January 30 2020 Minutes

About Hillsborough County Parks

The Parks & Recreation Department operates numerous parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, and recreation centers. The department also provides programs, events, and activities to Hillsborough County residents year-round.
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01_30_2020 Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Advisory Board 
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BOCC 
Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Advisory Board 
Thursday, January 30, 2020 
 
PRESENT: 
Anthony Sanchez 
Jack Berlin 
Nathan Gennara 
Roland Guidry, Jr. 
Aaron Casteel 
Harold Jackson 
STAFF: 
Rick Valdez 
Forest Turbiville 
Adrienne Rouse  
Ross Dickerson 
Greg Brown 
Brad Reinert 
Billy Graham 
 
 
Sign in sheet available upon request. 
 
I. 
WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER 
a. This meeting was called to order at 12:07 p.m. by Anthony Sanchez 
 
II. 
PUBLIC COMMENTS 
None 
 
III. 
PRESENTATIONS 
a. Welcome 
i. Happy Retirement to Julian Garcia and Andy Chassanoff  
 
b. Sports Facility Advisor (SFA) Update 
i. Greg Brown gave update on Phase II meetings. The final Field Use Agreement is 
being formulated and is expected to go to the BOCC in early April.  
ii. Discussion ensued regarding the determination of where synthetic fields are 
being installed.  
iii. Letter to Commissioners Included in Folder 
1. Anthony Sanchez presented this item to the other Board members. 
iv. Upcoming Public Meeting 
1. Staff is meeting with Communications tomorrow to set the date.  
 
c. Accommodating Public Access at Athletic Complexes 
i. Greg Brown passed around a photo of new public use signs (available upon 
request). Discussion ensued between staff and Board about how a member of 
the public will know which field to use, publishing online league schedules, and 
posting new signage at the entrances. 
ii. Discussion ensued regarding live cameras and WIFI at synthetic athletic fields.  
 
 
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d. Defibrillators in Parks 
i. James Crouch summarized current inventory findings and inspections. Phase I 
will ensure we have at least one Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at every 
athletic complex. Phase II will ensure each sport within the complex has one. 
Phase III will ensure one is available within three minutes of anyone who is 
playing.  
ii. Discussion ensued regarding challenges, putting trackers on AEDs, and 
inspections.  
iii. Discussion ensued regarding what AED process leagues should follow and the 
necessity for leagues to have a safety plan.  
  
e. Bakas Equestrian Center 
i. Forest Turbiville summarized a letter that was sent to Mr. Pepin which gave a 
deadline for him to present his proposal.  
 
ACTION ITEM: Take this recurring item off the agenda 
 
f. Parks Advisory Board Lunches  
i. Anthony Sanchez and Alison Hughes presented lunch options and discussion 
ensued. Jack Berlin will fund the next lunch through a donation to Friends of the 
County Parks. Currently waiting on the results of the Friends of the County Parks 
vote.  
 
IV. 
BOARD ACTION 
a. Approve minutes from the December 19, 2019 meeting 
 
Motion: Joe Guidry, Jr. made a motion approving the December 19, 2019 meeting 
minutes and the motion was seconded by Harold Jackson. The motion was passed with 
no opposing members.  
b. Board to appoint Chair and Vice Chair 
Motion: Jack Berlin made a motion to keep the current Chair and Vice Chair and the 
motion was seconded by Joe Guidry, Jr. The motion was passed with no opposing 
members.  
 
V. 
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS 
a. Due to attendance conflicts, the March 12, 2020 meeting is being moved to March 5, 
2020. 
 
VI. 
ACTIVITIES (Communications/Information of Interest) 
a. Adrienne Rouse gave updates regarding: 
i. 
 Goals for replacing outdated playground equipment with more modern 
equipment that will be tailored to locations.  
ii. Increased hours of operation for recreation centers 
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iii. Staff changes and hiring 
iv. Tampa Bay Lightning partnership and new ball hockey courts 
b. Ross Dickerson gave updates regarding: 
i. Annual “Bambi” bucket training that took place with eight other organizations, 
including the National Guard.  
ii. The annual Fire Fest is this weekend at Medard Park 
iii. The new trail at Ed Radice is currently awaiting signage 
c. Jack Berlin mentioned a recent terrapin rescue involving Owl’s Nest Sanctuary and 
Busch Gardens Tampa. The terrapin was rehabilitated at Upper Tampa Bay Park.  
d. Brad Reinert is currently assessing sandbag operations to prepare for storm season. 
e. Rick Valdez mentioned the hiring of a consultant to assess park impact fees.  
ACTION ITEM: Add to Agenda: Update on Park Impact Fees Consultant 
 
VII. 
ADJOURNMENT  
a. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:10 pm.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Respectfully Submitted,  
Alison Hughes