PINELLAS-ANCLOTE RIVER BASIN BOARD Southwest Florida Water Management District

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1 Minutes of the Meeting PINELLAS-ANCLOTE RIVER BASIN BOARD Southwest Florida Water Management District Clearwater, Florida June 7, 2006 The Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board of Southwest Florida Water Management District convened for a regular meeting at 9:07 a.m., June 7, 2006, in Clearwater City Hall, Clearwater, Florida. Board Members Present Staff Present Todd Pressman, Co-Chair Ex Officio Bruce Wirth Lou Kavouras Sallie Parks, Co-Chair Ex Officio Gregg Jones Linda Pilcher Terry England, Vice Chairman Manny Lopez Will Miller Rodney Fischer, Secretary Mark Hammond Rand Baldwin Mitch Hammer, Member Kathy Scott Mike Holtkamp Janet Hoppe, Member Beth Bartos Lori Belangia Scott Harbison Members Absent Tina Harris, Member Recording Secretary: Phyllis Young Kathryn Starkey, Member A list of others who were present and signed the attendance roster is filed in the permanent files of the Basin. Compact disks of the audio and copies of the materials and handouts, as set out in full herein, are also filed in the permanent files of the Basin. The numbers preceding the items listed below correspond with the published agenda. 1. Call to Order and Roll Call Co-Chair Ex Officio Pressman called the meeting to order at 9:07 a.m. Ms. Young called the roll and noted a quorum was not present. Mr. Hammer, however, was expected to arrive momentarily. (CD/ Track 1) 2. Pledge of Allegiance Co-Chair Pressman led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. (CD 1/ Track 1) Pending the arrival of Mr. Hammer, Co-Chair Pressman requested the Chair Ex Officio Report on Governing Board Activities, Agenda Item 7, be presented in the interim. 7. Report a. Chair Report on Governing Board Activities Instead of making a report himself, Mr. Pressman requested staff to show the video wrap-up of the May 30 Governing Board meeting. Deputy Executive Director Lou Kavouras narrated the five-minute video summary of the May 30 meeting, which aired on local government access television channels throughout the District. Highlights of the meeting included a hydrologic conditions report, watering restrictions, an update of the Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water and Downstream Augmentation Project, two awards received by the District, Minimum Flows and Levels, the FY2007 budget, and a memorial ceremony for District employee Amy Remley. (CD 1/Track 1)

2 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board APPROVED Page 2 of 5 During the video presentation, Mr. Hammer arrived. When the video was finished, Co-Chair Pressman noted a quorum was present. He thanked the City of Clearwater for its hospitality and Board Members for their dedication to serve on the Board. He then recognized former Basin Board Co-Chair Ex Officio Watson Haynes, who was in attendance. Co-Chair Pressman remarked on Mr. Haynes' dedication to water issues and appreciation of staff and asked him to join Vice Chair England at the podium. 3. Ceremony to Honor Former Basin Board Co-Chair Ex Officio Watson Haynes II Mr. England recognized Mr. Haynes' service both to the Governing Board and the Pinellas- Anclote River Basin Board and shared a list of Basin Board accomplishments during Mr. Haynes' tenure, adding commentary of Mr. Haynes' contributions to the area. Mr. England presented a service plaque to Mr. Haynes and thanked him for his dedication to the Board. In turn, Mr. Haynes thanked staff for their hard work and the Basin Board for the opportunity to serve with them. (CD 1/ Track 1) 4. Additions and Deletions to the Agenda Ms. Kavouras stated there were no additions or deletions to the agenda. (CD 1/Track 1) 5. Consent Items: After consideration, Mr. Fischer moved, seconded by Mr. Hammer, to approve the Consent Items, as follow: a. April 5, 2006, Meeting Minutes approve the April minutes, as presented. b. Board Encumbrance for the Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water and Downstream Augmentation Projects (H300-H310) - approve the encumbrance of $2,704,557, without a contract, for the eight projects associated with the Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water and Downstream Augmentation Project in amounts presented in Table 1 of the recap for this item, to be used in FY2006 through c. Annual Calendar of Meeting Dates FY approve the FY2007 Basin Board meeting schedule, as presented. Motion carried unanimously. (CD 1/Track 1) 6. Discussion Items: a. Development and Implementation of a Lake Restoration and Management Plan for Lake Maggiore, Pinellas County, Florida (P106) Manny Lopez, Senior Environmental Scientist in the Resource Management Department, provided history and gave specifics of the Lake Maggiore project that were the basis for this request for additional funding. He explained that changes in spoil site availability, permitting for new sites, additional handling of material, and increased fuel costs resulted in a project budget shortfall of $2,250,000. Mr. Lopez cited the activities and related costs for each that made up the total additional amount being requested. The City of St. Petersburg (City) is seeking 50 percent funding participation from the Basin Board to cover expected expenses to complete the project. Mr. Tom Gibson and Mr. Mike Connors with the City of St. Petersburg addressed the Board about additional expenses/funding, timeframe to complete the project, and history of problems and solutions through the years. After consideration, Mr. Fischer moved, seconded by Mr. Hammer, to approve the staff recommendation, as follows: 1. Approve additional funding in the amount of $1,125,000 for the Lake Maggiore Project in the Basin Board s FY2007 budget.

3 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board APPROVED Page 3 of 5 2. Approve the fifth amendment with the City of St. Petersburg to increase the Basin's share from $8,910,000 to $10,035,000 (a $1,125,000 increase to be matched by the City), thereby increasing the total funding for the project from $17,820,000 to $20,070,000. Motion carried with all members voting favorably except Mr. England, who voted nay. (CD 1/Track 2) At this time, Co-Chair Pressman recognized Pinellas County Commissioner and former Basin Board Co-Chair Ex Officio Ronnie Duncan who appeared before the Board in regard to potential dry season pumping from the Brooker Creek wellfield and the permit application the County submitted to the District to re-direct reclaimed water, currently being used by a golf course, to other homes for irrigation. He reported the Pinellas County Commission decided to ask the District to put the application on "hold" until further scientific studies could be done on the potential impacts of the pumping and tests of the well could be conducted to ensure the District's criteria were being met. Mr. Duncan also informed the Board that Pinellas County is creating an Environmental Science Forum to investigate situations, such as the one mentioned above and other similar instances, to determine possible environmental impacts and provide facts to those who must make critical decisions on those issues. He thanked the Board for allowing him to speak and for their time and dedication to make informed decisions for the Basin. (CD 1/Track 3) b. Budget Transfer and Encumbrance of State Revenues Budgeted for Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water and Downstream Augmentation Project (H300) Kathy Scott, Conservation Projects Section Manager, addressed the Board to request transfer of revenues from FY2005 and 2006 State and Federal line item budget appropriations, currently in a general account for this project, to active projects. She informed the Board the projects would maximize the use of reclaimed water resources within the Tampa Bay Area and was a collaborative effort of the District and four suppliers, with financial assistance from the State and Federal governments. Ms. Scott reviewed the Governing and Basin Boards' funding contributions and how the funds would be divided among the projects. After consideration, Mr. England moved, seconded by Mr. Hammer, to approve the staff recommendation, as follows: 1. Recommend the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board transfer up to $741,750 in State and Federal revenues from Unit H300 of the Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water and Downstream Augmentation Project, to related projects identified by staff. 2. Authorize the Executive Director to approve the fund transfers into selected projects, approve the related liquidation of funds back to the general project unit within the Basin, and approve amendments and/or agreements related to the use of the transferred funds. Motion carried unanimously. (CD 1/Track 4) c. Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Discussion and Approval of Proposed Millage Rate For FY2007 budget preparation, staff presented a preliminary budget and gathered direction from Board members at the April meeting. Members' input was incorporated into the budget, and a revised budget was presented for the Board's consideration at this meeting. Bruce Wirth, Deputy Executive Director, informed the Board of two items requiring action: (1) tentative selection of FY2006 Cooperative Funding projects and (2) adoption of a proposed millage rate. He highlighted the various elements of the

4 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board APPROVED Page 4 of 5 budget, including changes made since the April meeting, and explained how Cooperative Funding projects would be affected by the millage rate. Detailed information for all Cooperative Funding proposals submitted for consideration were included in the Budget Notebook for this meeting. For the record, Ms. Kavouras read the three-part staff recommendation: 1. Provide tentative selection of FY2007 Cooperative Funding Projects. 2. Approve and adopt a proposed required tax levy of for FY Approve Resolution No Resolution Affirming the Required Proposed Tax Levy for FY2007. Mr. Fischer moved, seconded by Mr. Hammer, to approve Resolution 79, affirming the required proposed tax levy of for FY2007. Motion carried unanimously. (CD 1/Track 5) An opportunity was provided for public comment. John Mulvihill, City of Oldsmar, provided an update on the progress of Project L740, Oldsmar Water Supply, Phase 4, a project "Not Recommended" for District cooperative funding for several years, but currently being implemented by the City. Bruce Haddock, City of Oldsmar, addressed the Board in support of cooperative funding for Project L740, Oldsmar Water Supply, Phase 4, which was "Not Recommended" for the FY2007 cooperative funding cycle. The project entails the construction of a brackish water reverse osmosis water treatment plant and a brackish water wellfield. Wes Engram, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, addressed the Board asking the Board to reconsider funding Project L743, Tropicana Field Stormwater Enhancements/Education. Co-Chair Pressman reported that Pasco County would be broadcasting Governing Board meetings on its local access channel. Discussion then ensued on aspects of the Oldsmar brackish water project. After consideration, Mr. Fischer moved, seconded by Ms. Hoppe, to approve the tentative selection of FY2007 Cooperative Funding Projects, including additional funding for the Lake Maggiore project approved earlier in the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. (CD 1/Track 5) 8. Announcements: Ms. Kavouras brought members' attention to two items not listed on the agenda: The location for the August 16 meeting is planned for Weedon Island Preserve in conjunction with a ceremony to rename a trail in honor of former Governing Board Chair Roy Harrell. (The ceremony was subsequently delayed.) Board Members are urged to attend the Annual Conference on Water Management, which the District is hosting this year. a. Basin Board Education Committee: Tuesday, July 11, 2006, South Cross Bayou Water Reclamation Facility, St. Petersburg b. Basin Board Land Resources Committee: Thursday, July 13, 2006, Green Swamp West, Dade City c. Next Basin Board Meeting: August 16, 2006, Weedon Island Preserve; time to be determined (Date and location are changed from the original schedule.) d. Annual Conference on Water Management, September 6-8, 2006, Innisbrook, Tarpon Springs e. Other No other announcements were made.

5 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board APPROVED Page 5 of 5 9. Adjournment: Co-Chair Pressman thanked everyone for attending and staff for their thorough preparation for all the Board meetings. He adjourned the meeting at 11:25 a.m. (CD 1/Track 6) ****Information Items**** 1. Pasco County Central/East Regional Reclaimed Water Interconnect (H040) 2. Pinellas County Island Management and Restoration Phase II (K349) Completion Notice 3. Estimating Pollutant Loads and Yields for Selected Drainage Basins in Pinellas County (W270) - Execution Notice 4. Lake Coronado and Vicinity Storm Drainage Improvements (L398) Execution Notice The District does not discriminate based on disability. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation under the American with Disabilities Act should contact the Executive Department at (352) or (Florida only), extension 4615; TDD only, (Florida); fax (352) /SunCom