Meeting Minutes for June 22, 2026
Heritage Palms Community Development District
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Heritage Palms Community Development District was scheduled on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. at the Heritage Palms Golf and Country Club at 10435 Washingtonia Palm Way, Fort Myers, Florida and via web conference.
Supervisors present and constituting a quorum were:
Stan Switzer – Vice Chair
Bob Breisch – Assistant Secretary
MaryAnn Ferry – Assistant Secretary
Brian Anderson – Assistant Secretary
Also attending in person were:
Mandie Rainwater – District Manager, Premier District Management (PDM)
George Smothers – Master Board Liaison
Also attending remotely:
Megan Wolff – Assistant District Manager, PDM
Daniel Schroeder – AIM Engineering & Surveying
The following is a summary of the discussion and actions taken at the Heritage Palms Community Development District (CDD) Board of Supervisors Meeting.
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m., by Vice Chair Switzer and District Manager Rainwater called the roll. Present and constituting a quorum were Vice Chair Switzer, Supervisors Breisch, Ferry and Anderson. Also in attendance were District Manager Mandie Rainwater and Master Board Liaison George Smothers, with Assistant District Manager Megan Wolff and Daniel Schroeder from AIM Engineering & Surveying attending remotely.
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of the Agenda
The agenda was approved as amended, adding Items 4Ci.
On MOTION by Supervisor Ferry, seconded by Supervisor Anderson, with all in favor, the Board approved the Agenda, as amended.
THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments on Agenda Items
There were no audience comments.
FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Consent Agenda
A. Items to be Pulled from Consent Section for Discussion by the Board
No items were pulled.
B. Motion to Approve Consent Items
On MOTION by Supervisor Anderson, seconded by Supervisor Ferry, with all in favor, the Board approved the Consent Agenda as presented.
C. Consent Items
i. Draft Regular Meeting Minutes for May 18, 2026 – Corrected Copy
ii. Financial Report May 2026
D. Consideration of Items Pulled for Discussion
FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Attorney
District Manager Rainwater reminded the Board that the deadline for filing Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests is July 1, 2026. She also reminded Supervisors that the annual ethics training requirement must be completed by the end of the calendar year. Additionally, Board members intending to seek re-election were reminded that they should have already completed the necessary candidate qualification requirements.
SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Engineer
A. Road Project Follow Up
District Manager Rainwater expected Engineer Schroeder to attend the meeting but in the meantime, she reported that he conducted a follow-up inspection of the road resurfacing project and developed a punch list of corrective items. He reported that all punch list items, including driveway clean-up, asphalt repairs, manhole adjustments, and striping, have been completed and the project is ready for final payment.
Supervisor Ferry noted a transition area where the new pavement meets the existing pavement and Supervisor Breisch expressed concerns regarding the amount of striping installed in certain locations, including Wine Palm and the Penzance Gate.
District Manager Rainwater said there has been ongoing discussion about replacing the pavement markers with thermoplastic striping. Additional striping at this location was discussed during the pre-construction meeting, but it may not have been communicated. The Board agreed that clarification is needed to determine whether the work was completed correctly and whether additional striping should be addressed by D&G rather than through a new punch-list item.
Engineer Dan Schroeder joined the meeting at 8:33a.m.
Vice Chair Switzer asked whether there was an up-to-date master drawing showing all striping locations and what would be required to make changes. Engineer Schroeder explained that striping was replaced where it previously existed, including at the Penzance exit and selected curbs, based on available project information and aerial imagery. He noted that he was not familiar with all intended striping locations as several engineers had been involved in the project. Engineer Schroeder will coordinate with the contractor to complete any missing roadway striping.
The Board discussed obtaining additional feedback and photographs to verify striping locations and determine whether any additional work is needed.
Supervisor Breisch and Mr. Smothers will provide recommendations on roadway striping locations following a site inspection.
Engineer Schroeder left the meeting at 9:03 a.m.
SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Old Business
A. City of Fort Myers – Concrete/Asphalt Repair – 10527-10537 Washingtonia Palm Way – Update
District Manager Rainwater reported that, according to the City of Fort Myers, the issue was originally initiated by the HOA. The City’s utility department inspected the area and found two broken fire lines, which are the responsibility of the HOA. The CDD informed the HOA that the damaged fire lines are HOA-owned and must be repaired by the HOA and they will arrange for the necessary repairs.
EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS New Business
A. Hurricane Pre-Authorization Forms
District Manager Rainwater reviewed hurricane preparedness procedures and discussed pre-authorization agreements available through Community Field Services and Pristine Lakes and Wetlands for potential post-storm cleanup services.
The Board discussed the pros and cons of signing both Hurricane Pre-Authorization Forms versus signing only one form.
On MOTION by Supervisor Breisch, seconded by Supervisor Anderson, with Supervisor Breisch voting in favor, and three voting against, to only sign the Community Field Services Hurricane Pre-Authorization Form. The motion failed.
On MOTION by Supervisor Ferry, seconded by Supervisor Anderson, with four in favor and Supervisor Breisch voting nay, the Board approved signing both Hurricane Pre-Authorization Forms.
B. FLGIS – Stormwater Probing Inspection
District Manager Rainwater reported that the inspection is underway and the report is expected to be available for the July meeting.
NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Field Manager
A. Current Field Management Report
Supervisor Anderson reported a resident complaint about a noisy compressor. District Manager Rainwater requested the address so the issue could be investigated.
District Manager Rainwater noted that the field report included an update on the sidewalk and gutter repairs. The work appears to have been reconstructed, but the ADA mat has not yet been installed. Field Manager Pepin stated that he has ADA mats in stock if needed.
B. Follow-up Items
i. Aerator Compressor Diagnosis for Lakes 29 & 33
A connection point in the airline outside the compressor cabinet continues to come apart. Fountain Kings is testing a new type of connection to resolve the issue.
ii. Riprap Around Catch Basin on Wine Palm Update
Most of the riprap has been installed. Pristine Lakes will return to place smaller riprap in the remaining gaps between the larger rocks.
iii. Visually Inspect All Stormwater Structures Update
The inspection is underway and expected to be completed by the end of the month. The report is anticipated to be available for the July meeting.
iv. Fencing Repairs Update
All fence repairs have been completed.
v. Aerator Repairs Lake 7, 21, 29, and L-17
Repairs have been completed.
vi. DG Pavement Solutions – Micro-Surfacing Repairs
The repairs have been completed. Engineer Schroeder confirmed the repairs are acceptable.
vii. CFS – Cane Toad Traps (Lake C15 & C7) – Ratification
Field Manager Pepin reported that only four cane toads were removed after three weeks of trapping. Due to the low activity, the traps will be removed at the end of the month.
TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS District Manager
A. Proposed FY 2027 Budget Discussion
District Manager Rainwater reviewed the proposed FY 2027 budget and reminded the Board that it reflects the assessment increase approved at a previous meeting. She noted that assessments may be reduced at the August budget hearing but cannot be increased.
Supervisor Anderson asked about the projected fund balance of $635,413, and District Manager Rainwater confirmed that the amount represents the estimated balance remaining after FY 2027 expenditures.
ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS H.O.A. Report
HOA Liaison George Smothers reported that the HOA has executed a new TV and internet contract through 2032. He also noted that the search for a General Manager is ongoing.
TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisor Reports, Requests, and Comments
A. Next Meeting Quorum Check
Three Supervisors indicated they would be present at the next meeting, with Supervisor Anderson attending remotely.
THIRTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments
There were no audience comments.