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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Island Strategic Action Committee - 05/06/2014 MEETING MINUTES ISLAND STRATEGIC ACTION COMMITTEE Comfort Suites North Padre Island 15209 Windward Dr. Corpus Christi,TX, US, 78418 May 6, 2014 at 5:30 P.M. I. Call to Order ➢ Chair called the regular meeting of the Island Strategic Action Committee to order at 5:34 PM on May 6, 2014. ➢ Roll Call Present: Absent: Gabriele Hilpold (Chair) Jay Gardner John A. White Sr. Paulette Kluge Alex Harris Charles Mader Gregory Smith J.J. Hart Jyoti Rakesh Patel Jodi Steen Kathleen L. Pratt Paul Schexnailder Rick Sowash Stan Hulse William F. Goldston Bryan Gulley II. Approval of Minutes for April 1,2014 ➢ Correction to April's Corrections- Rick Sowash was absent, Alex Harris in attendance. ➢ Correction to Item#6A—Whitecap discussion also included request for TxDOT to look into signage at Whitecap &SPID ➢ Motion by Stan Hulse, 2nd by JJ Hart. All in favor. III. Public Comment ➢ Mitchel Callegry— Has a home on Almeria Ave. Has requested culvert cleaning.Water is stagnate, bubblers have been placed into the canal. Still there is a lack of fresh water; benefits of bridge versus culverts. Understanding that wind flow would dramatically increase surface flow of water. Benefits to ecosystem. Maintenance of culvert would be less but bridge would be more beneficial. What is the incremental increase in cost of Bridge vs. Culverts? ➢ Maybeth Christensen—Light for Marling Statue has been replaced. ➢ Dave Zyler, Padres Island Yacht Club, once again requests feedback from Traffic Engineering regarding signage near facility. IV. On-Going Business a. At-Large Appointment Change ➢ Council changed policy; Council appointed Boards &Committees do not accept recommendations from the board. Nominating committee no longer necessary. V. Regular Updates a. Traffic/Street Issues MEETING MINUTES ISLAND STRATEGIC ACTION COMMITTEE Comfort Suites North Padre Island 15209 Windward Dr. Corpus Christi,TX, US, 78418 May 6, 2014 at 5:30 P.M. ➢ Whitecap Street Signs at its western terminus—Preliminary assessment did not find need for changes, put in request for a final report. ➢ Gabi Hilpold complimented TxDOT' s subcontractor out of San Antonio for a quick completion of the road project. b. Engineering Project Status& Bond 2012 Report ➢ See Engineering Report. c. Beach &Park Management ➢ Billish Park Stakeholder meeting recently held to discuss$500,000 bond improvements. Creation of pond and irrigation system priority items. POA was in attendance, had ideas for further improvements and funding. Consultant has submitted "30% drawing" based on Stakeholder Meeting. ➢ Seaweed is an issue along entire coast, constant maintenance will occur but issue will only resolve naturally. Extraordinary occurrence, studies being done to determine cause, possibly related to the extended cold fronts, which facilitated excessive growth. ➢ Derrick stated that one Code Officer is to be assigned to patrol the beach for litter and trash issues ➢ John White trying to incorporate Beautify Corpus Christi on Island, hasn't been activity from organization in the area for over decade. d. Schlitterbahn Updates ➢ Jeff Henry planning Soft Opening May 31St ➢ Paul met with ACOE on modification of existing permits of water exchange; public notice to be out in 30 to 45 days; with permit modification in place the canal development will start on the eastside of Park Road 22 VI. New Business a. Appraisal District ➢ Ken Combs,Taxpayer Liaison for Appraisal District provided summary of Appraisal District operations and upcoming dates. Protest deadline is May 31"or 30 days after receipt of letter is protest deadline. ➢ Ronnie Canales, Assistant Chief Appraiser, summarized the growth trends and market changes. —Overall property valuation in the area have increased 6%over the last year. ➢ Office in Port Aransas will be open for protest meetings May 24t", May 31"on Island. b. Bollards on Beach ➢ Lisa Aguilar spoke to the Committee inquiry, "Can beach in Front of Sea Wall be closed to traffic in accordance with city-wide vote from 2008 without traffic lanes?" Lisa stated this needed to be consistent with what voters approved. Confusion about bollard location, Bond vote specified 150 ft., ordinance at 180—190 ft. ➢ Paul commented that we, as the committee must ask, do we want bollards and then advise the council with our recommendation. ➢ Stan asked "Is there a legitimate public safety issue?" ➢ City will review Ordinance change, necessary tasks to make the bollard installment possible. ➢ Include Diedre Williams with results of recent survey on next Agenda to report status of beach changes. c. Bathroom Set Up MEETING MINUTES ISLAND STRATEGIC ACTION COMMITTEE Comfort Suites North Padre Island 15209 Windward Dr. Corpus Christi,TX, US, 78418 May 6, 2014 at 5:30 P.M. ➢ Remove from agenda. VII. Schedule Next Meeting ➢ Tuesday,June 3rd, 2014 at 5:30 at Comfort Inn Suites VIII. Adjournment ➢ Motion to adjourn by John White, 2nd by Charlie Mader at 6:45 PM.