Utility Advisory Board

CITY OF PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA UTILITY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES APRIL 21, 2026, 9:00 A.M. 120 LAISHLEY COURT PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950 MEMBERS PRESENT: David Abderhalden, Chair Derek Rooney, George Ruchti, Gary Skillicorn MEMBERS ABSENT: David Hooper CITY STAFF PRESENT: Kristin Simeone, Finance Director; Tom Spencer, Utilities Director; Alexandra Friend, Board Recorder CALL TO ORDER Chair Abderhalden called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. 1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES NOTE: Item 2.a was heard before 1.a. 1.a March 30, 2026, Meeting Minutes. Exhibits: Cover Page March 30, 2026, Minutes Member Rooney MOVED to approve the March 30, 2026, minutes, SECONDED by Member Ruchti. AYE: Abderhalden, Rooney, Ruchti, Skillicorn ABSENT: Hooper MOTION CARRIED. 2) REPORTS 2.a Utilities Operational Data Exhibits: Cover Page MAR2026 MOR Tom Spencer, Utilities Director, reviewed the report, noting the reservoir was at 5.11 feet. 2.b TDS Chart Exhibits:

Cover Page MAR2026 TDS Tom Spencer reviewed the report, noting the data was consistent with the lack of rainfall. 2.c Utilities Agenda Items For City Council Exhibits: Cover Page MAR2026 COUNCIL Tom Spencer reviewed the Utilities items that had gone before City Council. NOTE: Item 2.d was heard before 2.c. 2.d Utilities Financial Report Exhibits: Cover Page UAB report 202603 Mar Kristin Simeone, Finance Director, reviewed the report, discussing revenues and expenditures. Member Skillicorn questioned the reason for the peak in the report. Tom Spencer replied same was peak season for seasonal residents as well as the beginning of the dry season. 2.e Drought Report Exhibits: Cover Page MAR2026 DROUGHT Tom Spencer reviewed the drought report, noting 99% of the State was experiencing drought conditions. 3) GENERAL BUSINESS There was none. STAFF COMMENTS Tom Spencer noted initial Alico pond samples had revealed elevated Total Dissolved Solid levels, indicating sampling was ongoing. He noted the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Reverse Osmosis Plant expansion projects were with Procurement. Member Rooney inquired as to the status of the interlocal agreement with the County. Tom Spencer replied same was moving forward. Discussion ensued regarding watering citations and conservation efforts, with Kristin Simeone stating $5,125 had been collected from same during the first month. Alexandra Friend, Board Recorder, noted a billing request would come before the Board at the May 19, 2026, meeting, reviewing the policy for ex parte communications.

MEMBER COMMENTS Chair Abderhalden suggested lift stations be addressed during the City's stormwater discussions. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:41 a.m.Chair Board Recorder