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Regular Meeting
Marina Advisory Committee
Monday, March 5, 2012
Members Present: John Adams (1), Capt. Ron Behnke, Curt Broomfield, Robert Cagle
(1), Roy Pell, Capt. Monte Reitz (1), Hal Suter and Dr. Robert Vega
Members Absence: Dan Leyendecker
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 5:31 p.m.
Action on Minutes: The motion was made by Capt. Reitz, seconded by Capt. Behnke, to
approve the Minutes of the 01/09/12 Special Called Meeting as presented. The motion
passed unanimously.
Presentations and /or Public Comment: No public comment was offered.
Discussion Items and Possible Action Thereto:
Election of Officers — The motion was made by Dr. Vega, seconded by Capt. Behnke,
nominating Mr. Pell as Chairman. The motion was made by Mr. Adams, seconded by Mr.
Broomfield, nominating Mr. Broomfield as Chairman. Nominations closed and Mr. Pell
was elected as Chairman by the majority vote. The motion was made by Mr. Adams,
seconded by Capt. Behnke, nominating Mr. Broomfield as Vice Chairman. Nominations
closed and Mr. Broomfield was elected as Vice Chairman by the majority vote.
Liaison Appointment to the Oil & Gas Committee — Mr. Davidson reported that the
importance of representation at the Oil & Gas Committee meetings related to protecting
boating in Corpus Christi Bay. Mr. Suter arrived at 5:36 p.m. Discussion followed
regarding not appointing a Liaison but having a Committee member attend meetings at
which Mr. Davidson is notified, by receipt of an agenda, there will be boat - related issues.
Mr. Davidson will contact City Staff regarding receiving future Oil & Gas Committee
agendas and bring the issue back before the Committee.
Support for Corpus Christi First Partnership — Resolution 2012 -13 — Mr. Davidson
requested the Committee's support of non - binding partnering efforts indicated in the
Resolution. Discussion followed. Chairman Pell suggested revising the document to
indicate the Committee's support. The motion was made by Mr. Cagle, seconded by
Capt. Behnke, to replace "Marina Department" with "Marina Advisory Committee" in
the of the header and on the first line of the fifth paragraph thus indicating the
Committee's support of the Resolution. The motion passed unanimously.
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Friends of the Marina (FOM) Funding New Marina Office Project Evaluation —
Chairman Pell reported that Architect, John Wright was to provide the project rendering
in the next few days and that the matter would come back before the Committee.
New Marina Office Financing — Mr. Davidson reported: continued support of the five
story, multi -use, one - stop -shop concept; funding options; FOM providing $5,000 for
initial architectural rendering; green space to provide up to 112 additional parking spaces;
Marina Office trailer rental increase, need to relocate out of old trailers, and plans to
relocate Marina Administrative Staff into the Lawrence Street T -Head Boaters' Facility
and Marina Maintenance Staff into the Haulout Facility. Mr. Broomfield reported on
having been appointed to and working with Mr. Davidson regarding this issue.
Lease Renewal of Texas International Boat & Outdoor Show — Mr. Davidson advised the
Committee there has been no contact from the Show since the written notice there will be
no discount for the 2012 Show (note: two commercial tenant's receive 50% rental
reduction during Show month) and that the future lease options will be discussed
following closing the 2012 Show.
Committee /Staff Reports: Oil & Gas Committee Liaison — To be discussed at April
2012 meeting. Friends of the Corpus Christi Municipal Marina — Chairman Pell
distributed the financial report.
Director's Report: Mr. Davidson commented on and /or answered questions regarding:
(1) including a boater swap meet during Marina Market Days; (2) needing FOM support
during Market Days (beer /wine sales suggested) and to solicit donations for Marina
improvements (after completion of new Marina Office project); (3) FOM past fund-
raising success; (4) revenues /expenditures going well; (5) occupancy being steady; (6)
seeking ideas on best way to market local fuel station; (7) Market Days; (8) showcasing
local area during local hosted conference of the U. S. Fish & Wildlife, Southern Region
and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.
Identify Items to be Placed on Next Agenda: Appointment of Oil & Gas Committee
Liaison; Chairman Pell to provide list of FOM Board of Directors; Architect rendering of
new lighthouse office building.
Confirmation for Next Meeting is: Monday, April 2, 2012.
Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
Peter M. Davidson
Marina Superintendent
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