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07_14_2022 Parks Advisory Board Meeting 1 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BOCC Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Advisory Board Thursday, July 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 Dave Ramirez Alison Hughes I. WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER a. This meeting was called to order at 12:06 PM by Anthony Sanchez II. PUBLIC COMMENTS a. Porsche Taylor from the Brandon Bears thanked the staff for working with them to solve their issues. Ms. Taylor also spoke about the continued focus to try to move their program to Providence West Park and working with the county to build a better, stronger partnership. b. Jack Berlin suggested that Aaron Casteel inform Commissioner White that the Brandon Bears attended the meeting. c. Rick Valdez summarized the situation with the Brandon Bears and the Riverview Raiders regarding practice space and merging. If a merge is not possible, there will be an RFP for the space at Providence West Park. d. Discussion ensued regarding what will happen to the league that is not chosen, goals of this process, community impact, etc. III. PRESENTATIONS a. ELAPP Acquisition Update i. Mr. Turbiville shared the status of ELAPP funding and summarized six current acquisition projects. b. State Road 56 Extension Mr. Turbiville shared that modifications are being made to the plan and the meeting should be rescheduled later this year or early 2023. c. Lettuce Lake Park Nature Center Naming i. Billy Graham shared that a ceremony being planned for August 15-19 or early September. 07_14_2022 Parks Advisory Board Meeting 2 d. Temple Park – City of Temple Terrace Police Chief Ken Albano i. Mr. Valdez received a call this morning regarding this and asked if the Parks Board plans to submit a letter to express their support. ACTION ITEM- Alison Hughes will work with Mr. Sanchez to draft a letter for the Board to sign. e. August 11 Meeting i. This meeting will be rescheduled to August 18. IV. BOARD ACTION a. Approve minutes from the May 26, 2022 meeting Motion: Nathan Gennara made a motion approving the May 26, 2022 meeting minutes and the motion was seconded by Jack Berlin. The motion was passed with no opposing members. V. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS a. Mr. Sanchez inquired about summer camp closures due to COVID-19. Mr. Valdez does not anticipate any closures and recognized his staff for their work and resiliency. b. Joe Guidry asked about what protocols exist for active shooters. Mr. Valdez explained that all county employees attend active shooter training, and the Park Security Team offers additional training for recreation leaders. c. Mr. Valdez also stated that partnered football league requirements will include having two off-duty deputies for the first field and another for every additional field. Dave Ramirez has been working with the Park Security Team to discuss plans with league presidents. d. Discussion ensued between the Board regarding efforts to fill the spot for Commissioner Myer’s appointee. VI. COMMUNICATIONS, ACTIVITIES, OR STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS a. Ms. Hughes shared information about the department winning the NRPA Innovation in Equity Award for the wheelchair football program. b. Ms. Hughes also shared information about the sponsorship program for the wheelchair football tournament. She is going to share the sponsorship package with the Board. VII. ADJOURNMENT a. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:10 PM. Respectfully submitted, Alison Hughes, Parks Board Coordinator
