SONOMA BAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT

PALM BEACH COUNTY REGULAR BOARD MEETING JUNE 9, 2025
9:00 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 June 9, 2025
9:00 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 12, 2025 Regular Board Meeting & Public Hearing…	Page 2
Old Business
Review Revised Agreement between CDD and HOA
New Business
Administrative Matters
Financial Report…	Page 5
Board Member Comments
Adjourn

AFFIDAVIT 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

Sonoma Bay Cdd Sonoma Bay Cdd 2501 BURNS RD STEA
PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 334105207

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REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the Board of Supervisors of the Sonoma Bay Community Develop­ ment District will hold Regular Meetings in the Sonoma Bay Club­ house located at 3600 Sonoma Drive, Riviera Beach, Florida 33404, at 9:00
a.m. on the following dates:
February 10, 2025
March 3, 2025
April 14, 2025
May 12, 2025
June 9, 2025
July 14,2025
August 11, 2025
September 8, 2025
The purpose of the meetings is to conduct anv and all business coming before the Board. Meetings are open ta the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. Copies of the Agendas for any of the meetings may be obtained from the District's website or by contacting the District Manager ot (561) 630-4922 and/or toll free at l-877-737-4922 five (5) days prior to the date of the particular meeting.
Fram time ta time one or more Supervisors may participate by tele• phone i  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 to appeal any decision made with respect to onv matter considered at these meet­ ings, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person mav need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at his or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accom� modatians or an interpreter to participate at any of these meetings should contact the District Manager ot (561J 630-4922 and/or toll-free at l- 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 12, 2025

CALL TO ORDER

The May 12, 2025, Regular Board Meeting of the Sonoma Bay Community Development District (the “District”) was called to order at 9:02 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 January 31, 2025, as part of the District’s REVISED Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Meeting Schedule, as legally required.

ESTABLISH A QUORUM

It was determined that the attendance of Chairperson Dorothy Dennis, Vice Chairperson Jordia Spence 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 Ginger Wald of Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey, P.A.
Also present was Jeanne Kulick, HOA Secretary.

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
Ms. Kulick inquired about information being shared between the HOA and the CDD. Ms. Wald stated that the information was public and an effective way to share information at an HOA meeting would be to go online and print the minutes from the CDD meetings.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 10, 2025, Regular Board Meeting

The minutes of the February 10, 2025, Regular Board Meeting were presented for Board consideration.

A motion was made by Ms. Spence, seconded by Ms. Carter and passed unanimously approving the minutes of the February 10, 2025, Regular Board Meeting, as presented.

Ms. Bethel then recessed the Regular Board Meeting of and opened the Public Hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Final Budget.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Proof of Publication

Proof of publication was presented which stated that notice of the Public Hearing had been published in The Palm Beach Post on April 22, 2025, and April 29, 2025 as legally required.

Receive Public Comment on Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Final Budget

There was no public comment on the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Final Budget.

Consider Resolution No. 2025-02 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Final Budget

Resolution No. 2025-02 was presented, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-02

A RESOLUTION OF THE SONOMA BAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING A FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 BUDGET.

A motion was made by Mr. Hasan, seconded by Ms. Dennis and passed unanimously adopting Resolution No. 2025-02, as presented.
Ms. Bethel then closed the Public Hearing and reconvened the Regular Board Meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
Review Revised Agreement between District and HOA

Ms. Bethel advised that Mr. Hason had inquired about the responsibilities of the HOA and the CDD. Ms. Wald explained that the CDD had an easement over stormwater, wastewater and lights. The HOA has been maintaining the lakes and would recommend having an agreement if the HOA would like to continue maintenance of the lakes. A lengthy discussion ensued. The Board directed Ms. Wald to move forward with preparing an agreement between the HOA and the CDD for the HOA to continue maintenance of the lakes.

NEW BUSINESS
Consider Resolution No. 2025-03 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Meeting Schedule

Resolution No. 2025-03 was presented, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-03

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE SONOMA BAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING A REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 AND SETTING THE TIME AND LOCATION OF SAID DISTRICT MEETINGS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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A motion was made by Mr. Hasan, seconded by Ms. Dennis and passed unanimously adopting Resolution No. 2025-03, as presented.

Consider Resolution No. 2025-04 – Registered Agent Change

Resolution No. 2025-04 was presented, entitled:

RESOLUTION 2025-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE SONOMA BAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATING MICHAEL
PAWELCZYK AS THE DISTRICT’S REGISTERED AGENT AND DESIGNATING THE OFFICE OF BILLING, COCHRAN, LYLES, MAURO & RAMSEY, P.A. AS THE REGISTERED OFFICE

A motion was made by Mr. Hasan, seconded by Ms. Dennis and passed unanimously adopting Resolution No. 2025-04, as presented.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1. Financial Report

Ms. Bethel reminded the Board that the Forms 1 were due July 1st and they should be receiving the notices by e-mail soon.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Ms. Spence advised that at the Marina Event Center on July 5th at 9 a.m. they would feature Resume and Interview Training and the annual career fair would begin at 10 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, the Regular Board Meeting was adjourned at 9:50 a.m. on a motion made by Ms. Dennis, seconded by Ms. Carter and passed unanimously.

Secretary	Chairperson

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Sonoma Bay Community Development District

Financial Report For May 2025

SONOMA BAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
MAY 2025

REVENUES	
Annual Budget
10/1/24 - 9/30/25	

Actual May-25	Year To Date Actual
10/1/24 - 5/31/25	
O&M Assessments	132,649	0	127,151	
Debt Assessments	173,041	0	165,770	
Other Revenues	0	0	0	
Interest Income	600	0	5,043	
				
Total Revenues	$	306,290	$	-	$	297,964	
				
EXPENDITURES				
Supervisor Fees	11,000	800	3,200	
Payroll Taxes - Employer	880	53	212	
Engineering/Inspections	1,500	0	0	
Lighting	13,000	972	7,656	
Contingency	27,300	0	0	
Management	31,260	2,605	20,840	
Legal	13,000	0	7,270	
Assessment Roll	7,500	0	0	
Audit Fees	3,500	3,500	3,500	
Insurance	7,100	0	6,858	
Legal Advertisements	1,900	0	224	
Miscellaneous	1,000	61	1,845	
Postage	475	0	22	
Office Supplies	850	2	176	
Dues & Subscriptions	175	0	175	
Trustee Fee	2,500	0	0	
Continuing Disclosure Fee	350	0	0	
Website Management	2,000	168	1,333	
				
Total Expenditures	$	125,290	$	8,161	$	53,311	
				
Revenues Less Expenditures	$	181,000	$	(8,161)	$	244,653	
				
Bond Payments	(162,659)	0	(158,099)	
				
BALANCE	$	18,341	$	(8,161)	$	86,554	
				
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	(6,113)	0	(3,740)	
Discounts For Early Payments	(12,228)	0	(10,676)	
				
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	-	$	(8,161)	$	72,138	
				
Carryover from Prior Year	$	-	$	-	$	-	
				
NET/EXCESS (SHORTFALL)	$	-	$	(8,161)	$	72,138	

Bank Balance As Of 5/31/25	$	273,136.51	
Accounts Payable As Of 5/31/25	$	8,067.71	
Accounts Receivable As Of 5/31/25	$	-	
Contingency/Reserve As Of 5/31/25	$	27,900.00	
Available Funds As Of 5/31/25	$	237,168.80	

Sonoma Bay Community Development District
Expenditures
October 2024 through May 2025

	Date		Num		Name		Memo		Amount	
Expenditures
511.122 • Payroll Taxes										
	10/07/2024		PR 10.07.24		Payroll		mtg 10.07.24 cN 10.09.24 (Dennis, Carter, Spence, +asan)		53.00	
	01/08/2025		PR 01.13.25		Payroll		mtg 01.13.25 cN 01.14.25 (Dennis, Carter, Spence, +asan)		53.00	
	02/12/2025		PR 02.10.25		Payroll		mtg 02.10.25 cN 02.12.25 (Dennis, Carter, Spence, +asan)		53.12	
	05/27/2025		PR 05.12.25		Payroll		mtg 05.12.25 cN 05.13.25 (Dennis, Carter, Spence, +asan)		53.12	
Total 511.122 • Payroll Taxes									212.24	
511.131 • Supervisor Fee										
	10/07/2024		PR 10.07.24		Payroll		mtg 10.07.24 cN 10.09.24 (Dennis, Carter, Spence, +asan)		800.00	
	01/08/2025		PR 01.13.25		Payroll		mtg 01.13.25 cN 01.14.25 (Dennis, Carter, Spence, +asan)		800.00	
	02/12/2025		PR 02.10.25		Payroll		mtg 02.10.25 cN 02.12.25 (Dennis, Carter, Spence, +asan)		800.00	
	05/27/2025		PR 05.12.25		Payroll		mtg 05.12.25 cN 05.13.25 (Dennis, Carter, Spence, +asan)		800.00	
Total 511.131 • Supervisor Fee									3,200.00	
511.304 • Lighting										
	10/18/2024		31246-25371		FPL		For Sep 18, 2024 to Oct 18, 2024 (30 days)		931.18	
	11/18/2024		31246-25371		FPL		For Oct 18, 2024 to Nov 18, 2024 (31 days)		931.18	
	12/18/2024		31246-25371		FPL		For Nov 18, 2024 to Dec 18, 2024 (30 days)		931.18	
	01/17/2025		31246-25371		FPL		For Dec 18, 2024 to Jan 17, 2025 (30 days)		971.91	
	02/19/2025		31246-25371		FPL		For Jan 17, 2025 to Feb 19, 2025 (33 days)		974.01	
	03/19/2025		31246-25371		FPL		For Feb 19, 2025 to Mar 19, 2025 (28 days)		972.15	
	04/17/2025		31246-25371		FPL		For Mar 19, 2025 to Apr 17, 2025 (29 days)		972.15	
	05/19/2025		31246-25371		FPL		For Apr 17, 2025 to May 19, 2025 (32 days)		972.15	
Total 511.304 • Lighting									7,655.91	
511.311 • Management Fees										
	10/31/2024		2024-1434		Special District Services, Inc.		Management Fee Oct 2024		2,605.00	
	11/30/2024		2024-1570		Special District Services, Inc.		Management Fee Nov 2024		2,605.00	
	12/31/2024		2024-1800		Special District Services, Inc.		Management Fee Dec 2024		2,605.00	
	01/31/2025		2025-0043		Special District Services, Inc.		Management Jan 2025		2,605.00	
	02/28/2025		2025-0156		Special District Services, Inc.		Management Feb 2025		2,605.00	
	03/31/2025		2025-0284		Special District Services, Inc.		Management March 2025		2,605.00	
	04/30/2025		2025-0416		Special District Services, Inc.		Management April 2025		2,605.00	
	05/31/2025		2025-0658		Special District Services, Inc.		Management May 2025		2,605.00	
Total 511.311 • Management Fees									20,840.00	

Sonoma Bay Community Development District
Expenditures
October 2024 through May 2025

Date	Num	Name	Memo	Amount

511.315 • Legal Fees		
	10/31/2024	190269	Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey	Legal Fees Oct 2024	1,210.00	
	11/30/2024	190793	Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey	Legal Fees Nov 2024	500.00	
	12/31/2024	191142	Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey	Legal Fees Dec 2024	1,397.50	
	01/31/2025	191821	Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey	Legal Fees Jan 2025	1,530.00	
	02/28/2025	192216	Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey	Legal Fees Feb 2025	1,330.00	
	03/31/2025	192692	Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey	Legal Fees Mar 2025	500.00	
	04/30/2025	193183	Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey	Legal Fees Apr 2025	802.50	
Total 511.315 • Legal Fees					7,270.00	
511.320 • Audit Fees	
05/01/2025	
27534	
Grau and Associates	
FY 2023/2024 Audit Fee	
3,500.00	
Total 511.320 • Audit Fees					3,500.00	
511.450 • Insurance	
10/01/2024	
24779	
Egis Insurance & RisN Advisors	
10/01/2024-10/01/2025 Florida Insurance Alliance	
6,858.00	
Total 511.450 • Insurance					6,858.00	
511.480 • Legal Advertisements	
01/31/2025	
0006933160	
Gannett Florida LocaliQ	
REVISED FY 24/25 Mtg Schedule	
224.48	
Total 511.480 • Legal Advertisements					224.48	
511.512 • Miscellaneous						
	10/07/2024	PR 10.07.24	Payroll	mtg 10.07.24 cN 10.09.24 (Dennis, Carter, Spence, +asan)	61.20	
	10/12/2024	24-147	Timothy M. Smith Land Surveying, Inc	Legal description & sNetch for proposed FPL easements.	1,500.00	
	10/31/2024	2024-1434	Special District Services, Inc.	Travel Sept 2024	4.82	
	11/30/2024	2024-1570	Special District Services, Inc.	Travel Oct 2024	4.82	
	01/08/2025	PR 01.13.25	Payroll	mtg 01.13.25 cN 01.14.25 (Dennis, Carter, Spence, +asan)	61.20	
	01/30/2025		Paymaster	W2 processing fee	80.00	
	02/12/2025	PR 02.10.25	Payroll	mtg 02.10.25 cN 02.12.25 (Dennis, Carter, Spence, +asan)	61.20	
	02/28/2025	2025-0156	Special District Services, Inc.	Travel Jan 2025	5.04	
	03/31/2025	2025-0284	Special District Services, Inc.	Travel Feb 2025	5.04	
	05/27/2025	PR 05.12.25	Payroll	mtg 05.12.25 cN 05.13.25 (Dennis, Carter, Spence, +asan)	61.20	
Total 511.512 • Miscellaneous					1,844.52	
511.513 • Postage and Delivery						
	02/28/2025	2025-0156	Special District Services, Inc.	Postage Jan 2025	2.76	
	04/25/2025	FY 2025 Postage	Anne M. Gannon	Prorated Share of Tax Roll Postage cost- FY 2025	19.00	
Total 511.513 • Postage and Delivery					21.76	

Sonoma Bay Community Development District
Expenditures
October 2024 through May 2025

Date	Num	Name	Memo	Amount

511.514 • Office Supplies						
	10/31/2024	2024-1434	Special District Services, Inc.	Copier Sept 2024	3.90	
	11/30/2024	2024-1570	Special District Services, Inc.	Copier Oct 2024	19.20	
	11/30/2024	2024-1570	Special District Services, Inc.	Meeting BooNs Oct 2024	24.00	
	12/31/2024	2024-1800	Special District Services, Inc.	Copier Nov 2024	0.45	
	01/31/2025	2025-0043	Special District Services, Inc.	Copier Dec 2024	8.25	
	02/28/2025	2025-0156	Special District Services, Inc.	Copier Jan 2025	17.40	
	02/28/2025	2025-0156	Special District Services, Inc.	Meeting BooNs Jan 2025	28.00	
	03/31/2025	2025-0284	Special District Services, Inc.	Copier Feb 2025	44.40	
	03/31/2025	2025-0284	Special District Services, Inc.	Meeting BooNs Feb 2025	24.00	
	04/30/2025	2025-0416	Special District Services, Inc.	Copier March 2025	3.60	
	05/31/2025	2025-0658	Special District Services, Inc.	Copier April 2025	2.40	
Total 511.514 • Office Supplies					175.60	
511.540 • Dues, License & Subscriptions	
10/01/2024	
90844	
Florida Commerce	
Fiscal Year 2024 2025 Special District State Fee	
175.00	
Total 511.540 • Dues, License & Subscriptions					175.00	
511.750 • Website Management						
	10/31/2024	2024-1434	Special District Services, Inc.	Website Oct 2024	166.66	
	11/30/2024	2024-1570	Special District Services, Inc.	Website Nov 2024	166.66	
	12/31/2024	2024-1800	Special District Services, Inc.	Website December 2024	166.66	
	01/31/2025	2025-0043	Special District Services, Inc.	Website Jan 2025	166.66	
	02/28/2025	2025-0156	Special District Services, Inc.	Website Feb 2025	166.66	
	03/31/2025	2025-0284	Special District Services, Inc.	Website March 2025	166.66	
	04/30/2025	2025-0416	Special District Services, Inc.	Website April 2025	166.66	
	05/31/2025	2025-0658	Special District Services, Inc.	Website May 2025	166.66	
Total 511.750 • Website Management					1,333.28	
Total Expenditures					53,310.79