Brownfields Advisory Committee (Read-Only)

110 SE Watula Avenue Ocala, FL 34471 www.ocalafl.gov Ocala Brownfields Advisory Committee (Read-Only) Minutes 2:30 PMThursday, November 16, 2023 1. Call To Order a. Roll Call Barbara Brooks Elgin Carelock Ruth Etta Reed Present: Sandy Craig Evan Kornacki Luzonia Waters Absent: Carolyn Adams Brady Fritz Antoinette Hunt Excused: 2. Proof of Publication The Public Notice for the Brownfields Advisory Committee was posted on November 3, 2023. 3. Approval of Minutes a. September 16, 2023 Minutes Attachments: Brownfields AC draft minutes - 9.21.23 RESULT: TABLED 4. Grants/Applications a. EPA Quarter 4 Report Attachments: EPA Qtr 4 Report Mr. Ellis stated no new applications have been received and reviewed the EPA Quarter 4 report. He stated the last quarter ended on September 30th. 5. Project Updates Mr. Ellis provided updates on the following properties: (1) 1416 - 1514 North Magnolia Avenue - The Phase I ESA report for has been completed and there are no recognized environmental conditions identified. The property can be put out to bid and redeveloped. (2) 1317 North Magnolia Avenue - The Phase I ESA report has been completed and the Phase II ESA is in progress. The scan for underground storage tanks and utilities was competed on October 16th and the drilling and sampling (soil and groundwater) was completed on October 17th - 19th. (3) SW 10th Street - The Phase I ESA report has been completed and the Phase II Page 1 of 2

Brownfields Advisory Committee (Read-Only) Minutes November 16, 2023 ESA is in progress. The soil samplings are being analyzed; the well installation was completed November 1st - 3rd; and the groundwater sampling is scheduled for November 16th - 17th. (4) Reed Place parcels - The assessments will begin soon. An initial assessment was done to find out the existing condition and determine if there are any impediments to building affordable housing on the lots. Mr. Carelock asked if more redevelopment can be done in the Mary Sue Rich Community center area. Mr. Ellis responded there is space for additional development at the existing site. a. Proposed adoption of resolution designating Brownfield Area West Oak Developers Attachments: RES 2024-XXX Mr. Ellis said two public hearings are being held regarding the West Oak Redevelopment North on November 21st and December 5th because the owners have requested that the property be designated as a Brownfields area. The land is an acquired piece of property in the north section of the lot. The public hearings are being conducted because they are required by Florida statute so that the community can participate and provide feedback. Mr. Carelock asked if the north section was for the commercial development. Mr. Latham, Geosyntec Consultants, 1200 Riverplace Boulevard, Suite 710, Jacksonville, FL, responded that commercial development and drainage is going on the parcel. He explained the northern acreage is being added because the size of the development requires an expansion of the drainage system. 6. Other Business None. 7. Informational a. Notice of Public Hearing West Oak Redevelopment North Attachments: Notice of Public Hearing - West Oak Redevelopment North No discussion. 8. Next Meeting: January 11, 2024 9. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 2:44 pm. Page 2 of 2