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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, June 15, 2026, and called to order at 2:29 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
14	Also, present were either in person, video (TEAMs) or voice conference call: 15
Howard Neal	District Manager
Robert Dvorak	District Engineer 18
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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. Neal called the meeting to order, and a quorum was established. 26
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Audience Comments
A resident led a discussion regarding the depth, sediment accumulation, and overall
condition of Pond 152-B, located behind the amenity center. This pond serves as the water source
for the pool's geothermal system, and concerns have arisen due to debris entering the system,
causing the newly installed filters to require cleaning twice daily. Mr. Johnstone stated that the
pond is approximately 13 feet, 4 inches deep and noted that debris entering the pond could
contribute to changes in depth over time through sediment buildup. It was suggested that the
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Another resident asked whether any treatment options were available to improve the water quality.
Mr. Wertovitch explained that Clearvue, the community's monthly pond maintenance vendor,
treats the pond as needed based on observed conditions. Treatments vary from month to month
depending on the issues identified during inspections. The discussion then shifted to current
drought conditions and their potential impact on the pond. It was also noted that a weir had been
installed to help maintain the water level in Pond 152-B. 42
Questions were raised regarding the necessity of the recently installed filters, as the geothermal
system had operated successfully from 2011 through 2025 without them. The filters are currently
collecting silty and sandy sediment, as well as algae. Mr. Johnstone provided information
regarding components that had recently been replaced within the geothermal system, which
prompted further discussion among attendees. Mr. DePompa suggested raising the intake pipe
closer to the water's surface to reduce the amount of sediment being drawn into the system. It was
noted that the intake is currently located approximately 3.5 feet below the surface. Another resident
suggested exploring the installation of a well as an alternative water source. 51
The Heritages Springs general manager inquired about the possibility of replacing the pond liner.
A discussion followed regarding the typical lifespan of pond liners, which is approximately 25 to
30 years. Mr. DePompa noted that prolonged exposure to sunlight and ultraviolet radiation
contributes to liner deterioration over time. The discussion concluded with concerns regarding the
pond's turbidity. Mr. Wertovitch agreed to consult with Clearvue to determine whether additional
treatment options are available to improve water clarity. Further discussion followed regarding
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THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Business Administration
A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes held on May 18, 2026
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On MOTION by Mr. Johnstone, seconded by Mr. DePompa,

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64	with all in favor, the Meeting Minutes for May 18, 2026, was
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B. Consideration of Resolution 2026-05; Removing and Redesignating New Secretary

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Mr. Neal advised the Board that the name listed on the Resolution had a typographical error,

On MOTION by Mr. Waugh, seconded by Mr. Johnstone

and needed to be changed from Dan to David. 72
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74	with all in favor, the Board approved Resolution 2026-05;
75	Removing and Redesignating New Secretary with changes.
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FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Staff Reports
A. District Accountant
i. Approval of May 2026 Financial Statements
Mr. DePompa stated that several items had been coded incorrectly and need to be reviewed.
He then reviewed the maintenance projects spreadsheet with the Board, identifying where certain
allocations should be assigned among Categories A, B, C, and D. District Management advised
that coding will be corrected moving forward and will also review previously processed invoices
to determine whether any recoding is necessary.
The Board discussed the requirement to wait for all assessment payments to be received before
proceeding with disbursements and refunds. Members noted that only four property owners remain
outstanding and questioned why disbursements cannot move forward based on the known amounts
currently due. The Board requested clarification on whether refunds and distributions can be
processed now, with any outstanding balances reconciled once the remaining assessment payments
are received.
The Board also discussed the overpayment made to Consolidated Land Services. Management
advised that over payment had been identified and that CLS will be refunding $44,049.00 to the

On MOTION by Mr. Johnstone, seconded by Mr. DePompa

District. Further discussion followed regarding the reconciliation and return of these funds. 96
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98	with all in favor, the May 2026 Financial Statement was
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103 | Mr. Johnstone commented on the yellow box, which outlined the pond projects that are
104 | currently underway.
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106 | B. District Engineer
107 | Mr. Dvorak provided an update regarding the Board’s prior request for photographs of
108 | the ponds that have not yet been repaired. He advised that Kirk was scheduled to obtain the
109 | updated photographs during the week. The Board subsequently discussed whether the
110 | photographs were still necessary given current conditions. He also reported that, after speaking
111 | with Mr. Wertovitch, more current satellite imagery may be available for review. However, due
112 | to recent heavy rainfall, pond levels have risen significantly, and the ponds have largely refilled.
113 | After discussion, the Board agreed to postpone further evaluation until the next dry season. As a
114 | result, the not-to-exceed (NTE) amount approved at the May meeting has been tabled.
115 | Mr. Johnstone requested that the pond overlays be updated and asked Mr. Dvorak to provide a
116 | cost proposal for this work at the next Board meeting.

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Mr. Dvorak then addressed conditions at inlet 51, where an open grate has been identified as a

119 | potential trip hazard. To address the safety concern, he recommended installing a galvanized
120 | steel plate, bolted to the structure, to provide a durable solution while minimizing corrosion.
121 | The Board inquired whether Robb of Finn Outdoors had provided a timeline for the planned
122 | gabion repair work. District Management was directed to follow up with Robb to obtain a project
123 | schedule. The Board also discussed the feasibility of completing the work given the current
124 | elevated pond water levels. Mr. Dvorak provided additional information regarding Finn
125 | Outdoors’ construction methods and the process typically used to perform this work. He also
126 | agreed to discuss pricing with Robb for the galvanized steel plate recommended for inlet 51.

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Mr. DePompa inquired about efforts to map the external communities surrounding the Heritage

129 | Springs Community Development District. Robert explained that he has been coordinating with
130 | the Southwest Florida Water Management District to obtain permit-related information but has
131 | encountered challenges, particularly the costs associated with large-scale records requests. He
132 | noted that staff is pursuing the information on a smaller scale; however, the process is expected
133 | to take additional time. Mr. DePompa also raised concerns regarding pond water levels on the

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134 | north side of the District. The Board discussed these concerns, potential contributing factors, and
135 | possible next steps for monitoring and evaluation. Further discussion followed.
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137 | C. District Manager
138 | Mr. Neal reviewed the management report and reminded the Board that the next Board
139 | meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Mr. Neal reminded Board members that their
140 | 2025 Form 1 financial disclosure forms were due by July 1, 2026, and advised that links to the
141 | required ethics training and Form 1 filing information would be distributed.
142 | Mr. Wertovitch requested that all invoices be routed through him for review and approval prior to
143 | processing. He asked that invoices be sent directly to him so that he can sign off before payment
144 | is authorized.
145 | Mr. Neal reported that a replacement grate measuring 53 inches by 36 inches had been ordered at
146 | a cost of $850.00 and was expected to be delivered to the maintenance building by the middle to
147 | end of the week. The grate will be installed in the center of the driving range. It was subsequently
148 | determined that delivery should instead be made to the pro shop. Mr. Neal agreed to contact Daryl
149 | and coordinate the delivery arrangements accordingly. Mr. Neal also noted that the Trustee Fee
150 | line item in the budget is no longer necessary, and may be reallocated within the FY 2027 Budget.
151 | The current allocation for this line item is $4,971.00. A discussion followed regarding potential
152 | uses for the available funds.
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FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Maintenance Items
Mr. DePompa reviewed the maintenance projects currently underway and provided
updates on their status. He noted that the recently approved $850 grate replacement project will
be added to the maintenance projects spreadsheet for tracking purposes.
Mr. Wertovitch discussed the bond-related entries reflected in the financial reports. He explained
that the monthly entries represent funds being added to the bond accounts in accordance with
funding requirements and are not withdrawals or reductions of funds.
Mr. Johnstone raised concerns regarding the amount of outstanding tax collections. The Board
discussed the current balance of unpaid taxes and the impact of these outstanding amounts on
District finances. Further discussion followed regarding collection status and anticipated receipt
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SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Board	of	Supervisors’	Requests	or
Comments
Mr. Waugh reported ongoing erosion and washout issues at Pond 191-E and stated that
he had visited the site with Steve and Jeremy to assess the conditions. It was determined that the
washouts are being caused by stormwater discharge from residential downspouts. Similar
conditions were also observed at Pond 161-A, where erosion has exposed tree roots. It was
suggested that homeowners install downspout diffusers to reduce the velocity and impact of
water entering the pond embankments. Mr. Waugh noted that the repairs at Pond 191-E may
need to be redone. The Board discussed potential methods for addressing these issues, including
coordinating with the affected homeowners’ associations. Mr. DePompa recommended working
directly with the individual village communities where these conditions exist, and the Board
discussed involving the HOA boards in the effort.
Mr. Johnstone suggested that the CDD send a formal letter to the applicable HOA boards
outlining the erosion concerns and requesting assistance in addressing downspout-related
drainage issues. Steve recommended monitoring the situation before taking further action, and
additional discussion followed. Mr. DePompa proposed meeting with the village boards or
community presidents to explain the causes of the erosion and discuss potential corrective
measures. During the discussion, Steve commented that the sod installation performed by
Consolidated Land Services was unsatisfactory, and Mr. Waugh agreed. Mr. Waugh specifically
noted concerns with the quality of the sod work at Pond 191-E. Mr. Johnstone stated that the
replacement sod was required to match the existing sod in accordance with the project scope of
work. He requested that a post-project review of the work performed at Ponds 191-E and 161-A
be included as a discussion item at the next Board meeting.
Mr. Wertovitch suggested creating a reference document to preserve institutional knowledge and
provide guidance for future Boards regarding pond projects, maintenance practices, and lessons
learned. The Board discussed the benefits of developing such a document.
Mr. Waugh further discussed conditions at Pond 161-A, noting that CLS had excavated the area
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causing portions of it to bubble up and become visible. While Jeremy previously indicated that
the issue would be addressed, the Board was uncertain whether corrective action had been
completed. Following discussion, the consensus was that CLS should revisit the site and make
additional repairs.
Mr. Johnstone and Mr. Rider reported no additional matters for discussion.
Mr. Wertovitch revisited an older issue regarding a depression located near 1034 Winding
Willow Drive. The matter had previously been referred to the County for review. Mr. DePompa
recalled that the concern was believed to be near a sanitary manhole structure, although not
CDD-owned. The Board discussed concerns related to the valley gutter and agreed that
additional follow-up with the County is warranted. Joe Davis advised that Golf Maintenance
staff would contact the County again regarding the issue.
Mr. Wertovitch then discussed Pond 161-F and reported that Finn Outdoors had damaged an
irrigation pipe during construction activities when stakes were installed. Sainsbury Irrigation was
subsequently retained to complete the repairs. Steve reviewed the invoice from Sainsbury
Irrigation and expressed concerns regarding labor charges associated with the repair. He also
noted that the repair highlighted the type of irrigation components being used by Finn Outdoors,
specifically Toro parts, which are not preferred by the District. He further stated that contractors
should not leave a project site before verifying that the irrigation system is fully operational. He
recommended that future requests for proposals include language requiring contractors to ensure
that irrigation systems are fully functional before project completion and final acceptance. Mr.
Johstone added that irrigation systems should also be tested before construction activities begin.
The Board discussed these recommendations and potential updates to future project
specifications.
Mr. Wertovitch also noted that Ms. Montagna had previously mentioned a three-month
management fee credit. District Management agreed to follow up on the matter and provide
additional information.
Mr. DePompa raised concerns regarding electronic project records that were originally stored on
a disc and subsequently transferred to a flash drive. He reported that several map files on the
flash drive are generating corruption errors and are inaccessible. Mr. Dvorak agreed to provide

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Mr. DePompa with a replacement flash drive containing the available files. Mr. DePompa also
requested that the maps be potentially organized into separate files rather than grouped together,
as the current file structure appears disorganized and potentially corrupted. Additional discussion
followed regarding the availability of historical records and mapping information. Mr. Johnstone
asked whether the original CAD files were available, and Mr. Dvorak advised that they were not.
Mr. DePompa introduced a summary document entitled “Understanding Embankment
Drawings.” He explained that the purpose of the document is to provide a clear overview of pond
project planning, design considerations, and construction processes. He reviewed the document
with the Board, outlining the key steps involved in a pond project, important evaluation criteria,
and factors that should be considered when assessing embankment repairs and other pond-related
improvements. The Board discussed the document and its potential value as a reference tool for
future projects and decision-making.
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239	SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Adjournment
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On MOTION by Mr. Waugh, seconded by Mr. Johnstone, with all

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250	Steven Wertovitch
251	Chairperson