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Meeting Minutes
January 10, 2012
1. Call to order
Chair called the regular meeting of the Island Strategic Action Committee to order at 5:52 pm
on January 10, 2012
2. Roll call
Chair conducted a roll call.
Committee members present
John A. White Sr.
Paul Schexnailder
J.J. Hart
Colleen McIntyre
John Trice
James Needham
Alex Harris
Committee members not present
David D. Kurz
Gabriel Hilpold
Charles Madre
Ronald A. Voss
Gregory Smith
Jyoti Rakesh Patel
Staff members present
Oscar Martinez, ACM — - Public Works Services
Daniel Biles, Interim Director of Engineering Services
Derek Herzog, Gulf Beach Manager
Michael Moms, Director of Parks & Recreation
Natasha Fudge, Engineering Services
Alison Logan, First Asst. City Attorney
Martha Quiroz, Engineering Services
Keith Amold, CC Conv. & Visitors Bureau (Ex- Officio)
Jay Gardner, Watershore & Beach Advisory (Ex- Officio)
3. Approval of Minutes for December 6. 2011
➢ John White: Motions to approve the December 6, 2011 minutes with no changes or
comments. Minutes approved.
4. Public Comment
Mrs. Smith: 25207 Isabella had several days of Chlorine water and would like a water quality
report from the Water department.
Presentation and Discussions
John White Status report on Aquarius Street Project
Dan Biles Council awarded the contract in the middle of November, Pre - construction conference
held. Contract to mobilize to the site and begin construction next week.
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Dan Biles Consultant proceeding with permitting and design. Preliminary basis of design
Memorandum schedule to be submitted to TOOT and City for review by the first
Week of February
Natasha Fudge
Billings and Clems Boat Ramp Improvements: (TPWD, SEA, TGLO and City funded)
• Consultant delayed and will provide pre -final construction documents by Friday, 01/12/12.
Utility adjustments being considered
Packery Channel Dredging and Beach Re- Nourishment:
• Contractor has dredged approximately 35,000 — 40,000 cubic yard of material to date.
Contractor working with TOOT to repair damage incurred to SH361 Bridge. Repairs
scheduled for mid - January. Contractor is dredge discharge and monitoring beach
nourishment for clay balls, which shall be removed from beach in a timely manner.
Contractor on schedule to complete project by 02/21/2012
➢ JFK Infrastructure Study:
Consultant provided draft report to City for internal review on 01/09/12
Alternative Water Supply to the Island
Consultant provided report for City review.
➢ Packery Channel Phase 2 and 4 — Overlooks and Parkins Lot:
TDLR ADA inspection held 01/06/12. Contractor and consultant addressing minor
revisions to pavement markings and sign heights
➢ Maintenance to Packery Channel aids to navigation
Complete
➢ Gypsy Bridge Assessment
• Consultant provided letter report for City review on 12/16/12. Report includes
recommendation for minor repairs. City assessing repair options.
Michael Morris: Beach Management, a meeting with Derek and police department will meet for
preparation of Spring Break.
Alex Hams: What are they doing with the parking lot on Windworth?
Derek: Area next to the restroom is now part of Parks & Rec, going to build it up for an improved
area. Will look into the parking lot entrance overlay and see what is required.
Julio Dimas: Project Manager from Development Services, an update for Schlitterbahn Rezoning
application was submitted December 16 t h, currently working on a package for the rezoning
planning commission. Looking about 112 acres of Rezoning. Planning commission meeting
January 18 at 5:30pm City hall.
Charlie Cardenas: U Turn on Park Road 22, the City will be doing the work. Is working on a
maintenance agreement with TxDot for the City to be responsible to do the work. Will try to have
it done by the end of the month.
John White: Suggested for committee to submit their comments or suggestion to look into Skid
mounted bathrooms that can be removed incase of a dangerous storm or hurricane.
6. Committee Reports
No Reports
7. Schedule Next Meeting
February 7, 2012
8. Adjournment
➢ Motion to adjourn the meeting by John White, second by J.J. Hart.
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