Okaloosa County BOCC — May 20, 2014 — Minutes — reading text

Sylvania Heights MSBU Meeting April 10, 2014 1. The meeting was called to order at 12:05 P.M. by Chairman Linton Harris with prayer' A. Attendees: Linton Harris Richard Hawthorne Barry Gray Ann Halbert Amy Allen Lisa Payton 2. Old Business: None 3- New Business: Everyone was provided copies of information ofthe issue being brought before the Board by Ann Halbert. Amy Allen led a discussion explaining the SHMSBU Board needed to approve a fee increase due to an arrearage. She explained that there are a total of 228 Units in the community but onty 169 of them were paying units- This has created a negative cash balance. The negative balance for 2013 is 54,923 and as of Aprit 10th the 2014 negative balance is S1,132. This puts the sHMsBu at a negative cash carry forward of 56,055' ln order to balance out the SHMSBU there will have to be an increase to the current rate. As of lune 1, 2014, the monthly cost will be 511.12 for the remainder of the year. This rate increase will bring the SHMSBU into current balance. ln January 2015 the rate will decrease to S7.50 per month. Lisa payton volunteered to draft a notice for the Chairman's signature, to notify the 59 property owners who are not participating in the program but are reaping the benefits of it, in an attempt to 8et them to contribute to the program. Amy Allen will check with the Water & Sewer Department to obtain a list of the properties not participating and determine the best way to allow payment for these properties. Discussion ensued. Motion to approve the rate increase made by Barry Gray and seconded by Richard Hawthorne. Motion carried. Meeting adiourned at 12:40 P.M. From: Lisa Payton To: Amy Allen; Ann Halbert Subject: Meeting Minutes from the Sylvania Heights April 10, 2014 Meeting Date: Monday, April 14, 2014 7:02:16 PM Attachments: SHMSBU April 2014 Minutes.pdf Good Afternoon Ladies, Here are the minutes from the meeting. Best Regards, Lisa Lisa C. Payton Code Enforcement Supervisor 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd., #200 Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547 PHONE (850) 651-7531 FAX (850) 651-7032 Please note: Due to Florida's very broad public records laws, most written communications to or from County employees regarding County business are public records, available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, this written e-mail communication, including your e-mail address, may be subject to public disclosure.