Agenda Policy Committee Meeting Friday, March 15,2002 1:00 P.M. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport 6000 Airport Circle Sarasota, Florida 34243 Airport Authority Boardroom Welcome, Introductions Approval of Minutes from October 26,2002 Meeting Director's Report Mark Alderson -3 N. Tamiami Trail e EPA Bi-ennial Review . .e 104 1. Public Involvement and Education Scott Carpenter Sarasota, FL 34234 Proposal 2. Proposed Technical ProjectsLJpdate Gary Raulerson 3. Sea Grass Reporting Gary Raulerson 4. Discussion of Proposed FY03 Work Plan Mark Alderson 5. Results - Atmospheric Deposition Study Kellie Dixon and Red Tide 6. Financial Status Report Marian Pomeroy Adjourn MINUTES POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING Friday, October 26,2001 1:00 p.m. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport 6000 Airport Circle Sarasota Florida 34243 Airport Authority Boardroom Present: Policy Committee Members Mr. Bo Crum, E.P.A. Reg. IV, Chief, Coastal Program The Honorable Richard Martin, Sarasota City Commissioner P\ Ms. Ce Ce McKiernan, Dept. of Environmental Protection Ms. Deborah Getzoff, FDEP The Honorable Pat Glass, Manatee Board of County Commissioners The Honorable Jon Thaxton, Sarasota Board of County Commissioners Mr. Bruce Wirth, P.E., Director, Resource Management Department Management Committee Members Mr. Mike McNees, City Manager, City of Sarasota Mr. Paul Bispham, Citizens Advisory (:onunittee Mr. Annon Bozeman, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mr. Mark Harnrnond, Manager, SWIM, SWFWMD Mr. George Henderson, Florida Marine Research Institute Mr. Charles Hunsicker, Manatee County Office of Administration Mr. Rob Patten, Sarasota County Environmental Services Ms. Felicia Robinson, U.S. Region IV Mr. John Stevely, Florida Sea Grant Sarasota Bay National Estuary Program Staff Mr. Mark Alderson, Executive Director Mr. Gary Raulerson, Senior Environmental Scientist P Ms. Beth Muniz, Public Communications Outreach Coordinator Ms. Marian Pomeroy, Finance and Program Administrator Policy Committee Meeting October 26,2002 Page 2 Mr. Dario Varga, Public Affairs Assistant Ms. Kathie Micko, Administrative Assistant WELCOME, CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS Mr. Bo Crum opened the meeting at 1:00 pm. The attendees (see previous page) introduced themselves. Scott Carpenter (Clarke Advertising) and John Burg (City of Sarasota) also attended. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MAY 25,2001, POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING Mr. Crum requested a motion to approve the minutes fiom the May 25,2001, meeting. Mr. Martin motioned approval; seconded by Mr. Thaxton. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. Mr. Crum asked that the Greenways issue, Agenda Item No. 6, be moved to Item 2. 1. CCMP IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE - 2002 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Mr. Alderson presented a Power Point presentation on CCMP implementation with an overview of the 2001 accomplishments. He stated that the program began in 1989 focusing on technical studies, early action and public outreach. Since 1995, the program has been focusing on implementing the CCMP: reducing pollution (47%), increasing wetlands and seagrass habitat, constructingreefb and the Heritage Trail. 2. GREENWAYS Mr. John Burg spoke on the 20-year Master Plan for interconnected system of parks, open space and landscape elements; that this plan will look at the park systems and how it ties together with the rest of the plan, i.e. bicycle lanes, drainage, natural features, roadways, etc. The City Departments are working with County Departments to hook up the city and boundaries. Mr. Burgalso stated that they are working with the National Parks Service staffto review plans for the trails. Mr. Jon Thaxton asked if there were many concerns about crime rate and accessibility to private properties with the trail systenls that are being looked at. Mr. Burg said that it is one of the major issues of concern and every consideration is being taken. Mr. Richard Martin pointed out that an attentive eye has been given to the entire environmental issues involved and that the mandate for the study was in the Comprehensive Plan and the Police Department has also given their ideas on the study. Mr. Charlie Hunsicker addressed the trails connections fiom Hillsborough to Port Policy Committee Meeting October 26,2001 Page 3 Charlotte and stated that great attention has been &en to the overall plan. He also stated that Manatee County is working through a grant to bring about a new kayak trail. 3. FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT a. 50-50 match Mr. Alderson stated that at the last meeting the Policy Committee requested that the a work group be formed to review the hcialmatch requirements and come back with a recommendation. The work group suggested that the SBNEP should not seek additional revenues fiom the local governments. The program presently requires a $340,000 match, but is expected to increase to $510,000 in FY03. Mr. Alderson proposed to bring back a budget that incorporates the concept and idea based on the suggestions by the work group and discussions at the Management Committee this morning. The workgroup and Management Committee suggested that in-kind be used as match. The Committee deemed it unnecessary to vote on this issue. b. Reserves Mr. Alderson explained that the program is in excellent fiscal condition with more than $400,000 in reserves. c. Financial Review Mr. Alderson provided the committee with a financial status report. Discussion was held in regard to the work involved in complying with the hcialprocesses as required through the SWFWMD agreements. 4. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Alderson reported on the morning's Management Committee meeting in reference to the approval of contracts. A more detail discussion ensued on the financial aspects of the program that morning. 5. CITIZENS ACTION PLAN STA.TUSREPORT Ms. Muniz provided information on grant applications that were submitted via the mini- grants program; and that the Citizens Advisory. Committee met to recommend the grantees. There was a total of $9,770 available. The grants were issued to The Aquarian Quest, Sarasota County School Board, Around the Bend Nature Tours, Mote Aquarium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Policy Committee Meeting October 26, 200 1 Page 4 Ms. Muniz also mentioned that the Sarasota Bay - National Estuary Day was held on September 29,2002, in the City of Sarasota. Boat tours of Sarasota Bay were offered to the residents of the community so that they might learn more about the bay. There was also a Habitat Restoration event at Hog Creek. Approximately 1,200 plants were planted with the help of three Girl Scout troops and other volunteers. Ms. Muniz then discussed the various ways that the program works with other area non- profit organizations such as Mote Marine Laboratory, High School Intern Program, Booker High School Environmental Academy, and the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences. Ms. Muniz briefly discussed the posters and calendars designed by Clarke Advertising and introduced Scott Carpenter fiom Clarke Advertising and Public Relations. Mr. Scott Carpenter gave a review of the Clarke Advertisingand Public Relations "Year- End Marketing Report" and a history of the marketing strategy with SBNEP. He also explained that Clarke Advertisingsends out a number of press releases regarding the different events held by the Program. Mr. Carpenter stated that they worked with the Program to release the "State of the Bay"; scheduled interviews for Mark; organized special events such as 5K runs; coordinated sponsors; and designed the letterhead, envelopes, business cards; and the website for the Program. Clarke logged 681 management hours which translates to 17 months of work in a 12-month schedule. 5. PROPOSED STUDY OF HYDROLOGY Mr. Alderson explained a proposed study of hydrology that may be evolving. He also mentioned that a Xeriscape Ordinance will be presented to the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners in November 2001. Deborah Getzoff arrived at 250 pm. Mr. Alderson discussed the extensive fillingthat is takingplace in new developments; and the fill potentially is holding a substantial amount of rainfall that may not be seeping into the surficial aquifer, i.e., until the surface layer is saturated, therefore, there may be more run-off after development. Mr. Alderson hrther discussed local efforts to educate residents on Florida Yard design. Discussion ensued on the need for the hydrology study. Mr. Wirth suggested that current stormwater practices appear adequate and the need for the study is questionable. Discussion was held in regard to the reinoval efficiencies. The next meeting is March 15,2002 Policy Committee Meeting October 26,2001 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 3:29 pm THE P.I.E.R. PROJECT: OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM P.I.E.R. = -Protection.. I -Involvement. .. -Education and.. -Restoration. GOALS Promote the benefits of environmental stewardship Increase students' environmental literacy and stewardship behaviors Promote SBNEP as a leader in environmental stewardship STRATEGIES Create hands-on educational events and activities for children to learn about stewardship away from the classroom. Develop activities and educational materials for children to learn about stewardship while in the classroom. I Develop activities and educational materials for children to I learn about stewardship while at home. Develop a series of tools that can be promoted to teachers so that they understand what they can do to educate their students on environment stewardship practices and responsibilities. Develop an awards and recognitions program