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07/26/1999 - TACBROWNFIELDS ADVISORY BOARD TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE July 26, 1999 Ross Norton Park - 3:30 pm Present: Alicia R. Reed Chair Dave Gerard Committee Member Willa Carson Committee Member Arlington L. Nunn, Sr. Committee Member Michael Flanery Committee Member Absent: Dr. Ramon Harbison Committee Member Bradley Droy Committee Member James E. Steele Committee Member Also Present: Leslie Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney Tom Miller Assistant Director of Engineering – PD&E Miles Ballogg Economic Development Programs Manager Karma Killian Environmental Specialist Nina Clark Staff Assistant II In order to provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order, although not necessarily discussed in that order. ITEM A – Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. at the Ross Norton Park Building. ITEM B – Approve Minutes Chair Reed questioned Page 3, Item G third sentence. This sentence was changed to read “monitoring improvements and reimbursements that are made for clean up by the State”. Also, last sentence to read “Member Flanery anticipates his staff involved in this work will be available to assist in BAB-TAC review”. Item C first sentence to read “Karen Finton, representing Morton Plant Hospital”. Same item second sentence, remove the word “it” from “loans will be made out of the”, and “an update regarding 1108 Pennsylvania” be changed to read “804.5 Pennsylvania”. Member Nunn moved to approve the minutes of June 14, 1999 as amended. The motion was duly seconded by Member Gerard and carried unanimously. ITEM C – Brownfields Advisory Board Update (M. Ballogg) Mr. Ballogg reported that at the Brownfields Advisory Board Meeting today, he will be asking for conceptual approval of the assessment and remediation document that is generated from State remediation funding; 804, 804.5 Pennsylvania Avenue and 1108 N. Greenwood. He will also be asking the Board to assist in providing names of two residents and two technical persons to serve on the Technical Advisory Committee. Mr. Ballogg will go over the revolving loan funds to update the Board on the applications that will be submitted and the job training partnership. In addition, he will go over the Brownfields Economic Development Initiative Grant which has been applied for a day care center. Presentations will be made by citizens from north and south Greenwood to give their opinions of the Brownfields Program. Regarding 804, 804.5 Pennsylvania, consultants have submitted a revised work plan and Mr. Ballogg will be responding to FDEP comments regarding that plan. Ms. Killian informed the members that 1108 Pennsylvania will be brought to the Technical Advisory Board to enter into a BSRA with the State. Recently, 407 tons of contaminated soil were excavated, incinerated and clean fill was brought in and the site was brought back to grade. A sprinkling system was put in and the property looks great. ITEM D – Old Business Mr. Miller said that in the goals and objectives that were approved by the Brownfields Advisory Board, one of the goals was to provide technical support for the Brownfields Advisory Board. Mr. Ballogg informed the members that he will be asking that the Board approve that the Technical Advisory Committee review and make recommendations on sites that are being supported with state remediation appropriations which at this time is 804, 804.5 Pennsylvania and 1108 N. Greenwood. Member Carson showed Member Flanery a copy of a letter she received from Tallahassee regarding the health center. Member Flanery explained that a contract showing what is being done, when, where the property is located along with design and bids has to be in place by July 1, 2000. Although the funds are encumbered, if the contract is not submitted by that date, the funds are lost. ITEM E - New Business Chair Reed requested that at the next meeting Mr. Miller bring a full blown version and summary report for 1108 N. Greenwood so she can have an idea of how it goes from A to Z. She would like to look at this information and come to her own conclusions and then compare them. Mr. Miller advised that he will try to have a consultant available as well to answer any questions that may arise. Member Gerard distributed a copy of “Brownfields: BSRA and the Clean Up Rule”. He went over some of the important topics, discussed them and gave a better insight on several subjects. Mr. Miller advised that Mr. Steele will no longer be participating as a member of the Brownfield TAC Team and will require replacement. ITEM F - Public Discussion - None ITEM I - Establish Future Meeting Date and Agenda The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 16, 1999 at 3:30 p.m. at the Clearwater East Library. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.