MINUTES OF MEETING
HERON ISLES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Heron Isles Community Development District was held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at Blackrock Baptist Church, 96362 Blackrock Road, Yulee, Florida 32097.

Present and constituting a quorum were:

Greg Watson	Chairman
Nicole Reams by phone	Vice Chairperson
Chase Coleman	Supervisor
Wendy Emanuelson	Supervisor
Eugene Hays	Supervisor

Also present were:

Daniel Laughlin	District Manager
Mary Grace Henley	District Counsel
Lauren Gentry by phone	District Counsel
Mike Yuro by phone	District Engineer
Kelly Mullins	Field Operations Manager
Terry Glynn by phone	GMS

The following is a summary of the discussion and actions taken at the August 19, 2025 meeting.

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Roll Call
Mr. Laughlin called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. and called the roll.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Public Comment
There being none, the next item followed.

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Approval of Consent Agenda
Approval of the Minutes of the May 20, 2025 Meeting
Financial Statements
Assessment Receipts Schedule
Check Register

August 19, 2025	Heron Isles CDD

Copies of the minutes and financial documents were enclosed in the agenda package for the Board’s review. Mr. Laughlin noted the check register totals $73,598.94.

On MOTION by Ms. Emanuelson seconded by Mr. Watson, with all in favor, the consent agenda was approved.

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Public Hearing for the Purpose of Adopting
the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
Mr. Laughlin noted there is no increase in assessments being proposed. There are slight increases in some line items that are contractual or based on previous trends. Money was moved from line items that were under budget to cover those increases in addition to using some of the carry forward surplus. The capital reserve fund is expected to be increased to $270,000 with the contribution from the 2026 budget.

On MOTION by Mr. Watson seconded by Ms. Emanuelson, with all in favor, the public hearing was opened.

There being no comments, a motion to close the public hearing followed.

On MOTION by Mr. Watson seconded by Ms. Emanuelson, with all in favor, the public hearing was closed.

Consideration of Resolution 2025-06, Relating to Annual Appropriations and Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026

On MOTION by Mr. Watson seconded by Ms. Emanuelson, with all in favor, Resolution 2025-06, relating to annual appropriations and adopting the budget for fiscal year 2026 was approved.

Consideration of Resolution 2025-07, Imposing Special Assessments and Certifying an Assessment Roll
Mr. Coleman joined the meeting at this time.

On MOTION by Mr. Watson seconded by Mr. Hays, with all in favor, Resolution 2025-07, imposing special assessments and certifying an assessment roll was approved.

FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Report

Mr. Laughlin gave an overview of the audit report for fiscal year 2024. There were no deficiencies in internal control or negative findings to report.

On MOTION by Mr. Watson seconded by Ms. Emanuelson, with all in favor, the fiscal year 2024 audit report was accepted.

SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Discussion of Bus Stop Covering
Mr. Laughlin will request the current school bus stop locations from the school board and bring that information back to the next meeting for further discussion.
This item was tabled.

SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Staff Reports
Landscape
Mr. Watson asked Ms. Mullins to get with BrightView on making sure the common areas are properly maintained. He noted the landscape team keeps missing the mailbox area.

District Counsel
Ms. Henley reminded the board members to complete four hours of ethics training by December 31st.
Mr. Hays asked if there is an update on the utility easement.
Ms. Henley responded that the easement was executed and submitted to the HOA who recorded the document.

District Engineer
There being nothing to report, the next item followed.

District Manager
Consideration of Designating a Regular Meeting Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026
Mr. Laughlin presented a proposed meeting schedule including quarterly meetings on the third Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.

On MOTION by Mr. Watson seconded by Mr. Hays, with all in favor, the fiscal year 2026 meeting schedule was approved as presented.

Review of Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2025
Mr. Laughlin gave an overview of the goals and objectives adopted last year. He stated that he may recommend removing the goal to perform facilities and infrastructure inspections as this district does not have a requirement to have an annual engineer’s report completed. Mr. Yuro has offered to complete an engineer’s report for $2,250 to ensure the district is compliant for fiscal year 2025.
There were no objections from the Board on Mr. Yuro completing an engineer’s report.

Consideration of Goals & Objectives for Fiscal Year 2026
A list of proposed goals and objectives for fiscal year 2026 was included in the agenda package for the Board’s review. The Board’s consensus was to keep the goals and objectives as presented, including the goals related to the infrastructure inspections.

On MOTION by Ms. Emanuelson seconded by Ms. Reams, with all in favor, the goals and objectives for fiscal year 2026 were approved as presented.

Field Operations Manager
Field and Pond Reports
Ms. Mullins reported that she was able to find a quote for mulch from Mulch Masters that was $500 cheaper. Ms. Mullins also relayed a request from a resident on Albatross for the CDD to install a No Outlet / Dead End sign for that street. There were no objections from the Board.

Landscaping Proposal for Columns
Ms. Mullins presented proposal from BrightView and Coastal Greenery to enhance the landscaping at the columns, noting there is about $1,300 difference between the two.

On MOTION by Mr. Watson seconded by Ms. Emanuelson, with all in favor, the proposal from BrightView totaling $4,139.63 was approved.

Landscaping Proposals for Islands
Ms. Mullins presented proposals from BrightView, The Greenery and Coastal Greenery for enhancing the median landscaping.

On MOTION by Mr. Watson seconded by Mr. Hays, with all in favor, the proposal from BrightView totaling $4,830.25 was approved subject to confirming St. Augustine sod will be used.

EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Supervisor Requests and Public Comment
Mr. Watson asked if a Board member can be given authority to approve installation of lights through FP&L at the parking lot. Florida Power and Light have indicated they can install lights on the existing poles. Following a discussion, a motion was made to give the Chairman authority for final approval.

On MOTION by Mr. Watson seconded by Ms. Emanuelson, with all in favor, installing two lights at an amount not to exceed $100 per month, per light with the Chairman authorized to give final approval was approved.

Ms. Emanuelson asked what the status is on the painting of the crosswalks and stop sign areas. Ms. Mullins responded that she put in a request with the county for Heron Isles Parkway to be addressed. Mr. Watson stated that crosswalks should also be painted at every other intersection in the community. Mr. Laughlin asked Ms. Mullins to get a proposal for areas that need to be done within the District’s boundaries.

NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Next Scheduled Meeting – November 18,
2025 at 5:00 p.m. at Blackrock Baptist Church, 96362 Blackrock Road, Yulee, Florida

TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Adjournment

On MOTION by Mr. Watson seconded by Ms. Emanuelson with all in favor the meeting was adjourned.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chairman/Vice Chairman