Meeting Minutes for May 22, 2025
Clearwater Cay Community Development District
The meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Clearwater Cay Community Development District was held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Grand Venezia Baywatch Clubhouse at 2704 Via Murano in Clearwater, Florida 33764.
Present and constituting a quorum were:
Don Dwyer – Chair
Alan Glidden – Vice Chair
Anthony Anastasio- Assistant Secretary
Arriving later:
Lisa Donini – Assistant Secretary
Also present were:
Cal Teague – District Manager, Premier District Management (PDM)
Dan Molloy – Attorney, Molloy and James
Attending remotely:
Christopher Dudak – Client Services Manger, PDM
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m., and Chair Don Dwyer called the roll. Three Board members were present and constituted a quorum. Also in attendance were District Manager Cal Teague and Attorney Dan Molloy. Attending remotely was Client Services Manager Christopher Dudak.
SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of the Agenda
District Manager Teague proposed to amend the agenda to add 8A – a discussion on changing the meeting time.
Vice Chair Glidden made a motion to add 4A – discussion on the vacancy in Seat 4. He handed out a statement of interest from qualified elector, Jeff Wilson.
5:34 p.m. Chair Dwyer left the meeting, which removed the quorum.
Dan Molloy noted that Vice Chair Glidden was now the acting Chair. Acting Chair Glidden decided to wait until Supervisor Donini arrived at 6:30 p.m. rather than continuing the meeting to another date and time, and so the meeting remained open without the ability for the Board to make decisions.
Lisa Donini arrived at 6:20 PM and a quorum was re-established and the meeting proceeded.
The was an existing motion and a second to discuss filling the vacancy, and this was now voted on and approved. The agenda was approved as amended, including a discussion on changing the meeting time.
On MOTION by Acting Chair Glidden, seconded by Supervisor Anastasio, with all in favor, the Board approved adding a discussion item on filling the vacancy in Seat 4.
The Agenda was amended to add: Agenda Item 4A and Agenda Item 8A.
On MOTION by Acting Chair Glidden, seconded by Supervisor Anastasio, with all in favor, the Agenda was approved, as amended.
THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments on Agenda Items
There were no Audience comments.
FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS In Recognition of the Passing of Supervisor Pat O’Malley
A moment of silence was observed in memoriam of Vice Chair Pat O’Malley at 6:24 PM.
A. Discussion on Filling the Vacancy
Dan Molly explained that the Florida Statutes require the Board to fill vacant seats but no time line or procedure is described. The DM explained what constitutes a Qualified Elector of the District.
A letter of interest from Jeff Wilson was presented by Acting Chair Glidden, and he explained that Mr. Wilson had served on the Board before. He also noted how difficult it has been to find permanent residents to get appointed or to run for election. The Board appointed Jeff Wilson to the remaining term of Seat 4. His Oath of Office will be taken before the next meeting convenes.
On MOTION by Acting Chair Glidden, seconded by Supervisor Anastasio, with all in favor, the Board appointed Jeff Wilson to serve the remaining term of the Seat 4, which had been vacated by the passing of Vice Chair Pat O’Malley.
FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of Meeting Minutest
A. Draft Regular Meeting Minutes for March 27, 2025
On MOTION by Chair Glidden, seconded by Supervisor Anastasio, with all in favor, the Board approved the Draft Regular Meeting Minutes for March 27, 2025.
SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Engineer
A. Stormwater Pond Cleaning Update
Engineer Dausch could not be present, and Chair Dwyer was to give his update. As Mr. Dwyer was not present, there was no update.
i. Notice from Attorney to Bellagio
Dan Molloy had sent a letter to the Bellagio at the behest of the Board, letting them know that if they don’t finish their portion of the cleaning before the rainy season, and if there is flooding, the cost of repairs will be on them. Mr. Molloy said he has received no response from the Bellagio. The Board discussed the various possible ways for the District to finish Bellagio’s portion of the work, and how to finance it including with a loan. Mr. Dausch will be asked to provide an estimate for the July meeting.
B. Status of Seawall Repairs
Engineer Dausch could not be present, and Chair Dwyer was to give his update. As Mr. Dwyer was not present, there was no update.
SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Old Business
A. Discussion on Belleair Roadway Parcel Maintenance
There are no current maintenance issues on Belleair Road, and so the Board removed this item from the agenda.
EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS New Business
A. Meeting Time Change Discussion
The board discussed holding the meetings at 7 p.m. to allow Supervisor Donini to be able to attend going forward. This was approved and the meeting change will be advertised, and the Grand Venezia Manager will be asked to modify the meeting room reservation.
On MOTION by Acting Chair Glidden, seconded by Supervisor Donini, with all in favor, the Board approved changing the meeting start time to 7 p.m.
NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS District Manager
A. Proposed FY 2026 Budget
DM Teague explained that the assessment collections amount of $214,488 is net of discounts and collections fees (4%), which would amount to $223,067.52. This budget pulls $56,771 from reserves to fund it.
i. Resolution 2025-02 to Approve Proposed Budget and Set Public Hearing Date
The Resolution was approved as presented accepting the proposed budget with no assessment increase and with the Public Hearing set for 7 p.m. on July 24, 2025. meeting. Supervisor Anastasio will not be present for the public hearing but plans to attend remotely.
On MOTION by Acting Chair Glidden, seconded by Supervisor Donini, with all in favor, the Board approved Resolution 2025-02, which approves the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, with no change to assessments, and sets the public hearing for 7 p.m. on July 24, 2025, at the Grand Venezia Clubhouse.
B. Cost Share Invoices Sent to Vue Owners Update
In the packet was the updated invoice tally that staff sent to the Vue owners, asking for their share of the maintenance costs for Belleair Road: $2,853.38. As of May 22, they responded that they are preparing to send a check.
C. District Registered Voter Count: 275
The annual voter count on April 15 of each year is required by statutes to be read into the minutes before June 1. The district had 275 registered voters.
TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Financial Reports
A. March and April 2025
DM Teague noted that the district won’t need to use full $90,000 in the budget from fund balance. He estimates that $150,000 will remain in the fund balance at the start of FY 2026. He added that the district is close to fully collected, with about $6,000 remaining. The Board accepted both sets of financials as presented.
On MOTION by Acting Chair Glidden, seconded by Supervisor Anastasio, with all in favor, the Board approved the March and April 2025 Financial Reports, as submitted.
ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Attorney
A. Lawsuit(s) Updates
Attorney Molloy said that there were no new developments, except that a new judge has been assigned.
TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisor Requests/Comments
There were no Supervisor requests or comments.
THIRTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments
There were no audience comments.