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
All meetings are streamed live on the District’s YouTube channel, where recordings of previous meetings are also available for viewing. In addition, the link is provided at the top of the selected agenda, accessible through the Agenda Dashboard once posted.
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 first Tuesday of every month.
Current PRAC members are:
- PRAC Chair: Carlo Cifarelli
Email: PRACmember6@gatewaydistrict.org - PRAC Vice Chair: Paul LeoGrande
Email: PRACmember2@gatewaydistrict.org - PRAC Member 1: VACANT
Email: PRACmember1@gatewaydistrict.org - PRAC Member 2: VACANT
Email: PRACmember7@gatewaydistrict.org - PRAC Member 3: VACANT
Email: PRACmember3@gatewaydistrict.org - PRAC Member 4: Ed Moore
Email: PRACmember4@gatewaydistrict.org - PRAC Member 5: David Ruth
Email: PRACmember5@gatewaydistrict.org
- PRAC Chair: Carlo Cifarelli
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:
- PPAC Chair: Peggy Hall
Email: PPACmember7@gatewaydistrict.org - PPAC Vice Chair: Ed Hedges
Email: PPACMember2@gatewaydistrict.org - PPAC Member1: John Barry
Email: PPACMember1@gatewaydistrict.org - PPAC Member3: Nancy Smith
Email: PPACMember3@gatewaydistrict.org - PPAC Member4: Martin Mantenfel
Email: PPACMember4@gatewaydistrict.org - PPAC Member5: Allen Steinbeck
Email: PPACMember5@gatewaydistrict.org - PPAC Member6: Thomas Shaner
Email: PPACmember6@gatewaydistrict.org
- PPAC Chair: Peggy Hall
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:
- Safety Chair: Jennifer Nisenoff
Email: Safetymember7@gatewaydistrict.org - Safety Vice Chair: Cece Haas
Email: Safetymember5@gatewaydistrict.org - Safety Member 1: Edward Chodkowski
Email: Safetymember1@gatewaydistrict.org - Safety Member 2: Rich Glover
Email: Safetymember2@gatewaydistrict.org - Safety Member 3: Edmund Crawford
Email: Safetymember3@gatewaydistrict.org - Safety Member 4: Jay Gann
Email: Safetymember4@gatewaydistrict.org - Safety Member 6: VACANT
Email: Safetymember6@gatewaydistrict.org
- Safety Chair: Jennifer Nisenoff
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:
- Ponds Chair: Doug Zanter
Email: Pondsmember6@gatewaydistrict.org - Ponds Vice Chair: Jim Latham
Email: Pondsmember7@gatewaydistrict.org - Ponds Member 1: Peter Audette
Email: Pondsmember1@gatewaydistrict.org - Ponds Member 2: Lynn Apelgren
Email: Pondsmember2@gatewaydistrict.org - Ponds Member 3: Mike Causey
Email: Pondsmember3@gatewaydistrict.org - Ponds Member 4: Rich Hennessey
Email: Pondsmember4@gatewaydistrict.org - Ponds Member 5: Lou LeMaire
Email: Pondsmember5@gatewaydistrict.org
functionality and beautification of Pelican Preserve’s GSCDD-owned landscape assets. The LSC meeting dates are to be announced.
Current LSC members are:
- Landscape Chair: Mark Eversman
Email: Landscapemember6@gatewaydistrict.org - Landscape Vice Chair: Vincent Pagetto
Email: Landscapemember3@gatewaydistrict.org - Landscape Member 7: Susan Atkinson
Email: Landscapemember7@gatewaydistrict.org - Landscape Member 1: Bruce Blatt
Email: Landscapemember1@gatewaydistrict.org - Landscape Member 2: Kathleen Anderson
Email: Landscapemember2@gatewaydistrict.org - Landscape Member 4: Cindy Watterson
Email: Landscapemember4@gatewaydistrict.org - Landscape Member 5: Sherri Brusco
Email: :Landscapemember5@gatewaydistrict.org