Meeting Minutes for October 27, 2025
Heritage Palms Community Development District
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Heritage Palms Community Development District was scheduled on Monday, October 27, 2025 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:
Mike Whitten – Chair
Stan Switzer – Vice Chair
Brian Anderson – Assistant Secretary
Supervisors attending remotely:
Bob Breisch – Assistant Secretary
Supervisors arriving later:
Mary Ann Ferry – Assistant Secretary
Also attending in person were:
Cal Teague, District Manager, Premier District Management (PDM)
Mandie Rainwater – District Manager, PDM
Kyle Roehm – Owner, Fountain Kings
George Smothers – Resident
David Cargill – Chair, Heritage Palms Safety Committee
Also attending remotely:
Chris Dudak – Client Services Manager, PDM
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 8:03 a.m., and District Manager Teague called the roll. Three Board members were present and constituted a quorum, with Supervisor Breisch attending remotely and was allowed to participate by motion of the Board. Also in attendance were District Manager Cal Teague, Assistant District Manager Mandie Rainwater, resident George Smothers, and David Cargill from Heritage Palms Safety Committee. Attending remotely was Client Services Manager Christopher Dudak. Supervisor Ferry arrived at 8:07 a.m.
On MOTION by Vice Chair Switzer, seconded by Supervisor Anderson, with all in favor, the Board approved the remote participation of Supervisor Breisch.
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of the Agenda
The Agenda was amended to include items 8B and 9Biii.
On MOTION by Vice Chair Switzer, 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 on agenda items.
FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Consent Agenda
A. Items to be Pulled from Consent Section for Discussion by the Board
No items were pulled for discussion.
B. Motion to Approve Consent Items
The Consent Agenda items were approved without discussion.
On MOTION by Supervisor Anderson, seconded by Vice Chair Switzer, with all in favor, the Board approved all Consent Agenda items.
C. Consent Items
i. Draft Regular Meeting Minutes for September 22, 2025
ii. Financial Report for September 2025
iii. Fiscal Year 2025 Goals and Objectives “Report Card”
D. Consideration of Items Pulled for Discussion
No items were pulled.
FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Attorney
There was no update from the Attorney.
SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Engineer
There was no update from the Engineer. However, it was noted by District Manager Teague that staff coordinate with the engineer before each meeting and only ask her to attend when there is current business for her to address, to save the district money.
SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Old Business
A. Tabled Paver Repair at the Guardhouse
Chair Whitten stated that he and Field Manager Pepin do not have a plan yet for this but will identify potential areas for re-leveling once time allows. The Board requested staff to contact AIM Engineering & Surveying and ask if they have specialized leveling equipment. Supervisor Breisch suggested contacting MJC Pavers for a quote if the Board decides to seek additional estimates.
Supervisor Ferry arrived at the meeting at 8:07 a.m.
Supervisor Anderson asked if Triple Crown Pro Wash is contracted to pressure wash the pavers at the guardhouse, noting that they did not appear to have been cleaned during the last service. Chair Whitten believed that this area is included in their contract and stated that Triple Crown will be asked whether the area was missed. He also noted that many gutters and sidewalks no longer come fully clean with pressure washing due to deep staining, and added that multiple chemical treatments per year are most effective in reducing those stains.
B. Mill and Repave Preconstruction Meeting
Chair Whitten suggested that, due to the ongoing Lodge project, the most likely scenario is for the paving project to happen after this season ends, perhaps beginning on May 1, 2026.
EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS New Business
A. Supervisor Breisch Report on Curb Striping Locations
Supervisor Breisch stated that he should have a report of the locations ready for the November meeting and spoke on this again at the end of the meeting.
B. Aerator Repairs Proposals
District Manager Teague informed the Board that there were two last minute proposals for aerator repairs. Kyle Roehm from Fountain Kings was present and reported that the first one is for the aerators near the Lodge on Lakes L- 6, L-7 ,L-8, L-9. The proposal for $9,244.60 is to mount a cabinet near the pool equipment on a concrete pad, trench an airline 40 ft down the bank into the lake, run 1” bottom line tubing 350 ft through the lake and culvert, make connection at the newly replaced 7-port remote valve box, power the system, and balance all air stations. The second proposal for $5,726.97 is to remove and replace the old existing aeration cabinet, power system, and balance all air stations for Lakes 29 and 33.
On MOTION by Vice Chair Switzer, seconded by Supervisor Ferry, with all in favor, the Board approved both aerator repair proposals for $9,244.60 and $5,726.97.
Kyle Roehm reported that the fountain on Lake 8 had been relocated as requested and stated that he will provide a full service report at the next meeting.
Chair Whitten asked about the rusted electrical panel noted in a previous field report, and staff will research this matter.
Chair Whitten also stated that a request was received to extend the fountain’s operating time from 10:00 p.m. to midnight. The Board discussed this, but decided to take no action on the request at this time.
NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Field Manager
A. Current Field Management Report
The following items were discussed:
- Chair Whitten noted that very few people have come into the L-6 area since all the fence and signage changes had been completed.
- p. 22 – District Manager Teague asked Mr. Roehm about the aerators issues mentioned in the packet on Lakes 4 & 7. Mr. Roehm said that they rebuilt the Lakes 4 & 7 compressor, and L-17 will be addressed in the next month.
- p. 27 – Supervisor Anderson noted that it appears that the catch basin that was raised was raised above grade, noting this would prevent proper functioning. District Manager Teague noted that Greg Kriesch should build up around it to restore its function.
B. Follow-up Items
i. Weed Treatments in Bulkheads and Riprap
Field Manager Pepin noted this is currently being addressed and ongoing maintenance will have to be monitored.
ii. Ficus Trees by Fence – CDD or Club Should Remove?
Field Manager Pepin reported that the Ficus trees are on HOA property next to the fence, and he has reported this to Greg Kriesch but he has not received any feedback on if the Club is going to remove these two large Ficus trees. Field Manager Pepin will continue to monitor the trees.
iii. 11315 Wine Palm Ruts in Homeowner Grass
In the handouts, there was an email from homeowner Gayle Reinsma and she supplied a photograph showing ruts in her yard. She said that she had seen a golf cart and said it wasn’t caused by the landscapers. Field Manager Pepin noted before the meeting that “It looks like the area was recently mowed, which makes me think a landscaper caused the damage. If the lake maintenance company had treated the lake, they would have driven closer to the water—not near the homeowner’s landscaping by the pool or lanai cage. The ground is also heavily saturated, as shown by the water pooling in the ruts. I don’t think this was a CDD contractor.”
The Board requested that Gonzalo Ayres be asked whether Pristine Lakes and Wetlands was responsible for causing the ruts, as it was unclear if he had been questioned about the matter. It was further noted that the homeowner reported contacting the landscaper, who denied responsibility. Supervisor Breisch suggested that someone follow up directly with the homeowner. Chair Whitten observed from the photos that it appeared someone initially drove close to the shoreline, then turned around and moved higher up to avoid the wet ground, which resulted in additional ruts in the saturated soil.
TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS District Manager
A. NPDES Costs Summary
At the previous meeting, the Board requested an accounting of past NPDES charges. Handouts were provided showing updated totals of annual NPDES costs per year, beginning with FY 2019 when the data first began being tracked as a separate line item. The packet also included excerpts from meeting minutes documenting the Board’s decision to enter the NPDES program.
District Manager Teague summarized that the City of Fort Myers had implemented a “city as utility” program, and the CDD withdrew from it to avoid high fees, opting instead to join Lee County directly as a co-permittee. He reported that at the time, he and the engineer had estimated the annual cost to be approximately $15,000, including engineering labor hours and related fees. He noted that cost spikes in 2020 and 2024 were due to the additional engineering expenses associated with the 5-year NPDES audit.
Vice Chair Switzer commented that he believed Engineer Marshall had indicated that the annual fee should be closer to $5,000,. The Board requested a detailed breakdown of invoices and costs for the next meeting, focusing on AIM Engineering and Surveying’s invoices and costs since they assumed responsibility in May 2025.
District Manager Teague informed the Board that he will be stepping back from running meetings as he approaches his retirement, and that newly Certified District Manager Mandie Rainwater will assume responsibility for conducting future meetings. Client Services Manager Chris Dudak will continue to serve as the primary administrative support. District Manager Teague will remain involved for a period of time in an advisory capacity. He expressed full confidence that District Manager Rainwater and the PDM team will continue to provide the same personalized and excellent support the District has come to expect.
ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS H.O.A. Report
George Smothers asked if District Manager Teague had any contacts at FPL that he could share, noting that several lights are out and FPL has been slow to respond. District Manager Teague stated that Field Manager Pepin may have a contact.
TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisor Reports, Requests, and Comments
A. Next Meeting Quorum Check
The Board members who stated they will attend the November 17 meeting in person are Supervisors Ferry, Switzer, Whitten, and Breisch. Supervisor Anderson will not be physically present.
Supervisor Breisch reported that he will provide a map identifying the yellow reflectors to be replaced with curb striping at the next meeting.
Supervisor Ferry commented on the resident issue on Curry Palm that was reported by George Smothers at the last meeting, noting that if the homeowner cleans up the base of the palms on either side of the driveway, visibility should be greatly improved.
THIRTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments
Dave Cargill, a resident since 2010 and Chair of the Heritage Palms Safety Committee, requested CDD permission to change a one-way stop to a three-way stop at the intersection of Seminole Palm and Wine Palm. He also is exploring the possibility of installing a speed hump farther down the road and provided a handout describing the proposal. He explained that the speed hump is a six-inch rise, followed by a 10-foot stance, followed by another six-inch rise.
The Board discussed speeding enforcement. It was noted that while Heritage Palms security cannot issue speeding tickets, violations with fees can be issued to owners, but not to nonresidents or contractors. Additionally, speed monitors that flash drivers’ speeds will be reinstalled throughout the community.