City Commission Reappoints Members To Board of Adjustment/Planning Board
At its Nov. 27 meeting, the City Commission reappointed David Miller to the Plant City Board of Adjustment, a five- member board tasked with hearing and deciding appeals of City Zoning staff decisions where it is alleged that there is an error in the determination of city staff. The Board also hears cases involving variances from the City’s zoning ordinance, where due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship. Miller’s term was scheduled to expire Jan. 1, 2024.
The city had two applicants for the position; Miller and local resident William Davis Powell.
Commissioners were also tasked with appointing two people to the seven-member Plant City Planning Board. Board members Nicholas Thurston’s and Arthur Wood’s terms were set to expire Jan. 1, 2024.
After reviewing four applications from Thurston, Wood, Daniel Rehn and Larry Kimbley, commissioners unanimously reappointed Thurston and Wood to the Planning Board.
“I would really like to thank the other folks who threw their hats in the ring,” said Mayor Nate Kilton.
Toys Needed for Operation Paying It Forward Toy Drive
Operation Paying it Forward, a nonprofit whose mission is to help residents in the Plant City area, is collecting children’s toys, gift cards and electronics to deliver to families in need this season. The charity is accepting donations until Dec. 18. For more information visit operationpayingitforward.com. Donations can be dropped off at:
* Outback Steakhouse, 1203 Townsgate Ct., daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
* On-Site Accounting, 304 E. Baker St., Mon. – Fri 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* Blue Thumb Computer Repair, 116 W. Reynolds St., Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* Grace Manor at Hunters Creek, 765 W. Grant St., daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Santa’s Sled
It’s not too late to donate a toy or bicycle to Santa Sled, an event that serves more than 1000 children in the community, including students in every Hillsborough County Headstart program in Plant City and 18 Elementary schools in Eastern Hillsborough County. Items can be dropped off at the Parks and Recreation building at 1904 S. Park Rd. By Dec. 11. “We’re still seeking donations, If you want to drop off a bicycle we can use everything we can get,” said event organizer Sharon Moody.
Library’s Online Classes This Month Include Snow/Craft
Join the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative for interesting, entertaining and informative free online programs for the entire family in December. Register for these events through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org. Classes include:
Snow Show in Tampa? What Could Possibly Go Wrong? on Tue., Dec. 12 at 6 p.m.
Join the library for a behind-the-scenes look at some problems with shutting off five blocks of Franklin Street, building a five-story toboggan slide, bringing an Olympic skier from Sweden and having a Christmas tree larger than the White House. Presented by the Tampa Bay History Center. Recommended for adults.
STEAM Time: Make Your Own Snow Globe on Wed., Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.
Engage in a hands-on STEAM project by making your own snow globe using household supplies. Supplies needed include: a recycled jar, a plastic figuring or Lego that fits inside, glitter or sequins, water or baby oil and a spoon. Parents, super glue or a hot glue gun is used to seal the jar (optional).
Find in-person event listings click the “Events & Classes” tab at HCPLC.org.