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Note: The minutes below are the latest ones published by SIRWCD as of 5/7/2012

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE SOUTH INDIAN RIVER WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

HELD ON JANUARY 19, 2012

The regular meeting of the South Indian River Water Control

District was held on January 19, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. at the

Jupiter High School, 500 North Military Trail, Jupiter, Florida.

Present were Supervisors Tom Powell, Tom Rice, David Beane,

Michael Danchuk and Michael Ryan. Also present were Len J.

Lindahl, engineer; William Capko, attorney; Charles Haas,

treasurer; Michael Dillon, manager of operations; Donna DeNinno,

public information; and Jane Woodard, secretary. Seven

landowners were present.

Mr. Powell called the meeting to order. He then called for

approval of the consent agenda which included approval of minutes

from October and November, 2011, and approval of the monthly

disbursements. Mr. Rice made a motion to approve the consent

agenda. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

The public information report was presented by Ms. DeNinno.

The website has been updated. The winter newsletter has been

mailed to all landowners. Letters are being mailed to PBCE

landowners who participated in the FEMA flood map program. Work

continues for the 21

st annual Landowners Day scheduled for March

17

th.

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Mr. Haas presented the treasurer’s report. He is currently

working with the Town of Jupiter regarding the extension

agreement. The renewal and replacement budget is being reviewed.

Mr. Dillon presented the manager of operations’ report.

Crews continue to install signs along the drainage canals

regarding ATV and other unauthorized motor vehicles. A horse

gate has been installed at the Alexander extension. Mr. Danchuk

thanked Mr. Dillon for his attendance at the PBCE homeowners’

meeting. Mr. Rice also thanked Mr. Dillon and his staff for

participation in the annual parade.

Mr. Lindahl presented the engineer’s report. The permit for

the PBCE park has just been issued and will include the parking

area, sidewalks and walkway paths. He noted that no structures

are included in this permit. The District is responsible for

opening and closing the park.

Mr. Lindahl reported on the completion of the 16

th Plan of

Improvements (OGEM) project. Roadway Management has completed

all of the punch list items.

Petitions for OGEM have been received for 1.4 miles of roads

and for asphalt on 2.2 miles of roads. All requests have been

re-confirmed according to the Board’s guidelines. This proposed

plan is now closed for new petitions. The benefits and costs

will now be evaluated in preparation for a referendum. Mr.

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Danchuk made a motion to authorize and instruct the engineer and

staff to define the benefited area, establish costs and proceed

with the referendum. Mr. Rice seconded the motion. During

discussion, the Board had some concerns with the small size of

this project. It was agreed that any petitions submitted in the

next month or two will be accepted and incorporated into this

project. The motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Lindahl reported there will be a Florida DEP hearing in

February regarding the EPA nutrient standards.

Mr. Capko presented the attorney’s report. He noted that

the Governor has issued an executive order for a thorough review

of all 1600 special districts in the state. No details are

available yet but issues expected to be reviewed include the

reason the special district was created, whether its goals are

being met and finances. Mr. Capko’s office has responded on

behalf of the Florida Association of Special Districts. He will

monitor this matter and keep the Board advised.

Mr. Capko reported there has been no indication to date that

the Supervisor of Elections is taking any further action

regarding SIRWCD’s voting procedures.

Mr. Steve Hinkle, landowner, suggested holding the road

paving petitions for a year. Mr. Powell noted that the Board

does have that option and will make a decision when the costs are

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evaluated. Mr. Ken Trapasso, landowner, was concerned about OGEM

not lasting, as demonstrated on 160

th. Mr. Haas noted that the

life cycle cost for OGEM is approximately the same as for

asphalt; there is no substantial difference between maintaining

OGEM and asphalt.

There being no further business to come before the Board at

this time, the meeting was adjourned.

ADJOURNED.