Title: Laurel Road CDD 8-12-2026 Meeting Minutes

MINUTES OF MEETING

LAUREL ROAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING
Wednesday, August 12, at 12:30 p.m.
5800 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240

Board Members present: Pete Williams Janice Snow John Blakley Dale Weidemiller
John Leinaweaver

Chairperson
Vice Chairperson Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary

(via phone)

Also present:
Vivian Carvalho Kwame Jackson Amanda Lane John McKay Andy Richardson Tom Panaseny Bobbi Claybrooke Sydney Pollock Jennifer Villareal Pat Neal

PFM Management Services LLC – District Manager PFM Management Services LLC – Associate DM PFM Management Services LLC – District Accountant
J.H. McKay, LLC – Consultant

Neal Land & Neighborhoods – Developer Neal Land & Neighborhoods – Developer AM Engineering – District Engineer
WTS – Lifestyle Director Neal Land & Neighborhoods Neal Land & Neighborhoods

(via phone) (via phone) (via phone)
(via phone)

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS

Administrative Matters

Roll Call

The Board of Supervisors’ Meeting for Laurel Road CDD was called to order at 12:35 p.m. Those in attendance are outlined above either in person or via speakerphone.

Public Comment Period

Mr. Neal provided an update on the Laurel Road Widening Project. He noted that the project would not cost the District due to funds coming from Bond financing.

Mr. Williams gave an overview of how the public hearing will proceed. He also gave an overview of the processes of the District and electing Board members.

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Consent Agenda Items #1 – 5

1.

Minutes of the July 8, 2026, Board of Supervisors’ Meeting
Payment Authorization Nos. 148 - 155
Funding Request Nos. 213 - 214

2.

3.
4.

Safetouch

Estimate

6700

for

Equipment Repairs

5.

District Financial Statements

The Board reviewed the consent agenda items.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS

Business Matters

Consideration

of

Auditor	Selection

Committee Recommendation

This item was deferred.

Consideration	of	Resolution	2026-07,

Adopting

Goals,

Objectives,

and

Performance Measures and Standards for Fiscal Year 2027

Ms. Carvalho noted that the objectives and goals are in line with those adopted for FY 2026.

Public Hearing on the Adoption of the District’s Annual Budget
Public Comments and Testimony
Board Comments

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ON MOTION, by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Leinaweaver, with all in favor, the Board approved Resolution 2026-07, Adopting Goals, Objectives, and Performance Measures and Standards for Fiscal Year 2027.

ON MOTION by Mr. Blakley, seconded by Mr. Snow, with all in favor, the Board approved the Consent Agenda items 1 - 5.

3. Consideration of Resolution 2026-
08, Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Appropriating Funds

Ms. Carvalho requested a motion to open the public hearing.

Ms. Carvalho noted that the resolution includes all the obligations the Board will adopt today.

A resident questioned the need for a third staff member at the amenity center. He also commented on cable TV expense and the costs of landscaping.

A resident commented on the roads and mud. He noted that he was not clear on the differences between the District and the Homeowners Association. The resident also expressed concerns with the costs of cable TV, landscape maintenance and pool equipment. He noted the chairs at
the pool are in poor condition and the garbage is piling up.

Mr. Williams gave an overview of the standard processes and procedures of budgeting and maintaining what the district owns. He reviewed landscape maintenance, pond maintenance and expectation of cable TV and WIFI in the amenity center.

A resident became upset and boisterous.

Mr. Williams initiated a five-minute recess.

The Board of Supervisors reconvened at 1:01 p.m.

Mr. Williams suggested that management post an understanding for the residents of what is maintained by the District and the Homeowners Association.

Mr. Williams noted that every property pays their share of the assessments.

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ON MOTION, by Mr. Williams, seconded by Ms. Snow, with all in favor, the Board closed the public hearing.

ON MOTION, by Mr. Williams, seconded by Ms. Snow, with all in favor, the Board opened the public hearing.

Public Hearing on the Adoption of the District’s Annual Budget

1.
2.
3.

Public Comments and Testimony Board Comments
Consideration of Resolution 2026-09, Adopting an Assessment Roll for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and

Certifying Special for Collection

Assessments

A motion to open the public hearing was requested.

There were no public comments.

There were no Board comments.

Consideration	of	Resolution

2026-10,

Adopting the Annual Meeting Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

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ON MOTION, by Mr. Williams, seconded by Ms. Snow, with all in favor, the Board approved Resolution 2026-09, Adopting an Assessment Roll for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and Certifying Special Assessments for Collection.

ON MOTION, by Mr. Leinaweaver, seconded by Ms. Snow, with all in favor, the Board closed the public hearing.

ON MOTION, by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Leinaweaver, with all in favor, the Board opened the public hearing.

ON MOTION, by Mr. Williams, seconded by Ms. Snow, with all in favor, the Board approved Resolution 2026-08, Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Appropriating Funds

Ms. Carvalho noted that the November 10^th meeting falls on Veterans Day and suggested moving the meeting to November 18, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at this location.

Discussion

of

Off-Duty

Officer

Assignment for Traffic Calming

Ms. Carvalho noted that the Board Chair previously approved this for the first week of school.

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS

Other Business

Staff Reports

District Counsel –

Not present.

District Engineer –

Ms. Claybrooke noted

that there was an RFQ advertised for the Laurel

Road Widening Project. A decision to readvertise was made due to the lack of responses.

District Manager –

Ms. Carvalho noted the next Board meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.

Field Services Operation Manager – Ms. Carvalho noted that the Field report was in the agenda package.

Lifestyle Director – Ms. Carvalho noted that the Lifestyle report was in the agenda package.

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ON MOTION, by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Blakley, with all in favor, the Board ratified Off-Duty Officer Assignment for Traffic Calming.

ON MOTION, by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Leinaweaver, with all in favor, the Board approved Resolution 2026-10, Adopting the Annual Meeting Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The meeting will be held on the second Thursday of every month at 12:30 p.m., with the exception of the November 18^, 2026, meeting, meeting at 5800 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34240.

Audience	Comments	and	Supervisor
Requests

Mr. Williams requested that Mr. Jackson and Ms. Snow talk with Mr. Richardson and Mr. Ramer to ensure that the builder is using the proper construction entrance.

Ms. Snow commented on staff positions and the need for weekend coverage.

Mr. Weidemiller, commented on the behavior of the attending members of the public today and suggested the possibility of an off-duty sheriff at the next meeting. The Board agreed that it was not necessary.

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

Adjournment

There was no further business to discuss.

Secretary / Assistant Secretary

Chairperson / Vice Chairperson

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ON MOTION, by Mr. Snow, seconded by Mr. Leinaweaver, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors' Meeting for the Laurel Road Community Development District adjourned the meeting at 1:33 p.m.