MINUTES OF MEETING ASTONIA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Astonia Community Development District was held Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn – Winter Haven, 200 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven, Florida.

Present and constituting a quorum:

Brent Elliott	Chairman
Halsey Carson	Vice Chairperson
Timothy Todd	Assistant Secretary Also present were:
Jill Burns	District Manager, GMS
Monica Virgen	District Manager, GMS
Chris Loy	District Counsel, Kilinski Van Wyk
Lauren Gentry	District Counsel, Kilinski Van Wyk
Tula Haff	Center State
Bryan Hunter by Zoom	District Engineer, Hunter Engineering
Allen Bailey	Field Manager, GMS

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Roll Call
Ms. Burns called the meeting to order and called the roll. Three Supervisors were present constituting a quorum.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Public Comment Period
There were no comments at this time.

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Approval of Minutes of the November 13,
2024, Board of Supervisors Meeting & November 13, 2024, Landowners’ Meeting
Ms. Burns presented the minutes for the November 13, 2024, Board of Supervisors meeting and Landowners’ meeting. She asked for any comments, questions or concerns.

On MOTION by Mr. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Carson, with all in favor, the Minutes of the November 13, 2024, Board of Supervisors’ and Landowners’ Meetings, were approved.

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration	and	Approval	of
Landscaping Services Request for Proposals Documentation & Published Notice of Request for Proposals
Ms. Burns stated the Landscaping contract had exceeded the threshold, meaning the Board has to hold a public bid ($195,000). She added, due to the price being this high, they must now run a full RFP. She stated she will keep reaching out to get more proposals to be brought at the March meeting.

On MOTION by Mr. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Carson, with all in favor, the Landscaping Services Request for Proposals Documentation & Published Notice of Request for Proposals, was approved.

FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Staff Reports
Attorney
Ms. Gentry did not have anything further for the Board but offered to answer any questions.

Engineer
Mr. Hunter had nothing to report.

Field Manager’s Report
Mr. Bailey presented the Field Manager’s Report. He stated the playground on the northside and the fence have been fixed. He added the District fence that was damaged in the hurricane is back up. He noted there was some vandalism on the fence around District property that will have to be fixed.

Consideration of Proposal to Remove and Replace Foxtail Palm at the Amenity Center
Mr. Bailey stated there was a Foxtail Palm that was damaged in the hurricane that needs replacing. He noted to replace the tree it would be $491.45, which is within the budget.

On MOTION by Mr. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Carson, with all in favor, the Proposal to Remove and Replace Foxtail Palm at the Amenity Center, was approved.

Consideration of Proposal to Add Eight “No Stopping and Idling” Signs within the Community
Mr. Bailey stated there have been cars parking at the edge of the North and Southside section while they are waiting for their kids to get off the school bus. He noted there was a request to put up “No stopping or idling” signs up in those specific locations. He stated the costs of the eight signs will be $2,175.

On MOTION by Mr. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Carson, with all in favor, the Proposal to Add Eight “No Stopping and Idling” Signs within the Community, was approved.

District Manager’s Report
Check Register
Balance Sheet & Income Statement
Ms. Burns presented the check register and balance & income statement for the Board. She offered to answer any questions on any of the invoices, otherwise looking for a motion to approve.

On MOTION by Mr. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Carson, with all in favor, the Check Register, was approved.

SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Other Business
There were no comments at this time.

SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Supervisor’s	Requests	and	Audience
Comments
Ms. Burns opened the meeting up for audience comments and supervisors’ requests. Natalie Wilson (1062 John Jacob Road) stated there has been dog waste throughout neighborhoods and the common areas. She proposed the idea of installing dog waste stations throughout the neighborhood to prevent this issue.

EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Adjournment

Secretary/Assistant Secretary

Ms. Burns adjourned the meeting.

On MOTION by Mr. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Carson, with all in favor, the meeting was adjourned.

Chairman/Vice Chairman