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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Island Strategic Action Committee - 01/07/2019 Holiday Inn Express 15209 Windward Drive Corpus Christi, TX 78418 Island Strategic Action Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes Monday, January 7, 2019 5:30 PM ISAC Agenda I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL Chair Jay Gardner called the meeting to order at 5 :30 p .m . City Staff Rozie Canales called roll . Present Members (10) Jay Gardner, Libby Edwards, Rick Sowash, David Perry, Carter Tate, Cheri Sperling, Charles Knoll, Aaron Huffman, Jerry Watkins and Stephan Noack Present Ex-Officios (3) Cliff Schlabach, Dotson Lewis, and Dan McGinn Absent Members (3) Brud Jones, Stan Hulse and Jodi Steen Absent Ex-Officios (3) Bryan Gulley, Paulette Kluge and Keith McMullin Present City Staff (3) Keith Selman, Darren Gurley and Rozie Canales II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM December 5, 2018 Motion by Committee Member Libby Edwards to approve the minutes. Second by: Committee Member Rick Sowash. Motion carried by unanimous vote. III. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES Absences: Libby Edwards, Rick Sowash, Charles Knoll and Jerry Watkins were absent on December 5, 2018. Motion by Committee Member Carter Tate to approve the excused absences. Second by: Committee Member Aaron Huffman. Motion carried by unanimous vote. IV. PUBLIC COMMENT No Public Comment. Chair, Jay Gardner informed the ISAC that a new item was added to the agenda under Ongoing Business that would allow each Ex-Officio member to address the committee; hence, the Chair invited updates from the present Ex-Officios. V. ONGOING BUSINESS for Discussion/Possible Action 1. Ex-Officio Members’ Updates Dan McGinn, Planning Commission – Mr. McGinn informed the ISAC of their three current projects that they will be working on over the next year; the London area, Southside, and Westside Area Zoning Plans. He added that the department recently advertised to do the Flour Bluff and Island Area Development Plan, but those projects are future and would gladly provide updates. Cliff Schlabach, Watershore & Beach Advisory Committee – Mr. Schlabach informed the ISAC that the installation of park equipment at Dolphin Park was a big success with many volunteers. He added that the committee discussed the use of 2018 State Hot funds and how those funds are related to City Beach Operations employee salaries because they are looking for solutions in reducing the high turnover rate of their employees, and possibly using some of those funds for employee salaries. He also informed the ISAC that the committee decided to add “field trips” to their duties to get better acquainted with different beaches and any pressing issues to help the WBAC make better informed decisions. Mr. Schlabach then updated the ISAC on the 2 beach cams damaged during Hurricane Harvey. He said they should be up and running soon. He also stated that the WBAC received an update on the showers and pavilion and are pressing to get those projects completed. Dotson Lewis, Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee – Mr. Lewis updated the ISAC on agenda items scheduled for their next meeting, like the Community Enrichment Fund, the shade structure and benches at Sherrill Park, the Master Plan update, as well as the success of the Island dog park. 2. Beaches & Parks Update - Gulf Beach & Natural Resources Superintendent Darren Gurley informed the ISAC that the 2019 beach permits are red this year and are available for purchase at all vendor locations on the Island. He updated the committee on the life guard stands and the ADA ramp on the north side which will begin construction this week. He added that they are still having blown up sand but moving it, and gave the status of New Port Pass project, adding they are helping where they can. Question came up regarding cleaning under the boat ramp and Mr. Gurley stated he would get it clean and stay on top of it if it was part of the City’s responsibility. 3. TIRZ #2 Subcommittee Update – Chair Jay Gardner updated the ISAC on the subcommittee’s meeting with CDS Spillette concerning the feasibility study required to extend the TIRZ#2. Mr. Gardner stated that good information was shared with CDS and ISAC’s wish list of projects was provided to them. 4. Island Projects Update – ICM Keith Selman gave a brief update on the Island Engineering projects. He stated that the North Padre Island Beach Facility was still on hold, pending site location; New Port Pass project received Council approval of contract amendment for design, permitting and construction in November; No update for Park Road 22- Bridge; No change on the PC Rehab except for application submission; Slide presentation on the Pavilion PC Boat Launch design with estimated completion for end of July 2019. The monitoring and dredging projects were discussed under TIRZ#2 Project & Financing Plan/New Business. VI. NEW BUSINESS for Discussion/Possible Action 1. Bond 2018 – ICM Keith Selman informed the ISAC of the process to sell general obligation bonds and shared an 8-point activity process from the City’s Finance Dept. 2. Packery Channel Monitoring Program: 2018 Briefing A. History & Monitoring Program Overview (presented at WBAC) – Deidre William was unavailable but will present at ISAC’s February meeting along with additional data obtained on the channel assessment and dredge/nourishment. 3. TIRZ #2 Project & Financing Plan – ICM Keith Selman provided the ISAC with a handout on the Packery Channel Monitoring Program: Seasonal Surveys, Analysis and Assessment from the Blucher Institute. The table (handout) consisted of Tasks 1-4 and the estimated cost for each. The Tasks were divided into 2 separate proposals; Task 1 and 4, or Tasks 1 thru 4. Much discussion was had regarding the necessity of each Task, the duration of the contract, and the possibility of hiring a separate firm to outline an appropriate level of survey; one with expertise in the permitting process, analyzing existing data, and ultimately advising the City of the level of monitoring necessary. Mr. Selman explained that the purpose at hand was to obtain action from the ISAC on a monitoring plan and amend the Project & Financing Plan to reflect that action. The ISAC deferred to the TIRZ#2 subcommittee for further discussion and recommendation. Motion by Committee Member Rick Sowash to defer to the TIRZ#2 subcommittee for further discussion and recommendation and that the ISAC will agree with the outcome of that recommendation from the TIRZ#2 subcommittee. Second by: Committee Member Libby Edwards. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 4. TIRZ #2 Operating Budget – ICM Keith Selman stated the budget was sound; therefore, he had nothing to present. VII. IDENTIFY ISAC FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None VIII. SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING Date: February 5, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m. Location: Holiday Inn Express IX. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Committee Member Libby Edwards to adjourn. Second by Committee Member Aaron Huffman. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Meeting Adjourned at 6:42 p.m.