The supervisors fo the Central Charlotte county Drainage District met on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The meeting was held at the Charlotte county Public Works building conference room, 7000 Florida Street, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950.
Mr. Vincent boccio, President of the District called the meeting ot order at 2:00pm. All supervisors were present as follows: Vincent Boccio, Carol Nevling, and Ray Whiteman. Also present at the meeting were Judy Uhland, Secretary/Treasurer (via speakerphone), and Edward L.Wotitzky, Esq., attorney for the District
Due and proper notice of the meeting was established. Attached to these minutes is a copy of the Affidavit of Notice confirming the NOtice of the Metting was published int eh daily Sun Newspaper on July 16 and July 23, 2026.
The first order of Business involved a review and discussion of the water management agreement with The Lake Doctors, Inc. Mr John Meyer of The Lake Doctors Inc., was present at the meeting. Mr Meyer went over the contract and reviewed the ditches, which are being sprayed by Lake Doctors pursuant to the Water Management Agreement. Attached to these minutes is an email from Mr. Meyer with an aerial photo showing the ditches in red which are being maintained.
In connection with the review of the ditch maintenance, the supervisors noted a portion of the ditch line between Richard Road and Grove Boulevard appears to have been filled in and a new house appears to have been constructed on the property. The supervisor noted a need to confirm the ownership of the property and that the ditch was filled in without a culvert. If so, same appears to be a violation of the requirements that the ditches remain open in accordance withthe provisions of Chapter 298 of The Florida Statutes.
Another issue concerns A possible filling of A ditch off of Austrian Road which may have caused flooding to property owned by Mary Hayden.
Mr. Boccio then noted that he had met with Mr. Meyer concerning the drainage ditch adjacent to his property. The supervisor discussed with Mr. Meyer a limitation or modification of the herbicidal spraying of the ditches to alleviate erosion problems. Mr. Meyer discussed various options for cleaning the ditches in connection with the erosion issue he suggested that the herbicidal spraying not be conducted with respect to an area two feet above the water line and the top of the ditch berm would not be sprayed. He noted this would help vegetation grow on top of the ditch to limit further erosion.
The Supervisors then reviewed with Mr. Meyer a modification of the Water Management agreement. In these regards The proposal was made to reduce the number of annual herbicidal treatments from four to three and that the herbicidal treatments would be applied in the months of May, August, and December. Mr. Meyer noted the revision would slightly increased the amount of spray for each treatment. He suggested that the current contract be terminated or revised and that the new agreement be made effective December 1, 2026. After further discussion and a motion duly made seconded and unanimously carried it was RESOLVED that the proposal to modify the Water Management agreement be approved.
The supervisors then reviewed The financial condition of the association. Miss Uhland noted that the current balance in the district’s account is approximately $41,000.00. Attached to these minutes are copies of the bank statement for period ending July 31, 2026 and financial statements.
Mr Wotitzky then advised supervisors to consider retaining or appointing A district engineer. The role of the district engineer would be to control engineering works in The District and to periodically report to The Board progress made on activities undertaken in furtherance of the water control plan. He also noted the District’s water control plan should be reviewed and revised to evaluate the current condition of the district’s drainage facilities and to also identify areas requiring additional work and possible modification. He noted that Miss Uhland had provided A draft resolution authorizinga request for qualifications for engineers as an initial step to retaining a civil engineer. After discussion, and on motion duly made, seconded, and carried the resolution, a copy of just attach these minutes was approved.
Miss Uhland then discussed the efforts previously made to obtain a Resilient Florida Planning Grant through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. She noted that the first grant would be to finance or pay for requisite studies of the district property for the purpose of improving drainage facilities. A second grant could be sought for the purpose of paying expenses associated with implementing the recommendations in a study. The supervisors noted that The grant should be pursued.
Mr Wotitzky and Ms. Uhland then initiated a discussion considering succession. Mr Wotitzky advised he plans to be actively engaged in representing the district for between two and four years. He noted that a successor law firm could be engaged. and noted that the tirm of Lewis AND Longman who represented the district in connection with the extension of the life of the District would be an excellent successor. Miss Uhland then reviewed her plans which would somewhat coincide with The plans of Mr Wotitzky. She noted that at some point the supervisors will need to consider retaining a new manager. A number of questions were raised regarding the calendaring of various matters. Ms Uhland responded to the various questions raised by the supervisors concerning the scope of Services which she provides in The district. No action was required in connection with this discussion item; however, same was brought forward for information purposes at this time.
There being no further business before the supervisors, the meeting was, on motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously carried adjourned