MINUTES OF MEETING

GROVE RESORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' MEETING
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
14501 Grove Resort Avenue, Winter Garden, Florida 34787

Board Members present at roll call:

Bill Green Odyssey Leach Alexander Dades Peter Ricci Darren Gluck

Chairperson
Vice Chairperson Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary

(via phone) (via phone)

Also in attendance were:

Jane Gaarlandt Kwame Jackson Rick Montejano Michael Eckert Kubra Metin Mark Wilson Richard Mills Ron Medina John Schilling

PFM Group Consulting LLC PFM Group Consulting LLC PFM Group Consulting LLC Kutak Rock LLP
Kutak Rock LLP Kimley-Horn Kimley-Horn AWH Partners Spire Hotels

(via phone) (via phone) (via phone) (via phone) (via phone) (via phone) (via phone)

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS		Administrative Matters Call to Order and Roll Call
Ms. Gaarlandt called the Board of Supervisors' meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Those in attendance are listed above.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Public Comment Period

There were no public comments at this time.

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS

Consideration of the Minutes of the May 13, 2025, Board of Supervisors' Meeting

The Board reviewed the minutes.

ON MOTION from Mr. Leach, seconded by Mr. Green, with all in favor, the Board approved the Minutes of the May 13, 2025, Board of Supervisors' Meeting.

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Business Matters

Consideration of Nuisance Species	Reduction	and Maintenance Proposals
EcoTech Environmental LLC
Meryman Environmental

Ms. Gaarlandt noted there were two proposals before the Board and reviewed the costs.

Mr. Mills gave an overview of the proposals. He noted this is to control and maintain the nuisance species and is in response to the South Florida Water Management District's notice. He noted that EcoTech Environmental LLC proposal had a more detailed scope of work.

The Board discussed the proposals, costs, renewal clause, and terms. Mr. Eckert noted that his office will prepare an agreement for a one-time service, with options for the Board.

Ms. Gaarlandt noted that three maintenance follow-up appointments are included in the proposal from EcoTech.

ON MOTION from Mr. Green, seconded by Mr. Leach, with all in favor, the Board approved the Nuisance Species Reduction and Maintenance Proposal for EcoTech Environmental LLC, and authorization for the Chair to execute the contract, once prepared by District Counsel.

FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Review and Acceptance of the Public Facilities Report

Mr. Wilson gave an update and noted the site visit was completed last Thursday. The report will be finalized this week.
This item was deferred until the next meeting.

SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS		Ratification of the Data Sharing and Usage Agreement

Ms. Gaarlandt noted this is a standard agreement and updated on an annual basis.

ON MOTION from Mr. Leach, seconded by Mr. Ricci, with all in favor, the Board ratified the Data Sharing and Usage Agreement.

SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration	of	Payment Authorizations Nos. 227 - 231

Ms. Gaarlandt stated these are all for standard District expenses. The Board reviewed the payment authorizations.

ON MOTION from Mr. Leach, seconded by Mr. Dades, with all in favor, the Board approved Payment Authorizations Nos. 227-231.

EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Review of Monthly Financials

The Board reviewed the monthly financials.

There was brief discussion regarding the budget to actual.

Mr. Montejano noted only about half of the assessments have been collected. The bond payment has been made.

No action was required.

NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS		Other Business Staff Reports
District Counsel- Mr. Eckert reminded the Board of the Form 1 deadline of July 1 and the annual Ethics Training due December 31. He noted that the assessment notices and all resolutions have been provided to District Management. Mr. Eckert stated that he had reviewed the notice that was required to be filed with the bond repository, due to the timing of the audit. Lastly, he has been in

communication with a representative for the community that is being built to the west of the Grove Resort. He is awaiting maps regarding the intersection improvements. There will be an easement required from the COD, which will be discussed at the next Board meeting.

District Engineer - No report.

Facilities Manager- Mr. Schilling noted that all budgeted projects are completed. He also gave an update on the realignment of the intersection connection that will be taking place for the new community next to the Grove Resort. It was noted that there are multiple builders within that community, and they will be responsible for the stop light installation.

There was a brief discussion regarding the new community.

Mr. Schilling noted he will not be in attendance at the August meeting.

District Manager - Ms. Gaarlandt noted that coinciding with the next Board Meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025will be the budget adoption public hearing.

There was a brief discussion regarding the registered voters within the District. It was noted there have been no updates. Ms. Gaarlandt will follow up with the Property Appraiser.

Mr. Jackson noted the assessment notices will be mailed out by the end of the week.

TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Supervisor Requests & Audience Comments

There were no further Supervisor requests or audience comments.

ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Adjournment

There was no further discussion.

ON MOTION by Mr. Green seconded by Mr. Leach with all in favor, the Board adjourned the July 8, 2025, Grove Resort Community Development District Board of Supervisors' Meeting.

Chairman I Vice Chairman