NatureWalk Community Development District

Board of Supervisors’ Special Meeting
May 4, 2022

District Office:
120 Richard Jackson Blvd, Suite 220 Panama City Beach, Florida 32407 850-334-9055

www.naturewalkcdd.org

NATUREWALK
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AGENDA
Walton Area Chamber of Commerce 63 South Centre Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
May 4, 2022, at 12:30 p.m.

District Board of Supervisors	Jonette Coram Todd Egizii Mike Grubbs	Chairman
Vice Chairman Assistant Secretary	

District Manager	
Kimberly O’Mera	
Rizzetta & Company, Inc.	
District Counsel	Joseph Brown	Kutak Rock LLP	
District Engineer	James Martelli, P.E.	Innerlight Engineering Corporation	
Bond Counsel	Cynthia E. Wilhelm	Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A.	

All Cellular phones and pagers must be turned off while in the meeting room.
The District Agenda is comprised of five different sections:

The meeting will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. with the first section which is called Audience Comments on Agenda Items. The Audience Comment portion of the agenda is where individuals may comment on matters that concern the District. Each individual is limited to three (3) minutes for such comment. The Board of Supervisors or Staff is not obligated to provide a response until sufficient time for research or action is warranted. IF THE COMMENT CONCERNS A MAINTENANCE RELATED ITEM, THE ITEM WILL NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE DISTRICT
MANAGER OUTSIDE THE CONTEXT OF THIS MEETING. The second section is called Business Administration. The Business Administration section contains items that require the review and approval of the District Board of Supervisors as a normal course of business. The third section is called Staff Reports. This section allows the District Manager, Engineer, and Attorney to update the Board of Supervisors on any pending issues that are being researched for Board action. The fourth section is called Business Items. The business items section contains items for approval by the District Board of Supervisors that may require discussion, motion and votes on an item-by-item basis. If any member of the audience would like to speak on one of the business items, they will need to register with the District Manager prior to the presentation of that agenda item. Occasionally, certain items for decision within this section are required by Florida Statute to be held as a Public Hearing. During the Public Hearing portion of the agenda item, each member of the public will be permitted to provide one comment on the issue, prior to the Board of Supervisors’ discussion, motion and vote. Agendas can be reviewed by contacting the Manager’s office at (850) 334- 9055 at least seven days in advance of the scheduled meeting. Requests to place items on the agenda must be submitted in writing with an explanation to the District Manager at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the meeting. The final section is called Supervisor Requests and Audience Comments. This is the section in which the Supervisors may request Staff to prepare certain items in an effort to meet residential needs and provides members of the audience the opportunity to comment on matters of concern to them that were not addressed during the meeting.

Public workshops sessions may be advertised and held in an effort to provide informational services. These sessions allow staff or consultants to discuss a policy or business matter in a more informal manner and allow for lengthy presentations prior to scheduling the item for approval. Typically no motions or votes are made during these sessions.

Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the District Office at (850) 334-9055, at least 48 hours before the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 7-1-1, who can aid you in contacting the District Office.

Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that this same person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

NATUREWALK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
DISTRICT OFFICE  120 RICHARD JACKSON BLVD., SUITE 220, PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL 32407
http://naturewalkcdd.org/

April 27, 2022
Board of Supervisors NatureWalk Community Development District
AGENDA

Dear Board Members:

The special meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the NatureWalk Community Development District will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. (Central Time) at the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce, located at 63 South Centre Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. The following is the agenda for this meeting:

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Consideration of Minutes of the Board of Supervisors
Meeting Held on March 3, 2022	Tab 1
F.	Ratification of Operations and Maintenance Expenditures for
February 2022	Tab 2

STAFF REPORTS
District Landscape Provider
Update on Irrigation Repair at 395 and Overview of the Status of the Operation of the Irrigation System
Update on Paver Repair at 8 Cinnamon Fern Lane
Update on Contractual Trimming
Presentation of Alternate Median Plantings	Tab 3
District Counsel
Status of Pending Litigation
Status of MOU – Walton County Sheriff's Office
District Engineer
Update Discussion on Stormwater Needs Analysis Project
District Manager
Review of District Manager Report	(under separate cover)
Presentation of Registered Voter Count	Tab 4

BUSINESS ITEMS
Consideration of Request to Donate Signage and Approval of Alternate Sign Design	Tab 5
Consideration of Erosion Repair Proposal	Tab 6
Consideration of Stormwater Retention Pond Fence Replacement Proposals	Tab 7
Consideration of Lease Agreement with the Homeowners’ Association for
Speed Radar Sign Placement on District Regulatory Sign…	Tab 8
Discussion/Consideration of Flock Safety Agreement	Tab 9
Discussion/Consideration of Stop Sign Placement at the Intersection of Prairie
Pass and Sandgrass Boulevard	Tab 10
Discussion/Consideration of Master Landscaping Plan Proposal	Tab 11
Consideration of Landowner Requests to Alter District Property

20 Beargrass Way – Paver Installation	Tab 12
856 Sandgrass Way – Paver Installation	Tab 13
Consideration of Proposal to Remove Speed Bump and Restore Asphalt	Tab 14
Consideration of Proposal to Trim Declining Oak Tree Tops	Tab 15
Review of Action Item List	(under separate cover)
Continued Discussion of Adopting a Recreation Policy and Amendments to
Traffic Enforcement Policy	(under separate cover)
Continued Discussion of Proposed Budget for FY 2021/2022…… (under separate cover)

SUPERVISOR REQUESTS AND AUDIENCE COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT

I look forward to seeing you at the meeting. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 850-334-9055.

Sincerely,

Kimberly O’Mera District Manager

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Tab 1

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2	MINUTES OF MEETING
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Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect
to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that the person may need to
ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony
and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.
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9	NATUREWALK
10	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
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A special meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the NatureWalk Community
Development District was held on Friday, March 18, 2022, at 12:15 p.m. (CST) at the
Walton County Coastal Branch Library, located at 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa
Beach, FL 32459.
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17	Present and constituting a quorum:
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Jonette Coram	Board Supervisor, Chairman
Todd Egizii	Board Supervisor, Vice Chairman
Sandra Lee Waisley	Board Supervisor, Assistant Secretary
Mike Grubbs	Board Supervisor, Assistant Secretary
James Sater	Board Supervisor, Assistant Secretary
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25	Also present were:
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Kimberly O’Mera	District Manager, Rizzetta & Company, Inc.
Wes Habor	District Counsel, Kutak Rock, LLP
(Via Speakerphone)
Jim Martelli	District Engineer, Innerlight Engineering
(Via Speakerphone)
Brandon Henderson	GreenEarth, District Landscape Provider
Karesse Bellenbaum	GreenEarth, District Landscape Provider
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35	Audience	None
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38	FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Call to Order
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40	Ms. O’Mera called the meeting to order at 12:16 p.m.
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SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Audience Comments on Agenda
Items
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THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Acceptance of Board Member
Resignations and Consideration
of Appointments to Open Seats
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Ms. O’Mera advised that she was in receipt of a resignation letter that stated Ms. Waisley’s
formal intent to resign effective April 1, 2022. Ms. Waisley stated she was formally resigning
from the Board effective immediately.
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On a Motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Mr. Grubbs, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors accepted the resignation of Supervisor Sandra Lee Waisley from Seat 1, effective March 18, 2022, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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60	Ms. Coram submitted her resignation from the Board effective immediately.
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On a Motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Mr. Grubbs, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors accepted the resignation of Supervisor Jonette Coram from Seat 5, effective March 18, 2022, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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Ms. O’Mera presented and reviewed the current Seats for the Board and opened the floor
for nominations.
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On a Motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Mr. Grubbs, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors appointed Jonette Coram to Seat 1, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Administration of Oath of Office to
Newly Appointed Supervisors
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70	Ms. O’Mera administered the Oath of Office to Jonette Coram.
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FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Acceptance of Board Member
Resignations
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Ms. O’Mera stated she is in receipt of a resignation letter dated March 18, 2022, from
Supervisor James Sater and asked Mr. Sater to confirm his intended resignation date. Mr.
Sater rescinded his resignation.
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SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Resolution 2022-05,
Designating Officers of the District
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Ms. O’Mera presented Resolution 2022-05, Designating Officers of the District. Ms.
Coram was appointed Chairman, Mr. Egizii will remain Vice Chairman, and Mr. Grubbs and
James Sater will remain Assistant Secretaries.
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On a Motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Mr. Grubbs, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2022-05, Designating Officers of the District, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Resolution 2022-06,
Certifying	Seats	Following
Resignations and Appointments.
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Ms. O’Mera presented and reviewed Resolution 2022-06 with the Board. Ms. Coram will
hold Seat 1 with a term expiring November 2024, Mr. Egizii will hold Seat 2 with a term
expiring November 2024. Mr. Grubbs will hold Seat 3 with a term expiring November 2022,
and James Sater in Seat 4 with a term expiring November 2022.
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On a Motion by Ms. Coram, seconded by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2022-06, Certifying Seats Following Resignations and Appointments, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration	of	Minutes	of	the
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
held on March 3, 2022
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Ms. O’Mera presented the Minutes of the Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting held
On March 3, 2022.
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On a Motion by Mr. Grubbs, seconded by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors approved the Minutes of the Regular Board of Supervisors’ Meeting held on March 3, 2022, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Ratification	of	Operation	and
Maintenance	Expenditures	for
January 2022
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Ms. O’Mera presented the Operation and Maintenance Expenditures for January 2022
with the Board.
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On a Motion by Ms. Coram, seconded by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors ratified the Operation and Maintenance Expenditures for January 2022 in the amount of $29,254.54 for NatureWalk Community Development District.
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TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Staff Reports
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A.	District Landscape Provider
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Ms. Bellenbaum gave a review of services completed during this month.
	Treated all beds for weeds
	Preemergent was applied throughout the community
	In the progress of applying growth regulators to all shrubs
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As it pertains to the District, the upcoming services will include trimming of the palmettos
along the walkway along Sandgrass Boulevard at the entrance. The capping of the
Highway 395 irrigation would be performed in the following week, weather permitting.
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Mr. Egizii asked why the trimming down of the lantanas in front yards was never
completed. Mr. Egizii stated he completed his own trimming as well as his neighbor’s. Mr.
Henderson said this will be investigated and will schedule a walk-through with Ms. Coram.
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Ms. Coram asked when the perennials and greenery in the medians were last addressed.
Mr. Henderson stated they could trim the rose bushes and the Podocarpus.
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Ms. Coram asked that the plastic and glass debris in the surrounding bed of a tree that
was hit by a vehicle be cleaned up. Mr. Henderson will have this addressed.
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A discussion was had about tree topping.
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Ms. O’Mera stated that Mr. Lee of the Homeowner’s Association has asked her to reach
out to a Landscape Architect for a community landscaping plan. She hopes to have a
proposal to present for any District purposes.
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Ms. Bellenbaum gave an update on the irrigation and paver repairs at 8 Cinnamon Fern
Lane. The pavers were filled in with a heartier filler. Mr. Henderson also gave a summary

of the repair. He is confident that the issue will not return now that the sprinkler is capped
off. Discussion ensued. Ms. O’Mera asked for the warranty for the repair to be provided
in writing.
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Ms. Coram requested clarification on an invoice concerning sprinkler repair. After
discussion, Mr. Henderson stated they will cancel the invoice. Ms. O’Mera requested that
GreenEarth contact the District Manager for any necessary irrigation repairs exceeding
$150.00, prior to commencing.
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B.	District Counsel
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District Counsel had no report.
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C.	District Engineer
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Mr. Martelli had no report. Ms. Coram requested an update on the Stormwater Analysis.
Mr. Martelli stated he is approximately 10-15% into the report but will have it completed
well before the deadline, and will present it at the next scheduled meeting in May.
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D.	District Manager
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Ms. O’Mera gave an update on the financial status of the District.
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The Board discussed the next regular scheduled meeting. The May 5, 2022, meeting will
be changed to May 4, 2022.
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i.	Discussion of Towing Enforcement and Consideration of Engaging with a
New Towing Provider
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Ms. O’Mera opened the discussion. She has received many concerns about the lack of
towing enforcement. Mr. Egizii recapped an incident in which when the towing company
arrived to tow a vehicle the owner sat on the hood of the car to prevent it. The Walton
County Sheriff responded, and the owner paid a drop fee. After this incident, owner of El
Sankary Towing called Mr. Egizii and advised they will no longer tow in NatureWalk. He
provided Ms. O’Mera with a list of alternative towing providers. Ms. O’Mera stated that All
Pro Towing/Auto Works Towing is willing to start immediately and would provide two (2)
towing signs. The District would need to purchase a third (3rd) sign. Ms. O’Mera posed
the question on towing after 11:00 p.m. and if it should require authorization. Discussion
ensued. No authorization will be needed for a roaming tow between the hours of 12:00
a.m. – 6:00 a.m. and communication will be required regarding any roaming tow outside
of those hours.
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On a Motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Coram, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors approved terminating the towing agreement with El Sankary Towing, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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On a Motion by Ms. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Coram, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors approved authorizing District Counsel to prepare a towing services agreement with All Pro Towing/Auto Works and authorizing the Chairman to execute the agreement, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration	of	Volunteer	Plant
Installation Plan
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Ms. O’Mera turned over the discussion to Ms. Coram. She received from GreenEarth a list
of recommended annuals to plant. However, upon further research, she found that they all
had different soil and water requirements. Volunteers requested to plant annuals around the
streetlight posts, currently encircled by bare areas with an intention to remove annuals when
they die off.
Ms. Coram reported that she has requested a proposal to remove the leaning tree in the
median because the volunteers proposed planting crepe myrtles at either end of the median.
A proposal had been received for approximately $495.00 which included irrigation changes.
Discussion ensued on the suggested plants, irrigation, and maintenance.
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Ms. Coram requested proposals from GreenEarth to address the declining grasses and
the medians at the front part of the neighborhood for budgetary purposes.
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On a Motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Mr. Grubbs, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors approved the Chairman authorizing the leaning tree removal, for NatureWalk Community Development District.
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TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Relocation of Trash
Corrals
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Ms. O’Mera reviewed the relocation of the trash corrals with the Board. She gave the Board
the opportunity to review the proposal. Ms. O’Mera read a letter from Mr. Bryant of 780
Sandgrass Boulevard. Mr. Bryant opposes the relocation of the trash corrals to the front of
the homes.
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Discussion ensued amongst the Board. The Board agreed that the relocation of trash corrals
to the CDD median would not be feasible due to space limitations. There are homes within
the community, including along Sandgrass Boulevard with trash corrals located on the front
side of the homeowner lots.
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Ms. Coram stated the benefit to the District in moving the corrals would be to reduce wear
and tear on the alleys. Discussion continued regarding the relocation of the corrals.
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On a Motion by Mr. Sater, seconded by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors denied the relocation of trash corrals onto District property as proposed with the recommendation that the corrals be relocated onto homeowner property similar to homes on Sandgrass Boulevard, between Beargrass Way and the pools, for NatureWalk Community Development District.
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THIRTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Proposal for LED
Conversion of Lighting and Evaluation
of Bridge Lighting Repairs
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Ms. O’Mera turned over the presentation to Ms. Coram. Ms. Coram reported that eight (8)
lights and three (3) landscape lights were out and on schedule for repair.
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Ms. Coram presented the proposal from Gulf Coast Electric in the amount of $12,757.00 for
the replacement of eighty-seven lights and nine pathway light fixtures. The proposal includes
two hours to troubleshoot the bridge lighting. The proposal does not include sensors. Gulf
Coast Electric has declined doing the mapping due to cost which would be two technicians
billed at $95.00 per hour. Ms. Coram proposed a volunteer effort to do the mapping.
Discussion ensued relating to the budget and the needed repairs. This item is tabled.
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FOURTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Acceptance of Resignation of Board
Supervisor James Sater
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Mr. James Sater stated his intent to formally resign, effective immediately.
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On a Motion by Mr. Grubbs, seconded by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors accepted the resignation of Supervisor James Sater from Seat 4, effective March 18, 2022, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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Ms. O’Mera stated for the record that the Board was a brief recess at 2:10 p.m.
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The Board resumed the meeting at 2:14 p.m. with the following Supervisors present:
Ms. Coram, Mr. Egizii, and Mr. Grubbs.
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FIFTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Continued Discussion of Recreation
Policy
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Ms. O’Mera turned over the discussion to Ms. Coram. Ms. Coram opened the discussion for
for questions or comments on the Recreation Policy. Ms. O’Mera will reach out to EGIS on
what should or should not be included for risk. Mr. Habor stated that it would be a liability to

have a Recreation Policy if there is no enforcement of compliance to the policy. He stated
this could be a greater liability than not having a Recreation Policy. Mr. Habor suggested
educating owners when non-emergency issues arise, that do not threaten life or property, so
that the issue can be put on the next meeting agenda for decision by the Board. He explained
sovereign immunity and how it relates to the CDD. He suggested having guidelines for
adopting a policy. Ms. Coram asked if adding “at your own risk” is added to items in the policy
reduces the liability. Mr. Habor agreed that adding “at your own risk” could help reduce the
liability and would also be determined by the type of policy. Discussion continued on the items
to be included in a policy.
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Ms. O’Mera stated that she was asked by residents about the District’s ability to adopt a
curfew for minors during Spring Break to mirror the actions of other communities. Ms. O’Mera
asked Mr. Habor to present the response for the record. Mr. Habor stated that while there can
be rules and hours of operation for District property, the roads are public so they cannot be
restricted by a curfew.
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SIXTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Update of Stormwater
Retention	Pond	Maintenance
Agreement
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Ms. O’Mera presented and reviewed the Stormwater Retention Pond Maintenance
Agreement with the Board. The agreement with Lake Doctors previously did not include
Ponds 19 and 20. These ponds regularly have an algae overgrowth and due to their locations,
Lake Doctors cannot adequately treat them for algae. Mr. Egizii requested that Lake
Doctors provide an annual life cycle of what the ponds should look like. The current
maintenance agreement with Lake Doctors is $655 per month. Lake Doctors has
submitted options, adding Ponds 19 & 20, with enzyme solution added to a monthly dye
application for $767.00 per month, and without an enzyme solution for $655.00 per month.
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On a Motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Mr. Grubbs, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors approved the maintenance agreement with Lake Doctors that does not include enzyme solution at $655.00 per month, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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SEVENTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Review of Action Item List
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Ms. O’Mera turned the review of Action Item List to Ms. Coram.
1. Ms. Coram gave an update on the status of repairs to the bridges. All
of the handrails, walkways, and top caps are complete and have been sealed.
Bridge 3 & 4 wear decks are complete and sealed. The wear decks on Bridges 1 &
2 are not sealed yet due to weather conditions.
2. Ms. Coram reported that the asphalt repair on the outgoing approaches on Bridges
1 and 2 is complete.

3. Ms. Coram has not received an update on the sign donation. Discussion continued
about signs and the placement of signs and speed bumps.
4. The Board discussed landscaping projects including the repair at 8 Cinnamon Fern
Lane. The Board also discussed the mapping of irrigation and lighting.
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Mr. Habor explained the process of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for landscaping
and the requirements. Projects over $195,000.00 have required steps and formal
process that must be followed. If a project is estimated to be less than $195,000.00,
Mr. Habor suggests using a less formal RFP process that would still include an RFP
package including a series of questions and requests that all proposers would be
obligated to provide.
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Discussion continued on the RFP process and what should be included. Ms. O’Mera
and Ms. Coram will collaborate, and the item will be readdressed at the May
meeting.
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EIGHTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Supervisor Requests and Audience
Comments
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There were no supervisor requests, and no audience was present.
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NINETEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Adjournment
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On a Motion by Ms. Coram, seconded by Mr. Grubbs, with all in favor, the Board adjourned the meeting at 3:39 p.m. CST for the NatureWalk Community Development District.	
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