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DeLand names Brownfield Advisory Committee as detailed review of Beresford Reserve continues
Summary
The City Commission appointed five members to a Brownfield Advisory Committee to act as a community conduit to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection-led remedial process for the Beresford Reserve site; staff outlined how the committee will operate and the regulatory steps before construction can proceed.
The DeLand City Commission on Jan. 6 appointed five community members to a Brownfield Advisory Committee that will advise the city and inform nearby residents as filings move through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) remediation process for the Beresford Reserve site.
Why it matters: the Beresford Reserve site includes an old landfill designated as a brownfield. The committee — established by the commission’s resolution — will provide outreach, review submitted technical documents and act as a liaison between staff, the developer and neighbors while FDEP evaluates and approves any remedial action plan required before construction.
What the commission did
Commissioners voted to appoint Joseph DeGatano, Catherine (Clark) Samuels, Dr. Denise DeGarmo, Brian Diaz (expressed interest but absent) and Lance Harding to the committee. The resolution creating the committee was adopted by voice vote.
Committee role and scope explained by staff
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