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Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC)
Meeting
ARC Agenda Summary
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Summaries October 4, 2010
COUNCIL MEETING: Monday October 4, 2010
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: SW Florida Water Management District Board Room
2379 Broad Street,
Brooksville, Fl. 34604
In attendance: Mr. Gary Cochran, Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission; Ms. Vickie Larson
(Citizen Member of ARC); Mr. Mike Penn, Division of Forestry (DOF), Mr. Ken Reecy,
Department of Community Affairs.
Staff Director: Mr. Bill Howell, Division of State Lands (DSL)/Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP)
Mr. Howell brought the meeting to order, described to the people in attendance the purpose of
the meeting, and introduced the ARC members. He then called for public testimony.
Mr. Ron Daniel, (Pasco Co.) spoke about the merits of the Cross Bar/Al Bar Ranch and stated
that they are willing partners for the acquisition of the property and are willing to manage the
property for the state. He further stated that the acquisition of this property is strongly supported
by both the Pasco and Pinellas County Commissions. Ms. Larson stated that there were some
recent changes to the ARC procedures including only ranking the projects once a year in June,
instead of ranking in both December and June. She also explained the process for adding new
projects into the existing priority lists. Mr. Cochran stated that there were also two new
categories that are contemplated. These would be a category for impasse and
historical/archeological projects. There was then a discussion on the merits of having ARC staff
send out periodic updates to the ARC and public on any proposed changes to the ARC process,
prioritization categories and any other information that would help to keep members and the
public as informed as possible. The council also discussed the timing of the out-of town ARC
meetings and suggested that 7 pm would be a better time, that the middle of the week would be
preferred, and that the DEP should create a press release through their Information Office to
better notify the public of these meetings.
Mr. Howell asked if there was anyone else who wanted to speak. There were no further
speakers and the meeting adjourned at 6:40 pm.