Hernando County  
Board of County Commissioners  
Town Hall Meeting  
Minutes  
November 20, 2024  
CALL TO ORDER  
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in the  
Eastside Elementary School Cafeteria, Brooksville, Florida.  
Attendee Name  
Brian Hawkins  
Jerry Campbell  
John Allocco  
Title  
Chairman  
Vice Chairman  
Second Vice Chairman  
Commissioner  
Ryan Amsler  
Steve Champion  
David DeCarlo  
Omar DePablo  
Cassandra Harmon  
Scott Herring  
Dennis O'Keefe  
Veda Ramirez  
Jeffrey Rogers  
Melissa Tartaglia  
Heidi Kurppe  
Commissioner  
Emergency Management Director  
Development Services Director  
Flood Plain Manager  
Public Works Director/County Engineer  
Acting Building Official  
Housing and Supportive Services Director  
County Administrator  
Assistant County Attorney  
Deputy Clerk  
Invocation  
Pledge of Allegiance  
EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL MIKE LASTRA  
Principal Lastra announced the relief efforts available for residents affected by the recent  
storms in Hernando County.  
AGENDA  
Motion  
To approve the Agenda.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Steve Champion  
John Allocco  
Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco, Amsler and Champion  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JEFFREY ROGERS  
Town Hall Discussion Regarding Federal Emergency Management Agency Rule for  
Substantial Damage and Substantial Improvements  
Update From Southwest Florida Water Management District Regarding Flood Level  
From Withlacoochee River in Ridge Manor  
CITIZENS' COMMENTS  
Citizens commented on various topics and issues.  
The Board and/or staff responded to questions and concerns expressed during Citizens'  
Comments.  
ADJOURNMENT  
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.