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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Island Strategic Action Committee - 10/11/2017 Holiday Inn Express 15209 Windward Drive Corpus Christi,TX 78418 Island Strategic Action Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes Wednesday,October 11,2017 5:30 PM ISAC Agenda I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL Chairperson Libby Edwards called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Assistant City Manager Keith Selman called roll. Present Members (8) Libby Edwards, Alex Harris, Stan Hulse, Jodi Steen, David Perry, Carter Tate, Cheri Sperling, and Aaron Huffman Present Ex-Officios (4) Bryan Gulley, Jay Gardner, Keith Selman, and Keith McMullin Absent Members (6) William F. Goldston, Kathleen Pratt, Rick Sowash, Brud Jones, Charles Knoll, and Kendra Kinnison Absent Ex-Officios (3) Dotson Lewis, Paulette Kluge, and Dan McGinn II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 Motion by Committee Member Carter Tate to approve the minutes as presented. Second by: Committee Member Jodi Steen. Motion carried by unanimous vote. III. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES Absent:Alex Harris,Aaron Huffman, and Kendra Kinnison were absent September 5, 2017. Action: No action was taken. IV. PUBLIC COMMENT: David Pierce, Island resident, shared a comparison sheet between Daytona Beach and Corpus Christi regarding tourism and police protection. Richard Vogler, Island resident, expressed concern regarding influx of coyotes in the neighborhoods. Commented on neighbors being fearful for their children and pets. Recommended trapping and removing the coyotes until they ceased to return, but recognized best left to professionals, like Texas Parks & Wildlife, Animal Control, and the Police Department to handle. Reaching out for help in finding a solution to deter coyotes from entering the neighborhoods. Jeff Beynon, Retired Director of Animal Control for the City of Corpus Christi, compared the current coyote issue to one during his employment with the City in the 90's. Reason for influx then was the same reason for influx now-food source. Coyotes came from as far as the National Seashore to hunt in the neighborhoods. Discussed the science of predator/prey. Mentioned (2) predators — coyote & rattlesnake. If the coyote is eliminated, the rattlesnake will become the apex predator on the Island. Which would you rather have, a coyote you can scare away by making a bunch of noise, or stumbling upon a cold, coiled-up rattlesnake? Removing the food source is the best solution. V. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Libby Edwards, TIRZ#2 Subcommittee: Ms. Edwards informed the board that the ISAC TIRZ#2 subcommittee had met and considered ongoing projects from the original Six-Pack listing, as well as, brainstormed on future projects. She added that some of the projects would be paid from TIRZ#2 funds, and some would fall under the 2018 Capital Project funds; $1.5 million has been allocated for the Island. Ms. Edwards reviewed the original Six-Pack listing handout, explaining which projects had been approved and completed; those that were ongoing, and those that had been approved, yet not initiated. One item from the original listing under consideration, and a high priority for the TIRZ#2 subcommittee, is the Pavilion. Another project is the Maintenance Administration Building. That project has not been approved by TIRZ#2. Waiting for recommendation from the TIRZ#2 subcommittee and the ISAC committee. Ms. Edwards then went over the "brainstormed" potential future capital projects for 2018. Jay Gardner, Watershore & Beach Advisory Committee: Mr. Gardner updated the board on subjects discussed at the Watershore meeting. He stated that the Chairperson thanked everyone for bringing Kite Boarding back to the City's attention. Evidently, there were some safety issues. He also stated that the fire ordinance needs to be updated on the website. He received updates on Packery Channel amenities from Jay Ellington with Parks & Recreation. Showers are to be bided out within the next month. Water line bids came in too high, so looking for alternatives. Russell Armstrong provided the committee with an update on Mobi- Mats. Bids were higher than the TIRZ#2 subcommittee had budgeted, so need to figure out how to move forward with that. Restrooms are expected soon. Regarding the Pavilion, Jay Ellington told the Watershore committee he would have bids for both a wood and a metal construction building. May have an update at next Watershore meeting. Update on Access Rd 2-sustained heavy damage due to Harvey. Has been bided and hopefully repaired by Christmas. It is going to be made from concrete. Update on Zahn Rd - It is supposed to be redone by next year and hopefully get an alternative for water lines done for the showers. There was discussion at Watershore meeting regarding committee members terming in December, so looking for people to step up for Watershore Beach Advisory Committee to meet with City Council. VI. ONGOING BUSINESS -Updates by City Staff Beaches & Parks: Keith Selman, Assistant City Manager Solar-powered restrooms are scheduled for the end of month. The design of Billish Park is 75% completed. Lifeguard recruits are needed for the Summer team. Also, the modular building (the main office) is scheduled to be replaced before March 2018. Ms. Edwards asked about the additional cost for Mobi-mats. Mr. Selman stated that TIRZ#2 subcommittee should review that project at their next meeting and consider making recommendation for increasing the allotment for those mats. Currently, $10K has been reserved. There is no exact amount for the additional costs currently, but possibly another$15K. Aaron Huffman asked about accessibility study for traffic. Mr. Selman informed the committee that it was listed on the agenda as a future item and anticipates having an update by next meeting. Ms. Edwards added that the group doing the study had advised the subcommittee that they would report back once it was 60% done. Waiting for that information. Packery Channel: Mr. Selman stated that the analysis is being done but it is still too early to give a full report. Hope to have one by next meeting. Access Road 3A: Mr. Selman stated that the project is being revisited to incorporate a sidewalk. Once Access Road 2 is completed, will see if resources are available for a sidewalk on Access Road 3A. Alex Harris shared (3) pictures relative to 3A and discussed the need for sidewalks. Discussion ensued between committee members and recommendation was made for a motion. Motion by Committee Member Alex Harris that it become a priority of this committee, that it-goes back to City Council, if necessary, that the ISAC would like to see some way of-gettin-g a 4-ft, sidewalk on either side of Access Road 3A, so that our pedestrians can have safe access. Second by. Committee Member Jodi Steen. Motion carried by unanimous vote. VII. NEW BUSINESS Access Road 2— Mr. Selman gave the board an update and discussed the possibility of a change order to increase the road to a 10.5 ft. road. Discussed why an 11-ft. road was not recommended. Question arose regarding speed bumps. Not advantageous on this kind of road. Bond 2018— Mr. Selman informed the board of the bond allocations in the upcoming 2018 bond election — Proposition 2 ($1.5 million to the Island) identified on the slide as Padre Island Access Mgmt. Initiatives, and reminded the board about focusing on projects and utilizing those fund resources. VIII. NON-BUSINESS ITEMS Coyote Update-Program Manager (Officer Broyles) for Animal Control passed out information on "Coyotes, Pets and Community Cats" before the meeting. He expressed the key to handling the coyote issue was education and community involvement. The handout had a variety of different hazing tools to scare the coyotes off. Texas Game Warden (Robbie Robinson) stated that the coyote is an opportunist, and eliminating the food source and scaring them off is the key. He added that the organization will respond to the community's calls, but will not trap the coyote because they do not have the resources nor the means to do that. Wildlife Services (Rhonda) stated that there are YouTube videos to help the community educate themselves on hazing tools.She added that trapping would notsolve the problem. Rather,making the coyote uncomfortable and/or leery of humans, and getting everyone in the community involved, is the best solution. Police Chief(Markle)stated that it is against state law to discharge a firearm within the city limits. City Website-Area Development Plan -All links to the Area Development Plan are working. Cable Line Across Packery Channel - Issue should be fully resolved by the 1 st or 2nd week in November. IX. IDENTIFY ISAC FUTURE ITEMS Mr. Selman informed the board that this added section is for items that the members would like to consider and/or discuss at future meetings. For example, two items mentioned during current meeting were the TIRZ project definition and allocation, and the Access Road 3A sidewalk. X. SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING Date: November 6, 2017@ 5:30 Location: Holiday Inn Express XI. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Committee Member Carter Tate to adjourn. Second by Committee Member Cheri Sperling. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Meeting Adjourned at 6:53 p.m.