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Heritage Pines board approves $600 stump-grind after residents raise invasive-tree, debris concerns
Summary
At its Feb. 18, 2025 meeting the Heritage Pines Community Development District board approved a $600 stump-grind behind 11453 Heritage Point Drive after residents reported an invasive tree and debris; the board also affirmed wetlands cleanup work in NWRA‑33 and accepted unaudited Dec. 31, 2024 financial statements.
The Heritage Pines Community Development District Board of Supervisors on Feb. 18 approved a $600 stump‑grind to remove a tree and grind the stump behind 11453 Heritage Point Drive after residents raised safety and invasive‑species concerns.
Chair Kathleen Lonergan said the District’s engineer coordinated with Environmental Solutions (ES) to clean the perimeter of wetland NWRA‑33 and that ES will proceed with amended work inside that area. Lonergan read the ES scope of work, stating: “The task is for removal and disposal of several dead or dying bushes around the perimeter and wetland NWRA‑33, specifically including the two dead oak and maple tree branches, southwest portion of the area, adjacent to water lilies. We will also attempt to kill back the vines…by both cutting at the water level and selective use of herbicide.”
Resident Tom Martin asked about plans for Rolling Hills Loop and reported a dead tree near 18906 Rolling Hills Loop he said has been there two to three years; Lonergan said the District Engineer must determine whether crews may remove trees located inside the wetland and that the engineer will investigate and follow up with Grounds Superintendent Tim Gatz. Resident Don Brothers told the board a tree behind 11453 Heritage Point Drive is an invasive species and that a debris pile on CDD property creates a hazard; Supervisor Stephen Putman inspected and photographed the site.
The board reviewed three A‑Z Tree Service estimates: clean up/trim behind 11453 Heritage Point Drive for $350, removal with stump grind behind 11453 for $600, and forestry mulching around the pond for $5,475. On a motion by Supervisor Michael Walsh, seconded by Supervisor Stephen Putman, the board unanimously approved the $600 estimate to remove and stump‑grind the tree behind 11453 Heritage Point Drive.
District Manager Chuck Adams explained that ES’s approach is more hand‑work and will likely be more esthetically focused, while A‑Z’s forestry mulcher grinds vegetation and yields a different finish. Adams also reported staff is obtaining quotes to repair a damaged cover caused by a moving truck; that repair will be discussed at the next meeting.
The board accepted the unaudited financial statements as of Dec. 31, 2024 on a motion by Vice Chair Arthur Rhodes, seconded by Michael Walsh. The board also approved the Dec. 10, 2024 meeting minutes with four textual corrections. The meeting adjourned at 2:24 p.m.; the next regular meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
