November 20, 2018 Meeting Location: 1:30 p.m. Tampa Union Station, 2nd Floor 601 N. Nebraska Avenue Tampa, FL 33602
Hillsborough River Interlocal Planning Board TAC Meeting AGENDA
I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Moment of Contemplation V. Public Comment VI. Approval of Previous Meeting Summary – October 16, 2018* (p.3) VII. Presentation: What’s the BIG Deal about Microplastics?, Angela Collins, PhD, Florida Sea Grant, University of Florida IFAS Extension VIII. 2019 Meeting Calendar* (p.5) IX. Other Business
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Tampa Union Station 601 N. Nebraska Ave. Parking 2nd Floor Conference Please park in the south parking Room lots designated with the signs Elevator Access Available AMTRAK Passengers only. AMTRAK passengers are to be afforded the courtesy of parking closest to the building. Numbered parking spaces are reserved for pre-payed monthly parking, and will result in your vehicle being ticketed.
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October 16, 2018 Meeting Location: 1:30 p.m. Cruis-A-Cade 2002 Cruis A Cade Place Tampa, FL 33602
Technical Advisory Council Meeting Summary
Present Rich Brown, HC Citizen* Jackie Julien, Port Tampa Bay* Richard Formica, COT Citizen* Stu Marvin, TT Citizen* Beth Barthle, EPC* Joe Gross, HC** Joel Brown, SWFWMD* Shawn College, RB Exec. Dir. Heather Maggio, COT Staff** Kathleen Venzon, TPC Troy Tinch, TT Staff** Nicole Ortega, SWFWMD Butch Sanders Carla Burrmann, FDEP Damian Miller Absent Darlene Dannels, ACOE* Heather Young, TBRPC* Gerald Loesch, FDEP* Derek Doughty, Planning Commission*
*Denotes TAC Member or Alternates **Denotes Staff Ex- Officio Members
I. Call to Order Chair Brown called the meeting to order at 1:36 p.m.
II. Roll Call Members were sufficient to establish a quorum.
III. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Brown led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. Moment of Contemplation Chair Brown led in a moment of contemplation.
V. Public Comment Chair Brown opened public comment. There was none.
VI. Approval of Previous Meeting Summary – September 18, 2018 Motioned by Stu Marvin and seconded by Richard Formica, the TAC approved the summary unanimously.
VII. Presentation: State of the Lower River, Joe Coone/Dr. Rich Brown Chair Brown and Joe Coone gave a presentation to the TAC on the state of the Lower Hillsborough River. Chair Brown included a map of the River and
mentioned the improvements that have occurred. Joe Coone is an active advocate in trash removal along the River. Chair Brown and Mr. Coone described the condition of the Lower River all the way into downtown Tampa. Ms. Maggio noted that baffle boxes are in place along the River to help control debris and trash buildup. Chair Brown stated that manatees now reside in the River year round, warming themselves at Sulphur Springs in the winter time.
VIII. Presentation: History of Cruis-A-Cade Joel Brown gave a brief history of the formation of Tampa’ s Cruis-A-Cade boat club, dating back to 1954. The original shovel used in the ground-breaking celebration under Tampa’s Mayor Nick Nuccio administration was on display. A large photo album was on display with pictures from the inception of Cruis-A- Cade.
IX. Consistency Recommendation: Port Tampa Bay Permit No. 65947 Motioned by Jackie Julien and seconded by Stu Marvin, the permit was unanimously recommended to be found consistent with the River Master Plan.
X. Other Business Chair Brown invited the TAC to the Holiday Boat Parade in December. Mr. College reminded and invited the TAC to the River Board Meeting on Monday, October 22, 2018 at the Temple Terrace City Hall at 9:30 a.m., which is Commissioner Higginbotham’s last meeting. Mr. College also invited the TAC to attend the 36th Annual Planning & Design Awards banquet honoring excellence in planning and design in Hillsborough County. Richard Formica discussed River flows and levels. Joel Brown mentioned the meeting on flooding and stormwater protection on October 5, 2018.
a. 2018 River Stewardship Award Mr. College announced that Tampa’s Mayor Bob Buckhorn is the recipient of the River Stewardship Award, to be presented at the Awards banquet on Thursday, October 25, 2018 for all his hard work regarding the Hillsborough River.
AGENDA ITEM VIII. 2019 Meeting Calendar
2019 HILLSBOROUGH RIVER TECHNICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (TAC) MEETING DATES
TAC meetings are scheduled for the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 pm, unless otherwise noticed.
January 15 February 19 March 19 April 16 (Joint Meeting w/RB) May 21 June 18 July (No Meeting) August 20 September 17 October 15 November 19 December (No Meeting)
*Unless otherwise noticed, meetings are held at: Tampa Union Station, 2nd Floor, 601 N. Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602 at 1:30 pm. Monthly meeting agendas will be posted on our website located at www.planhillsborough.org. For further meeting information, contact staff at 273-3774, ext. 367.
General Location Map to River TAC Meeting
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