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FEBRUARY 27, 2020 – LITTLE MANATEE SOUTH COMMUNITY WORKING GROUP
The Little Manatee South Community Working Group met in Regular Meeting,
scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., in Crawford Studio
2, SouthShore Regional Library, Ruskin, Florida.
The following members were present: Chairman Stacy White and Commissioner
Mariella Smith and citizen members Scott Buzbee, Ralph Greenlee, and J. D.
Humpherys.
1. CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND INVOCATION
Chairman White called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m., led in the pledge
of allegiance to the flag, and gave the invocation.
2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 5, 2019
Chairman White sought a motion for approval of the meeting minutes from
the December 5, 2019, meeting. Commissioner Smith so moved, seconded by Mr.
Greenlee, and carried five to zero.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT NUMBER ONE - None.
4. REQUESTED PRESENTATIONS
A. Who has Ownership of/Responsibility for Little Manatee River?
Mr. Ross Dickerson, Conservation and Environmental Lands Management, gave
a presentation. Mr. Humpherys inquired about protections for the Little
Manatee River, coordination between agencies overseeing the river,
historical preservation work in the area, and opportunities for additional
preservation actions during development. Mr. Greenlee questioned if the
Little Manatee River was considered one of the top ten rivers in Florida.
Chairman White asserted the river was a community asset. Commissioner
Smith recognized Mr. James Anderson, Seagrass Recovery Incorporated, for
preservation work, opined on the efficacy of events showcasing Cockroach Bay
Preserve to elected officials, and asked Chairman White about the naming of
the Manatee River as a Wild and Scenic River, which Chairman White addressed.
B. Tools to Preserve Scenic Corridors and Ecologically Pristine Areas
and Waterways
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C. How Can Upland Wildlife Corridors Be Protected
Ms. Carla Shelton, Development Services, shared a presentation.
Chairman White requested the Land Development Code text referenced in the
presentation be emailed to the group members in its entirety, inquired about
the difference between preservation and conservation, and asked Mr. Humpherys
if he would be open to stringent wildlife habitat protections in exchange
for density bonuses in the planning area. Discussion ensued. Responding to
Chairman White, Commissioner Smith believed development was a future concern
and spoke on infrastructure needs. Following remarks on development
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and to investigate native landscaping requirements during development.
Commissioner Smith sought clarity on how reasonable use was determined and
addressed low-impact development.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
Chairman White thanked staff for organizing the meeting.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT NUMBER TWO
Attorney Michael Peterson was concerned about the working group
disregarding the existing community plan and urged caution. Chairman White
clarified prior remarks about plan changes referred to the Comprehensive
Plan, not the community plan.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
READ AND APPROVED: _______________________________
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
PAT FRANK, CLERK
By: _______________________
Deputy Clerk
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Start positionCALL TO ORDERAPPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTESPlay 7Who has Ownership of/Responsibility for Little Manatee River?Play 11Play 14How Can Upland Wildlife Corridors Be ProtectedPlay 19Play 22Other BusinessPublic CommentADJOURNMENT
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