11_18_2021 Parks Advisory Board Meeting
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BOCC
Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Advisory Board
Thursday, November 18, 2021
PRESENT:
Anthony Sanchez
Jack Berlin
Nathan Gennara
Joe Guidry, Jr.
Aaron Casteel
Barbara Heineken
STAFF:
Rick Valdez
Forest Turbiville
Adrienne Rouse
James Crouch
Chris Kiddy
Billy Graham
I.
WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER
a. This meeting was called to order at 12:06 p.m. by Anthony Sanchez
II.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a. Sponsorship Update
i. Chris Kiddy shared that the Friends agreement has been updated and will be on the
agenda at the next BOCC Meeting. Interviews were conducted for the sponsorship
coordinator yesterday.
ii. Discussion ensued regarding the Friends agreement.
b. AED Update
i. James Crouch shared that the agreement with Ultra Medical went through and new
cabinets have been ordered. He is identifying sites that need multiple units for
multiple teams.
ii. Discussion ensued to determine when this project will reach completion.
c. ELAPP Acquisition Update
i. Forest Turbiville shared recent acquisitions.
d. State Road 56 Extension
i. There is no update at this time.
ii. Jack Berlin requested that if any information comes up, Alison Hughes share with
the Parks Board and Friends group ASAP.
e. USF RFI – Forest Preserve
i. Mr. Turbiville shared that USF has created a committee to evaluate the original RFI.
ii. Discussion ensued regarding timeline, division of property, and next steps.
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f. Park Vendors and Friends Agreement Update
i. Adrienne Rouse shared that food trucks have been utilized at a few sites.
ii. Discussion ensued regarding current procedures and policies.
iii. ACTION ITEM- Remove from next agenda
g. Naming of Lettuce Lake Park
i. Joe Guidry, Jr. suggested naming the nature center or some other facility after a
dedicated citizen who has been involved in Lettuce Lake Park and similar projects.
ii.