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Island Strategic Action Committee
Regular Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday,September 4,2019 5:30 PM ISAC Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL
Chair Jay Gardner called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. City Staff Jennifer Berkich called roll.
Present Members (9) Jay Gardner, Brud Jones, Charles Duffley, Cheri Sperling, Carter
Tate, Jodi Steen, David Perry, Polly Balzer, Aaron Huffman, Jerry
Watkins, and Kaylynn Paxson
Present Ex-Officios (4) Dan McGinn, Cliff Schlabach, Dotson Lewis, and Paulette Kluge
Absent Members (3) Libby Edwards
Absent Ex-Officios (2) Bryan Gulley and Keith McMullin
Present City Staff(3) Darren Gurley, Keith Selman, and Jennifer Berkich
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM AUGUST 6, 2019
Motion by Committee Member Carter Tate to approve the minutes.
Second by. Committee Member Jodie Steen.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
III. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
Absences: Libby Edwards, Charles Duffley were absent on August 6, 2019.
Motion by Committee Member Carter Tate to excuse the absences.
Second by. Committee Member Cheri Sperling.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
Several members of the audience spoke in favor of revising the City ordinance to allow UTV's on City streets.
A number of citizens cited a need for regulations through license plates, safety belts, licenses, and abiding by
the speed limit.
V. NEW BUSINESS for Discussion/Possible Action
UTV's and off-highway vehicles
Discussion amongst committee members regarding their opinion on the adding UTV's.
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Deputy Chief Christopher White was asked his opinion on the matter. He stated their role is to enforce
the law and public safety. The state is working on registration of vehicles and a license is required to
operate a golf cart or OHV.
Motion by Committee Member Carter Tate to revise ordinance about golf carts to add UN's.
Second by. Committee Member Cheri Sperling.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
V. ONGOING BUSINESS for Discussion/Possible Action
1. Ex-Officio Members' Updates
Paulette Kluge, Convention &Visitors Bureau
Hotel occupancy tax organized by zip code per quarter. Go visit CC flyer.
Island Branding study—Dr. Joe will be in town on September 19th to discuss results with the CVB.
Mrs. Kluge proposed a special meeting on the same day to present to ISAC regarding study.
Motion by Committee Member Carter Tate to have a special meeting on September 19th @ 4:00 pm to hear
the results from the Island Branding Study.
Second by. Committee Member Charles Duffley.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Dan McGinn, Planning Commission
Area Development Plan - Dan reported the that Flour Bluff and the Island Area Development Plan contracts
would be going to City Council for approval in August.
Cliff Schlabach,Watershore & Beach Advisory Committee
The Watershore Beach Advisory Committee (WBAC) meets tomorrow.
Dotson Lewis, Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee has not met.
Committee member asked about the potential to add an American flag on the beach. Darren Gurley stated
there is no lighting on the beach, which is required to fly the flag at night.
2. Beaches & Parks Update—Darren Gurley, Superintendent, Beaches & Natural Resources
Permits—The August permits issued were 3,913. Beach Report- 125 preventables, 17 distress, and general
contacts were 1726. Packery Channel showers near Beach Access Road 3A—Shower water meter has been
installed. Notice to proceed for laying of line.
Paulette Kluge has worked with Billy Delgado from the City regarding the Reverse Alerts to water incidents.
They will be included by the end of this year. Darren added that he will have PSA's in the hotels regarding rip
currents.
3. Island Engineering Update—Keith Selman,Assistant City Manager
NPI Beach Access Roads— No Status Change. PR 22 Bridge—Reopening for bid. PC Rehab—Anticipate it
will be ready for bid by the end of the month. FEMA has not approved project in order to get the reimbursement.
PC Monitoring—Presentation with survey results next meeting. PC Dredging—Working on permit. PC Pavilion
— Fully cleared.
4. TIRZ#2 Updates—Keith Selman,Assistant City Manager
Finalizing project specifics. Expecting to wrap up before end of the year. New TIRZ on North Beach in 2022.
Adding last project for PR 22 corridor plan.
VI. NEW BUSINESS for Discussion/Possible Action
1. Island Overlay Subcommittee—Brud Jones
Will work through membership.
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2. 2018 BOND - Keith Selman,Assistant City Manager
The City is in negotiations with HDR Engineering to work w/TXDOT in the development of scope.
3. Power Line update—Charter Communications will come out and do an investigation.
VII. IDENTIFY ISAC FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Island Overlay Subcommittee
2. CVB Island Branding Study recap
3. UTV's and off-highway vehicles
4. 2018 Bond
5. Power Line Update
6. Packery Channel Monitoring presentation
7. Safety concerns at Sea Pines and PR 22
VIII. SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING
Date: October 2, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn Express
IX. ADJOURNMENT- Meeting Adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Motion by Committee Member Brud Jones to adjourn.
Second by Committee Member Jodi Stein.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
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