Reunion West Community 

Development District 

 

Agenda 

 

May 11, 2023 


May 4, 2023 

 

Board of Supervisors 

Reunion West Community 

Development District 

 

Dear Board Members: 

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Reunion West Community Development 
District will be held Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at the Heritage Crossing Community 
Center, 7715 Heritage Crossing Way, Reunion, Florida. 

 

Zoom Information for Members of the Public: 

Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82018699681 

Dial-in Number: (646) 876-9923 

Meeting ID: 820 1869 9681 

 

Following is the advance agenda for the meeting: 

 

1. Roll Call 

2. Public Comment Period 

3. Approval of the Minutes of the March 9, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting 

4. Consideration of Resolution 2023-05 Approving the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget and 
Setting a Public Hearing 

5. Review and Acceptance of Pavement Management Report 

6. Consideration of Arbitrage Rebate Computation Proposal form AMTEC 

7. Consideration of Resolution 2023-06 Establishing Bank Account Signatories 

8. Consideration of Security Improvements in Reunion West Encore Neighborhood 

9. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2024 Aquatic Maintenance Renewal 

10. Staff Reports 

A. Attorney 

B. Engineer 

C. District Manager’s Report 

i. Action Items List 

ii. Approval of Check Register 

iii. Balance Sheet and Income Statement 

iv. Replacement and Maintenance Plan 

v. Presentation of Number of Registered Voters: 567 

D. Security Report 

11. Other Business 


12. Supervisor’s Requests 

13. Next Meeting Date June 8th, 2023 

14. Adjournment 

 

 

Sincerely, 

 

Tricia L. Adams 

 

Tricia L. Adams 

District Manager 


MINUTES OF MEETING 

REUNION WEST 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 

 

 The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Reunion West Community 
Development District was held on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom 
Communication Media Technology and at the Heritage Crossing Community Center, 7715 
Heritage Crossing Way, Reunion, Florida. 

 

 Present and constituting a quorum: 

 

 Graham Staley Chairman 

 Sharon Harley Vice Chair 

 Michael Barry Assistant Secretary 

 Mark Greenstein Assistant Secretary 

 William (Bill) Witcher Assistant Secretary 

 

 

 Also present were: 

 

 

 Tricia Adams District Manager 

 Kristen Trucco District Counsel 

 Steve Boyd District Engineer 

 Alan Scheerer Field Manager 

 Victor Vargas Reunion Security 

 Pete Wittman Yellowstone Landscape Services 

 Garrett Huegel Yellowstone Landscape Services 

 John Dryburgh (via Zoom) Reunion East CDD Board Member 

 June Wispelwey Reunion East CDD Board Member 

 Steve Goldstein Reunion East CDD Board Member 

 Trudy Hobbs Reunion East CDD Board Member 

 Lieutenant Donald MacAllaster Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit 

 

 

The following is a summary of the discussions and actions taken at the April 13, 2023 
Reunion West Community Development District Board of Supervisors meeting. 

 

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call 

 Ms. Adams called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m. and called the roll. All Supervisors 
were present, with the exception of Ms. Harley who was not present at roll call. 

 


SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS Public Comment Period 

 Ms. Adams opened the public comment period for traffic enforcement. A Resident named 
Victoria voiced concern regarding vehicles parked backwards in the alley behind her house and 
residents using ATVs. Resident Richard Holmes of Grand Traverse Parkway thanked Lieutenant 
MacAllaster for attending and questioned what could be enforced in Reunion as he heard two 
stories; one was that they had public roads and as citizens of Osceola County, they would be 
entitled to all forms of law enforcement including traffic enforcement and two, the Osceola County 
Police Department would enforce criminal actions, but they must pay a fee to the Osceola County 
Sheriff’s Department for traffic enforcement. Resident Heather McGough of 1927 Jack Nicklaus 
Court asked if golf carts were permitted on their roads, who could drive them and if they needed 
to be registered and requested that a list of numbers to call when there were traffic issues, be 
distributed to homeowners. 

 Ms. Adams explained that most of the roadways within the Reunion community were 
owned by either the Reunion East CDD or Reunion West CDD and were public. The District was 
prohibited from engaging in traffic enforcement activities and it was the responsibility of the 
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. The District communicated this information to residents through 
the HOA electronic mail messaging system and provided the phone number for the traffic 
enforcement hotline at the suggestion of Lieutenant MacAllaster from Osceola County Sheriff’s 
Office. Mr. Staley confirmed that notification was sent by the HOA on March 30th. Ms. Adams 
pointed out that some roadways within the District such as alleys and parking lots as well as roads 
within Bears Den community, were privately owned. The District adopted Parking Rules in 
accordance with the Florida Statutes, which identify tow away zones. Vehicles improperly parked 
would be subject to immediate towing. Reunion Security enforced the District’s parking rules. Ms. 
Trucco added that the gates were soft gates and they were not permitted to restrict any member of 
the public from entering the community because the roads were financed with tax exempt bonds. 
Under Chapter 316, the operation of golf carts on public roads were prohibited unless a 
municipality or county deemed a road permissible for golf cart use. Supervisor Steve Goldstein of 
the Reunion East CDD Board asked if this included landscape and maintenance vehicles. Ms. 
Trucco noted an exception for low-speed vehicles. There being no further comments, Ms. Adams 
closed the public comment period. 

 Ms. Harley joined the meeting. 


 

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS Osceola County Traffic Enforcement 
Presentation 

 Ms. Adams introduced Lieutenant Donald MacAllaster of the Osceola County Sheriff’s 
Office Traffic Unit, who oversees all traffic enforcement operations for the county. He has been 
with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office for 24 years, with 14 years in traffic enforcement and 
was working with Ms. Adams to provide clarification between private and public roads and ensure 
that signage was correct. There were some signs in the Reunion West Encore neighborhood that 
were blue, indicating that they were private roads even though it was a public roadway. All signs 
in Reunion were green on the main roadways, meaning they were enforceable, but if the signs 
were wrong, any ticket they wrote could be dismissed. Lieutenant MacAllaster’s main focus 
regarding traffic enforcement was to reduce fatalities. However, they were limited in resources as 
Osceola County was 1,600 square miles and their current staffing was 18 people including him 
and his assistant. Four positions handled aggressive driving and two handled DUIs. Their main 
focus was on the major roadways: I-4 to Highway 60 east to 192 and Narcoossee Road. They 
utilized the website Signal Four Analytics, which identified traffic crashes; however, there was a 
two-month delay in reporting due to statutory requirements. There were four fatalities on Old Lake 
Wilson Road in the last two months. They had grants for pedestrian enforcement and education 
along 192 and a smart grant for anyone riding a motorcycle, providing a full day of instruction for 
better riding skills with certified instructors and motorcycle enforcement throughout the county. 
There was also a grant for distracted driving, which caused 1,000 citations to be issued in Week 4. 
Reunion had complaints in the county for traffic enforcement. They could not do much with 
alleyways because they were privately owned and recommended that the HOA or CDD provide 
information to contractors and vendors. Golf carts were difficult to enforce, as golf carts could be 
turned into low-speed vehicles. The City of St. Cloud permitted golf carts, but for a golf cart to be 
on a roadway, the driver must be licensed. 

 Supervisor Goldstein asked if they would provide traffic enforcement. Lieutenant 
MacAllaster noted that there were several communities who requested additional enforcement, 
including the Celebration CDD, which had selected times for traffic enforcement. The deputies 
must be certified. Indian Wells recently added traffic enforcement to deal with parking issues. He 
handled areas where there were complaints first, providing speed radar trailers. However, they 
only had two speed radar trailers, but worked with the county to install them and obtain the traffic 


data, so that he could provide enforcement during that timeframe. Lieutenant MacAllaster wanted 
to focus his resources in communities where 50% of the complaints were for speeding. In one 
community, there were three or four fatalities in the last two months. They were seeing an influx 
of motorcycles and stunt driving and worked with the St. Cloud Police Department and the Florida 
Highway Patrol for Orange County. He encouraged residents to call the traffic enforcement hotline 
for any issues. 

Discussion ensued by the Reunion West CDD and Reunion East CDD Boards. Mr. Staley 
asked if it was helpful to have a specific type of enforcement. Lieutenant MacAllaster pointed out 
that the more specificity they had, the easier it was for them to handle a specific problem. Mr. 
Staley asked if they could have more routine patrols in the community. Lieutenant MacAllaster 
would contact the Captain for the west side of the county, Captain Williamson. Mr. Barry asked if 
the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office could enforce underage kids on golf carts. Lieutenant 
MacAllaster stated they could enforce traffic law violations for golf carts on a roadway. Mr. Staley 
asked if Reunion Security could stop the golf cart for something egregious. Mr. Vargas indicated 
that Reunion Security had no enforcement jurisdiction for golf carts on a private road, but they did 
follow drivers of golf carts to their home and talk to the parents. Supervisor Wispelwey asked if 
golf carts could drive on sidewalks. Lieutenant MacAllaster pointed out that golf carts were only 
permitted on cart paths if they were crossing from one green to another on a golf course. Mr. 
Goldstein questioned the penalty for driving a golf cart on the street, even if the driver had a license 
and lights on the golf cart. Lieutenant MacAllaster confirmed that a moving violation was $166 
and a non-moving violation was $16. If they were un-licensed, it was a criminal infraction. Mr. 
Witcher questioned why Reunion Security could deal with parking and towing violations, but not 
golf cart violations. Ms. Trucco explained that while Reunion Security could not enforce violations 
for golf carts on public roads owned by the CDD, under Chapter 190 it had the limited power to 
enforce parking and towing under the District’s rules. 

 A Resident on Gathering Drive asked if Reunion Security could enforce golf cart rentals 
under the rental agreement, as 90% of the abuse was from golf cart rentals. Ms. Trucco advised 
that the rental agreement was not with the CDD. The Resident felt that drivers of third-party golf 
carts should have insurance and registration or not be allowed to drive them in the community. 
Ms. Trucco pointed out that they could not restrict third-parties from using their roads because 
they were financed with tax exempt bonds. However, several county ordinances were passed to 


allow golf cart use in CDDs on non-CDD owned roads, but in Reunion, the roads are owned by 
the CDD and Celebration’s roads were owned by the county. Reunion did not pass a rule to allow 
golf carts on the roads. The Resident questioned the criteria for using a low-speed vehicle. 
Lieutenant MacAllaster explained that it must be registered with the State of Florida as a lowspeed 
vehicle and the community must be certified for the use of low-speed vehicles. A Resident 
was told that they could not convert their golf cart to a low-speed vehicle. Mr. Goldstein asked if 
people purchasing low-speed vehicles and driving them on their roads were legal. Lieutenant 
MacAllaster replied no, but they did not enforce them if the community met the requirements for 
the use of a low-speed vehicle. 

 Ms. Adams opened the floor to comments from the Reunion West CDD Board Members. 
Mr. Witcher requested that Ms. Trucco provide information about low-speed vehicles as he was 
unaware that the community needed to have a designation allowing the use of them. Mr. Barry 
questioned how often the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office patrolled the community. Lieutenant 
MacAllaster stated they did not regularly patrol the community; however, if they had speeding 
issues, they could provide selective traffic enforcement. Mr. Barry understood that because there 
were so many golf carts in the community and Kingwood had many maintenance vehicles, no one 
would be arrested or issued a ticket, as long as everyone abided by the laws. Lieutenant 
MacAllaster was not aware of it, but the Records Department could verify whether any citations 
were issued. Mr. Greenstein felt that intelligent questions were being asked and the best legal 
answers were being provided, supported Mr. Witcher’s recommendation to pursue low-speed 
authorization for this community and suggested, in the interim, Reunion Security keep children 
off of golf carts, following the driver to their home and talking to the parents about appropriate 
vehicle operation, refreshing signs and issuing a public service announcement. 

 Ms. Harley noticed third-party golf carts coming into the community during certain periods 
of time and recalled that each resident signed an additional terms and condition sheet stating that 
they could not rent golf carts from third-parties. Ms. Adams clarified that was on behalf of a private 
enterprise and the CDD’s position was that these were public roadways and they could not restrict 
access. Mr. Staley felt that Kingwood and the management company could stop it through a 
contractual arrangement. Ms. Harley noted they could levy fines, but residents would pay them, 
which did not resolve the issue and warned that the way they policed the golf carts would impact 
residents. Mr. Staley recommended issuing a regular public safety announcement about traffic 


enforcement. He also suggested Reunion Security provides two patrol officers to monitor the abuse 
of golf carts by children. Ms. Trucco would provide Chapter 316.212, regarding the operation of 
golf carts, especially Section 7, whereby a golf cart may not be used by anyone under the age of 
14. A Resident requested that the main roads be re-striped. Mr. Staley pointed out that the District 
Engineer was presenting the Pavement Management Plan at the next meeting and once they 
identified what roads had another five- or ten-year life, they would approve re-striping. Mr. 
Scheerer confirmed that most roads on the east side of the community were re-stripped, Reunion 
Boulevard was re-stripped five or six years ago and there was funding to re-stripe the west side. 

 There were no further comments from the Reunion West CDD Board Members, Ms. 
Adams opened the floor to comments from the Reunion East CDD Board Members. Ms. 
Wispelwey thanked Lieutenant MacAllaster for his service as there was a dramatic increase in 
reckless driving and traffic and wished the county would do more. Mr. Dryburgh felt that all major 
questions were asked and answered and was happy that they all came together for the public. There 
were no further comments from the Reunion East CDD Board Members, Ms. Adams opened the 
floor to comments from Zoom attendees. A Resident questioned the amount of arrests or tickets 
issued within Reunion for the past several years. Ms. Adams reminded the resident Lieutenant 
MacAllaster advised they could make a public records request with Osceola County. There being 
no further comments, Ms. Adams closed the public comment period and thanked Lieutenant 
MacAllaster for attending the meeting. Mr. Staley thanked everyone for their input. 

 

• Public Comment Period 


 Prior to the start of the public comment period, Mr. Staley pointed out that there was an 
exceptionally large number of people in attendance compared to other meetings, due to the joint 
complaint dated June 2020 by the US Department of Justice and Kingwood against various entities 
including Kingwood and the Settlement Agreement that was reached between the parties on March 
20, 2023. There was a great deal of concern and anxiety within the community regarding the 
allegations of possible transactions between Kingwood and the Master HOA, which could impact 
expenses being charged by the HOA to property owners within Reunion. None of the allegations 
were proven since the settlement occurred. In addition, there was no mention of the Reunion West 
or Reunion East CDDs in the settlement or complaint. Based on Mr. Staley’s experience, the 
agreement and contract approval process were sound; however, given concerns raised in the 


community, recommended that the Board a review all the CDDs agreements and contracts between 
Kingwood and the HOA for the interest of transparency. Ms. Trucco reminded the Board that the 
statements in the lawsuit were allegations of the plaintiff who was a former employee of Kingwood 
and since settlement was reached prior to the trial, none of the allegations were proven as fact or 
truth by a court. Therefore, the Board should be cautious when speaking about the issue as 
defamation through libel, written falsity, or slander, spoken falsity, could be triggered when a false 
statement is made that causes an injury. 

 Ms. Adams opened the public comment period for agenda items and requested that 
residents state their name and address, limit their comments to three minutes. Resident Lester 
Blades of Euston Drive reviewed the copy of the Consent Order and questioned whether the 
purpose was to answer the question, as Paragraph 30 appeared to be an omission, which was usable 
in any legal proceeding. Ms. Trucco pointed out that the statements in the complaint were 
allegations only and could not provide an opinion on the Consent Order without reviewing it. 
Resident Richard Holmes clarified that Mr. Blades was referring to the statements of Mr. Anthony 
Carll and the concern that it raised, which at the Board was addressing. In his review of the 
complaint, there was no reference to Reunion East or Reunion West CDDs, but the implication 
from residents was Kingwood participating in some form of skimming, scam or inappropriate 
conduct that impacted contracts with the CDD, which explained the large number of residents at 
the meeting. When Mr. Holmes spoke to Mr. Carll, he denied everything, but according to the 
complaint and Settlement Agreement, Mr. Carll participated in unlawful conduct. He requested 
that the Board review all agreements with Kingwood. Mr. Holmes asked if the Heritage Crossing 
Community Center (HCCC) roof was replaced. Mr. Staley stated that it could be the HCCC roof 
or the roof for the condo units as the complaint was not clear. Mr. Greenstein explained that the 
only way that the CDD could be connected with Kingwood, was if it was for the HCCC roof; 
however, there was a competitive bid process for the roof repair and the Board likely selected the 
low bidder. A Resident attending by Zoom questioned who was responsible for trimming trees 
between the sidewalk and the road along Excitement Drive. Mr. Scheerer would speak to the 
resident after the meeting. The Resident noted a section of sidewalk was missing at the end of 
Corolla Court on common property. Mr. Scheerer explained that there was no sidewalk at the end 
of Corolla Court because it was considered an emergency access road not owned by the CDD. 
There being no further comments, Ms. Adams closed the public comment period. 


 

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of Minutes of the March 9, 2023 
Board of Supervisors Meeting 

 Ms. Adams presented the minutes of the March 9, 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting, 
which were included in the agenda package. Mr. Staley note on Page 15, “February 28, 2023” 
should be, “February 20, 2023.” 

 

On MOTION by Mr. Barry seconded by Mr. Greenstein with all in 
favor the Minutes of the March 9, 2023 Board of Supervisors 
Meeting were approved as amended. 

 

FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Organizational Matters 

A. Consideration of Resolution 2023-04 Providing for the Removal and 
Appointment of Assistant Treasurer 

 Ms. Adams presented Resolution 2023-04, removing Ms. Teresa Viscarra as Assistant 
Treasurer and appointing Ms. Katie Costa as Assistant Treasurer, which was included in the 
agenda package. Ms. Viscarra served as the District’s accountant, but now worked remotely and 
the request was to appoint Ms. Katie Costa, the Director of Accounting Services for GMS, for the 
purpose of processing the District financial records. 

 

On MOTION by Mr. Greenstein seconded by Ms. Harley with all in 
favor Resolution 2023-04 Providing for the Removal and 
Appointment of Assistant Treasurer was adopted. 

 

SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Review of Agreements Between Reunion 
West CDD and Kingwood Entities 
(“Kingwood”) and the Reunion Resort and 
Club of Orlando Master Association 
(“Master HOA”) 

Mr. Staley met with the General Manager, Mr. Anthony Carll last Friday and as Mr. 
Holmes stated, Mr. Carll denied everything in the complaint and settlement and there was no 
wrongdoing. In the interest of transparency and given the lack of trust, Mr. Staley recommended 
that the Board review of the contracts between the Reunion West CDD and Kingwood. Mr. 
Witcher agreed that there was a need to perform a review, especially the Reunion Entities 
documents going back, as there no other way to rebuild trust. Mr. Barry understood that Reunion 


West did not have an agreement with Kingwood but could ensure that competitive bids were 
obtained. Ms. Trucco explained that outside of pursuing a lawsuit and going into a discovery stage, 
the District could look at the cost and determine whether or not it was reasonable. Mr. Greenstein 
concurred with having a review and would have similar discussion at the Reunion East CDD 
meeting. Ms. Harley believed as elected officials, they had the duty of care to those who elected 
them. Mr. Staley recommended that the Board: 

1. Pass a motion to direct staff to prepare an inventory of existing agreements and 
contracts between the Reunion West CDD and Kingwood and the Master 
Association, including a summary of the financial terms and details for the May 
meeting. 
2. Prepare a list of ongoing discussions and negotiations and provide at the May 
meeting. 
3. The Reunion East CDD Board request staff to prepare an inventory for Reunion 
East CDD contracts. 
4. He further recommended Mr. Carll seat two members of the community on the 
HOA Board, in order to re-build trust. 


Mr. Greenwood envisioned from an administrative standpoint, each CDD conducting a 
review, but because of the relationship between Reunion East and Reunion West, recommended 
that there be a consolidated review. 

5. Schedule a joint workshop for May 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., prior to their Board 
Meeting to discuss this matter further and present the inventory. 


 

On MOTION by Mr. Greenstein seconded by Mr. Witcher with all 
in favor scheduling a joint workshop between the Reunion West and 
Reunion East CDD Boards on May 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. for the 
purpose of reviewing the Agreements Between the Reunion West 
CDD, Kingwood Entities (“Kingwood”), Reunion Resort and Club 
of Orlando Master Association was approved. 

 

 


SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Consideration of Proposed Fee Increase 
for Yellowstone Landscape Services for 
Fiscal Year 2024 

Ms. Adams presented a letter from Yellowstone and a spreadsheet, which were included in 
the agenda package. In Fiscal Year 2020, the Board directed staff to solicit proposals for landscape 
services, the District received multiple competitive bids, including one from Florida Commercial 
Care and the Board awarded the contract to Yellowstone. However, subsequent to the engagement 
of Yellowstone, the Reunion West Encore neighborhood which had not been conveyed to the 
District at the time of the bid process, was later conveyed to Reunion West CDD. The District then 
entered into an agreement for landscape services with Creative North, which was outside the scope 
of the initial RFP. Mr. Staley asked if Creative North was independent from the HOA landscape 
company. Mr. Scheerer confirmed that they were handling the Spectrum project for Encore and 
were not associated with the other two landscaping contractors that were onsite. Mr. Staley 
questioned when the Yellowstone contract terminated. Ms. Adams stated the agreement with 
Yellowstone could be renewed for up to five years and each year, they presented an addendum to 
the agreement for a one-year renewal. However, this year, in advance of the renewal, Yellowstone 
requested a price increase from $125,000 to $126,518. The Board could either accept this price 
increase or direct staff to bid out landscape services. Mr. Witcher questioned whether Yellowstone 
was affiliated with Kingwood or their entities or were solely independent. Mr. Pete Wittman, 
Branch Manager of Yellowstone Landscape confirmed that they were a private entity and had no 
affiliation with Kingwood or their entities. Mr. Staley wanted to reduce the number of landscaping 
companies in Reunion, but Yellowstone did a great job, attended every meeting and answered all 
questions. Ms. Harley asked if the proposed increase was not until October. Ms. Adams confirmed 
that it would increase in October to coincide with the fiscal year. 

 

Mr. Staley MOVED to approve the proposed fee increase for 
Yellowstone Landscape Services for Fiscal Year 2024 and Ms. 
Harley seconded the motion. 

 

 Resident Lester Blades of Euston Drive asked if the increase was in line with other 
Districts. Mr. Scheerer stated it appeared to be modest and in line with their 3% overall increase 
per the contract, especially with the increase in fuel costs. Some Districts had increases as much 
as 20%. Yellowstone was always available and did a great job for the community. 


 

On VOICE VOTE with all in favor the proposed fee increase for 
Yellowstone Landscape Services for Fiscal Year 2024 was 
approved. 

 

EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Staff Reports 

• Engineer (Item 9B) 


Mr. Boyd reported that all of the field work and inspections were underway for the 
Pavement Management Plan and would be completed early next week and provided at the next 
meeting. 

Mr. Boyd left the meeting. 

 

A. Attorney 


Ms. Trucco reported that she and Ms. Carpenter had many phone calls regarding the 
complaint involving Kingwood since the last meeting. They also received notice from the Florida 
Department of Transportation (FDOT) that they were initiating the taking process under Chapter 
73 of the Florida Statutes, for slivers of land along the I-4 corridor that were owned by the CDD. 
This was the first step in the taking process, which was to provide notice to the property owner. 
The next step was to conduct an appraisal of the property and if they decide to proceed with the 
taking, FDOT would send the CDD a written offer, which should include full compensation for 
the parcels that they would be taking including any damages to the remaining property owned by 
the CDD. If the CDD did not accept the offer, FDOT had 30 days to file a condemnation lawsuit 
against the CDD. Since she was not a condemnation attorney, Ms. Trucco requested that the 
District ratify an Engagement Letter with Gray Robinson to represent the District, as they had 
extensive experience in condemnation proceedings, specifically on the I-4 corridor. They were 
engaged prior to this meeting, as the District had the ability under the law to attend the state’s 
appraisal. Under Florida Statutes, the State would also pay the attorney’s fees incurred by the 
property owner and fees that Gray Robinson would incur. Ms. Trucco would continue to update 
the Board, once she had confirmation that the appraisal was completed. 

 

Mr. Witcher MOVED to ratify the Engagement Agreement with 
Gray Robinson to represent the District in the Florida Department 


of Transportation taking of a sliver of parcels along I-4 and Old Lake 
Wilson Road and Ms. Harley seconded the motion. 

 

 Mr. Barry questioned the amount of land FDOT was taking along the I-4 corridor. Mr. 
Staley pointed out along I-4 towards ChampionsGate, there was a strip of land in front of a pond 
and one further back and requested that a map be circulated to the Board. Mr. Greenstein noted 
similar parcels were identified in the Reunion East CDD. Mr. Staley asked if the District was 
legally required to do anything with the compensation. Ms. Adams believed that it was considered 
unrestricted revenue. 

 

On VOICE VOTE with all in favor Engagement Agreement with 
Gray Robinson to represent the District in the Florida Department 
of Transportation taking of a sliver of parcels along I-4 and Old Lake 
Wilson Road was ratified. 

 

 Mr. Witcher questioned the pre-file date on the Phase 3A Plat. Ms. Trucco reported that 
there was a pending encroachment issue with Kingwood and last week they heard back from their 
attorney who was evaluating which tracts of land they were willing to transfer to the CDD by deed. 
Mr. Witcher asked if there was any progress on the HOA matter. Ms. Trucco recalled that there 
was a discussion on the responsibility for maintenance of the parkway areas, which was the green 
space located between the front of residential lots and the right-of-way (ROW) that the CDD 
owned. It appears it was included in the ROW but it appears the Reunion West POA was 
responsible for maintaining the parkway area historically; however, they informed the District that 
they were no longer going to perform the maintenance. Their attorney was conducting a title report 
search on the documents for all of the parkways in dispute and at this time, she had not received 
an update, but the CDD had some options depending on their response. 

 

B. Engineer 


This item was discussed. 

 

C. District Manager’s Report 


i. Action Items List 

Ms. Adams presented the Action Items List, which was included in the agenda package. 


 

 

ii. Approval of Check Register 


Ms. Adams presented the Check Register from March 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023 in 
the amount of $355,244.87, which was included in the agenda package. 

 

On MOTION by Mr. Greenstein seconded by Ms. Harley with all in 
favor the March Check Register was approved. 

 

iii. Balance Sheet and Income Statement 


Ms. Adams presented the Unaudited Financial Statements through February 28, 2023, 
which were included in the agenda package for informational purposes. 

 

iv. Replacement and Maintenance Plan 


Ms. Adams presented the Replacement and Maintenance Plan, which was included in the 
agenda package. 

 

D. Security Report 


Ms. Adams presented the March Security Report from Mr. Victor Vargas, Director of 
Reunion Security, which was emailed to the Board and included the enforcement of the District’s 
parking rules, including the issuance of violations and any towing as well as other Reunion 
Security matters. Mr. Staley requested that the Reunion West Encore neighborhood be included in 
the legal summary about low-speed vehicles. 

 

NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Other Business 

There being none, the next item followed. 

 

TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisor’s Requests 

Mr. Staley announced that there was a virtual meeting on the Poinciana Expressway 
expansion of County Roads 532 and 429 on April 25th and a public meeting at the hospital on April 
27th and requested that an HOA e-blast be sent to residents. Ms. Adams advised staff would provide 
public notice to all individual HOA management companies. Mr. Staley spoke the county 


regarding the Sinclair Road extension and noise abatement, landscaping and security for the 
extension would be considered during the design phase. The intersection of Tradition Boulevard, 
outside of the Sinclair gate, would have traffic lights from Sinclair Road to Reunion. The detailed 
design was estimated to take another two years; however, if they receive funding by the middle of 
2025, the plans should be completed by March of 2027. With construction taking two years, it 
should be fully completed by 2030. The HOA requested volunteers to update the HOA Owners 
Handbook. 

 

ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Next Meeting Date – May 11th, 2023 

Ms. Adams stated the next meeting was scheduled for May 11, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. 

 

TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Adjournment 

 

On MOTION by Ms. Harley seconded by Mr. Witcher with all in 
favor the meeting was adjourned. 

 

 

 

 

 

Secretary/Assistant Secretary Chairman/Vice Chairman 


RESOLUTION 2023-05 

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE REUNION 
WEST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPROVING A 
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 AND SETTING A 
PUBLIC HEARING THEREON PURSUANT TO FLORIDA LAW; 
ADDRESSING TRANSMITTAL, POSTING AND PUBLICATION 
REQUIREMENTS; ADDRESSING SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING 
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

 

 WHEREAS, the District Manager has heretofore prepared and submitted to the Board of 
Supervisors (“Board”) of the Reunion West Community Development District (“District”) prior 
to June 15, 2023, a proposed budget (“Proposed Budget”) for the fiscal year beginning October 
1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024 (“Fiscal Year 2023/2024”); and 

 

 WHEREAS, the Board has considered the Proposed Budget and desires to set the required 
public hearings thereon; 

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF 
SUPERVISORS OF THE REUNION WEST COMMUNITY 
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: 

 

1. PROPOSED BUDGET APPROVED. The Proposed Budget prepared by the 
District Manager for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby approved as 
the basis for conducting a public hearing to adopt said Proposed Budget. 


 

2. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING. A public hearing on said approved Proposed 

Budget is hereby declared and set for the following date, hour and location: 

 

 DATE: August 10, 2023 

 

 HOUR: 11:00 a.m. 

 

 LOCATION: Heritage Crossing Community Center 

7715 Heritage Crossing Way 

 Reunion, Florida 34747 

 

3. TRANSMITTAL OF PROPOSED BUDGET TO LOCAL GENERALPURPOSE 
GOVERNMENTS. The District Manager is hereby directed to submit a copy of the 
Proposed Budget to the Osceola County, Florida at least 60 days prior to the hearing set above. 

 

4. POSTING OF PROPOSED BUDGET. In accordance with Section 189.016, 
Florida Statutes, the District’s Secretary is further directed to post the approved Proposed Budget 
on the District’s website at least two days before the budget hearing date as set forth in Section 2 
and shall remain on the website for at least 45 days. 

 


5. PUBLICATION OF NOTICE. Notice of this public hearing shall be published 
in the manner prescribed in Florida law. 

 

6. MAILED NOTICE. Notice of the public hearing on the imposition of special 
assessments to annually fund the District’s operation and maintenance costs shall also be made by 
First Class U.S. Mail at least 30 days prior to the date of the public hearing. 

 

7. SEVERABILITY. The invalidity or unenforceability of any one or more 
provisions of this Resolution shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions 
of this Resolution, or any part thereof. 

 

8. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon 
adoption. 

 

 

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th DAY OF MAY 2023. 

 

 

ATTEST: REUNION WEST COMMUNITY 

DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 

 

 

 

 

________________________________ By:_______________________________ 

Secretary/Assistant Secretary 

 Its:________________________________ 

 

 


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RESOLUTION 2023-06 

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF REUNION 
WEST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPOINTING THE 
DISTRICT’S APPOINTED TREASURER, ASSISTANT TREASURER, AND 
SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT AS SIGNORS ON THE DISTRICT’S 
LOCAL BANK ACCOUNT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

 

 WHEREAS, Reunion East Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit 
of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, 
and situated entirely within Osceola County, Florida; and 

 

 WHEREAS, the District’s Board of Supervisors desires to appoint the District’s appointed 
Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, and Secretary as signors on the District’s local bank account. 

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF 
REUNION WEST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT THAT: 

 

 SECTION 1. The District’s appointed Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, and Secretary shall be 
appointed as signors on the District’s local bank account. 

 

 SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. 

 

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of May 2023. 

 

ATTEST: REUNION WEST COMMUNITY 
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 

 

 

 

Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson, Board of Supervisors 


 From: Aura Zelada <manager@reunionwestpoa.com> 
Date: May 4, 2023 at 5:18:54 PM EDT 
To: Alan Scheerer <ascheerer@gmscfl.com> 
Cc: Randall Zapata <randallzapata@gmail.com>, Vice President <vicepresident@reunionwestpoa.com>, Graham 
Staley <gdstaley@gmail.com> 
Subject: Reunion West, Approval Request from CDD 

 

Alan, 

I hope this letter finds you well. The Reunion West POA is interested in undertaking two 
projects on CDD land at the gates and we would like to request your permission to move 
forward with these projects. 

Firstly, we would like to install two RFID readers for the hang tags at the Main Gate 1 
visitor’s lane (Fairfax and N. Old Lake Wilson Rd). This will provide an alternate way of 
entry for our guests and residents with RFID hang tag readers when we have an outage 
in our resident lane. We plan to have two RFID readers to cover both the old and new 
hang tags that we have in the community. 

Secondly, we are seeking to install additional bollards at Gate 2 (Fairfax and Sinclair Rd) 
to better protect the camera equipment. We have observed instances where guests 
have hit the camera equipment and this will help prevent additional damages in the 
future. 

We welcome you to visit anytime to review what we are trying to do, and our team would 
be more than happy to meet with you to discuss these projects in detail. 

Please note that the Reunion West POA is willing to cover the installation and 
maintenance costs of both projects, and we will take full responsibility for any damages 
caused by these installations. 

For your reference, please find attached the site survey documents outlining our 
proposed installation plans. 

We would like to request your approval of these projects at the May 11th meeting. 
Thank you for your attention to this matter. 

 

Sincerely, 

 

Aura Zelada, MBA, LCAM 

Manager - Reunion West Property Owners Association 

Cell: (407) 785-9578 

manager@reunionwestpoa.com 

Website: Reunion West POA 

 
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