MINUTES OF MEETING EAST 547
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the East 547 Community Development District was held Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Offices of Highland Homes, 3020 S. Florida Ave., Suite 101, Lakeland, Florida.

Present and constituting a quorum:

Milton Andrade by Zoom
Brian Walsh
Jeff Shenefield Garret Parkinson
Also present were: Jill Burns
Lauren Gentry
Rey Malave via Zoom

Chairman
Vice Chairman Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary

District Manager, GMS
District Counsel, KE Law Group District Engineer, Dewberry

Clayton Smith	Field Manager, GMS

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Roll Call
Ms. Burns called the meeting to order and called the roll. Three Board members were present constituting a quorum and one Board member joined via Zoom.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Public Comment Period
Ms. Burns noted that there were no members of the public present for the meeting.

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Organizational Matters
Administration of Oaths of Office to Newly Elected Board Members Appointed at November 1, 2022 Landowners’ Meeting (Brian Walsh, Milton Andrade, and Jeffrey Shenefield)
Ms. Burns swore in Mr. Brian Walsh and Mr. Jeffrey Shenefield. She noted that Mr. Milton Andrade could not be sworn in over Zoom, so they would swear him in at the next meeting.
Consideration of Resolution 2023-01 Canvassing and Certifying the Results of the Landowners’ Election

Ms. Burns stated that this Landowners’ election was held on November 1st and the results were outlined in the resolution. She asked if anyone had any questions. Hearing none,

On MOTION by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Parkinson, with all in favor, Resolution 2023-01 Canvassing and Certifying the Results of the Landowners’ Election, was approved.

Election of Officers
Consideration of Resolution 2023-02 Electing Officers
Ms. Burns asked for nominations. The Board nominated Milton Andrade to serve as the Chair, Brian Walsh to serve as the Vice Chair, the other three Supervisors would serve as Assistant Secretaries along with George Flint, and Jill Burns would be Secretary.

On MOTION by Mr. Shenefield, seconded by Mr. Parkinson, with all in favor, Resolution 2023-02 Electing Officers as slated above, was approved.

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Approval of the Minutes of the April 14,
2022	and	July	14,	2022	Board	of Supervisors Meetings
Ms. Burns asked for any questions, comments, or corrections to the April 14, 2022 or the July 14, 2022 Board of Supervisors meeting minutes.

On MOTION by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Parkinson, with all in favor, the Minutes of the April 14, 2022 and July 14, 2022 Board of Supervisors Meetings, were approved.

FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration	of	Resolution	2023-03
Setting a Public Hearing on the Adoption of Amenity Policies and Rates
Ms. Burns suggested setting the public hearing for February 9th at 11:00 a.m., which would be their regularly scheduled February meeting.

On MOTION by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Shenefield, with all in favor, Resolution 2023-03 Setting a Public Hearing on the Adoption

of Amenity Policies and Rates for February 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., was approved.

SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Engagement Letter for
Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Services from Grau & Associates
Ms. Burns stated that the Board previously awarded this contract, so this is the renewal for the prior year, and it was not to exceed $4,200.

On MOTION by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Shenefield, with all in favor, the Engagement Letter for Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Services from Grau & Associates, was approved.

SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Ratification of Landscaping & Irrigation
Maintenance Services Agreement Weber Environmental Services, Inc.
Ms. Burns stated that the landscaping went in quicker than they anticipated. She noted that they worked with Mr. Walsh outside of the meeting to get the contract signed.

On MOTION by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Shenefield, with all in favor, the Landscaping & Irrigation Maintenance Services Agreement Weber Environmental Services, Inc., was ratified.

EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Staff Reports
Attorney
Ms. Gentry had nothing further to report.

Engineer
Mr. Malave stated that he didn’t have any comments unless there were questions.

Field Manager’s Report
Mr. Smith noted that the post storm review was completed, fence repairs were completed after Hurricane Ian, and the landscaper straightened the leaning perimeter tree. He also noted minor fence damage after Hurricane Nicole. He stated that overall, the maintenance of the landscaping looked good, the grass mowing had been consistent, and the planters had been kept neat and clean. He reviewed the mailbox lighting stating that they wanted to wait until the amenity was further

along, but they were noticing that the mailboxes didn’t have light around them, and they would likely need some solar lighting in the parking lot. He discussed the irrigation meter noting that the transfer issue was identified. He noted that they were monitoring the progress of the amenity and forecasting for standard completion checklist.

District Manager’s Report
Check Register
Ms. Burns stated that the check register was included in their package for review. She stated that if anyone had any questions on any of those, they could answer them.

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

Balance Sheet & Income Statement
Ms. Burns stated that the financial statements were included in the packet for review, adding that there was no action necessary.

NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Other Business
There being none, the next item followed.

TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Supervisors	Requests	and	Audience
Comments
There being none, the next item followed.

ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Adjournment

Ms. Burns adjourned the meeting.

On MOTION by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Shenefield, with all in favor, the meeting was adjourned.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary

Chairman/Vice Chairman