NOTICE OF PHOSPHATE MINING PUBLIC WORKSHOP

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Workshop on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, beginning at 9:00 A.M. at the Turner Agri Civic Center (2250 NE Roan Street) in Arcadia. 

TOPIC: PHOSPHATE MINING WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAMS

Presenters will include:

  • Mike J. Coates, P.G., Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
  • Shannon Gonzalez, PWS, Flatwoods Consulting Group
  • Sheri A. Huelster, Cardno
  • Anthony J. Janicki, Ph.D., Janicki Environmental, Inc.

After the presentations and Board discussion, the public will have an opportunity to address the Board and present relevant information on the topic being discussed at the Workshop for 3 minutes each, unless otherwise allowed by the Chairman. The meeting will end at the conclusion of the presentations and the discussion. 

Members of the public who wish to present written materials are encouraged to submit such materials to the Board at least 5 business days prior to the Workshop.  No formal action concerning phosphate mining will be taken by the Board at the Workshop.

The meeting is open to the public. However, if you would prefer to participate virtually: 

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99408255901?pwd=dEhxMUhLUENsQUhKMlFVY01FREJPZz09

Meeting ID: 994 0825 5901; Passcode: 719286

One tap mobile: +16465588656,,99408255901#,,,,*719286# US

If special accommodations are required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals should contact the County Administrator’s Office by calling 863-993-4800 at least forty-eight hours prior to the Workshop.