DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

Regular Board Meeting March 18, 2025
8:15 A.M.

Special District Services, Inc.
The Oaks Center 2501A Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

www.deltafarmswcd.org 561.630.4922 Telephone 877.SDS.4922 Toll Free 561.630.4923 Facsimile

AGENDA DELTA FARMS
WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
Carter Associates 1708 21st Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
March 18, 2025
8:15 A.M.

Call to Order
Proof of Publication…	Page 1
Consider Resignation and Appointment to Board Vacancy	Page 2
Establish Quorum
Additions or Deletions to Agenda
Comments from the Public
Approval of Minutes
February 18, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes…	Page 3
Reports
Treasurer’s Report…	Page 6
Engineer
Status Report
Attorney
Chairman
Old Business
New Business
Administrative Matters
Board Member Comments
Adjourn

AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
Laura Archer Delta Farms WCD 2501 Burns RD #A
Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410-5207

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From: Brian Randolph <brian@imgcitrus.com>
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 3:12 PM To: Frank Sakuma <bsakuma@sdsinc.org> Subject: Resignation from BOD

Hello Frank
I will be resigning from the Delta Farms BOD. Tim Sallin or Melanie Ressler would like to assume my role on the BOD. What steps do I need to do in order to facilitate this?

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 2025

CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Board Meeting of February 18, 2025, of the Delta Farms Water Control District (the “District”) was called to order at 8:15 a.m. in the offices of Carter Associates located at 1708 21st Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Proof of publication was presented that showed notice of the Regular Board Meeting had been published in the Indian River Press Journal on September 30, 2024, as part of the District’s Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Meeting Schedule, as legally required.

ESTABLISH A QUORUM

Mr. Sakuma stated that the attendance of Supervisors Rusty Banack and Tim Dooley constituted a quorum, and it was in order for the meeting to proceed.

Also in attendance were District Managers Frank Sakuma and Stephanie Brown of Special District Services, Inc.; and District Engineer Tyler Spencer of Carter Associates.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA

There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

There were no comments from the public.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 17, 2024, Regular Board Meeting
The December 17, 2024, Regular Board Meeting minutes were approved on a motion made by Mr. Dooley, seconded by Mr. Banack, and the motion passed unanimously.
REPORTS

Treasurer
Mr. Banack reviewed the financial data provided in the Board package with the Supervisors. After further discussion, the January 2025 Treasurer’s Report was approved on a motion made by Mr. Dooley, seconded by Mr. Banack, and the motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Banack reported to the Board on his efforts to obtain interest rate information about several investment products the Board may consider. During the meeting, and with information provided by

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Mr. Paul Massey, the Board determined it would be appropriate to move $400,000 from Marine Bank to several investment accounts with a higher interest rate return. After further discussion, Mr. Dooley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Banack, and passed unanimously approving the transfer of $400,000 from Marine Bank to Mr. Massey’s firm to be invested in two accounts: $100,000 into a 4.25% interest bearing account with instant access to funds; $300,00 into a 4.45% interest bearing 12-month certificate of deposit.

Mr. Sakuma advised the Board that it would be appropriate to memorialize the authorized “signors” for the District bank and investment accounts. After further discussion, Mr. Dooley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Banack, and passed unanimously approving Mr. Wodrasaka (SDS), Mr. Banack, Mr. Randolf and Mr. Dooley as the signatories for Board bank accounts.

Engineer
Mr. Spencer discussed the new rain gauges and web-based dashboard. He also discussed pump repair estimates and needed gate repairs. He was asked to confirm the pricing on the repair proposals and report back to the Board.

It was noted that the duck habitat property may be holding more water than allowed under the permit, and Mr. Spencer will contact the landowner to determine if any corrective action is necessary. He shared photos with the Board which appeared to show water sheeting into a District owned maintenance road.
Attorney
There was no Attorney Report at this time.
Chairman
There was no Chairman Report at this time.

OLD BUSINESS

No old business was considered by the Board.

NEW BUSINESS
Consider Resolution No. 2025-01 Adopting Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Proposed Budget
Resolution No. 2025-01 was presented, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT APPROVING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Sakuma advised that the FY 2025/2026 Proposed Budget was included in the Board package. Mr. Dooley suggested increasing “Repairs” to $50,000. The Board consensus was to set the assessment rate to ($88 per acre) and make up the difference with carryover from FY 2024/2025.

After further discussion, Mr. Dooley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Banack, and passed unanimously adopting Resolution No. 2025-01, Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Proposed Budget as amended and setting the Public Hearing for May 20, 2025.

Mr. Sakuma was asked to bring forward example budgets at the public hearing which reflect assessment levels lowered by $10/20/30 respectively, and the resulting impact on fund balance drawdown.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

There were no administrative matters.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

There were no Board Member comments.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Dooley adjourned the meeting at 9:06
a.m. There were no objections.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	President/Vice-President

Delta Farms Water Control District

Financial Report For February 2025

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
FEBRUARY 2025

REVENUES	Annual Budget
10/1/24 - 9/30/25	
Actual Feb-25	Year To Date Actual
10/1/24 - 2/28/25	
O & M ASSESSMENTS	198,165	0	139,075	
OTHER REVENUES	0	0	0	
INTEREST INCOME - MONEY MAR.ET	0	0	2,851	
INTEREST INCOME - PRIME	0	0	62	
NET FMIT INTEREST INCOME (INCOME LESS LOSS ON FMIT FUNDS)	1,200	0	-3,578	
TOTAL REVENUES	$	199,365	$	-	$	138,410	
				
EXPENDITURES				
MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES				
AQUATIC WEED CONTROL	28,500	3,850	10,823	
CANAL MAINTENANCE	4,000	0	0	
FUEL	62,500	0	11,994	
REPAIRS	20,000	1,615	16,932	
R/W MAINTENANCE (MOWING)	22,500	0	4,219	
SUPPLIES	1,000	0	5,380	
WATER QUALITY TESTING	1,250	0	0	
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES	$	139,750	$	5,465	$	49,348	
				
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES				
AUDIT	6,200	0	0	
ENGINEERING	18,000	0	6,394	
INSURANCE	17,000	0	16,001	
LEGAL	3,500	0	180	
LEGAL ADVERTISING	1,500	0	276	
MANAGEMENT	24,720	2,060	10,300	
MISCELLANEOUS	1,500	0	89	
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS	175	0	925	
OFFICE SUPPLIES	350	0	168	
POSTAGE	250	1	168	
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES	$	73,195	$	2,061	$	34,501	
				
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	212,945	$	7,526	$	83,849	
				
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	(13,580 	$	(7,526 	$	54,561	
				
DEBT PAYMENTS	0	0	0	
				
BALANCE	$	(13,580 	$	(7,526 	$	54,561	
				
COUNTY APPRAISER & TA; COLLECTOR FEES	(3,963)	0	(3,300)	
DISCOUNTS FOR EARLY PAYMENTS	(7,927)	0	(4,910)	
				
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL 	$	(25,470 	$	(7,526 	$	46,351	
				
CARRYOVER FROM PRIOR YEAR	25,470	0	0	
				
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL 	$	-	$	(7,526 	$	46,351	

Bank Balance As Of 2/28/25	$	930,250.66	Bank Account Balances	
Accounts Payable As Of 2/28/25	$	10,119.17	FMIT HQ 	$	319,383.78	
Accounts Receivable As Of 2/28/25	$	200.00	Marine Bank (Checking 	$	123,062.07	
Other Current Assets As Of 2/28/25	$	-	Marine Bank (MMA 	$	480,272.87	
Other Assets As Of 2/28/25	$	15,000.00	SBA 	$	7,531.94	
Available Funds As Of 2/28/25	$	935,331.49	TOTAL 	$	930,250.66	

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
EXPENDITURES
October 2024 through February 2025

	Date		Num		Name	Memo		Amount	
Expenditures ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
01-1301 • ENGINEERING									
	11/01/2024		202440916		CARTER ASSOCIATES, INC.	engineering tKru 11/01/2024		1,007.50	
	11/29/2024		202445524		CARTER ASSOCIATES, INC.	engineering tKru 11/29/2024		2,325.00	
	12/31/2024		202450486		CARTER ASSOCIATES, INC.	engineering tKru 12/31/2024		2,286.25	
	01/31/2025		202502773		CARTER ASSOCIATES, INC.	engineering tKru 01/31/2025		775.00	
Total 01-1301 • ENGINEERING								6,393.75	
01-1302 • INSURANCE	
10/01/2024		
25344		
Egis Insurance Advisors	
policy  100124947 10/01/2024-10/01/2025		
16,001.00	
Total 01-1302 • INSURANCE								16,001.00	
01-1303 • LEGAL & ACCOUNTING	
12/31/2024		
226309		
Collins BroZn BarNett CKartered	
legal matters tKru 12/17/24		
180.00	
Total 01-1303 • LEGAL & ACCOUNTING								180.00	
01-1304 • Legal Advertisement	
12/31/2024		
0006883280		
Gannett Florida LocaliQ	
Notice of Annual LO Mtg & Reg Board Mtg		
276.40	
Total 01-1304 • Legal Advertisement								276.40	
01-1305 • MANAGEMENT FEES									
	10/31/2024		2024-1490		Special District Services	Management Fee - October 2024		2,060.00	
	11/30/2024		2024-1622		Special District Services	Management fee - November 2024		2,060.00	
	12/31/2024		2024-1851		Special District Services	Management fee - December 2024		2,060.00	
	01/31/2025		2025-0093		Special District Services	Management fee - -anuary 2025		2,060.00	
	02/28/2025		2025-0209		Special District Services	Management fee - February 2025		2,060.00	
Total 01-1305 • MANAGEMENT FEES								10,300.00	
01-1306 • MISCELLANEOUS	
12/31/2024		
2024-1851		
Special District Services	
travel		
24.79	
Total 01-1306 • MISCELLANEOUS								24.79	
01-1307 • dues, subscriptions									
	10/01/2024		67		FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL DISTRICT	membersKip 10/24 - 9/25		750.00	
	10/01/2024		89946		Florida Commerce	Special district fee 2024/2025		175.00	
Total 01-1307 • dues, subscriptions								925.00	

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
EXPENDITURES
October 2024 through February 2025

Date	Num	Name	Memo	Amount

01-1308 • OFFICE		
	10/31/2024	2024-1490	Special District Services	copier cKarges	24.60	
	10/31/2024	2024-1490	Special District Services	meeting booNs	24.00	
	11/30/2024	2024-1622	Special District Services	copier cKarges	26.55	
	11/30/2024	2024-1622	Special District Services	meeting booNs	24.00	
	12/31/2024	2024-1851	Special District Services	copier cKarges	12.75	
	12/31/2024	2024-1851	Special District Services	meeting booNs	24.00	
	01/31/2025	2025-0093	Special District Services	copier cKarges	30.15	
	02/28/2025	2025-0209	Special District Services	copier cKarges	1.80	
Total 01-1308 • OFFICE					167.85	
01-1310 • BANK SERVICE CHARGES						
	10/31/2024			Service CKarge	31.16	
	11/29/2024			Service CKarge	32.53	
Total 01-1310 • BAN. SERVICE CHARGES					63.69	
01-1319 • POSTAGE						
	10/31/2024	2024-1490	Special District Services	FedEx	42.32	
	11/30/2024	2024-1622	Special District Services	FedEx	32.95	
	12/31/2024	2024-1851	Special District Services	FedEx	45.04	
	01/31/2025	2025-0093	Special District Services	FedEx	46.30	
	02/28/2025	2025-0209	Special District Services	postage	1.38	
Total 01-1319 • POSTAGE					167.99	
Total ADMINISTRATIVE E;PENSES					34,500.47	
MAINTENANCE EXPENSES						
01-1311 • AQUATIC WEED CONTROL						
	10/22/2024	86468	Future Hori]ons Inc	aTuatic Zeed control	3,262.50	
	11/27/2024	87152	Future Hori]ons Inc	aTuatic Zeed control	3,710.00	
	02/06/2025	88117	Future Hori]ons Inc	aTuatic Zeed control	3,850.00	
Total 01-1311 • AQUATIC WEED CONTROL					10,822.50	
01-1313 • FUEL						
	10/08/2024	2313701	Palmdale Oil Company, Inc.	fuel	762.50	
	10/11/2024	2315564	Palmdale Oil Company, Inc.	fuel	5,452.63	
	11/15/2024	2340162	Palmdale Oil Company, Inc.	fuel	5,779.00	
Total 01-1313 • FUEL					11,994.13	

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
EXPENDITURES
October 2024 through February 2025

Date	Num	Name	Memo	Amount

01-1314 • REPAIRS						
	10/04/2024	298709	Blue Goose Construction LLC	stabili]er	3,212.71	
	10/08/2024	0546666	Sports Welding	pump repairs	2,160.00	
	10/18/2024	299049	Blue Goose Construction LLC	stabili]er	3,251.84	
	10/25/2024	299385	Blue Goose Construction LLC	stabili]er	1,357.97	
	11/08/2024	23354212	Palmdale Oil Company, Inc.	labor and valve ball brass pipe busKing, elboZs, u	1,724.87	
	12/04/2024	279905	Sports Welding	pump repairs	1,995.00	
	01/07/2025	2279911	Sports Welding	pump repairs	1,615.00	
	02/07/2025	279914	Sports Welding	pump repairs	1,615.00	
Total 01-1314 • REPAIRS					16,932.39	
01-1315 • R/W MAINTENANCE - inc Mowing	
01/23/2025	
1570	
HEATH BEIMLY SERVICES LLC	
moZing	
4,219.05	
Total 01-1315 • R/W MAINTENANCE - inc MoZing					4,219.05	
01-1316 • SUPPLIES						
	10/22/2024	382303	NAPA AUTO PARTS	supplies - sKutdoZn sZitcK	77.99	
	10/22/2024	382305	NAPA AUTO PARTS	supplies - control	107.60	
	12/17/2024	MIA00335389537	NAPA AUTO PARTS	pump	216.83	
	01/06/2025	C10756	Agricultural Services International	materials and labor	3,161.99	
	01/23/2025	393470	NAPA AUTO PARTS	sZitcK and filters	1,630.05	
	01/27/2025	393991	NAPA AUTO PARTS	tattletale	185.94	
Total 01-1316 • SUPPLIES					5,380.40	
Total MAINTENANCE E;PENSES					49,348.47	
Total Expenditures					83,848.94	

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT TAX COLLECTIONS
2024-2025

#	

ID#	

PAYMENT FROM	

DATE	

FOR	

Tax Collect Receipts	

Interest Received	

Commissions Paid	

Discount	

Net From Tax Collector	
O&M Assessment Income (Before Discounts & Fees 	

Debt Assessment Income (Before Discounts &
Fees 	
O&M Assessment Income (After Discounts & Fees 	
Debt Assessment Income (After Discounts & Fees 	
				GROSS 					$198,165	$198,165	$0	$198,165	$0	
				NET 					$186,275	$186,275	$0	$186,275	$0	
1		Indian River County Prop Appraiser	10/08/24	Fees			$	(1,800.00)		$	(1,800.00)			$	(1,800.00)		
2	1	Indian River County Tax Collector	12/06/24	NAV Taxes	$	80,872.00		$	(1,500.00)	$	(3,234.88)	$	76,137.12	$	80,872.00		$	76,137.12		
3	2	Indian River County Tax Collector	01/31/25	NAV Taxes	$	58,168.00			$	(1,674.64)	$	56,493.36	$	58,168.00		$	56,493.36		
4	Int - 1	Indian River County Tax Collector	01/31/25	Interest		$	34.68			$	34.68	$	34.68		$	34.68		
5									$	-					
6									$	-					
7									$	-					
8									$	-					
9									$	-					
10									$	-					
11									$	-					
12									$	-					
13									$	-					
14									$	-					
15									$	-					
16									$	-					
					$ 139,040.00	$	34.68	$	(3,300.00)	$	(4,909.52)	$ 130,865.16	$ 139,074.68	$	-	$ 130,865.16	$	-	

Collections	Note: $198,165 is 2024/2025 Budgeted
70.16%	assessments before discounts and fees.
$186,275 is 2024/2025 Budgeted assessments after discounts and fees.

$ 139,040.00
$	34.68

$  130,865.16

$ (139,074.68)	$ (130,865.16)
$	-	$	-
$	- 	$	- 
$	-	$	-