COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES
Advisory committees and subcommittees were formed to advise the GSCDD Board of
Supervisors with regard to its administration of GSCDD assets and community concerns. Members
advocate for resident interests and work in the preparation of annual budgets, tracking and
reviewing expenditures, monitoring ongoing operational and maintenance needs and making
recommendations concerning contracts and community needs
The Board of Supervisors has the authority to create advisory committees for specified duties, roles, and functions. Committee meetings are also open to the public. Within those advisory committees, subcommittees can be established which are specifically for fact-finding regarding specific issues.
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 for the first Tuesday of every month at 2 P.M.
MEMBERS*:
- Carlo Cifarelli
- Patricia Howell
- Maria Logothetis
- Susan Vail
- Robert Vertrees
- VACANT SEAT
- VACANT SEAT
*Chair and Vice-Chair have not been designated by the advisory committee.
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.
MEMBERS*:
- John Grega – Chair
- Randy Bottelson – Vice Chair
- Peggy Hall
- Sharon Korte
- Phil Mezey
- Allen Steinbeck
- VACANT SEAT
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.
MEMBERS*:
- Frank Astrella
- Don Bickel
- Edmund Crawford
- Dean Groves
- Jennifer Nisenoff
- VACANT SEAT
- VACANT SEAT
*Chair and Vice-Chair have not been designated by the advisory committee.
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.
MEMBERS:
- 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 landscape assets.
The PCAS meeting dates are to be announced.
MEMBERS*:
- Bruce Blatt
- Mark Eversman
- Steve Keller
- Vincent Pagetto
- Nancy Smith
- Cindy Watterson
*Chair and Vice-Chair have not been designated by the advisory committee.