SONOMA BAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT

PALM BEACH COUNTY REGULAR BOARD MEETING JULY 8, 2024
10:30 A.M.

Special District Services, Inc.
The Oaks Center 2501A Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
www.sonomabaycdd.org 561.630.4922 Telephone 877.SDS.4922 Toll Free 561.630.4923 Facsimile

AGENDA
SONOMA BAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Sonoma Bay Clubhouse 3600 Sonoma Drive
Riviera Beach, Florida 33404 REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 8, 2024
10:30 a.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
May 13, 2024 Regular Board Meeting & Public Hearing	Page 2
Old Business
New Business
Consider Approval of Plant Proposal for Pool/Fence Line Security	Page 5
Discussion Regarding FPL Extra Lighting for Security
Administrative Matters
Financial Report	Page 7
Board Members Comments
Adjourn

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

LOCALiQ
The Gainesville Sun I The Ledger Daily Commercial I Ocala StarBanner News Chief I Herald-Tribune
News Herald I The Palm Beach Post
Northwest Florida Daily News

PO Box 631244 Cincinnati, OH 45263-1244

SONOMA BAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024

Sonoma Bay Cdd Sonoma Bay Cdd 2501 BURNS RD STEA

PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 334105207

STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY OF BROWN

Before the undersigned authority personally appeared, who on oath says th at he or she is the Legal Coordinator of the Palm Beach Post, published in Palm Beach County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a Public Notices, was published on the publicly accessible website of Palm Beach County, Florida, or in a newspaper by print in the issues of, on:

09/29/2023

Affiant further says that the website or newspaper complies with all legal requirements for publication in chapter 50, Florida Statutes.

Legal Clerk

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Notary, State

Subscribed and sworn to before me, by the legal clerk, who is personally known to me, on 09/29/2023

Publication Cost:	$231.75	
Order No:	9317667	
Customer No:
PO#:	730511	

My commision expires

REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the Boord of Supervisors of the Sonoma Boy Community Develop­ ment District will hold Regular Meetings in the Sonoma Boy Club­ house located at 3600 Sonoma Drive, Riviera Beach, Florida 33404, at 10:30 a.m. on the fallowing dates:
October 9, 2023
November 13, 2023
December 11, 2023
January B, 2024
February 12, 2024
March 4, 2024
April B, 2024
Moy 13, 2024
June 10, 2024
July B, 2024
August 12, 2024
September 9, 2024
The purpose of the meetings is to conduct any and all business coming before the Board. Meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida low. Copies of the Agendas for any of the meetings may be obtained from the District's website or by contacting the District Manager at (561) 630-4922 and/or toll
free at 1-877-737-4922 five (5) days prior to the date of the particular meeting,
From time to time one or more Supervisors may participate by tele­ phone; therefore a speaker tele­ phone will be present at the meeting location so that Supervisors may be fully informed of the discussions taking place. Meetings may be continued as found necessary ta a time and place specified on the record.
If any person decides ta appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at these meet­ ings, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at his or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence an -.vhich the appeal is based.
In accordance \'Jith the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accom­ modations or an interpreter to participate at any of these meetings should contact the District Manager at (561) 630-4922 and/or toll-free at 1-
877-737-4922 at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the particular meeting.
Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.
SONOMA BAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
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SONOMA BAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MAY 13, 2024

CALL TO ORDER

The May 13, 2024, Regular Board Meeting of the Sonoma Bay Community Development District (the “District”) was called to order at 10:32 a.m. in the Sonoma Bay Clubhouse located at 3600 Sonoma Drive, Riviera Beach, Florida 33404.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Proof of publication was presented which stated that notice of the Regular Board Meeting had been published in the Palm Beach Post on September 29, 2023, as part of the District’s Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Meeting Schedule, as legally required.

ESTABLISH A QUORUM

It was determined that the attendance of Chairperson Dorothy Dennis, Vice Chairperson Jordia Spence (who arrived at 10:35 a.m.) and Supervisors Pamela Carter and Rokibul Hasan constituted a quorum and it was in order to proceed with the meeting.

Staff present included: District Manager Sylvia Bethel of Special District Services, Inc.; and District Counsel Gregory George of Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey, P.A.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE 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 12, 2024, Regular Board Meeting
The minutes of the February 12, 2024, Regular Board Meeting were presented for Board consideration.

A motion was made by Mr. Hasan, seconded by Ms. Carter and passed unanimously approving the minutes of the February 12, 2024, Regular Board Meeting, as presented.

Ms. Bethel then recessed the Regular Board Meeting and opened the Public Hearing.

PUBLIC HEARING
Proof of Publication

Page 1 of 3

Proof of publication was presented which stated that notice of the Public Hearing had been published in the Palm Beach Post on April 23, 2024, and April 30, 2024, as legally required.

Receive Public Comment on Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Final Budget

There was no public comment on the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Final Budget.

Consider Resolution No. 2024-02 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Final Budget

Resolution No. 2024-02 was presented, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-02

A RESOLUTION OF THE SONOMA BAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING A FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET.

Ms. Bethel explained that the proposed budget was approved a few meetings ago and nothing had changed since then. She asked that the Board review the budget and let her know if anyone has any questions.

A motion was made by Mr. Hasan, seconded by Ms. Dennis and passed adopting Resolution No. 2024-02 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Final Budget, as presented.

Ms. Bethel then closed the Public Hearing and reconvened the Regular Board Meeting.

OLD BUSINESS

There were no Old Business items to come before the Board.

NEW BUSINESS
Consider Resolution No. 2024-03 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Meeting Schedule
Resolution No. 2024-03 was presented, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE SONOMA BAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING A REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 AND SETTING THE TIME AND LOCATION OF SAID DISTRICT MEETINGS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Ms. Spence inquired about changing the meeting time to earlier and Mr. Hasan stated that he would be okay with that. Ms. Bethel explained that she had another meeting at 9 a.m. on those days.

A motion was made by Ms. Dennis, seconded by Mr. Hasan and passed unanimously adopting Resolution No. 2024-03, as presented.
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Financial Report

Ms. Bethel directed the Board’s attention to the financial report and requested that if anyone had questions, to please let her know.

Ms. Bethel then advised about Ms. Spence’s question of whether FPL did LED lighting. Ms. Bethel indicated that they did not. Ms. Carter inquired if they could add additional dome lighting to some dark areas. Ms. Bethel indicated she would follow-up with FPL and keep her posted.

Ms. Spence asked if the CDD could assist with security and went on to explain that children were jumping the fence in the back. Ms. Bethel inquired about privacy bushes. Ms. Spence responded affirmatively. Mr. George indicated that the CDD could assist with something like that. A lengthy conversation ensued.

Ms. Bethel reiterated the Board’s requests to contact FPL about the lighting and to contact a landscape company about privacy bushes. The Board confirmed the requests.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

There were no further comments from the Board Members.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, the Regular Board Meeting was adjourned at 10:51 a.m. on a motion made by Mr. Hasan, seconded by Ms. Spence and passed unanimously.

Secretary	Chairperson

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From: JOHN RUSS <john_a_russ@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, June 3, 2024 1:38 PM To: Sylvia Bethel <sbethel@sdsinc.org> Subject: Plant Installation

Russ Total Lawn Maintenance L.L.C. 1731 Ave F.
Riviera Beach Fla. 33404 John Russ
Community Development District,
The following is the proposal for the plant installation for security purposes in Sonoma Bay. If any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at: (561) 319-7110.
Plant Installation Proposal Introduction
This document proposes that Russ Total Lawn Maintenance will perform the necessary
Plant Installation in an effort to maintain the beauty of the property and to secure fence perimeter from intruders. The goal is to maintain a conspicuous landscape for attractive appearance
for residents and visitors.
R.T.L.M. will be responsible for the following deliverables.
Deliverables

Clear out dead or diseased plants and trees along fence line
Remove existing roots and stumps before installation
Install 12 twenty five gallon Bougainvillea (which stands approximately 4ft.)
Dispose of any generated debris

Compensation

Our complete price for this project base on the deliverables outlined is: $5,700.00. If approved we would like to request $2,850.00 in advance and $2,850.00 upon completion.

Thanks again for allowing Russ Total Lawn Maintenance to submit this proposal. Our company is small enough to give your property the attention it deserves and yet we are large enough to handle the equipment and labor necessary to do the job right and on time.

From: JOHN RUSS <john_a_russ@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, June 3, 2024 1:32 PM
To: Sylvia Bethel <sbethel@sdsinc.org>
Subject: Plant installation in Sonoma Bay

Russ Total Lawn Maintenance L.L.C. 1731 Ave F.
Riviera Beach Fla. 33404 John Russ
Community Development District,
The following is the proposal for the plant installation for security purposes in Sonoma Bay. If any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at: (561) 319-7110.
Plant Installation Proposal Introduction
This document proposes that Russ Total Lawn Maintenance will perform the necessary
Plant Installation in an effort to maintain the beauty of the property and to secure pool perimeter from intruders. The goal is to maintain a conspicuous landscape for attractive appearance for residents and visitors.
R.T.L.M. will be responsible for the following deliverables.
Deliverables

Clear out two feet of existing sod from wall for planting
Remove existing roots and stumps before installation
Install 20 thirty gallon Blue Agave Cactus around perimeter of pool
Dispose of any generated debris

Compensation
Our complete price for this project base on the deliverables outlined is: $9,000.00. If approved we would like to request $4,500.00 in advance and $4,500.00 upon completion.

Thanks again for allowing Russ Total Lawn Maintenance to submit this proposal. Our company is small enough to give your property the attention it deserves and yet we are large enough to handle the equipment and labor necessary to do the job right and on time.

Sonoma Bay Community Development District

Financial Report For June 2024

SONOMA BAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
JUNE 2024

REVENUES	
Annual Budget
10/1/23 - 9/30/24	

Actual Jun-24	Year To Date Actual
10/1/23 - 6/30/24	
O&M Assessments	132,702	0	126,857	
Debt Assessments	173,041	0	165,685	
Other Revenues	0	0	0	
Interest Income	300	0	6,380	
				
Total Revenues	$	306,043	$	$	298,922	
				
EXPENDITURES				
Supervisor Fees	11,000	0	2,400	
Payroll Taxes - Em	oyer	880	0	159	
Engineering/Inspections	1,500	0	0	
Lighting	13,000	0	7,636	
Contingency	27,900	0	0	
Management	30,360	2,530	22,770	
Legal	13,000	0	5,027	
Assessment Roll	7,500	0	0	
Audit Fees	3,900	0	3,400	
Insurance	6,600	0	6,594	
Legal Advertisements	2,000	0	603	
Miscellaneous	1,000	5	196	
Postage	475	0	60	
Office Sup	ies	900	45	363	
Dues & Subscriptions	175	0	175	
Trustee Fee	2,500	0	0	
Continuing Disclosure Fee	350	0	0	
Website Management	2,000	167	1,500	
				
Total Expenditures	$	125,040	$	2,747	$	50,883	
				
Revenues Less Expenditures	$	181,003	$	(2,747)	$	248,039	
				
Bond Payments	(162,659)	0	(158,083)	
				
BALANCE	$	18,344	$	(2,747)	$	89,956	
				
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	(6,114)	0	(3,737)	
Discounts For Early Payments	(12,230)	0	(10,564)	
				
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	$	(2,747)	$	75,655	
				
Carryover from Prior Year	$	$	$	
				
NET/EXCESS (SHORTFALL)	$	$	(2,747)	$	75,655	

Bank Balance As Of 6/30/24	$	213,630.01	
Accounts Payable As Of 6/30/24	$	4,046.82	
Accounts Receivable As Of 6/30/24	$	
Available Funds As Of 6/30/24	$	209,583.19	

Sonoma Bay Community Development District
Expenditures
October 2023 through June 2024

	Date		Num		Name		Memo		Amount	
Expenditures
511.122 • Payroll Taxes										
	10/19/2023		PR 10.09.23		Payroll		mtg 10.09.23 ck 10.09.23 (Dennis, Carter, Spence, Hasan)		52.60	
	02/16/2024		PR 02.12.24		Payroll		mtg 02.12.24 ck 02.15.24 (Dennis, Carter, Spence, Hasan)		53.00	
	05/08/2024		PR 05.13.24		Payroll		mtg 05.13.24 ck 05.15.24 (Dennis, Carter, Spence, Hasan)		53.00	
Total511.122 • Payroll Taxes
511.131 • Supervisor Fee									158.60	
	10/19/2023		PR 10.09.23		Payroll		mtg 10.09.23 ck 10.09.23 (Dennis, Carter, Spence, Hasan)		800.00	
	02/16/2024		PR 02.12.24		Payroll		mtg 02.12.24 ck 02.15.24 (Dennis, Carter, Spence, Hasan)		800.00	
	05/08/2024		PR 05.13.24		Payroll		mtg 05.13.24 ck 05.15.24 (Dennis, Carter, Spence, Hasan)		800.00	
Total 511.131 • Supervisor Fee
511.304 • Lighting									2,400.00	
	10/19/2023		31246-25371		FPL		For: Sep 19, 2023 to Oct 19, 2023 (30 days)		961.34	
	11/17/2023		31246-25371		FPL		For: Oct 19, 2023 to Nov 17, 2023 (29 days)		960.43	
	12/18/2023		31246-25371		FPL		For: Nov 17, 2023 to Dec 18, 2023 (31 days)		960.43	
	01/18/2024		31246-25371		FPL		For: Dec 18, 2023 to Jan 18, 2024 (31 days)		957.31	
	02/19/2024		31246-25371		FPL		For: Jan 18, 2024 to Feb 19, 2024 (32 days)		959.80	
	03/19/2024		31246-25371		FPL		For: Feb 19, 2024 to Mar 19, 2024 (29 days)		957.98	
	04/18/2024		31246-25371		FPL		For: Mar 19, 2024 to Apr 18, 2024 (30 days)		947.70	
	05/20/2024		31246-25371		FPL		For: Apr 18, 2024 to May 20, 2024 (32 days)		931.18	
Total 511.304 • Lighting
511.311 • Management Fees									7,636.17	
	10/31/2023		2023-1268		Special District Services, Inc.		Management Fee Oct 2023		2,530.00	
	11/30/2023		2023-1605		Special District Services, Inc.		Management Fee Nov 2023		2,530.00	
	12/31/2023		2023-1854		Special District Services, Inc.		Management Fee Dec 2023		2,530.00	
	01/31/2024		2024-0045		Special District Services, Inc.		Management Fee Jan 2024		2,530.00	
	02/29/2024		2024-0168		Special District Services, Inc.		Management Fee Feb 2024		2,530.00	
	03/31/2024		2024-0405		Special District Services, Inc.		Management Fee March 2024		2,530.00	
	04/30/2024		2024-0525		Special District Services, Inc.		Management Fee April 2024		2,530.00	
	05/31/2024		2024-0661		Special District Services, Inc.		Management Fee May 2024		2,530.00	
	06/30/2024		2024-0785		Special District Services, Inc.		Management Fee June 2024		2,530.00	
Total 511.311 • Management Fees									22,770.00	

Sonoma Bay Community Development District
Expenditures
October 2023 through June 2024

Date	Num	Name	Memo	Amount

511.315 • Legal Fees		
	10/31/2023	183925	Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey	Legal Fees Oct 2023	1,385.00	
	11/30/2023	184610	Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey	Legal Fees Nov 2023	500.00	
	12/31/2023	185047	Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey	Legal Fees Dec 2023	500.00	
	01/31/2024	186149	Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey	Legal Fees Jan 2024	500.00	
	03/31/2024	186971	Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey	Legal Fees March 2024	500.00	
	04/30/2024	187383	Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey	Legal Fees April 2024	517.50	
	05/31/2024	187911	Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey	Legal Fees May 2024	1,125.00	
Total 511.315 • Legal Fees
511.320 • Audit Fees					5,027.50	
	05/07/2024	25777	Grau and Associates	FY 2022/2023 Audit Fee	3,400.00	
Total 511.320 • Audit Fees
511.450 • Insurance					3,400.00	
	10/01/2023	19753	Egis Insurance & Risk Advisors	Renew Policy #100123062 10/01/2023-10/01/2024	6,594.00	
Total 511.450 • Insurance
511.480 • Legal Advertisements					6,594.00	
	04/30/2024	0006399350	Gannett Florida LocaliQ	Notice of PH & Reg Board Mtg	428.42	
	05/30/2024	0006460754	Gannett Florida LocaliQ	Notice of PH & Reg Board Mtg	175.04	
Total 511.480 • Legal Advertisements
511.512 • Miscellaneous					603.46	
	10/19/2023	PR 10.09.23	Payroll	mtg 10.09.23 ck 10.09.23 (Dennis, Carter, Spence, Hasan)	61.20	
	11/30/2023	2023-1605	Special District Services, Inc.	Travel Oct 2023	4.72	
	02/16/2024	PR 02.12.24	Payroll	mtg 02.12.24 ck 02.15.24 (Dennis, Carter, Spence, Hasan)	61.20	
	03/31/2024	2024-0405	Special District Services, Inc.	Travel Feb 2024	2.68	
	05/08/2024	PR 05.13.24	Payroll	mtg 05.13.24 ck 05.15.24 (Dennis, Carter, Spence, Hasan)	61.20	
	06/30/2024	2024-0785	Special District Services, Inc.	Travel May 2024	4.82	
Total 511.512 • Miscellaneous
511.513 • Postage and Delivery					195.82	
	10/31/2023	2023-1268	Special District Services, Inc.	Postage Sept 2023	17.06	
	02/29/2024	2024-0168	Special District Services, Inc.	Postage Jan 2024	2.52	
	03/31/2024	2024-0405	Special District Services, Inc.	Postage Feb 2024	12.07	
	04/25/2024	FY 2024 Postage	Anne M. Gannon	Prorated Share of Tax Roll Postage cost- FY 2024	19.00	
	05/31/2024	2024-0661	Special District Services, Inc.	FedEx April 2024	8.93	
Total 511.513 • Postage and Delivery					59.58	

Sonoma Bay Community Development District
Expenditures
October 2023 through June 2024

Date	Num	Name	Memo	Amount

511.514 • Office Supplies						
	10/31/2023	2023-1268	Special District Services, Inc.	Copier Sept 2023	211.50	
	11/30/2023	2023-1605	Special District Services, Inc.	Copier Oct 2023	2.25	
	11/30/2023	2023-1605	Special District Services, Inc.	Meeting Books Oct 2023	28.00	
	12/31/2023	2023-1854	Special District Services, Inc.	Copier Nov 2023	4.50	
	01/31/2024	2024-0045	Special District Services, Inc.	Copier Dec 2023	4.65	
	02/29/2024	2024-0168	Special District Services, Inc.	Copier Jan 2024	2.85	
	03/31/2024	2024-0405	Special District Services, Inc.	Copier Feb 2024	28.20	
	03/31/2024	2024-0405	Special District Services, Inc.	Meeting Books Feb 2024	24.00	
	04/30/2024	2024-0525	Special District Services, Inc.	Copier March 2024	4.20	
	05/31/2024	2024-0661	Special District Services, Inc.	Copier April 2024	7.80	
	06/30/2024	2024-0785	Special District Services, Inc.	Copier May 2024	21.30	
	06/30/2024	2024-0785	Special District Services, Inc.	Meeting Books May 2024	24.00	
Total 511.514 • Office Supplies
511.540 • Dues, License & Subscriptions	

10/02/2023	

88811	

Department of Economic Opportunity	

Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Special District State Fee	363.25

175.00	
Total 511.540 • Dues, License & Subscriptions					175.00	
511.750 • Website Management						
	10/31/2023	2023-1268	Special District Services, Inc.	Website Fee Oct 2023	166.66	
	11/30/2023	2023-1605	Special District Services, Inc.	Website Fee Nov 2023	166.66	
	12/31/2023	2023-1854	Special District Services, Inc.	Website Fee Dec 2023	166.66	
	01/31/2024	2024-0045	Special District Services, Inc.	Website Fee Jan 2024	166.66	
	02/29/2024	2024-0168	Special District Services, Inc.	Website Fee Feb 2024	166.66	
	03/31/2024	2024-0405	Special District Services, Inc.	Website Fee March 2024	166.66	
	04/30/2024	2024-0525	Special District Services, Inc.	Website Fee April 2024	166.66	
	05/31/2024	2024-0661	Special District Services, Inc.	Website Fee May 2024	166.66	
	06/30/2024	2024-0785	Special District Services, Inc.	Website Fee June 2024	166.66	
Total 511.750 • Website Management					1,499.94	
Total Expenditures					50,883.32