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, April 20, 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
Gary Rider	Assistant Secretary
Richard Waugh	Assistant Secretary
Robert Johnstone	Assistant Secretary 13
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Wesley Elias	District Manager
Kirk Wagner	District Engineer
Sandra MacGregor	District Accountant
Brenda Burgess	Finance Supervisor, Inframark
Katelyn Sutter	Finance, Inframark
Jessica Weightman	CLS 22
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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. 30
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Audience Comments
There were no audience comments. 33
THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Business Administration
A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes held on March 16, 2026

On MOTION by Mr. Wertovitch, seconded by Mr. DePompa with all in favor, the Meeting Minutes for March 16, 2026, was approved. 5-0

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FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Staff Reports
District Accountant
i. Acceptance of March 2026 Financial Statements
The Accountant reported that approximately 96% of Assessments have been collected. The district had utilized up 46% of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget through the current reporting period.

On MOTION by Mr. Johnstone, seconded by Mr. Waugh with all in favor, the March 2026 Financial Statement was approved. 5-0

District Engineer
Mr. Wagner provided updates on current projects. Discussion ensued regarding Pond 161-F, including pond elevation levels and matching visible rock placement.
Discussion ensued regarding Pond 161-C, where a canal located behind the Heritage Springs Community was reported to be causing a depression area. Mr. Wagner stated follow-up would be conducted.
Regarding Pond 191-E, discussion was held on the scope of work and differing benchmarks.
Further discussion was held regarding Pond 161-A and the need for additional stones on the East end. Mr. Wertovitch presented a change order to the scope of work for pond 161-A in the amount of $14,901.68.

On MOTION by Mr. Wertovitch, seconded by Mr. Johnstone with all in favor, the change order for Pond 161-A in the amount of $14,901.68 was approved. 5-0

District Manager
Mr. Elias informed the Board that an invoice had been reclassified to the appropriate category. Follow-up with Duke Energy regarding the current lease agreement was also discussed.
Mr. Elias reminded the Board that the regular meeting will be on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.

FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Business Items

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A. Presentation of Bond Payoff Process (Series 2016)
Presentation regarding the Bond payoff process and the determination to pay Bonds
early. Discussion ensued regarding whether the same process could be utilized for
other Bond series. The Board advised future notifications would be provided in
advance.
B. Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget

A preliminary Fiscal Year 2027 Budget discussion was held. Sample budget scenarios

were presented, including a slight increase to ensure future projects are adequately

funded and District reserves remain sufficient for anticipated expenses.

Board consensus supported the sample budget scenario as presented with a $10 annual

increase per homeowner. The Board also requested an updated pond assessment from

BDI.

SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Maintenance Items
Mr. DePompa provided an update regarding ongoing maintenance projects and projected
expenses. Several areas requiring attention were discussed, including Area 151-L, where

On MOTION by Mr. DePompa, seconded by Mr. Johnstone with all in favor, an amount not-to-exceed of $10,000 for cleanup of Area 151-L was approved. 5-0

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SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Board	of	Supervisors’	Requests	or
Comments
Mr. Wertovitch updated the Board regarding correspondence received from real estate
agents. The Board also noted the District website was missing meeting minutes after
September 2024, and District Management was directed to follow up and ensure the
website records were updated accordingly.
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104	EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Adjournment	
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On MOTION by Mr. Johnstone, seconded by Mr. Waugh, with all
in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 5:58 p.m. 5-0	
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