Brownfields Advisory Committee (Read-Only)

110 SE Watula Avenue Ocala, FL 34471 www.ocalafl.gov Ocala Brownfields Advisory Committee Minutes 2:30 PMThursday, June 15, 2023 1. Call To Order and Roll Call Carolyn Adams Barbara Brooks Elgin Carelock Brady Fritz Antoinette Hunt Ruth Etta Reed Present: Sandy Craig Evan Kornacki Luzonia Waters Absent: 2. Proof of Publication The public notice for the Brownfields Advisory Committee meeting was posted on June 1, 2023. 3. Review of Grant Applications Ocala Site Application 2823-067-005 #4 Attachments: Ocala Site Application 2823-067-005#4 Mr. Ellis reviewed grant application 2823-067-005 #4. He added that the property owner asked for the assessment to determine if the property is contaminated. The site is currently used as office space. No environmental issues were found in the initial review. However, there was a petroleum spill in 1991 on the adjacent property and it is currently in the State's petroleum program. If this assessment is approved, then it will be forwarded to the consultants and they will determine how to move forward. Mr. Carelock asked for clarification on the site location. Mr. Ellis explained the property is to the west and was previously Bank of America. Now, the property is being used as an office and there are no plans for development. Mr. Fritz said the property was purchased in 2013 and has been used as office space since. There is no historical evidence of contamination. Mr. Ellis responded there was a petroleum spill on the western boundary. The concern is that the contamination may have spilled over onto their property. Mr. Carelock asked if asphalt sampling or an assessment is going to be done. Mr. Ellis replied no sampling will be done yet and a Phase I study was done in the past. If approved by the Board, a Phase I assessment will be conducted to address the property owner's concerns. If a Phase II is recommended, then sampling will probably be done. Page 1 of 3

Brownfields Advisory Committee Minutes June 15, 2023 Ms. Brooks asked how much does a Phase I assessment cost. Mr. Ellis responded the cost is approximately $4,000 to $5,000. Ms. Brooks asked if there are requirements to apply for a Phase I assessment. Mr. Ellis replied any commercial property owner can apply; it is up to the Board to determine whether to approve or deny the request. Ms. Brooks wanted to know if all the properties in West Ocala had been evaluated. Mr. Ellis responded other areas outside of the Downtown and North Magnolia main target areas can be assessed with EPA approval. Mr. Fritz said a Phase I assessment is not needed because the property is being used as an office. The money can be used elsewhere. Motion to deny application 2823-067-005 #4 RESULT: DENIED MOVER: Elgin Carelock SECONDER: Barbara Brooks Adams, Brooks, Carelock, Chairman Fritz, Hunt and Vice Chairman Reed AYE: Craig, Kornacki and WatersABSENT: 4. Update on Brownfields Assessment Grant Mr. Ellis said last Thursday the first community meeting was held at Brick City for the Arts. The attendees included North Magnolia CRA and Downtown CRA members and citizens. The consultants did a presentation. There were a lot of questions and healthy discussions regarding the Brownfields program. Staff will hold more community meetings in various areas throughout the city to ensure everyone hears about the program. Mr. Carelock asked if the community meetings were required outside of the target area. Mr. Ellis responded no, but the City wants to get the word out about the grant. Mr. Fritz requested an email invite to the next community meeting. Mr. Ellis replied that he would send an invite to the Board. Mr. Ellis said that two Phase I assessments were completed; one property needs a Phase II assessment. The last assessment that was approved at the May meeting is being put together and there is a 30-day turn around for the Phase I assessment. Mr. Ellis announced that the Florida Brownfields conference is being held June 19 - June 21, 2023 in Orlando. He stated that he would send the link to the Committee members if it's available. And he mentioned that the National Brownfields conference is coming up soon. 5. Presentation - Former Pine Oaks Golf Course Brownfield site Page 2 of 3

Brownfields Advisory Committee Minutes June 15, 2023 Mr. Ellis said the representative asked to table this until the next meeting. There was a short discussion regarding the project. 6. Other Business Mr. Ellis said he had some Brownfields brochures for the Committee members. He requested that they be passed out in the community to help spread the word about the grant. Ms. Brooks asked how is the word being spread about the grant. Mr. Ellis replied letters are being mailed out, brochures are being distributed; social media is being utilized and staff is attending community meetings. Ms. Reed suggested distributing the brochures around town. Mr. Ellis stated that the Community Outreach Manager has distributed brochures around Ocala. Ms. Hunt asked if they have been distributed to the Marion County offices. Mr. Ellis replied he wasn't sure but he would find out. 7. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 2:49 pm. Page 3 of 3