Committees

The Board of Supervisors has the authority to create advisory committees for specified duties, roles, and functions. Committee meetings are open to the public. Within those advisory committees, subcommittees can be established which are specifically for fact finding regarding specific issues. Visit the Agenda Dashboard on the homepage for specific advisory committee and subcommittee meeting dates and times.

Agendas dated Sept. 1, 2022 through present are available on the homepage: Agenda Dashboard

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Advisory Committee and Subcommittee Application

Advisory Committees:

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) was created and established per Resolution Number 2023-11 on December 15, 2022. Advises the GSCDD Board of Supervisors on matters pertaining to public recreation, parks, open space, programming and special events. The committee develops a sense of community and common interests in Gateway through parks and recreation. The PRAC meetings are scheduled the last Wednesday of every month at 2:30 P.M.

Current PRAC members are:

    • Carlo Cifarelli – Chair
    • Maria Logothetis – Vice Chair
    • Robert Lewis
    • Ed Moore
    • David Ruth
    • Susan Vail
    • Robert Vertrees

The Pelican Preserve Advisory Committee (PPAC) was established per Resolution Number 2023-01 on October 6, 2022. Gathers data and informs the Gateway community and the BOS of issues associated with the current and future use, operation, and maintenance of the various District facilities within the Pelican Preserve community. The PPAC meets the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m.

Current PPAC members are:

  • John Grega – Chair
  • Randy Bottelson – Vice Chair
  • Peggy Hall
  • Sharon Korte
  • Martin Mantenfel
  • VACANT SEAT
  • Allen Steinbeck

Subcommittees:

The Safety and Security Subcommittee (SSSC) was created and established per Resolution Number 2023-01 on October 6, 2022. The subcommittee is dedicated to working on public safety through community awareness, prevention, recommendations, and education.The SSSC meeting dates are to be announced.

Current SSSC members are:

  • Dean Groves – Chair
  • Jennifer Nisenoff – Vice Chair
  • Edward Chodkowski
  • Daniel Clemens
  • Edmund Crawford
  • Larry Dixon
  • VACANT SEAT

The Ponds/Conservation Areas Subcommittee (PCAS) was established per Resolution Number 2023-01 on October 6, 2022. The subcommittee is tasked with promoting stewardship of ponds/conservation areas. Members spearhead problem solving by identifying and recommending the implementation of effective practices. The PCAS meeting dates are to be announced.

Current PCAS members are:

  • Doug Zanter – Chair
  • Jim Latham – Vice Chair
  • Peter Audette
  • Lynn Apelgren
  • Mike Causey
  • Rich Hennessey
  • Lou LeMaire
The Landscape Subcommittee (LSC) was established per Resolution Number 2023-01 on October 6, 2022. The subcommittee is tasked with advising the committee on improvements in the appearance, design,
functionality and beautification of Pelican Preserve’s GSCDD-owned landscape assets. The LSC meeting dates are to be announced.

Current LSC members are:

  • Mark Eversman – Chair
  • Nancy Smith – Vice Chair
  • Bruce Blatt
  • Steve Keller
  • Vincent Pagetto
  • Cindy Watterson