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Regular Meeting
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Marina Advisory Committee
Monday, May 2, 2011 CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
Members Present: John Adams (1), Marie Adams (2), Robert Cagle (3), Dan
Leyendecker (4), Roy Pell (1), Capt. Monte Reitz and Dr. Robert Vega
Members Absence: Rakesh Patel (5) and Hal Suter (1)
Staff Present: Peter M. Davidson, Marina Superintendent, Rene Garza, Marina Field
Supervisor and Benita Brunner, Management Aide
Call to Order: Chairman Pell called the regular meeting of the Marina Advisory
Committee to order at 5:30 p.m.
Action on Minutes: The motion was made by Mr. Leyendecker, seconded by Ms.
Adams, to approve the Minutes from the 04/04/11 Regular Meeting as presented. The
motion passed unanimously.
Presentations and/or Public Comment: Cary Stotland, Marina live aboard (LAB)
tenants, commented that the Boat Show went well and reported his concerns about gates
being left open or not seating upon being left to swing shut (distributed suggested
corrective option for gate closure). Discussion followed regarding security gate
operations and Mr. Davidson advised the matter will be investigated. Constance Hackett,
Marina tenant, offered her expertise relative associated with the Dallas Symphony
Orchestra to Marina fundraising.
Discussion Items and Possible Action Thereto:
Volunteers Needed for Marina Fund Raisers — Mr. Garza and/or Mr. Davidson gave a
brief overview of Marina Staff progressing toward receiving applications and
consideration for the operation(s) of first Market Days; consideration of establishing a
subcommittee to assist with the one Saturday per months event in the grassy area on the
south end of the Lawrence Street T -Head; idea going before City Council for
consideration; sharing bill boards costs to advertise the event; referencing Texas Events
calendar to protect against conflict with other existing events; etc. Discussion followed.
Mr. Davidson advised he will provide an update at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Committee/Staff Reports: Oil & Gas Committee Liaison — Ms. Adams reported there
had been no meetings. Friends of the Corpus Christi Municipal Marina — Chairman Pell
distributed copies of the Kleberg Bank statement dated 03/31/11 indicating the current
balance to be $13,574.32; reported that the 501(c)3 status was approved on 04/10/11; and
that the Committee, via the Friends Board (he will contact) can now pursue fundraising
opportunities (membership; dues; etc.); method of receiving tax deductible donations (to
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draft introductory promotion letter soliciting donations); and stated the purpose, given the
IRS, being to fund-raising toward a new Marina Office.
Director's Report: Mr. Davidson commented on and/or answered questions regarding:
(1) need to replace R and MORF Piers; (2) Boat Show; (3) revenues going well; (4)
Texas House of Representatives moving toward approval of legislation (HB2187) to
immolate that in Florida and Delaware which offer lower taxation on boat sales; (5)
encouraged members to email their State Representative regarding HB2187; (6) Melges
World Regatta; (7) occupancy swayed by vessel relocations for Melges event; (8)
working toward on-site fuel; (9) new City Manager, Ron Olsen; (10) list of Marina
tenants to be used for Friends; and (11) establishing Facebook and/or working with
Convention and Visitors Bureau so as market Friends.
Identify Items to be Placed on Next Agenda: Committee reminded to advise Chairman
Pell or Mr. Davidson to this regard.
Confirmation for Next Meeting is: June 6, 2011
Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
Peter M. Davidson
Marina Superintendent
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