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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BOCC
Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Advisory Board
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjDbO2roim0
PRESENT:
Anthony Sanchez
Nathan Gennara
Joe Guidry, Jr.
Aaron Casteel
Harold Jackson
Rick Tschantz
STAFF:
Rick Valdez
Greg Horwedel
Dexter Barge
Dave Ramirez
Greg Brown
James Crouch
I.
WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER
a. This meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Anthony Sanchez
II.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a. Welcome
b. Reopening of Amenities
i. Rick Valdez stated that the amenities being looked at for reopening are splash
pads, playgrounds, and skate parks. This was reviewed and supported by health
advisors. Mr. Valdez would like a vote of approval from the Board today.
ii. Rick Tschantz inquired about recommendation from health advisors.
iii. Discussion ensued regarding support for amenities and return-to-competition.
c. Return to Competition for Lacrosse and Soccer
i. Rick Valdez summarized why these two sports are being combined. The plan is
currently in review with the county attorney’s office.
ii. Mr. Valdez stated that in addition to these guidelines and protocols, staff will be
assigned to each location where soccer and lacrosse are being played and will
be providing the sport’s organizations with proper personal protective
equipment necessary to conduct proper health screenings and temperature
checks. These additions will be funded through the Cares Act.
iii. Discussion ensued regarding handling of compliance and new park phone
number.
iv. Mr. Tschantz inquired about timeline for soccer return to competition.
Discussion ensued regarding timeline, approval process, and surrounding
counties.
v.
Dave Ramirez shared a baseball/softball return to competition update.
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vi. Discussion ensued about readdressing and modifying this plan if return to
school causes a rise in COVID-19 cases.