CARIBE PALM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY REGULAR BOARD MEETING APRIL 7, 2025
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
April 7, 2025
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
March 3, 2025 Regular Board Meeting…	Page 2
Old Business
Update Regarding Cameras Permit – Phase III
Update Regarding Shed Installation
New Business
Administrative & Operational Matters
Reminder: Form 1, Statement of Financial Interest – Due:07/01/2025
Board Member & Staff Closing Comments
Adjourn

AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION

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Attention:

Laura J. Archer

PUBLISHED DAILY

Caribe Palm Community Development District c/o Special District Services, Inc.
2501A Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 LArcher@sdsinc.org

MIAMI-DADE-FLORIDA
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
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CARIBE PALM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
March 3, 2025

CALL TO ORDER

The March 3, 2025, Regular Board Meeting of the Caribe Palm Community Development District (the “District”) was called to order at 7:04 p.m.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Proof of publication was presented that notice of the March 3, 2025, Regular Board Meeting had been published in The Miami Herald on September 20, 2024, as part of the District’s Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Meeting Schedule, as legally required.

SEAT NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS (Seat 3 & 4)

The newly elected Board Members were seated to Seat #3 (Madeline Martin) and Seat #4 (Merlin Nicieza).

ESTABLISH A QUORUM
It was determined that the attendance of Chairperson Madeline Martin, Vice Chairperson Merlin Nicieza and Supervisors Carmen Maseda, Hery Morales, and Robert Fox constituted a quorum and it was in order to proceed with the meeting.
Staff present: District Manager Armando Silva and Associate District Manager Pablo Jerez of Special District Services, Inc.

Others in attendance: Ms. Alicen Gonzalez, Miami, FL, Ms. Maylah Gonzalez, Miami, FL.

CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01 – ELECTION OF OFFICERS
This item was deferred to the next Board meeting.
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
February 3, 2025, Regular Board Meeting

The minutes of the February 3, 2025, 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 approving the minutes of the February 3, 2025, Special Board Meeting, as presented.

OLD BUSINESS

Discussion Regarding Cameras Permit – Phase III

Mr. Jerez advised that all information requested by Miami-Dade County had been submitted and was still pending approval from Miami-Dade County. He also noted that E-Lighting mentioned there may have been some comments from Miami-Dade County that may need to be addressed. Mr. Jerez said he will follow up with the E-Lighting to make sure it is addressed in a timely manner.

Update Regarding Shed Permitting and Pricing

Mr. Jerez presented an updated proposal for the 8 feet by 12 feet shed from Amazon Sheds including the pricing for the permitting bringing the total to $5000. Mr. Alex Gonzalez of State of the Art Marble & Granite matched the proposal of $5000. The Board consensus was to proceed with the proposal from State of the Art Marble & Granite (Merlin Nicieza abstained from discussions due to possible voting conflict – FORM 8B was filed)

Update Regarding Monument Lighting Repairs

Mr. Jerez informed the Board that the repairs to the monument sign lighting had been completed by E- Lighting. Then, Mr. Jerez presented an updated proposal from YS Lighting Services for adding ring lights to the four palms at the entrance to the District. The proposal included 4 lights as well as the trimming for the installation of the lights. A discussion ensued after which;

A motion was made by Ms. Maseda, seconded by Ms. Martin and unanimously passed approving an amount not to exceed $3,600 for the installation of the four rings lights around the palms in the entrance to the District including the initial trimming of the palms.

NEW BUSINESS

Consider Resolution No. 2025-02 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Proposed Budget
Mr. Silva read the title of the resolution into the record and reviewed the proposed budget. He advised that since the overall proposed assessments were not increasing in the fiscal year 2025/2026, letters to residents would not be required. Furthermore, Mr. Silva stated as part of Resolution No. 2024-02, the Board must set a date for the public hearing to adopt the 2025/2026 final fiscal year budget and assessments. A discussion ensued after which:

A motion was made by Ms. Maseda, seconded by Ms. Nicieza and unanimously passed approving and adopting Resolution No. 2025-02, as presented, and thus setting the public hearing to adopt the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year budget and assessments for May 5, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. at the Silver Palms Mailbox Kiosk located at 23020 SW 113th Passage, Miami, Florida 33170.

ADMINISTRATIVE & OPERATIONAL MATTERS

There were no administrative or operational matters to discuss at this time.

BOARD MEMBER & STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS

There were no Board Member & Staff closing comments.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Ms. Maseda, seconded by Mr. Morales and unanimously passed adjourning the Regular Board Meeting at 7:35 p.m.

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