MINUTES OF MEETING HERITAGE SPRINGS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Heritage Springs Community
Development District was held on Monday, January 19, 2026, and called to order at 2:30 p.m. at
the Heritage Springs Community Clubhouse, 11345 Robert Trent Jones Parkway, New Port
Richey, Florida.
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Steven Wertovitch	Chairperson
Joe DePompa	Vice Chairperson
Robert Johnstone	Assistant Secretary
Richard Waugh	Assistant Secretary 12
13	Also, present were either in person, video (TEAMs) or voice conference call: 14
Wesley Elias	District Manager
Brandon Bowling	Director of District
Joe Davis	General Manager
Robert Dvorak	District Engineer 19
This is not a certified or verbatim transcript but rather represents the context and
summary of the meeting. The full meeting is available in audio format upon request. Contact
the District Office for any related costs for an audio copy.
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FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Call to Order and Roll Call
Mr. Elias called the meeting to order, and a quorum was established. 26
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Audience Comments
There being none, the next item followed. 29
THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Business Administration
A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes held on December 15, 2025
The Board reviewed the meeting minutes held on December 15th, 2025. Brief discussion

On MOTION by Mr. Waugh, seconded by Mr. Johnstone with all in favor, the meeting minutes for December 15, 2025, was approved. 4-0

took place. There were no issues or comments. 34
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B. Review of FY 2025 Financial Final Audit Report

Heritage Springs CDD January 19, 2026, Meeting

Briefed the Board on the FY 2025 Financial Final Audit Report. There were no findings,

On MOTION by Mr. Wertovitch, seconded by Mr. Johnstone with all in favor, accept the FY 2025 Financial Final Audit Report as presented. 4-0

and the audit reflected a clean report. 42
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FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Staff Reports
A. District Accountant
i. Acceptance of December 2025 Financial Statements

On MOTION by Mr. Wertovitch, seconded by Mr. DePompa with all in favor, accept the December 2025 Financial Statement as presented. 4-0

The District Accountant was not present. 51
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B. District Engineer
Mr. Dvorak provided an update on Ponds 191-E, 191-F, 161.
Also informed the Board of the RFP timelines:
	Thursday, January 29 – meeting with Vendors
	Thursday, February 12 – proposals due
	Thursday, February 16 – presentation at the next Board meeting 62
C. District Manager
Provided  update  on  the termination  of  Aquatic Vendor  (Tigres), which  they
acknowledge receipt of. 66
Mr. Elias informed the Board of the next Board meeting, which is scheduled to be held
on February 16, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.
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Brief discussion was held on the payout of the Bond. The Board had questions and
requested further clarification regarding:
1: When will the County issue the checks?
2: Will there be an explanation provided with the checks?
3: Who will receive the checks and how?
4: Who authorized the Bond to be paid? 76
FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Business Items
A. Consideration of Resolution 2026-03; Removing and Redesignating New Treasurer

Heritage Springs CDD January 19, 2026, Meeting

On MOTION by Mr. Johnstone, seconded by Mr. Waugh with all in favor, Resolution 2026-03, Removing and Redesignating New Treasurer, was adopted. 4-0

Brief explanation of the Resolution 2026-03 was provided to the Board. 80
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B. Introduction of New Facility Manager
Mr.  Wertovitch  introduced  the  New  General  Manager  for  Heritage  Springs
Community, Joe Davis. Mr. Davis provided ownership of the scope of CDD ownership,
maintenance items, and how the collaboration works with projects. 89
90	C. Consideration of Storm Water Street Inlet Repair

On MOTION by Mr. Johnstone, seconded by Mr. DePompa with all in favor, the Storm Water Street Inlet Repair, was approved. 4-0

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SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Maintenance Items
There being none, the next order of business followed.
SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Board	of	Supervisors’	Requests	or
Comments
Updates on Grates, with Mr. Elias to coordinate efforts with a Board member.
Updates on the Duke Energy Lease for lights; currently a case number has been assigned.
EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Adjournment

On MOTION by Mr. Johnstone seconded by Mr. Waugh, with all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 4:22 p.m. 4-0

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110	Steven Wertovitch
111	Chairperson