Draft Meeting Minutes for August 14, 2025
University Village
Community Development District
The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the University Village Community Development District was held at the offices of Miromar Development Corporation, 10801 Corkscrew Road, Suite 305, Estero, Florida 33928 and also via web conference on August 14, 2025 at 11:34am.
Present and constituting a quorum were:
Jeffery Staner – Chair
Rich Pomeroy – Vice Chair
Mark Geschwendt- Assistant Secretary
Also present were:
Mandie Rainwater – District Manager, Premier District Management (PDM)
Attending remotely was:
Melissa Gindling – ADM Premier District Management
Greg Urbancic – Attorney, Coleman, Yovanovich & Koester, P.A.
The following is a summary of the actions taken at the University Village Community Development District (CDD) Board of Supervisors meeting.
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Call to Order and Roll Call
The University Village Community Development District meeting was called to order at 11: 34 and Mandie Rainwater called the roll. Three Board members were present, as well as District Manager. Greg Urbancic, Attorney and Melissa Gindling, Assistant District Manager attended remotely.
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of the Agenda
On MOTION by Supervisor Geschwendt, seconded by Supervisor Pomeroy, with all in favor, the Board approved the Agenda, as presented.
THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS Public Comments on Agenda Items
There were no Audience comments on Agenda items.
FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Public Hearing
On MOTION by Supervisor Geshwendt and seconded by Chair Staner, with all in favor, the Budget Public Hearing was opened.
A. Presentation of Proposed Budget
The Budget as presented was prepared by the previous management company, Wrathell Hunt. Supervisor Geshwendt asked about the narrative included with the Budget and where the Premier District Management fees were within the budget. He said the narrative and budget may no longer be applicable and may need to be amended to address shortfall. He would also like to know where the shortfall in the budget was coming from. DM Rainwater let the Board know that as soon as the financial information is available she will work on the requests.
B. Public Comment
There was none.
C. Resolution 2025-13 Adoption FY 2025-2026 Budget Appropriation
On MOTION by Supervisor Geshwendt and seconded by Supervisor Pomeroy, with all in favor, of adopting Resolution 2025-13 Adoption FY 2025-2026 Budget Appropriation.
On MOTION by Supervisor Geshwendt and seconded by Chair Staner, with all in favor, to close the Budget Public Meeting.
FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Fiscal Year 2026 O&M Assessment Public Hearing
On MOTION by Supervisor Geshwendt and seconded by Supervisor Pomeroy, with all in favor, to open the O&M Assessment Public Hearing.
A. Presentation of Assessment Rates
The assessments are the same as the previous year at 87.94 ERUs at $1,448.94 equaling $127,420. Debt Service is billed at interest only in November at $121,968. In May 2026 the debt service payment is for principle $490,000 and interest of $121,968. These are collected off roll by the management company. Supervisor Geshwendt asked to have the wording off roll included in the resolution.
B. Public Comment
There was none.
C. Resolution 2025-14 Approve FY 2025-2026 Assessment Levy
On MOTION by Supervisor Geshwendt and seconded by Supervisor Pomeroy, with all in favor, to approve the FY 2025-2026 Assessment Levy to be collected off roll.
On MOTION by Supervisor Geshwendt and seconded by Supervisor Pomeroy, with all in favor, to close the O&M Assessment Public hearing.
SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of Meeting Minutes
A. Meeting Minutes from June 17, 2025
Supervisor Geshwendt asked that the date of the next meeting be corrected to August 15.
On MOTION by Supervisor Geshwendt and seconded by Chair Staner, with all in favor, the Minutes are accepted pending correction.
SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Financial Report
Financial Documents have not been fully transferred and made accessible. At this time the Accounting Department has been unable to produce or provide financial reports. They will be emailed to the Board as soon as they become available.
EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Staff Reports
A. District Manager – PDM
i. Accept FY 2024 Audit : McDirmit Davis
On MOTION by Supervisor Geshwendt and seconded by Supervisor Pomeroy, with all in favor, the FY 2024 Audit was accepted.
ii. Seat 4 Vacancy
The Board has not received any letters of interest.
iii. Approval Protocol Between Meetings
DM Rainwater wanted to clarify the procedure in between Board meetings since there are only 2 to 3 a year. Chair Staner said that any special proposals should come to him and we can approve them up to $5,000. DM is authorized to sign for normal maintenance or nominal invoice amounts. If over $5,000 the Chair will need to take it to the Developer and a special meeting may need to be held. DM Rainwater agrees.
B. District Counsel – Coleman, Yavanovich & Koester, P.A.
i. Ethics Training Reminder
Attorney Urbancic reminded the Board that their ethics trainings are due by the end of the year. He also will provide a memo that outlines where the hours can be taken at online.
C. District Engineer – Johnson Engineering
i. Permit Evaluation Report
DM Rainwater asked Mark Zordan, the District’s new engineer, to scan for any compliance permitting that may be in need of attention. None were found.
D. Field Manager – PDM
i. Road Striping Update
DM Rainwater reported that TJ from 1-800-Striper complete the striping project on South Village in a few days and he sent photos to the District. The work looks great. FGCU is about to begin the new school year and the updated roadway made it onto their highlighted social media posts.
ii. Vendor Meetings and Updates/Reports
DM Rainwater reports that she has made contact with the Attorney, Engineer firm, Irrigation firm, Lake Management firm, Landscaping firm, LLS Tax solutions, and with Gannett Publishing. As additional vendors are utilized, staff will update the District’s records accordingly. Additionally, the Business Observer will be used for legal publications moving forward.
iii. Goals and Objectives
DM Rainwater reminded the Board of the Goals and Objectives the previous management company created in accordance with the State regulations. Staff provided the goals and objectives document and Supervisor Pomeroy provided feedback for use in the report. The same goals and objectives will be used for FY 2026.
NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS New Business
There was no new business.
TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisor Requests/Comments
There were none.
ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience General Comments
There was no audience.