CARIBE PALM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY REGULAR BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2022
6:45 P.M.

Special District Services, Inc. 8785 SW 165th Avenue, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33193

www.caribepalmcdd.org 786.303.3661 Telephone 877.SDS.4922 Toll Free 561.630.4923 Facsimile

AGENDA
CARIBE PALM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Silver Palms Mailbox Kiosk 23020 SW 113th Passage Miami, Florida 33170
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
November 7, 2022
6:45 p.m.

Call to Order
Proof of Publication…	Page 1
Establish Quorum
Additions or Deletions to Agenda
Comments from the Public for Items Not on the Agenda
Approval of Minutes
October 3, 2022 Regular Board Meeting…	Page 2
Old Business
Update Regarding Main Entrance Project – Landscape Lighting
New Business
Consider Resolution No. 2022-05 – Re-Designation of Public Depository – Valley Bank…	Page 5
Discussion Regarding Traffic Control Street Light – SW 112th Ave or SW 232nd Street
Discussion Regarding Notice of Violation – Community Entrance Paint Color…	Page 6
Administrative & Operational Matters
Board Member & Staff Closing Comments
Adjourn

MIAMI-DADE

STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE:

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November 10, 2022

CARIBE PALM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 3, 2022

CALL TO ORDER

The October 3, 2022, Regular Board Meeting of the Caribe Palm Community Development District (the “District”) was called to order at 6:49 p.m. in the Silver Palms Mailbox Kiosk located at 23020 SW 113th Passage, Miami, Florida 33170.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Proof of publication was presented that notice of the October 3, 2022, Regular Board Meeting had been published in the Miami Daily Business Review on September 24, 2021, as legally required.

ESTABLISH A QUORUM
It was determined that the attendance of Chairperson Madeline Martin, Vice Chairperson Merlin Nicieza and Supervisors Carmen Maseda and Robert Fox constituted a quorum and it was in order to proceed with the meeting.

Staff present: District Manager Armando Silva of Special District Services, Inc.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA

There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

There were no comments from the public for items not on the agenda.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 12, 2022, Special Board Meeting

The minutes of the September 12, 2022, Special Board Meeting were presented and the Board was asked if there were any changes. There being no changes, a motion was made by Ms. Maseda, seconded by Ms. Nicieza and unanimously passed to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2022, Special Board Meeting, as presented.

OLD BUSINESS
Update Regarding Main Entrance Project

Mr. Silva informed the Board that installation of the electrical fixtures is currently in progress and should be completed within the next two weeks. The installation of the garbage receptacles had just been completed. An update regarding this item will be provided at an upcoming meeting

Discussion Regarding Traffic Control Street Light – SW 112th Ave or SW 232nd Street

Mr. Silva stated that the Field Operations’ team had reached out to the Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) and the City of Homestead regarding the potential installation of a traffic control street light on either SW 112 Avenue & SW 230 Terrace or SW 113rd Place & SW 232 Street.

FDOT has responded that they will look into the request by conducting a Traffic Study while the City of Homestead has yet to respond. More information regarding this item will be provided at an upcoming meeting. -

NEW BUSINESS
Consider Resolution No. 2022-04 – Adopting an Amended FY 2021/2022 Final Budget

Mr. Silva presented Resolution No. 2022-04, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE CARIBE PALM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED FINAL FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 BUDGET (“AMENDED BUDGET”), PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 189, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Mr. Silva read the title of the resolution into the record and provided an explanation for the document. A discussion ensued after which:

A motion was made by Ms. Maseda, seconded by Ms. Nicieza and unanimously passed to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2022-04, as presented, thereby setting the amended/revised budget for the 2021/2022 fiscal year.

Consider Approval of Auditor Renewal

Mr. Silva stated that at the October 7, 2019 Caribe Palm Community Development District Board Of Supervisors meeting, the firm of Grau & Associates was selected to perform the 9-30-2019, 9-30-2020 and 9-30-2021 year end audits of the District with an option to perform the 9-30-2022 and 9-30-2023 audits.

The fees for the 9-30-2019 audit were $3,400. The fees for the 9-30-2020 audit were $3,500. And the fees for the 9-30-2021 audit were $3,600. The proposed fee for the 9-30-2020 and 9-30-2023 audit is
$3,600 (each year). Mr. Silva stated that Grau & Associates had demonstrated professionalism and timeliness in providing the District’s annual audits and recommended that they consider the renewal option. A discussion ensued after which;

A motion was made by Ms. Nicieza, seconded by Ms. Maseda and unanimously passed to approve the 2-year audit renewal option from Grau & Associates for the Fiscal Years ending 9-30-2022 and 9-30- 2023.

ADMINISTRATIVE & OPERATIONAL MATTERS

There were no administrative and operational matters at this time.

BOARD MEMBER & STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS

Mr. Fox stated that he would like for the District to look into potentially cleaning the storm drains within the District prior to the end of the year. Mr. Silva stated that he had obtained the following proposals:

Raptor Vac Systems - $8,400 (storm drains within main roads) & $1,300 (storm drains within townhome alleyways)
Allstate Resource Management - $10,500 (storm drains within main roads) & $1,800 (storm drains within townhome alleyways)

A discussion ensued after which:

A motion was made by Ms. Nicieza, seconded by Ms. Maseda and unanimously passed, approving an amount not to exceed $9,700 for the cleaning of the storm drains within the District.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Ms. Nicieza, seconded by Ms. Maseda and unanimously passed to adjourn the Regular Board Meeting at 7:38 p.m.
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Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chairperson/Vice Chairperson

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-05

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE CARIBE PALM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, DESIGNATING A QUALIFIED PUBLIC DEPOSITORY, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 280, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Caribe Palm Community Development District ("District") to establish accounts with qualified depositories for the purpose of the deposits and subsequent expenditure of public funds of the District; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the District has selected Valley Bank, to serve as the depository of public funds for the District’s General Fund Operating Account.

WHEREAS, all resolutions or parts thereof of the District in conflict with the provisions contained herein are to the extent of any such conflict, hereby superseded and repealed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE CARIBE PALM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.   The above recitals are hereby adopted.

Section 2.  That the District Manager is hereby authorized to establish an account(s) with Valley Bank, 11811 US Highway One, North Palm Beach, FL 33408, to serve as depository of public funds for the District’s General Fund Operating Account, pursuant to public law and regulations under Section 280.17, Florida Statutes.

PASSED, ADOPTED and BECOMES EFFECTIVE this 7th day of November, 2022.

ATTEST:	CARIBE PALM
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

By:			By:		 Secretary/Assistant Secretary			Chairperson/Vice Chairperson

Palms Homeowners Assn., Inc.
C/O Florida Property Management Solutions, Inc. 12964 SW 133rd Court  Miami, FL 33186
Phone: (786) 718-1622  Facsimile: (786) 718-1623 E-mail: Natalie@myFPMS.com

October 4th, 2022
Copy of notice sent to: asilva@sdsinc.org
Caribe Palms CDD Special District Services C/O Armando Silva
8785 SW 165th Avenue, Suite #200
Miami FL 33193

FIRST WARNING - Violation for Property – Community Entrance

Dear Mr. Silva,

Please be advised that as an authorized representative for Palms Homeowners Association we must ensure all residents follow the Rules & Regulations. We are officially informing you that you have an infraction in regard to the Association Rules and Regulations:
RULE(S):
The ACC shall have final approval of all exterior color plans including materials, and each Owner must submit to the ACC, a colors plan showing the color of all exterior surfaces which shall include samples of the actual colors to be utilized and the materials.

INFRACTION(S):
Community entrance was painted with unapproved colors that do not match the approved color scheme.

Palms Homeowners Association, Inc. is asking you to please correct the above issue within 15 days from the date of this letter or the Association will have the general authority to enact guidelines regarding material alterations and approved colors.

We regret the necessity of writing this letter to you. We would like for you to understand that community living involves a different standard of commitment. The best interest and welfare of the entire community entails that these issues be addressed, and your cooperation is required and greatly appreciated. We have included herein the approved colors so that your members can submit for approval relating to the community entrance signs.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the management office at the numbers listed above and we will be more than glad to assist you.

Best Regards, Natalie Cedeno
Manager for Palms Homeowners Association Homeowners Assn., Inc.