2019 Agenda

11:30 am

On-Site Registration & Check-In Opens

1:00 pm

Welcome & Opening Remarks
Tom Feeney, AIF

Jon Steverson, Foley & Lardner LLP

1:20 pm

Water Utility Challenges and Opportunities

Moderator:: Representative Stan McClain (R-Ocala)
Panelists:: Greg Munson, Gunster
Lisa Wilson-Davis, City of Boca Raton
Kevin Carter, Broward County
Monica Autrey, Destin Water Users
Todd Swingle, Toho Water Authority

2:10 pm

Water Infrastructure Funding
With Frank Bernardino, Anfield Consulting & Rob MacLean, SouthWest Water Company

2:50 pm

Break

3:10 pm

What Are We Going to Do with All the Septic Tanks?

Moderator:: Rep. Josie Tomkow (R-Auburndale)
Panelists:: Tom Frick, FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
John Miklos, Bio-Tech Consulting
Robert Kermitz, England-Thims & Miller
Robert Sheets, Government Services Group

4:00 pm

Potable Reuse Commission: A Status Update and Next Steps

Moderator:: Representative Bobby Payne (R-Palatka)
Panelists:: Paul Steinbrecher, JEA
Brian Wheeler, City of St. Cloud
Lynn Spivey, City of Plant City
Kerry Kates, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association
Laura Donaldson, Manson Bolves Donaldson Varn

5:00 pm

Networking Reception

7:00 pm

Sponsor’s Dinner
All others, dinner on your own

8:00 am

Breakfast Available

8:30 am

Potable Reuse in a Decade?

Moderator:: Representative Chuck Clemons (R-Jonesville)
Panelists:: David Childs, Hopping Green & Sams
Robert Beltran, Hydro Solutions Consulting
Suzanne Mechler, CDM Smith
Chuck Drake, Tetra Tech

9:20 am

Aquatic Weed Control

Moderator:: Representative Rick Roth (R-Palm Beach Gardens)
Panelists:: Dr. Jason Ferrell, UF IFAS
Carlton Layne, Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Foundation
Jerry Renney, Applied Aquatic Management

9:50 am

Lake Okeechobee and Everglades Restoration

Moderator:: Senator Kathleen Passidomo (R-Naples)
Panelists:: Drew Bartlett, South Florida WMD
Ernie Barnett, Florida Water and Land Advisors
Chris Pettit, FL Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Daniel Levy, AECOM

10:40 am

A Preview of the 2020 Legislative Session

Moderator:: Jon Steverson, Foley & Lardner
Panelists:: Senator David Simmons (R-Longwood)
Representative Holly Raschein (R-Key Largo)

11:10 am

Water Management Districts - Recent Successes and 10-Year Forecast

Moderator:: Representative Toby Overdorf (R-Stuart)
Panelists:: Drew Bartlett, South Florida WMD
Brian Armstrong, Southwest Florida WMD
Dr. Ann Shortelle, St. Johns River WMD
Hugh Thomas, Suwanee River WMD
Brett Cyphers, Northwest Florida WMD

12:00 pm

Closing Remarks
Tom Feeney, AIF