to add to his monthly report presented in the meeting materials and noted that he was looking forward to seeing the Reserve COD study at the December meeting.
District Manager Action Items
DM 1 - Consider Resolution No. 2024-18 - Expressing Appreciation to
E. "Jack" Doughney, Ill for His Dedicated Service to the District

Resolution No. 2024-18 was presented, entitled:

RESOLUTION 2024-18 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ST. LUCIE WEST SERVICES DISTRICT
TO J. E. "JACK" DOUGHNEY, Ill

Mr. Miller presented the item and congratulated Chairman Doughney. There was a plaque presentation and photographs were taken.

A MOTION was made by Secretary Ney, seconded by Vice Chairman Graci and passed unanimously adopting Resolution No. 2024-18, as presented.

DM 2 -	Consider Professional Services Agreement with J.E. "Jack" Doughney, Ill

Mr. Miller presented the agreement for Board consideration. Chairman Doughney handed the gavel to Vice Chairman Graci.
Discussion ensued about how no one was better qualified for this position than Chairman Doughney.

There was a brief discussion regarding payment for services.

It was noted that the newly elected Board Member, Kevin Dolan, was at the meeting. Mr. Dolan approached the podium, introduced himself and indicated that he was looking forward to serving on the District Board.

A MOTION was made by Secretary Ney, seconded by Supervisor Haseltine and passed unanimously approving the Professional Services Agreement with J.E. "Jack" Doughney, Ill, as presented.

DM 3 - Consider Resolution No. 2024-19 - Approving the Sale, Issuance, and Terms of Sale of the District's Utility System Revenue and Refunding Bond, Series 2024, to Truist Commercial Equity, Inc. Pursuant to a Private Placement through MBS Capital Markets, LLC
Resolution No. 2024-19 was presented, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ST. LUCIE WEST SERVICES DISTRICT (THE "DISTRICT") APPROVING THE SALE, ISSUANCE AND TERMS OF SALE OF THE ST. LUCIE WEST SERVICES DISTRICT UTILITY REVENUE AND REFUNDING BOND, SERIES 2024 (THE "SERIES 2024 BOND") IN ORDER TO CURRENTLY REFUND AND REDEEM ALL OF THE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE DISTRICT'S UTILITY REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2011, UTILITY REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2013, AND UTILITY REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2014 (COLLECTIVELY, THE "REFUNDED BONDS") AND FINANCE CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DISTRICT'S UTILITY SYSTEM (THE "SERIES 2024 PROJECT"); ESTABLISHING THE INTEREST RATE, MATURITY DATE, REDEMPTION PROVISIONS AND OTHER DETAILS THEREOF; APPROVING A PRIVATE PLACEMENT FOR THE SERIES 2024 BOND; APPROVING THE FORMS OF THE MASTER TRUST INDENTURE AND FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST INDENTURE

AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY THEREOF BY CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE DISTRICT; APPOINTING A TRUSTEE, PAYING AGENT AND BOND REGISTRAR FOR THE SERIES 2024 BOND; APPROVING THE FORM OF THE SERIES 2024 BOND; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE DISTRICT TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS REQUIRED AND TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER ALL DOCUMENTS, INSTRUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES NECESSARY IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF THE SERIES 2024 BOND; AUTHORIZING THE VICE CHAIRMAN AND ASSISTANT SECRET ARIES TO ACT IN THE STEAD OF THE CHAIRMAN OR THE SECRETARY, AS THE CASE MAY BE; SPECIFYING THE APPLICATION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE SERIES 2024 BOND; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE DISTRICT TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS AND ENTER INTO ALL AGREEMENTS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE REFUNDING OF THE REFUNDED BONDS AND THE UNDERTAKING OF THE SERIES 2024 PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Miller presented the item and introduced Bond Counsel Cynthia Wilhelm who explained the details of the bond and how it would pay off the Utility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2011; Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2013; and the Utility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014; and also approves the undertaking of the Series 2024 Project. In addition, she highlighted the details of the Series 2024 Bond, after which a brief discussion ensued.

A MOTION was made by Secretary Ney, seconded by Supervisor Haseltine and
 passed unanimously adopting Resolution No. 2024-19, as presented.	

DM 4 - Consider Acceptance of Notice of Intent to Issue Construction Permit for New Injection Well
Mr. Miller presented the item and noted that this new injection well would be the primary with the old one being back-up. He also noted that the Notice had been published in the St. Lucie News Tribune, as requested by the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, on October 22, 2024.

A MOTION was made by Vice Chairman Graci, seconded by Supervisor Haseltine and passed unanimously accepting the Notice of Intent to Issue Construction Permit for New Injection Well, as presented.

DM 5 - Consider Resolution No. 2024-20 - Adopting a Fiscal Year 2024 Amended Budget

Resolution No. 2024-20 was presented, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-20

A RESOLUTION OF THE ST. LUCIE WEST SERVICES DISTRICT ADOPTING AN AMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Mr. Miller indicated that this was a Florida Statute requirement and he recommended approval.

A MOTION was made by Vice Chairman Graci, seconded by Supervisor Haseltine and passed unanimously adopting Resolution No. 2024-20, as presented.

DM 6 - Other Items

Mr. Miller noted that they were awaiting a response from the City regarding recent correspondence concerning the Peacock Boulevard Project.

Mr. Miller indicated that Somerset Academy was in the conceptual site development phase of expansion.
Mr. Miller indicated that the Reserve COD report expected in December should spell out 95% of their situation.

Mr. Miller introduced Anderson "Andy" Bomjardin as the District's newly hired Public Information Officer.
Mr. Bomjardin introduced himself and gave a brief background.

Secretary Ney noted that the Public Information Officer position would be a tough job because of the newly acquired debt and the public's lack of understanding of what the District does.

Vice Chairman Graci noted that the next Presidents' Council meeting was scheduled for November 20, 2024.

A brief discussion ensued and Mr. Bomjardin was welcomed by the Board.

I.	Consent Agenda

CA 1 - Monthly Report on Public Works Department CA 2 - Monthly Report on Utilities Operations
CA 3 - Monthly Report on Capital Improvement Projects CA 4 - Monthly Report on Billing and Customer Service CA 5 - Financial Statements for September, 2024

CA 6 - Consider Approval to Transfer Funds for the R&R Account and WCF Account Requisitions
CA 7 - Surplus Items

A MOTION was made by Secretary Ney, seconded by Vice Chairman Graci approving Consent Agenda items CA 1 through CA 7, as presented. Upon being put to a vote, the MOTION carried unanimously.

Supervisor Requests

Secretary Ney expressed his happiness with the Board's decision to hire Chairman Doughney as the District's liaison and to have Andy onboard as Public Information Officer.

Vice Chairman Graci indicated he would miss Chairman Doughney.

Chairman Doughney thanked everyone for allowing him to serve and for the future position.
K.	Adjournment

There being no further items to be addressed, the Regular Board Meeting was adjourned at 9:40 a.m. by Chairman Doughney. There were no objections.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ST. LUCIE WEST SERVICES DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DISTRICT CHECKING/OPERATING ACCOUNT, DESIGNATING DISTRICT OFFICIALS AND/OR AUTHORIZED STAFF TO REVIEW, APPROVE AND ISSUE PAYMENT OF EXPENDITURES, SELECTING THE SIGNATORIES THEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, The St. Lucie West Services District ("District") has established a District checking/operating account in order for the District to expend public funds of the District as authorized and required; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (the "Board") of the District shall designate authorized staff and/or District officials to approve expenditures, via electronic or non-electronic approval processes, from the checking/operating account;
WHEREAS, the Board of the District has.selected Todd Wodraska, Jason Pierman, Patricia
LasCasas, Joshua Miller and lJ')mJtJiC{h- U	to serve as the signatories, as required, on the District checking/operating account; and
WHEREAS, all resolutions or parts thereof of the District in conflict with the provisions contained herein are to the extent of any such conflict, hereby superseded and repealed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ST. LUCIE WEST SERVICES DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Section 2.

The above recitals are hereby adopted.
Each expenditure from the checking/operating account will require a minimum of

two (2) approvals and a designated member of the Board, by an electronic approval procedure, will have an opportunity to review the District's expenditure(s) prior to release of payment(s).
Section 3.  When necessary to write checks, the signatures of one (]) of the five (5) signatories named herein will be required on all District checks tendered from the District checking/operating account, as approved.

PASSED, ADOPTED and becomes EFFECTIVE this 3rd day of December, 2024.

ATTEST:

Chairperson/Vice Chairperson

ST. LUCIE WEST SERVICES DISTRICT

By:	U	 Secretary/ AsfistantSecretary