WINSTON TRAILS EAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

PALM BEACH COUNTY REGULAR BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
6:30 P.M.

Special District Services, Inc.
The Oaks Center 2501A Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

www.winstontrailseastcdd.org 561.630.4922 Telephone 877.SDS.4922 Toll Free 561.630.4923 Facsimile

AGENDA
WINSTON TRAILS EAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Recreation Center
5980 Winston Trails Boulevard Lake Worth, Florida 33463 REGULAR BOARD MEETING
September 8, 2025
6:30 P.M.

Call to Order
Proof of Publication…	Page 1
Establish Quorum
Additions or Deletions to Agenda
Comments from the Public for Items Not on the Agenda
Approval of Minutes
May 12, 2025 Regular Board Meeting & Public Hearing…	Page 2
Old Business
New Business
Consider Resolution No. 2025-04 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Amended Budget…	Page 5
Consider Resolution No. 2025-05 – Goals and Objectives Annual Report…	Page 10
Administrative Matters
Board Member Comments
Adjourn

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the Board of Sui:>ervisors of the Winston Trnils East Community Development District will hold Regular Meetings at 6:30 p,m. at the Recreation Center at 5900 Winston Trails Boulevard, Lake Worth, Florido 33463, on the following dates:

PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 334105207

STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY OF BROWN

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11/27/2024

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December 9, 2024
January 13, 2025
February 10, 2025
March l 0, 2025
April 14, 2025
Moy 12, 2025
June 9, 2025
July 14, 2025
August 11, 2025
September 8, 2025
The purpose of the meetings is to conduct any business coming before the Boord. The meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordonce with the provisions of Florido law. Copies of the Agendas for any of the meetings may be obtained from the District's website or by contacting the District Manager ot (561) 630-4922 and/or toll free ot 1-877-737-4922 prior to the date of the particular meeting.
From time to time one or more Supervisors may participate by tele­ phone; therefore, at the location of these meetings there will be a speaker telephone present so that interested persons con attend the meetings at the above location and be fully informed of the discussions toking place either in person or bY telephone communication. Meetings may be continued as found neces­ sary to a time and Place specified on the record.
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In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accom­ modations or an interpreter to participate at any of these meetings should contact the District Manager ot (561) 630-d922 and/or toll free ot 1- 877-737-4922 at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the particular meeting.
Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.
WINSTON TRAILS EAST COMMU­
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KEEGAN MORAN
Notary Public State of Wisconsin

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WINSTON TRAILS EAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MAY 12, 2025

CALL TO ORDER

District Manager Jason Pierman called the May 12, 2025, Regular Board Meeting of the Winston Trails East Community Development District (the “District”) to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Recreation Center located at 5980 Winston Trails Boulevard, Lake Worth, Florida 33463.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Mr. Pierman presented proof of publication that notice of the Regular Board Meeting had been published in The Palm Beach Post on November 27, 2024, as part of the District’s Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Meeting Schedule, as legally required.

ESTABLISH A QUORUM

Mr. Pierman determined that the attendance of Chairman John Puleo, Vice Chairman Charles “Randy” Palo and Supervisors Van Schoen and Debra Barreiro constituted a quorum and it was in order to proceed with the meeting.

Also in attendance was District Manager Jason Pierman of Special District Services, Inc.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA

There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

There were no comments from the public for items not on the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 10, 2025, Regular Board Meeting
Mr. Pierman presented the minutes of the March 10, 2025, Regular Board Meeting and asked if there were any questions or comments.
There being none, a motion was made by Mr. Schoen, seconded by Mr. Palo and unanimously passed approving the minutes of March 10, 2025, Regular Board Meeting, as presented.

Mr. Pierman then recessed the Regular Board Meeting and opened the Public Hearing.

PUBLIC HEARING
Proof of Publication

Mr. Pierman presented proof of publication that notice of the Public Hearing had been published in The Palm Beach Post on April 22, 2025, and April 29, 2025, as legally required.

Receive Public Comment on Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Final Budget

Mr. Pierman noted that no members of the public were in attendance.

Consider Resolution No. 2025-02 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Final Budget

Mr. Pierman presented Resolution No. 2025-02, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-02

A	RESOLUTION	OF	THE	WINSTON	TRAILS	EAST	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING A FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 BUDGET.

A motion was made by Ms. Barreiro, seconded by Mr. Puleo and passed unanimously adopting Resolution No. 2025-02, as presented.

Mr. Pierman then closed the Public Hearing and reconvened the Regular Board Meeting.

OLD BUSINESS

There were no Old Business items to come before the Board.
NEW BUSINESS
Consider Resolution No. 2025-03 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Meeting Schedule
Resolution No. 2025-03 was presented, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-03

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE WINSTON TRAILS EAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING A REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 AND SETTING THE TIME AND LOCATION OF SAID DISTRICT MEETINGS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

A motion was made by Mr. Palo, seconded by Mr. Schoen and passed unanimously adopting Resolution No. 2025-03, amended to reflect the deletion of the October and November meeting dates since they are holidays.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Mr. Pierman reminded the Board to be on the lookout for the 2024 Form 1 e-mail sometime in the next few weeks. He also noted that the next meeting was scheduled for September 8, 2025.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

There were no further comments from the Board Members.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Ms. Barreiro, seconded by Mr. Palo and unanimously passed adjourning the Regular Board Meeting at 6:34 p.m.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chair/Vice-Chair

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE WINSTON TRAILS EAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED FINAL FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET (“AMENDED BUDGET”), PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 189, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the Winston Trails East Community Development District (“District”) is empowered to provide a funding source and to impose special assessments upon the properties within the District; and,

WHEREAS, the District has prepared for consideration and approval an Amended Budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE WINSTON TRAILS EAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, THAT:

Section 1.  The Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby approved and adopted.
Section 2.  The Secretary/Assistant Secretary of the District is authorized to execute any and all necessary transmittals, certifications or other acknowledgements or writings, as necessary, to comply with the intent of this Resolution.

PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 8th day of September, 2025.

ATTEST:	WINSTON TRAILS EAST
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

By:			By:		 Secretary/Assistant Secretary			Chairperson/Vice Chairperson

Winston Trails (East) Community Development District

Amended Final Budget For Fiscal Year 2024/2025
October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

CONTENTS

AMENDED FINAL OPERATING FUND BUDGET

AMENDED FINAL DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET

AMENDED FINAL BUDGET
WINSTON TRAILS (EAST) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT OPERATING FUND
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 OCTOBER 1, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

REVENUES	FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET
10/1/24 - 9/30/25	AMENDED FINAL BUDGET
10/1/24 - 9/30/25	YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
10/1/24 - 8/31/25	
O & M Assessments	60,920	61,162	61,162	
Debt Assessments	238,311	238,426	238,426	
Other Revenues	0	0	0	
Interest Income	600	5,500	5,500	
				
TOTAL REVENUES	$	299,831	$	305,088	$	305,088	
				
EXPENDITURES				
Supervisor Fees	4,000	2,400	1,400	
Payroll Taxes (Employer)	320	185	107	
Engineering/Inspections	3,000	2,000	425	
Management	18,000	18,000	16,500	
Legal	2,000	1,500	504	
Assessment Roll	5,000	5,000	0	
Audit Fees	3,700	3,300	3,300	
Insurance	7,100	6,858	6,858	
Legal Advertisements	1,000	1,000	648	
Miscellaneous	700	850	743	
Postage	175	50	32	
Office Supplies	325	225	167	
Dues & Subscriptions	175	175	175	
Trustee Fee	5,100	5,100	5,100	
Website Management	2,000	2,000	1,834	
Contingency	5,270	2,635	0	
				
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	57,865	$	51,278	$	37,793	
				
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	241,966	$	253,810	$	267,295	
				
Bond Payments	(224,012)	(227,245)	(227,245)	
				
BALANCE	$	17,954	$	26,565	$	40,050	
				
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	(5,985)	(3,422)	(3,422)	
Discounts For Early Payments	(11,969)	(11,184)	(11,184)	
				
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	-	$	11,959	$	25,444	
				
Carryover From Prior Year	0	0	0	
				
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	-	$	11,959	$	25,444	

FUND BALANCE AS OF 9/30/24	
FY 2024/2025 ACTIVITY	
FUND BALANCE AS OF 9/30/25	

$154,742	
$11,959	
$166,701	

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AMENDED FINAL BUDGET
WINSTON TRAILS (EAST) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DEBT SERVICE FUND
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 OCTOBER 1, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

REVENUES	FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET
10/1/24 - 9/30/25	AMENDED FINAL BUDGET
10/1/24 - 9/30/25	YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
10/1/24 - 8/31/25	
Interest Income	940	5,300	4,953	
NAV Tax Collection	224,012	224,879	224,879	
Prepaid Bond Collection	0	0	0	
Total Revenues	$	224,952	$	230,179	$	229,832	
				
EXPENDITURES				
Principal Payments	190,000	190,000	190,000	
Interest Payments	34,952	39,574	39,574	
Total Expenditures	$	224,952	$	229,574	$	229,574	
				
Excess/ (Shortfall)	$	-	$	605	$	258	

FUND BALANCE AS OF 9/30/24	
FY 2024/2025 ACTIVITY	
FUND BALANCE AS OF 9/30/25	

$100,956	
$605	
$101,561	

Notes
Reserve Fund Balance = $22,784*. Revenue Fund Balance = $72,636*. Redemption Account Balance = $6,141*
Revenue Fund Balance To Be Used To Make 11/1/2025 Interest Payment Of $15,327.
* Approximate Amounts

Series 2008 Refunding Bond Information		
Original Par Amount =	$2,890,000	Annual Principal Payments Due:	
Interest Rate =	4.76%	May 1st	
Issue Date =	September 2008	Annual Interest Payments Due:	
Maturity Date =	May 2028	May 1st & November 1st	
Par Amount As Of 9/30/25 =	$630,000		

II

RESOLUTION 2025-05

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE WINSTON TRAILS EAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING AN ANNUAL REPORT OF GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Winston Trails East Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government organized and existing under and pursuant to Chapters 189 and 190, Florida Statutes, as amended; and

WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2024, the Florida Legislature adopted House Bill 7013, codified as Chapter 2024-136, Laws of Florida, and creating Section 189.0694, Florida Statutes; and

WHEREAS, the District adopted Resolution 2024-04 on September 9, 2024, establishing goals and objectives for the District and creating performance measures and standards to evaluate the District’s achievement of those goals and objectives; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 189.0694, Florida Statutes, the District must adopt and publish on its website an annual report prior to December 1st of each year, describing the goals and objectives achieved by the district, as well as the performance measures and standards used by the district to make this determination, and any goals or objectives the district failed to achieve.
WHEREAS, the District Manager has the annual report of the District’s goals, objectives, and performance measures and standards attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit A (the “Annual Report”) and presented the Annual Report to the Board of the District; and

WHEREAS, the District’s Board of Supervisors (“Board”) finds that it is in the best interests of the District to adopt by resolution the attached annual report of the goals, objectives and performance measures and standards.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE WINSTON TRAILS EAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, THAT:
SECTION 1. The recitals so stated are true and correct and by this reference are incorporated into and form a material part of this Resolution.

SECTION 2. The District Board of Supervisors hereby adopts the Annual Report regarding the District’s success or failure in achieving the adopted goals and objectives and directs the District Manager to take all necessary actions to comply with Section 189.0694, Florida Statutes.

SECTION 3. If any provision of this Resolution is held to be illegal or invalid, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective upon its passage and shall remain in effect unless rescinded or repealed.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 2025.

ATTEST:	WINSTON TRAILS EAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Print name: 		Print name: 	 Secretary/Assistant Secretary			Chairman, Board of Supervisors

Exhibit A: Annual Report of Performance Measures/Standards

Exhibit A

Program/Activity:	District Administration
Goal:	Remain compliant with Florida Law for all district meetings
Objectives:
Notice all District regular, special, and public hearing meetings
Conduct all post-meeting activities
District records retained in compliance with Florida Sunshine Laws
Performance Measures:
All Meetings publicly noticed as required (YES)
Meeting minutes and post-meeting action completed (YES)
District records retained as required by law (YES)

Program/Activity:	District Finance
Goal:	Remain Compliant with Florida Law for all district financing activities
Objectives:
District adopted fiscal year budget
District amended budget at end of fiscal year
Process all District finance accounts receivable and payable
Support District annual financial audit activities
Performance Measures:
District adopted fiscal year budget (YES)
District amended budget at end of fiscal year (YES)
District accounts receivable/payable processed for the year (YES)
“No findings” for annual financial audit (NO)
If “yes” explain

Program/Activity:	District Operations
Goal:	Insure, Operate and Maintain District owned Infrastructure & assets
Objectives:
Annual renewal of District insurance policy(s)
Contracted Services for District operations in effect
Compliance with all required permits
Performance Measures:
District insurance renewed and in force (YES)
Contracted Services in force for all District operations (YES)
Permits in compliance (YES)