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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Island Strategic Action Committee - 05/01/2012Island Strategic Action Committee Meeting Minutes May 1, 2012 1. Call to order Chair called the regular meeting of the Island Strategic Action Committee to order at 5:40pm on May 1, 2012. 2. Roll call Chair conducted a roll call. Committee members present John A. White, Sr. Gabriele Hilpold Charles Mader Jyoti Rakesh Patel Gregory Smith William F. Goldston James Needham David D. Kurz J.J. Hart Colleen McIntyre Alex Harris Paul Schexnailder John Trice Keith Arnold (Ex- Officio) Jay Gardner, Watershore & Beach Advisory (Ex- Officio) Staff members present Oscar Martinez, ACM - Public Works Services Daniel Biles, Interim Director of Engineering Alison Logan, First Asst. City Attorney Dan McGinn, Development Services Derek Herzog, Parks & Recreation Natasha Fudge, Engineering Services Martha Quiroz, Engineering Services 3. Approval of Minutes for April 3, 2012 April 3rd, 2012 minutes were approved. Motioned by William Goldston and seconded by James Needham with one correction. Mr. Kurz stated he was present at the prior meetings; corrections will be made to the minutes. 4. Public Comment NONE Committee members not present 1of5 Presentation and Discussions Gabriel Hilpold: No public comments. First item on the agenda Windstorm Insurance Gregory Smith: A delegation led by Representative Hunter went up to Austin and met with the department of insurance. It was a courtesy meeting nothing was resolve with the issues. Only draft comments that was circulated around here and the closing date was a couple of weeks ago. They have not decided whether to post to the Texas Register if they do then we have another chance to comment with it. Structure and windstorm issues going on right now, did a better review three states the highest hurricane probability (1) Florida, (2) Texas, (3) North Carolina. Texas has the highest rates about 30% higher than Florida; same as North Carolina, all three states have catastrophic funds with it. Florida have $10 billion in there catastrophic fund, Texas has $200 million. Need to be looking at Florida as an example, how can we can have Florida's rates and have the reserve, what has Florida done right that we haven't. Part of this review Florida in 2004 -2005 had eight hurricanes, five which were windstorm stronger than Hurricane Ike. They walked always with that and they have all the reserves and we don't. It is an issue that will come up at the next legislative session in January. Gabriel Hilpold: In addition to the summary, with the help of the Chamber. I think it a tremendous idea to compare with those numbers, we are in high risk. We have more number of people traveling and vacationing at the island and Port A, that is a State issue and we need help. Colleen McIntyre: Everyone in Florida is equally affected by hurricanes but North Carolina is a little bit more like Texas, they recognize it's a State issue and Texas constantly has that battled North Carolina is the one that most help us with that. Gabriel Hilpold: Next item Erosion Response Plan Bob Payne: The Erosion Response Plan is required by the State if we want to go for grant money in the future. The big issue has been establishing the set back line. We are going to talk to Water shore on Thursday, and tomorrow night Beach Management Advisory committee and Monday will be at the Coastal Bend then we have a public hearing with planning commission next Wednesday. We have passed out draft plan and it can be found at the city website cctexas.com under the planning department. The Erosion Response Plan Addresses: a 350ft building setback line is established, Seawall is exempt, existing structures are exempt, provided: No practicable alternative; Building foot print is not increased; New structures meet in new construction standards. New construction standards: Existing structures may rebuild provided, Engineered plans, 2ft of free board, limitation on enclosures below BFE -max 300ft, structures will be relocateable, Minimized impact to hydrology, New residential dwellings or commercial structures to be located landward of 350', Accessory structures may be located between 200' and 350', Community Benefit Project are allowed recreational structures or other structures in public interest. Gregory Smith: ERP is mainly for the upper Texas coast and lower Texas coast we don't have a real need for it here, we have a stable dune structure. We have reviewed it we have a bigger problem with our beach and maintenance practices and how they are moving the dunes. Nueces 2of5 County erosion rate for the average erosion rate for the entire County is about 11 inches and that's from 1938. Two needs that we recognized permits and the other one is the Access Road 2A, the City has 80ft ROW about 4 miles of North Access Road 2, it will be a great project great demand in fixing the street. Gabriel Hilpold: Next Beach Management Derek Herzog: Beach to bay starts on this side we will be preparing the beach for the event. We have been working with Oscar for staff for next year's budget. Gabriel Hilpold: Next, status on Crosswalk at Whitecap & Traffic signal at Whitecap /Park Rd 22 Charlie Cardenas: Crosswalk at Whitecap not working that has been done and it should be working properly. A traffic study report has been done at Whitecap between Park Road 22 and Gypsy. Report on Friday 13 from 7am to gam only 8 people crossed the street 3 students crossed and 5 were joggers, then from 3:30pm to 5:30pm 10 people crossed the street 7 students and 3 joggers. Gabriel Hilpold: If this is the numbers for the report then we won't bother to actually have crosswalks for this part of the street. Next, item Briscoe King, Scott is not present but John White has and update. John White: Briscoe King pavilion went out to bid and came back and because of a timeline that purchasing department of the County we were not able to get the bids out. The construction time was to be limited to 60 days instead of 90 days; all the bids came back with a minimum of $150,000 high. Briscoe King Pavilion has been open for party reservations and closing reservations again in mid - October. Gabriel Hilpold: GLO summary permit Dan Biles: Received the draft report from the consultant on JFK infrastructure analysis. Most important is the lack of fire protection and the accessibility to fire flow; only on fire hydrant is out there several hundred feet away Snoopy's and around that area of Marker 37 area won't be enough. At this point the City does not have the funds to make this improvement in this area. Waterline is approximately $600,000 cost. Gabrielle Hilpold: Requested an overview because we don't know the border is and who is responsible of what, if we can start by getting a copy of the report. Daniel Biles: Will review the draft report and finalize it. We will send out a PDF of the report before next meeting. All photos, report and exhibits should be attached, so you will see the TxDot ROW or GLO. Daniel Biles: Engineering Project Status Report: Billings and Clems Boat Ramp Improvements: (TPWD, SEA, TGLO and City funded) o No Update • Packery Channel Dredging and Beach Re- Nourishment: o No change — pending assessment of existing channel later this summer. • PR 22 Bridge: 3of5 o Held public meeting on 4/10/12. Public comments were due 04/20/12. Consultant assembling comments received from Public Meeting for TxDOT consideration. Consultant continuing with preparation of permit, Categorical Exclusion document, and design. Aquarius Street Dasmarinas to Commodores (Bond '08) Construction nearing completion, anticipate mid -to -late May completion. o Outstanding items include: • Complete backfill between Curb & gutter and sidewalk. • Raise manholes on Aquarius St. • Stripe and install signs on Aquarius St. • Clean for Walk through punch list inspection. • JFK Infrastructure Study: o Awaiting report submittal from consultant. • Alternative Water Supply to the Island o Comments received from TxDOT for Consultant incorporation into permit application document. Schedule for pre - permit review meeting with agencies pending. • Packery Channel Phase 2 and 4 — Overlooks and Parking Lot: o No update • Packery Channel Phase 3 — Restroom Facilities: o No update • Maintenance to Packery Channel aids to navigation o Complete • Gypsy Bridge Assessment Contractor, City and Consultant met onsite 04/27/2012 to discuss scope of work for repairs. Contractor preparing cost proposal and repairs to follow pending final determination of scope and fee. • Padre Island Sector 4 Waste Water Lift Station Improvement o Project Bid Opening held on 4/25/12. Bridges Specialties was the apparent low bidder. Consultant analyzing bids and preparing recommendation of bid award. Construction Contract scheduled for council consideration in late May /June with construction to follow in late July /August. Gabrielle Hilpold: Paul Schexnailder is not present to discuss Schlitterbahn will be added to next meeting. S. Committee Reports No Reports 6. Schedule Next Meeting 4of5 June 5 th at 5:30pm Padre Island Country Club 7. Adiournment Motion to adjourn the meeting by John White, second by Gregory Smith 5of5