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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Island Strategic Action Committee - 02/06/2017 ISAC Meeting February 6,2017 5:30 PM 14353 Commodores Drive, Corpus Christi Texas 78418 Agenda Item:L Call to Order,Roll Call Presenter: Kent Meek Meeting Called by: Libby Edwards Middleton,Chair Type of Meeting: Regular Facilitator: Libby Edwards Middleton,Chair Note Taker: Kent Meek Attendees:Libby Edwards, Stan Hulse,Kathleen Pratt,Rick Sowash,Jodi Steen,Carter Tate,Cheri Sperling, Charles Knoll,Kendra Kinnison,William Goldston,David Perry,Aaron Huffman Absent: Alex Harris,Brud Jones Minutes Agenda Item:IL Approval of Minutes from January 11,2017 Presenter: Libby Edwards Middleton Comments: The motion allowing the ISAC Packery Channel Sub Committee to provide their recommendation on behalf of the ISAC committee at the TIRZ42 meeting on 1.17.17 was not included in the minutes. Action: Motion to approve minutes with the addition of the Motion referenced above was seconded and unanimously accepted City Staff/ISAC Action Items: Responsible Deadline Party NA NA NA Agenda Item:III. Consideration of Request for Excused Presenter: Libby Edwards Absences Middleton Comments: January Absences for William Goldston,David Perry and Aaron Huffman Action: a motion to excuse absences for the above referenced committee members was seconded and unanimously accepted. City Staff/ISAC Action Items: Responsible Deadline Party NA NA NA Agenda Item: IV. Public Comment Presenter/s: 1. Nita Smith 2. Doreen Kinkel 3. Stacy Kempf 4. Kyle Pape 5. Geoff Austin 6. Jon Brandt 7. Carson Bashaw 8. Jerry Ward 9. Byron Noles 10. Trevor Johnson 11. Maybeth Christensen Comments: 1. Mrs. Smith disapproves of boats going too fast in the residential canals of the island. She requested stricter enforcement by the police department of no wake zones. 2. Mrs.Kinkel disapproves of the boats going too fast in the residential canals of the island and requested enforcement by the police department of no wake zones. 3. Mrs.Kempf spoke in favor of keeping the local fowl hunting ordinance. She is opposed to any restrictions on hunters blanketed by the standing water fowl ordinance. 4. Mr.Pape is in favor of keeping the local fowl hunting ordinance. He is opposed to any restrictions on hunters blanketed by the standing water fowl ordinance. 5. Mr. Austin spoke in favor of keeping the local fowl hunting ordinance. He is opposed to any restrictions on hunters blanketed by the standing water fowl ordinance. 6. Mr. Brandt spoke in favor of keeping the local fowl hunting ordinance. He is opposed to any restrictions on hunters blanketed by the standing water fowl ordinance. 7. Mr. Bashaw 8. Mr. Ward spoke in favor of keeping the local fowl hunting ordinance. He is opposed to any restrictions on hunters blanketed by the standing water fowl ordinance. 9. Mr.Noles spoke in favor of keeping the local fowl hunting ordinance. He is opposed to any restrictions on hunters blanketed by the standing water fowl ordinance. 10. Mr. Johnson disapproves of the boats going too fast in the residential canals of the island and requested enforcement by the police department of no wake zones. 11. Mrs. Christensen reminded everyone that certain areas of the spoils islands are private property and should not have individuals hunting on them without consent from property owners. Action:na City Staff/ISAC Action Items: Responsible Deadline Party 1. Kent NA NA NA V. Ongoing Business Agenda Item:A,B,C Updates by City Staff Presenter: E.Jay Ellington Active ISAC Items 1. 6 Pack Subcommittee: WBAC Recommendations have been submitted to the Engineering Department for pricing and review 2. Packery Channel Monitoring Sub Committee: Bryan Gulley spoke on behalf of the subcommittee. They subcommittee feels that although this service is vital it can be done cheaper. 1. Fire Hydrant Testing: Last Complete inspection by Utilities was conducted 3 years ago. The Fire Department regularly inspects and operates all Hydrants in their zones annually. Visual & Operational Testing Includes: Condition of Paint and State of Corrosion,Greasing all threads and the operating Nut& Stem,Observing water flow/pressure while fully open,and Checking for leaks while closed Island Engineering Updates 1. Mobility & Access Management Study: Received, reviewed and analyzed the complete 2016 traffic volume data from permanent traffic counter on Park Road 22. Adjusted growth factors for PR 22 and SH 361 using the 2016 data. Developed cost estimates and drainage studies for adding multi-use pathways along PR 22/SH 361 including:Adding pathways immediately adjacent to travel lanes(no grade or barrier separation between high speed traffic and low speed traffic,Adding pathways both on/off State Highway System by adding grade separations or barrier separations between main-lane traffic and multi-use pathway, Met with Development Services concerning paper streets and new/proposed developments. Prepared report of possible driveway consolidation showing each location and recommendations, Preparing the write-up report for 60% submittal, Evaluating existing traffic signal timing and proposed traffic signal locations,We are evaluating traffic signal coordination with added signalized intersections 2. Commodores Drive"Left Hand"Turn Lane—Project complete 3. Aquarius Signal Light: A new power pole and transformer have been set, but have not yet been terminated to the new service pole which will provide power to the new signal cabinet. Traffic is trying to assist in getting this service connected. Once power is provided, the contractor will troubleshoot the traffic signals along with equipment vendor reps,which will take several days. Once all is working, the contractor will stripe the new section of the roadway. Contractor will install the new advance led warning signs that where requested by the Island residents next week but will have them covered to avoid any confusion,until the traffic signals are in operation.Testing will begin this week. 4. Park Road 22 Bridge—Bid opening has been delayed until February 22nd. The Assistant City Manger plans on returning to the TIRZ42&NPIDC boards for funding on February 21S` 5. Billish Park—The PIPOA sent an edited version of the agreement this week which is currently being reviewing by the City Legal Department. We hope to have a final version next month. 6. Beach Access Road 3a & 2 — Limited Dune excavation completed last Friday. Dune Permits were received yesterday, allowing construction to begin. Project baseline schedule has been requested from contractor. Construction has substantial completion date prior to March 9,2017 7. Beach Maintenance Facility-A memo has been prepared for the City Manager to inform the New City Council about this project and potential partnership with the County. The Architectural/Engineering preliminary design is being executed. The City continues to work with Nueces County for adequate building accommodations. Current planning is focused on site at the corner of Beach Access Road 5 and Elliff Road. Construction completion of Phase 1 anticipated by Spring 2018 8. Beach Status—Preparing for Spring Break,meeting with other maintenance and enforcement agency for planning efforts;lifeguards went through USLA training in conjunction with Port A. 9. Water shore&Beach Advisory Committee Update-Concerns about kite boarders were discussed. It was found that the actions of the kite boarders is illegal and a number of complaints have been made that involve kite boarders cutting in front of boaters. Action: City Staff/ISAC Action Items: Responsible Party Deadline NA VI. New Business Agenda Item: Waterfowl Ordinance Presenter: ISAC discussed the waterfowl ordinance as it is written. David Perry directly addressed individuals at the meeting who are for or against the issue. Mr.Perry believes that this issue is not going away lightly. He made arguments for and against recommending changes to the current ordinance. ISAC held a roll call vote to approve a motion to create of a subcommittee to discuss this issue. The roll call vote failed to meet quorum in favor of creating a subcommittee,the motion failed. Action:NA City Staff/ISAC Action Items: Responsible Deadline Party NA NA NA Agenda Item:VII Next Month's ISAC Meeting Presenter: Libby Edwards March 7t"2017 @ 5:30 Location Schlitterbahn Action:n/a City Staff/ISAC Action Items: Responsible Deadline Party NA NA NA Agenda Item:VIII Adjournment Presenter: Libby Edwards ISAC Adjourned at 7:12 pm Action:n/a City Staff/ISAC Action Items: Responsible Deadline Party NA NA NA