Serving DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Okeechobee and Polk Counties

Highlights from the December 14, 2022 CFRPC Council Meeting

Winter Haven AdventHealth Fieldhouse & Conference Center

Meeting Highlights

Pat Steed 17 Years and 40 years in region

Pat Steed was celebrated for 17 Years of Service & Leadership to the Council, and 40 Years of Service to the Region.

Jennifer Codo-Salisbury to assume duties of Executive Director

Council approved contract with Jennifer Codo-Salisbury to assume duties of Executive Director on January 1, 2023.

Tami Hulse, Finance Director CFRPC Employee of the Year 2023

Tami Hulse, Finance Director, was named CFRPC Employee of the Year.

Lisa Wiegers 15 years of service

Lisa Wiegers and Shannon McPherson were recognized for 15 years of service to the Council..

Curtis Knowles 5 years of service

Curtis Knowles was recognized for 5 years of service to the Council.

Actions Taken

 

Keith Keene, City of Arcadia, was reelected to serve as Chair, and Donna Howerton, Highlands County Governor’s Appointee, was elected to serve as Vice Chair of the CFRPC for 2023.

Appointments

FRCA Policy Board representing the CFRPC for 2023:

  • Jaqueline Tucker, DeSoto County Governor’s Appointee
  • Nathanial Birdsong, City of Winter Haven
  • Kelly Owens, Okeechobee County

2023 Finance Committee:

  • Neda Cobb, City of Wauchula
  • Donna Howerton, Highlands County Governor’s Appointee
  • Rick Wilson, Polk County

Approvals

  • October 12, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes
  • October 2022 Financial Report
  • Final Budget Amendment for FY 2021-22
  • Audit Report for FY 2021-22
  • Budget Amendment #1 for FY 2022-23
  • Naming Marybeth Soderstrom as Additional Signatory on Council Banking Accounts
  • Contract with Jennifer Codo-Salisbury
  • Approval of Resolutions 2022-12B through 2022-12T Relating to Change in Executive Director
  • Approval of Resolution 2022-12U authorizing Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) with the Florida Department of Transportation for FTA 5339 Capital Grant
  • Authorizing Executive Director to submit, execute agreement, and administer EDA Grant
  • 2023 Holiday Schedule
  • Resolution 2022-12V Rescinding Regional Emergency Declaration


The next meeting of the CFRPC is scheduled for February 8, 2022 at
9:30 a.m. at the DeSoto County Commission Chambers in Arcadia.