HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Island Strategic Action Committee - 08/13/2013 MEETING MINUTES
ISLAND STRATEGIC ACTION COMMITTEE
Padre Isles Country Club 14353 Commodores Dr. Corpus Christi,TX 78418
August 13, 2013 at 5:30 P.M.
1) Call to Order
➢ Vice-chair called the regular meeting of the Island Strategic Action Committee to order at 5:30 PM on
August 13, 2013.
2) Roll Call
➢ Chair calls the roll.
Committee Members Present: Committee Members Not Present:
Gabriele Hilpold John A. White Sr.
Charles Mader Gregory Smith
Alex Harris Stan Hulse
William F. Goldston Keith Arnold—Ex-Officio
Paul Schexnailder
J.J. Hart
Jyoti Rakesh Patel
Jodi Steen
Ralph Tapscott
Rick Sowash
Jay Gardner— Ex-Officio
Bryan Gulley—Ex-Officio
Wes Pierson— Ex-Officio
3) Approval of Minutes for June 6,2013 and July 9,2013.
➢ Motion by A Hart, 2nd by Ralph Tapscott.
4) Public Comment
➢ Fred Edler opposed the RV Park planned next to the Best Western because it would adversely affect
the first impressions of the Island. He is in favor of the Police Boat but concerned about reduction in
police presence on some shifts.
➢ Phyllis Freeman, president of the Island Political Action Committee is opposed to the RV Park.
➢ Dave Syler would like update from City on the speed humps and striping on Dasmarinas.
➢ Guy Watts, Del Mar Board of Regents, handed out update on the plan for the expansion of secondary
education.
5) PRIDE Committee Ideas
➢ No Update. Include on September Agenda.
6) FEMA Maps
➢ Letter from Rick Sowash sent out before meeting. Concern about drainage issues and differences
between old and new development.
7) Wastewater Odors
➢ Cleaning work on hold due to effect on operations of the Wastewater plant. Include on September
Agenda with Wastewater representative.
8) Traffic&Street Issues
➢ Committee concerned with special use permits or leased space usage changes resulting in overflow
along SPID/Park Road 22, inquired about City's requirements for business use changes.
➢ Committee expressed concern with long term planning for traffic.
MEETING MINUTES
ISLAND STRATEGIC ACTION COMMITTEE
Padre Isles Country Club 14353 Commodores Dr. Corpus Christi,TX 78418
August 13, 2013 at 5:30 P.M.
➢ William Goldston,Jodi Steen, Alex Harris, Ralph Tapscott and Gabi Hilpold appointed to subcommittee
for traffic, to work with City traffic liaison and TxDOT Representative.
➢ Committee discussed increased pass-through traffic from Port Aransas, inquired about recent Federal
Ferry Funding awarded to Port Aransas.
9) Packery Channel Contract Renewal
➢ Committee inquired about:
• Army Corps of Engineers requirements;
• ability to afford level of service provided;
• reason for cost increase between contract and budget document
• whether City has requested outside bids;
• details on audit ability.
➢ Motion to request information from Engineering Department before Council Action on August 271H
10) Engineering Project Status/Bond 2012 Report
➢ See August Engineering Update Report.
➢ Committee inquired on status of contemplated gas line discussed in conjunction with alternative water
supply project.
11) Beach & Park Management
➢ Additional Beach Permit attendant was approved in FY 2014 budget.
➢ Committee discussed beach permit increase, requested City communicate with County and Port
Aransas about possible increase. Include on September Agenda.
12) Police Issues
➢ Motion by A Hart, 2nd by Rick Sowash as follows:
The Island Strategic Action Committee (ISAC) recommends that the Corpus Christi Police Department
purchase a Patrol Boat.The Patrol Boat would provide additional safety to both the residents of and
visitors to Corpus Christi who either use the water or live by the water. The ISAC supports a plan to
raise funds for the development and implementation of a Patrol Boat through local donations. The
ISAC will also be requesting that the city research and possibly contribute to the purchase and
development of this program if said funding is available. The current recommendation is to purchase a
25.5 Majek Extreme which will be designed to meet the needs of the CCPD Marine Unit.
➢ Committee intends to request that City fund 50%of upfront costs. Can HOT Funds be used?
13) 4 1h of July Fireworks
➢ More funding has been collected for next year's show. Committee inquired about New Year's Eve
Fireworks. Subcommittee will look into licensing requirements.
14) Schlitterbahn Updates
➢ Construction is ongoing.
15) Schedule Next Meeting
➢ Tuesday, September 101h at 5:30 PM.
16) Adjournment
➢ Motion to adjourn by Alex Harris, second by A Hart. Meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM.