HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Marina Advisory Committee - 12/05/2011MINUTES 'AN 0 9 2012
Regular Meeting - --
Marina Advisory Committee CI YSECRE7'MyS OFFICE
Monday, December 5, 2011
Members Present: John Adams, Marie Adams (4), Curt Broomfield, Dan Leyendecker
(4), Roy Pell (2), Hal Suter (3) and Dr. Robert Vega
Members Absence: Robert Cagle (3) and Capt. Monte Reitz (2)
Staff Present: Peter M. Davidson, Marina Superintendent and Benita Brunner,
Management Aide
Call to Order: Chairman Pell called the regular meeting of the Marina Advisory
Committee to order at 5:33 p.m.
Action on Minutes: The motion was made by Mr. Broomfield, seconded by Dr. Vega, to
approve the Minutes of the 11/07/11 Regular Meeting as presented. The motion passed
unanimously. Ms. Adams arrived at 5:37 p.m.
Presentations and/or Public Comment: No public in attendance and no presentations
scheduled.
Discussion Items and Possible Action Thereto:
Consideration For Membership To The Marina Advisory Committee — Discussion
followed regarding six applicants (Capt. Ron Behnke, Stephanie Cloutet, Sharon
Emerson, William M. Kramer, Jr., Anthony John Mulheron and Charles "Chip" Spence)
whom had applied to fill the vacancy to be created with Ms. Adams term expiring on
12/18/11. The motion was made by Mr. Broomfield, seconded by Dr. Vega, to nominate
Capt. Behnke to fill the vacancy. There were no further nominations and the motion
passed unanimously.
Movie, "Bag It" Plastic Floating Debris Darnaizing Marine Environment — to be shown
immediately following the meeting.
Committee/Staff Reports: Oil & Gas Committee Liaison — Ms. Adams reported she had
not been notified of any meetings. Mr. Davidson will check with the appropriate City
Staff regarding notification of future meeting for the Committee liaison. Friends of the
Corpus Christi Municipal Marina — Chairman Pell indicated he would make an effort to
schedule, after the holidays, meeting with Mr. Adams regarding his assistance.
Director's Report: Mr. Davidson commented on and/or answered questions regarding:
(1) continued rental of trailers for Marina Office or instead pursuing approval to obtain
Certificates of Obligation to fund construction of a Marina Office by expanding the
existing Lawrence Street T -Head Boaters' Facility; (3) consideration to include rental
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office space for other agencies i.e. visitor's center, etc.; (4) canceling or postponing
01/02/12 meeting due to City Holiday; (5) revenues doing well following rate increase;
(6) safety ladders scheduled for installation in 12/11; (7) occupancy doing well; (8)
Market Days; (9) newly appointed Assistant City Manager Troy Riggs being over Marina
Department; and (10) Texas International Boat Show (04/16-23/12).
Identify Items to be Placed on Next Agenda: None offered. Mr. Broomfield
volunteered to assist Mr. Davidson in identifying agencies i.e. Convention and Visitors
Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, etc. that might be interested in renting office space on
the in the City/Marina facility on the bayfront.
Confirmation for Next Meeting is: Monday, January 9, 2012.
Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:02 p.m.
Peter M. Davidson
Marina Superintendent
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