MINUTES OF MEETING
SADDLE CREEK PRESERVE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Saddle Creek Preserve
Community Development District was held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., at the The
Hampton InnLakeland, 4420 N. Socrum Loop Rd., Lakeland, Florida 33809. The actions taken
are summarized as follows:
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS:	Roll Call
Mr. Beckett called the meeting to order and conducted roll call.
Present and constituting a quorum were:
Erica Miro Smith (S2)	Board Supervisor, Chair
Veronica Thomas (S4)	Board Supervisor, Vice Chair
Abby Morrobel (S5)	Board Supervisor, Assistant Secretary
Also present were:
Angela Martinez	Resident  Appointed to Supervisor (Seat 3)
Vickie Davis	Resident  Appointed to Supervisor Pending Oath
Administration (Virtually)
Heath Beckett	District Manager, Vesta District Services
Kyle Darin	Regional Director, Vesta District Services
Michael Bush	Field Manager, Vesta District Services
Grace Rinaldi	District Counsel, Kilinski Van Wyk PLLC
Raymond Bobrowiecki	Fast Property Services
Chi Trinh	Resident  Supervisor Candidate (Virtually)
Lachelle Webster	Resident  Supervisor Candidate
Dominick Portoghese	Director of Business Development - Florida Region,
ASI Landscape Service
Joe Chiellini	Vice President of Operations, ASI Landscape Service
Joe Amarosa	Chief Operating Officer, ASI Landscape Service
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS:	Audience Comments  Agenda Items (Limited to
3 minutes per individual for agenda items)
There were no audience comments on agenda items.
Discussion moved to IV. Vendor Reports before proceeding to the next item.
THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS:	Supervisor Appointments
This item was addressed out of order after IV. Vendor Reports.
A.	Exhibit 1: Consideration of Supervisor Candidates for Seats 1 (Exp. 11/28) and 3
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1.	Vickie Davis
2.	Gipsys Luna  absent
3.	Angela Martinez

4.	Miguel Morrobel   previously withdrew
5.	Miguel Reyes   previously withdrew
6.	Tamala Smith  absent
7.	Chi Trinh
8.	Lachelle Webster
Candidates in attendance were given the opportunity to introduce themselves and
respond to Supervisor questions.
Ms. Rinaldi provided a brief overview of the process for appointing Supervisors.
Supervisors discussed the merits of the candidates.

On a MOTION by Ms. Miro Smith, SECONDED by Ms. Morrobel, OPPOSED by Ms. Thomas, the Board appointed Ms. Vickie Davis to Seat 1 and Ms. Angela Martinez to Seat 3, for Saddle Creek Preserve Community Development District.

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B.	Exhibit 2: Administration of Oaths of Office
Mr. Beckett administered the District and State oaths of office to Ms. Martinez.
An oath will be administered to Ms. Davis prior to the next meeting when she can
be physically present.
C.	Exhibit 3: Adoption of Resolution 2025-16, Designating Officers
This item was presented out of order after III.E. Overview of Sunshine and Public
Records Laws.

On a MOTION by Ms. Morrobel, SECONDED by Ms. Miro Smith, WITH ALL IN FAVOR, the Board adopted Resolution 2025-16, Designating Officers, appointing Ms. Erica Miro Smith as Chair, Ms. Veronica Thomas as Vice Chair, and all remaining Supervisors designated as Assistant Secretaries, for Saddle Creek Preserve Community Development District.

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Ms. Martinez and Ms. Davis acknowledged they would accept the Supervisor
compensation.
D.	Overview of Sunshine and Public Record Laws
This item was presented out of order, prior to item III.E. Adoption of Resolution
2025-16, Designating Officers.
References:
	Guide to Sunshine Amendment & Code of Ethics for Public Officers &
Employees
	Government in the Sunshine Training
	Free Resources for Required Ethics Training
Ms. Rinaldi provided an overview of the Sunshine and Public Records laws.
Additional information will be distributed to the new Supervisors for their review.
FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:	Vendor Reports
This item was discussed out of order prior to III. Supervisor Appointments
A.	Exhibit 4: Aquatic Maintenance  Sitex Aquatics

Overgrowth along the pond banks was noted and a request was made for the
vendor to address shoreline vegetation.
B.	Exhibit 5: Landscape Maintenance  Fast Property Services
Mr. Bobrowiecki presented the Landscape Maintenance Report.
Mr. Beckett was introduced to Mr. Marcos Pagan (HOA President) so they could
discuss easement access after the meeting.
1.	Consideration of Fast Property Services Proposals
a.	Exhibit 6: #FSP-9157 Easement Clean Up Behind Red Loop Road
86	- $1,150.00
87	b.	Exhibit 7: #FSP-9158 Perimeter Clean Up Behind Yellow Trail -
88	$750.00
89	Mr. Bobrowiecki advised these proposals were one-time expenses
90	to bring the areas back to a condition that would allow ongoing
91	maintenance as part of the regular maintenance scope.

On a MOTION by Ms. Morrobel, SECONDED by Ms. Thomas, WITH ALL IN FAVOR, the Board approved Fast Property Services Proposals #FSP-9157 and #FSP-9158 in the total amount of $1,900.00, for Saddle Creek Preserve Community Development District.

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The meeting moved to III. Supervisor Appointments before proceeding to the next item.
FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:	Supervisor Requests
A.	Exhibit 8: Discussion on Parking and Parking Enforcement (Morrobel)
1.	Parking and Parking Enforcement Policy (Amended 2/25/2025)
2.	Discussion Notes  Revised Map
Supervisors discussed the amended map and allowing parking only on one
side of the street, striping to outline parking spaces, parking on grass

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vehicle parking, and warning letters prior to towing.
Ms. Rinaldi explained that a rule hearing would be required and
recommended the hearing would be set two months out, with a resolution
to set the public hearing at the next meeting.
Staff were directed to add a resolution setting a public hearing on the
amended parking and parking enforcement policy to the next meeting
agenda.
B.	Exhibit 9: Discussion on Amending FY 2025 Meeting Schedule (Miro Smith)
Supervisors discussed moving the meeting times to enable the majority of
Supervisors to attend. The expressed interest in utilizing the Auburndale Historic
Depot (Auburndale Parks and Recreation) for the next fiscal year.
C.	Discussion on Yellow Trail Fence Repairs (Wire & Vinyl) and Pressure Washing
(Miro Smith)

Staff were asked to evaluation the repairs needed for this fence which was
damaged during the last hurricane.
D.	Exhibit 10: Discussion on Pool Rules and Policies (Miro Smith)
This item was reserved for the closed session since it involved security matters.
E.	 (Miro Smith)
Supervisors discussed pool rule signage that would allow for trespassing

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are able to utilize amenities if they pay the fee to be a patron. Amenity rules and
policies apply to all patrons. Catch and release fishing in District ponds is
permitted for patrons only. Research on rubber bracelets for easy identification of
patrons was requested. A proposal for pool shade  such as a gazebo or cabanas
were discussed along with an option for more umbrellas and building a storage
space for furniture and umbrellas to house them during severe weather events.
F.	Discussion on Prince and Son Invoices (Miro Smith)
Mr. Beckett advised that the 
Lake Mary office. Supervisors agreed that there should be some accounting for
that lack of service provided in the last couple of months. District Counsel will
prepare a letter to Prince and Sons outlining the deficiencies and the areas they
failed to maintain per the agreement. Staff will review the scope and correlate it
with the appropriate amount to withhold from the invoice payments.

On a MOTION by Ms. Morrobel, SECONDED by Ms. Thomas, WITH ALL IN FAVOR, the Board authorized the Chair to work with District staff in the preparation of a deficiency letter and collate an associated payment withholding for a settlement with Prince and Sons, for Saddle Creek Preserve Community Development District.

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SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:	Staff Reports
A.	District Engineer  Landmark Engineering & Surveying Corp.
No representative from Landmark Engineering was present. Supervisors noted an
oil stain on a street, Mr. Beckett advised that Vesta had ordered a new cleaning
product and will be testing its efficacy on the stain.
B.	District Counsel  Grace Rinaldi, Kilinski Van Wyk
Ms. Rinaldi reminded Supervisors of the July 1 deadline to file the Form 1 
Annual Financial Report, online via the Florida Commission on Ethics website.
New Board members have 30 days from their appointment to file the Form 1.
C.	District Manager  Heath Beckett, Vesta District Services
1.	Consideration of Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Vendor

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agreement with the selected vendor.
a.	ASI Landscape Management

ASI/Yardnique representatives introduced their company and
presented a proposal for landscape and irrigation maintenance and
responded to Supervisor questions.
b.	Fast Property Services (See Exhibit 18)
Mr. Bobrowiecki discussed his services and responded to
Supervisor questions.
Supervisors discussed pricing between the two proposals 
ability to mobilize as needed, pricing for additional services, and the FY
2026 budget allocation for landscape maintenance.
Quorum remained when Ms. Martinez stepped away from the meeting temporarily.

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budget, for consideration at the next meeting. Staff will request additional
landscape maintenance proposals from other vendors.
2.	Exhibit 11: Consideration of Pool Maintenance Vendor
a.	Vesta Property Services (Excludes Chemicals/Repairs) -
169	$15,600.00/yr. ($1,300.00/mo.)
170	Mr. Beckett advised that the current vendor will be removing the
171	tanks and computer once their contract ends. The tanks will be
172	purchased by the District at $600.00 for two smaller tanks.
173	The Field Manager will review noted maintenance issues around the pool deck.
174	b.	Proposal Pending

On a MOTION by Ms. Miro Smith, SECONDED by Ms. Morrobel, WITH ALL IN FAVOR, the Board approved the Vesta Property Services proposal for pool maintenance (excluding chemicals and repairs) in the amount of $15,600.00/year, for Saddle Creek Preserve Community Development District.

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179	3.	Exhibit 12: Consideration of SchoolNow District Website Maintenance
180	Agreement $1,512.00/Set-up Plus $1,613.00/yr.
181	Mr. Beckett advised that the existing website belongs to the previous
182	management company. The agreement would place the website in the
183	  includes hosting and ensuring ADA
184	compliance. Vesta will update the site as part of the management
185	agreement.

On a MOTION by Ms. Morrobel, SECONDED by Ms. Thomas, WITH ALL IN FAVOR, the Board approved the SchoolNow proposal for District website maintenance services in the amount of $1,613.00/year plus $1,512.00 set-up, for Saddle Creek Preserve Community Development District.

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4.	Update Horner Environmental Professionals Supplemental Planting
Project in Wetland Mitigation Areas M1 and M2

Supervisors explained that the planting was incomplete due to the dry
season. The west side of the entrance was not planted. Mr. Beckett will
reach out to the previous field manager for a contact for Horner.
5.	Exhibit 13: Consideration of Facility Use Request (Mallard  June 28 &
July 12)

On a MOTION by Ms. Miro Smith, SECONDED by Ms. Thomas, WITH ALL IN FAVOR, the Board approved the facility use request by Ms. Mallard for June 28, 2025 and July 12, 2025, for Saddle Creek Preserve Community Development District.

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SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:	Consent Agenda
A.	Exhibit 14: Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Supervisors Regular
Meeting Held May 27, 2025
B.	Exhibit 15: Acceptance of the FY 2024 Audited Financial Report
C.	Exhibit 16: Acceptance of the April 2025 Unaudited Financial Report
D.	Exhibit 17: Ratification of Vesta District Services District Management Services
Agreement
E.	Exhibit 18: Ratification of Fast Property Services Landscape Maintenance
Agreement
F.	Exhibit 19: Ratification of Amended Resolution 2025-13, Re-Designating
Bank Account Location & Signatories for the District

On a MOTION by Ms. Miro Smith, SECONDED by Ms. Morrobel, WITH ALL IN FAVOR, the Board approved Consent Agenda items A-F as presented, for Saddle Creek Preserve Community Development District.

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EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:	Audience Comments  Non-Agenda Items and
New Business (Limited to 3 Minutes Per Person)
Mr. Bobrowiecki presented the Fast Property Services proposal to clean 51 fence panels
and reinsert any available slats, in the amount of $775.00.
There were no audience comments regarding this proposal.

On a MOTION by Ms. Miro Smith, SECONDED by Ms. Thomas, WITH ALL IN FAVOR, the Board approved a Fast Property Services proposal for fence cleaning, in the amount of $775.00, for Saddle Creek Preserve Community Development District.

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Comments were heard regarding street access for emergency services, garbage from the
pool area being blown into the ponds, and waste disposal vendor access to garbage cans
being impeded by parked cars.
NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:	Security Matters
A.	Closed Session (No Action Will Be Taken During the Closed Session)

On a MOTION by Ms. Miro Smith, SECONDED by Ms. Morrobel, WITH ALL IN FAVOR, the Board paused the regular meeting and moved into a closed session to discuss security matters, for Saddle Creek Preserve Community Development District.

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231	On a MOTION by Ms. Morrobel, SECONDED by Ms. Miro Smith, WITH ALL IN FAVOR, the	
232	Board moved out of the Closed session and resumed the regular meeting, for Saddle Creek	
233	Preserve Community Development District.	
234	B.	Consideration of Action Relating to Security Matters	
235	With no action required of the Board, the next item followed.	
236	TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:	Next Meeting Quorum Check	
237	The next Saddle Creek Preserve Community Development District meeting is scheduled for 2:00	
238	p.m. on July 22, 2025 at The Hampton Inn - Lakeland, 4420 N. Socrum Loop Rd., Lakeland,	
239	Florida 33809.	
240	Quorum for the next meeting was affirmed.	
241	ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:	Action Item Summary	
242	District Manager	
243	No trespass agreement with Polk County	
244	Research costs for bracelets for patrons	
245	Contact City of Auburndale regarding rental of the Auburndale Historic	
246	Depot.	
247	Contact  GMS  Field  Manager/Horner  contact  regarding  completing	
248	mitigation area planting.	
249	Prince and Sons invoice settlement	
250	Field Manager	
251	Research shade structures for pool	
252	Proposal for repairs and pressure washing of Yellow Trail fence (Fast	
253	Property Services walk-on proposal approved)	
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255	Test cleaning product on oil-stained road	
256	District Counsel	
257	Parking policy public hearing resolution	
258	Prince and Sons deficiency letter/invoice settlement	
259	TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:	Adjournment	
260	On a MOTION by Ms. Miro Smith, SECONDED by Ms. Morrobel, WITH ALL IN FAVOR, the	
261	Board adjourned the meeting at 5:02 p.m., for Saddle Creek Preserve Community Development	
262	District.	
263	*Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter	
264	considered at the meeting is advised that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the	
265	proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.	

Meeting minutes were approved at a meeting by vote of the Board of Supervisors at a publicly

noticed meeting held on July 22, 2025.

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269	Heath Beckett, Secretary	Erica Miro Smith, Chair	
270		, Assistant Secretary	 Veronica Thomas, Vice Chair