MINUTES OF MEETING

LAKESIDE PRESERVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' MEETING
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. Heritage Baptist Church
4202 Pipkin Creek Rd. Lakeland, Florida 33811

Board Members present at roll call:

Brian Walsh Darrel Rusnell Jon Ahlschwede

Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary

Also Present:
Jane Gaarlandt Kwame Jackson Verona Griffith Savannah Hancock Mitchell Zwang Jessical Hamill Katie Vander Meade

PFM Group Consulting LLC PFM Group Consulting LLC PFM Group Consulting LLC KVW Law
KVW Law TRIAD
Landmark

(via phone)

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(via phone)

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS

Roll Call to Confirm Quorum

Mr. Jackson called the meeting to order at 11:46 a.m. and roll call was taken.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS

Public Comment Period

There were no members of the public present.

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS

Consideration	of	Minutes	of	the

November

19,

2025,	Board	of

Supervisors' Meeting

The Board reviewed the minutes.

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

Public Hearing on the Adoption of Amended Rules of Procedure

•

Public Testimony

Comments

and

•

Board Comments

On MOTION by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Rusnell, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors for the Lakeside Preserve Community Development District approved the Minutes of the November 19, 2025, Board of Supervisors' Meeting.

a. Consideration of Resolution 2026-04, Adopting Amended Rules of Procedure

There were no members of the public present.

Ms. Hancock noted the Rules of Procedure are being updated based on the legislative session's outcomes.

Ms. Hancock gave an overview of the changes.

FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

Consideration of Proposals for Phase of Pond Erosion Repairs

2nd

Mr. Jackson gave an overview and noted there were repairs completed last year, but additional work is needed. Two proposals have been received, with one more forthcoming. It was noted there is a small tree on the edge of the pond bank in the erosion-affected area that has started to fall, and it needs to be removed.

There was discussion regarding the cause of erosion. Ms. Vander Meade noted she can inspect the areas again in case of further erosion.

Ms. Gaarlandt recommended having the District Engineer's inspection completed prior to finalizing the proposal.

Ms. Hancock gave an overview of the spending authority that can be used in case of emergency issues.

Ms. Vander Meade will inspect the areas on Friday of this week.

This item was deferred.

SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

Consideration	of

Proposals

for

Nuisance Plant Species Reduction in

Wetland Area

On MOTION by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Rusnell, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors for the Lakeside Preserve Community Development District approved Resolution 2026-04, Adopting Amended Rules of Procedure.

On MOTION by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ahlschwede, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors for the Lakeside Preserve Community Development District closed the Public Hearing on the Adoption of Amended Rules of Procedure.

On MOTION by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ahlschwede, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors for the Lakeside Preserve Community Development District opened the Public Hearing on the Adoption of Amended Rules of Procedure.

Mr. Jackson noted this is a protected wetland area in Phase 2 and behind the new amenity center. There are nuisance plant species in the wetlands that need to be removed. It was noted that only one proposal has been received.

Ms. Hamill noted there is a tent and picnic table in that area that needs to be removed. Solitude will be contacted to provide a proposal and will include removal of those items.

There was brief discussion regarding the location and placing possible signage in the wetlands.

There was also brief discussion regarding maintenance of the wetlands. District Engineer will follow up with Maintenance and reporting requirements.

This item was deferred.

SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

Ratification of 2026 Data Sharing &
Usage Agreement

Mr. Jackson noted this is an annual requirement with the County and is the standard agreement. This is solely for ratification.

EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

Ratification	of	Fiscal	Year	2025 Auditor Engagement Letter

Mr. Jackson gave an overview of the letter and noted this is solely for ratification.

NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

Ratification

of	Irrigation

System

Repair Proposals

a. Main Line Repair

Pump Inspection
Decoder Repair
Valve Repair

Mr. Jackson noted there were four irrigation system proposals that were approved. It was noted most of the work has already been completed.

There was brief discussion regarding the locations.

Ms. Hamill provided clarification on the decoder repair.

On MOTION by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Rusnell, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors for the Lakeside Preserve Community Development District ratified the Fiscal Year 2025 Auditor Engagement Letter.

On MOTION by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ahlschwede, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors for the Lakeside Preserve Community Development District ratified the 2026 Data Sharing and Usage Agreement.

Mr. Jackson noted the vendor will be supplying an irrigation zone map to help track the issues. This will be a shared cost with the HOA.

There was brief discussion regarding the schedule of irrigation. Ms. Hamill will follow up.

TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

Ratification of Payment Authorization Nos. 231 — 236

Mr. Jackson noted these are standard District expenses and are solely for ratification.

ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

Ratification of Requisition Nos. 123 — 130 Paid Through Developer Funds

Mr. Jackson noted these are paid through Developer funds and are solely for ratification.

TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

Review of Monthly Financials

The Board reviewed the monthly financials through January 2026.

There was brief discussion regarding the pool maintenance. It was noted the HOA has taken over this maintenance as of January 2026.

No action was required by the Board.

THIRTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

Staff Reports

District Counsel — Ms. Hancock gave an overview of the current legislative session. She briefly gave an overview of the CDD elected officials recall bill. It was noted that District Counsel sends out a newsletter
update every
couple of weeks. She will follow up to verify all Board members are receiving the newsletter.

There was brief discussion regarding the possible board member recall bill.

On MOTION by Mr. Ahlschwede, seconded by Mr. Walsh, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors for

the Lakeside Preserve Community Development District ratified Requisition Nos. 123-130 Paid Through
Developer Funds.

On MOTION by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ahlschwede, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors for the Lakeside Preserve Community Development District ratified Payment Authorization Nos. 231-236.

On MOTION by Mr. Rusnell, seconded by Mr. Walsh, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors for the Lakeside Preserve Community Development District ratified the Irrigation System Repair Proposals.

District Engineer — Ms. Vander Meade will follow up with the inspection report once completed on Friday. District Manager — Mr. Jackson reminded the Board that the next meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2026.

There was brief discussion regarding quorum. It was noted the meeting can be adjusted if needed.

Field Report -

The Board reviewed the field report and photos.

Mr. Jackson gave an overview of the erosion report.

There was discussion regarding the erosion and removal of the tree.

There was brief discussion regarding drainage of the ponds.

FOURTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

Supervisor Requests
Comments

and Audience

Mr. Ahlschwede commented regarding the keypads. It was noted this is an HOA issue.

There was brief discussion regarding accessing the gates.

Ms. Gaarlandt noted there was a previous request for additional lighting at the gate concerns. This was forwarded to the HOA, but there has been no update.

due to security

There were no further requests or comments.

FIFTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

Adjournment

There was no further business to discuss.

Seć  tary/Assistant Secretary

hairman/Vice Chairman

On MOTION by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ahlschwede, with all in favor, the February 18, 2026, Meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the Lakeside Preserve Community Development District was adjourned at 12:24 p.m.