Renaissance Community Development District

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Renaissance Community Development District was held on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at Cole, Scott & Kissane, 5220 Summerlin Commons Blvd., Suite 201A, Fort Myers, FL and via web conference.

Present and constituting a quorum were:

Doug Dickey – Chair
Chris Bezaire – Assistant Secretary
Steve Epkins – Assistant Secretary
George Pattee – Assistant Secretary

Supervisors arriving later:

Linda Stuart – Vice Chair

Also present were:

Mandie Rainwater – District Manager, Premier District Management (PDM)
Melissa Gindling – Assistant District Manager, PDM
Brian Williams – Attorney, Cole, Scott & Kissane
Law Clerk – Cole, Scott & Kissane
Jessica Cribbett – Project Administrator, CE-Site
Paul Halverson – Resident

Attending remotely was:

Chris Pepin – Field Manager, Community Field Services
Savannah

The Renaissance Community Development District meeting was called to order by Chair Dickey, and District Manager, Mandie Rainwater, called the roll. Supervisors Dickey, Pattee, Epkins and Bezaire were present, with Vice Chair Stuart arriving at 9:03 a.m. Also attending were District Manager Mandie Rainwater, Assistant District Manager Melissa Gindling, District Attorney Brian Williams, a law clerk from CSK, Jessica Cribbett from CE-Site, and resident Paul Halverson. Savannah and Field Manager Chris Pepin joined online.

The Board approved the agenda as amended with one addition: 6D: Hurricane Cleanup Pre-authorization forms.

There were no audience comments.

A. Items to be Pulled for Discussion

B. Motion to Approve Consent Items

C. Consideration of Items Pulled for Discussion

D. Consent Items

i. Draft Regular Meeting Minutes for May 11, 2026  

ii. Financial Reports for May 2026 – not yet available, sent separately. 

iii. Project Tracking Log 

iv. Repairs and Expenses Tracking Log

A. Discussion on New O&M Assessment Methodology

Vice Chair Stuart arrived at 9:03 a.m.

District Manager Rainwater reported that, despite multiple follow-up attempts with Rizzetta, no response has been received to her most recent outreach and no proposal has been submitted for preparation of a methodology report.

The Board expressed concern regarding the limited number of available proposers and discussed strategies to broaden the search, including contacting engineering firms, reaching out to the McMann Group in St. Louis, and exploring firms located outside of Florida.

Attorney Williams stated that he will contact other attorneys to identify additional potential firms. Staff was also directed to continue researching and reaching out to other qualified resources.

B. Lakes 10 and 18 Shoreline Restoration Proposals Follow-up

i. Cost Sheets from Vendors

District Manager Rainwater reported that two proposal options from Pristine Lakes and Talon were included in the agenda packet.

The Board raised several questions regarding differences between the proposals and noted certain missing items. Field Manager Pepin explained that some of the key differences were attributable to contractor pricing variations.

The Board discussed the advantages and disadvantages of both contractors. District Manager Rainwater was directed to contact both vendors to clarify pricing, request their best and final pricing for the District, and confirm the recommended project start dates.

Field Manager Pepin also noted that a staging area for fill material will need to be identified prior to commencement of the project. It was further noted that the Talon proposal did not include pricing for piping, and Mr. Pepin was directed to obtain that information, as well as a more defined project timeline.

ii. LDO Modification Follow-up

Jessica Cribbett of CE-Site reported that the original LDO modification for coconut mat was denied by the County but was re-submitted early last week, and Engineer McCleary anticipates approval with the revised submission.

The Board discussed the potential installation of additional littoral plantings in lieu of all required trees, and Engineer McCleary was directed to research available options.

C. Discussion on No Mow Zone Around Lakes

Paul Halverson reported that he has not yet spoken with Dale Daniels, but has started implementing the no mow zone on the residential side of the lakes. He plans to talk to Mr. Daniels soon.

A. Repair Proposal for Lake 5 Catch Basin

Field Manager Pepin reported he does not have an update and is still waiting for the proposal.

B. Fountain and Aerator Repair Proposals

A proposal was presented from Fountain Kings to replace the fountain float and three lights for the Lake 8 fountain, and to replace two broken air stations, one in Lake 10 and one in Lake 0-3, at a total cost of $4,373.18.

Supervisor Bezaire inquired about the warranty status of the existing equipment and whether it remained under warranty. The Board directed Field Manager Pepin to research the warranty coverage for the current equipment.

C. Proposal to Remove Vines from I-75 Wall

A proposal was presented to remove vines from the wall and cut back any encroaching vegetation growing onto the wall.

The Board also discussed obtaining pricing for potential wall replacement in the following year to assist with budget planning.

D. Hurricane Cleanup Pre-authorization Forms

District Manager Rainwater discussed the approaching hurricane season and advised that Field Manager Pepin, along with other vendors, offer pre-authorization agreements for post-storm cleanup services should the District elect to utilize them.

She explained that the Board may execute multiple pre-authorization agreements, allowing flexibility to engage whichever vendor is able to respond most quickly following a storm.

Proposals were presented from Community Field Services and Pristine Lakes for CDD property cleanup, noting that pre-authorization would prioritize the District for service in the event of a storm.

The Board directed Field Manager Pepin to contact Juniper to determine if they offer similar pre-authorization services for hurricane cleanup and to request a proposal for shoreline restoration.

A. Field Manager’s Report

Field Manager Pepin discussed his report, including:

• Due to the low water level, littoral plantings are showing signs of stress.
• Minimal trash was observed throughout the district.
• A tripped GFI was identified at Lake 5 and has since been reset.
• The compressor at Lake 13 has been replaced; however, additional valve adjustments are still needed for two aerators.
• Air stations were replaced at Lake 7 and Lake 8.
• The shoresox at Lake 7 may require repair.
• Rip rap was installed at Lake 9; the contractor responsible for the work is unknown.
• Several washouts are developing behind pool homes, and correspondence is being sent to residents requesting modifications to pool drain lines to help mitigate erosion.
• The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) recently conducted an inspection of the preserves and identified the presence of exotic vegetation. Upon receipt of formal notice of the location of exotics, the preserve maintenance contractor will be directed to remove the exotics.

B. Follow-up Items

i.  Fountain Power Source Updates

The first phase of the project will involve replacement of the panel within the guardhouse, which is scheduled for June 9. Florida Power & Light (FPL) will be required to shut down power to the guardhouse for a full day to complete this portion of the work.

The second phase will consist of installing a new power supply for the two fountains and the aerator. A new meter and panel are planned for installation between the FPL transformer and the aerator on the east side of the guardhouse within the public utility easement. Additionally, a new electrical service will be installed from this meter to the second fountain located on the west side of the guardhouse, also within the public utility easement. Boring beneath the roadway will be required to connect the service from the transformer to the second fountain. The start date for this phase remains undetermined pending receipt of necessary materials.

Chair Dickey reported that he met with West Coast representatives onsite, and it was determined that installing new electrical lines under the roadway would be preferable to reusing the existing lines. Accordingly, the previously approved repair proposal remains the appropriate course of action.

ii. Fence Repairs

All fence repairs have been completed, with the exception of several line posts and top rails at the far north end, which remain to be replaced.

iii. Washout Repairs

Anticipated to be completed by the end of the month.

iv. Washout Repair by Homeowner at 9512 Via Lago

The Board was informed that the homeowner received a letter notice in error from the association indicating that shoreline repairs were required. As a result, the homeowner proceeded with regrading the shoreline. The completed work was observed to be generally well-executed and approximates the desired 4:1 slope; however, the material used appears to be predominantly sandy and may be susceptible to future erosion. It was noted that, upon rising water levels, some undermining beneath the sod line could occur, potentially leading to minor instability or the reformation of a vertical shoreline edge.

Mr. Halverson acknowledged that several letters were sent in error by the RCA and stated that corrective measures have been implemented to prevent recurrence. He further indicated that he will coordinate with Field Manager Pepin regarding any reported shoreline erosion issues.

Mr. Halverson inquired whether the CDD holds an easement over the pond areas or if the District owns the property outright. It was noted that a general determination cannot be made without identifying the specific property in question.

Attorney Williams reported that he will have updates on several items next meeting.

The Board was reminded of the Form 1 and election qualification period deadlines.

Jessica Cribbett explained the current status of the LDO modification in the prior agenda item.

A. Quorum Check: July 13, 2026   

All Supervisors will be present except for Vice Chair Stuart.

B. Reminder: Form 1 Due July 1, 2026     

C. FY 2027 Draft Proposed Budget   

District Manager Rainwater reported that, as requested by the Board, the proposed budget has been revised to reflect an 8% increase in assessments, resulting in an annual cost of $1,251.10 to homeowners, compared to the current O&M rate of $1,158. The additional revenue has been allocated to the loan repayment and reserve line items. District Manager Rainwater reminded the Board that the proposed budget must be approved by June 15 2026.

The Board discussed the importance of reviewing the assessment rate on an annual basis, taking into consideration inflationary factors and the operational needs of the District.

i. Resolution 2026-07: Approve Proposed Budget and Set Public Hearing   

District Manager Rainwater reported that Resolution 2026-07 authorizes the District to set the public hearing and proceed with the required advertisements. She noted that the public hearing is scheduled for August 10, at 9:00 a.m., in conjunction with the District’s regular August meeting.

Chair Dickey, Vice Chair Stuart and Supervisor Bezaire announced that they will not seek re-election for their respective seats in the upcoming election cycle.

The Board and staff discussed options for filling the resulting vacancies, including the potential distribution of additional communications to residents inviting interested individuals to submit letters of interest to the management office.

Supervisor Pattee commented on the community’s perception of the CDD and RCA, noting concerns regarding public sentiment. He suggested that enhanced outreach and communication efforts could highlight the District’s accomplishments and the benefits provided to the community.

Attorney Williams suggested that appointing a CDD liaison to attend RCA meetings may be beneficial.

No audience comments.

Next Regular Meeting: July 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.