Central Florida Regional Planning Council

Agenda

November 09, 2011

Hardee County Commission Chambers

412 West Orange Street

Wauchula, Florida

9:30 a.m.

CALL TO ORDER – Chairman Pat Huff

· Invocation

· Pledge of Allegiance

· Roll Call

· Announcements

AGENDA ITEM #1 COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION

A.  October 12, 2011, Council Meeting Minutes
B.  October Financial Report

• Action Recommended:  Approval
• Exhibit #1:   Minutes

Finance Report will be distributed at the meeting.

AGENDA ITEM #2 FINAL BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FY 2010-11

The final budget amendment for FY 2010-11 is recommended in preparation for the audit.

• Action Recommended:  Approval
• Exhibit #2:  Proposed Final Budget for 2010-11 will be distributed at the meeting.

AGENDA ITEM #3 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 5-YEAR WORKPLAN PRESENTATION

Florida Department of Transportation District One staff will present a summary of projects proposed for the next Five Year Workplan.

• Action Recommended:  Council Decision
• Exhibit #3:  Project Summary

AGENDA ITEM #4 APPOINT MEMBERS TO NOMINATING COMMITTEE

A Committee of Council Members is needed to nominate a Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Council for 2012.  The election will take place at the December Council Meeting.

• Action Recommended:  Appoint Nominating Committee
• Exhibit:  None

AGENDA ITEM #5 2012 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Staff requests approval of the 2012 Holiday Schedule.

• Action Recommended:  Approval
• Exhibit #5:  Proposed 2012 Holiday Schedule

AGENDA ITEM #6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

The Executive Director will briefly report on current work activities.

•  Action Recommended:  Information Only
•  Exhibit:  None 

AGENDA ITEM #7 OTHER BUSINESS

• Set date, time, and location for next meeting.
• Other Business

AGENDA ITEM #8 PHOSPHATE MINING 101

In preparation for an upcoming phosphate mining Development of Regional Impact (DRI) hearing, staff will present general information regarding the phosphate mining process, and answer questions not specifically related to the C.F. Industries South Pasture Mine Substantial Deviation.

• Action Recommended:  Information Only
• Exhibit:  None

ADJOURN

Immediately following this meeting, Council Members will board a bus for a tour of the C.F. Industries mining operations in
North Hardee County.

Please be advised that if you desire to appeal any decisions made as a result of the above hearing or meeting, you will need a record of the proceedings and in some cases a verbatim record is required.  You must make your own arrangements to produce this record (Florida Statute 286.0105).  If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled to the provision of certain assistance.  Please contact Patricia M. Steed, Executive Director, 555 East Church Street, Bartow, FL  863-534-7130 x 130 within two working days of receipt of this notification.  If you are hearing or vision impaired, call 1-800-955-8771.