04_14_2022 Parks Advisory Board Meeting
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BOCC
Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Advisory Board
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Lesley “Les” Miller, Jr. All People’s Community Park and Life Center
PRESENT:
Anthony Sanchez
Jack Berlin
Nathan Gennara
Joe Guidry, Jr.
Aaron Casteel
Barbara Heineken
STAFF:
Rick Valdez
Forest Turbiville
Alison Hughes
Ross Dickerson
Billy Graham
Dave Ramirez
Chris Kiddy
Greg Brown
I.
WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER
a. This meeting was called to order at 12:07 p.m. by Anthony Sanchez
b. Thank you to the Friends of the County Parks and Recreation for providing lunch today.
II.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. None
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a. Park Cell Towers
i. Anthony Sanchez stated that he has been in contact with Scott Lewis from the last
meeting. Mr. Sanchez also summarized the information that has been sent to him
on this issue. Mr. Sanchez is not in support of the cell tower.
ii. Discussion ensued regarding opposition and Board/staff member positions on this
issue. Mr. Valdez stated that contracts for current cell towers on parks will not be
renewed and that a solution must be found that does not involve parkland. The
Board agreed that this is no longer a Board issue.
b. ELAPP Acquisition Update
i. Ross Dickerson shared that there is no major update at this time.
c. State Road 56 Extension
i. Forest Turbiville shared that there is no update at this time.
d. Lettuce Lake Park Nature Center Naming
i. Billy Graham stated that he met with the honoree last week and the template for
the sign has been created.
ii. Discussion ensued regarding sign and sign unveiling ceremony.
iii. Mr. Graham shared videos about the interpretive program and introduced Ashley
Martin. Ms. Martin spoke about her vision for the program.
iv. Discussion ensued regarding interpretive programs, camps, and volunteers.
ACTION ITEM- Connect Anthony Sanchez and Ashley Martin regarding volunteer
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