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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BOCC
Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Advisory Board
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Lesley “Les” Miller, Jr. All People’s Community Park and Life Center

PRESENT:
Anthony Sanchez
Jack Berlin
Joe Guidry Jr.
Aaron Casteel
Diedrea Anthony
STAFF:
Forest Turbiville
Adrienne Rouse
Brenda Perez



I.
WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER
a. This meeting was called to order at 11:06 AM by Anthony Sanchez
b. Mr. Sanchez introduced Diedrea Anthony, the newest board member.

II.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. None
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a. ELAPP Acquisition Update
i. This was covered under the ELAPP Annual Report presentation.

b. State Road 56 Extension
i. No update at this time.

c. ELAPP Annual Report
i. Jarryd Dalfino introduced himself and summarized the year’s acquisitions and
negotiations.

Motion: Jack Berlin made a motion approving the ELAPP Annual Report and the motion was
seconded by Joe Guidry. The motion was passed with no opposing members.

d. Tackle Football Game Security
i. Adrienne Rouse shared that all tackle football games are requiring security. Final
decisions are still being made regarding who will pay for security.
ii. Discussion ensued regarding cost sharing and next steps to take. Several board
members expressed the importance of the leagues covering this cost.

e. December 15 Meeting
i. This meeting will likely be canceled.

f. 2023 Meeting Dates



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i. The January meeting has been changed to January 5.
ii. Ms. Rouse introduced Brenda Perez and thanked her for covering today’s
meeting.

ACTION ITEM- Post the January meeting to the County Calendar.

IV.
BOARD ACTION
a. Approve minutes from the October 13, 2022 meeting

Motion: Joe Guidry made a motion approving the October 13, 2022 meeting minutes and
the motion was seconded by Jack Berlin. The motion was passed with no opposing
members.

V.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
a.
John Smith from MOSI was not available today, but Mr. Berlin will invite him to an
upcoming meeting.
b. Mr. Sanchez spoke about board members who have commissioners who are not being
re-elected. He requests that the board members plan to attend the meetings until
further notice and hopes they are all able to continue to serve. Mr. Berlin recommends
reaching out to the new Commissioners.
c. Joe Guidry shared that he has enjoyed serving on the board and has been impressed
with the work of the two departments.

VI.
COMMUNICATIONS, ACTIVITIES, OR STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
a. Billy Graham shared that Artis Gambrell passed away, who served on the board for
many years. Ms. Anthony shared funeral details.

VII.
ADJOURNMENT
a. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:38 AM.



Respectfully submitted,
Alison Hughes, Parks Board Coordinator