HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Marina Advisory Committee - 04/02/2012MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Marina Advisory Committee
Monday, April 2, 2012
Members Present: John Adams (1), Curt Broomfield, Robert Cagle (1), Dan
Leyendecker (1) Roy Pell, Capt. Monte Reitz (1), Hal Suter and Dr. Robert Vega
Members Absence: Capt. Ron Behnke (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. Broomfield, seconded by Mr. Cagle,
to approve the Minutes of the 03/05/12 Regular Meeting as presented. The motion
passed unanimously.
Presentations and /or Public Comment: No public comment was offered.
Discussion Items and Possible Action Thereto:
Bay Yacht Club's Future Building Plans — Mr. Davidson announced that, at BYC's
request, this issue is postponed until the May 2012 meeting.
Liaison Appointment to the Oil & Gas Committee — Chairman Pell appointed Capt.
Behnke, whom volunteered to serve, as Liaison to the Oil & Gas Committee.
Mr. Suter arrived at the meeting at 5:32 p.m.
Support for Corpus Christi First Partnership — Resolution 2012 -13 — Chairman Pell
commented that he will sign the presented Resolution (Vice Chairman Broomfield will
sign in attestation) prior to its being forwarded as necessary.
Friends of the Marina (FOM) Funding New Marina Office Project Evaluation —
Chairman Pell reported FOM is working with the Architect, John Wright, toward
presenting a 3D rendering of the proposed footprint at the next Committee meeting.
Mr. Leyendecker arrived at the meeting at 5:34 p.m.
New Marina Office Financing — Mr. Davidson reported proposing the new Marina Office
(proposed lighthouse -style building; $6.5 Million) and R -Pier replacement ($2.6 Million)
on the next Bond Project and that the City Manager has directed that R -Pier replacement
precede a new Marina Office. Discussion followed regarding: cost per square foot
($175.00; piling cost $350,000); though revenue- generating (need written commitment
from Convention & Visitors Bureau, Downtown Management District, Regional Transit
Authority and Chambers of Commerce); seeking Committee members assistance (Mr.
Cagle suggested providing a power point presentation for consistent message delivery) to
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gain support for the new Marina Office from City Council and the public (with intent to
address concerns of those historically against blocking public view along the bayfront)
and given concerns about local street conditions; "one -stop shop" concept receiving only
positive feedback per Mr. Broomfield (Committee Liaison; need to present issue to
coffee clubs, etc); Chairman Pell requested that Mr. Suter and Mr. Adams assist Mr.
Broomfield to identify interested parties; Mr. Davidson to email the Committee an
anticipated project timeline prior to going before the Review Committee; and this issue
returning to the Committee for consideration.
Texas International Boat & Outdoor Show Update — Mr. Davidson reported 2012 being
the sixth and last year of the existing Boat Show lease; having not received the (telephone
conversation) requested written notice from Marion Bryant whom advised Mr. Davidson
the Boat Show, for no specific reason, is not coming to Corpus Christi; having not
received the second (telephone conversation) requested written notice from Mrs. Bryant;
Traffic Engineering (moving forward with the 04/16 -23/12 street closures for lack of
written notice required by Boat Show lease) having received Mrs. Bryant's email
indicating the Boat Show would not be coming in 04/12; communication with local news
media; and, the Legal Department preparing a written request that the Boat Show provide
written clarification(s).
Committee /Staff Reports: Oil & Gas Committee Liaison — No activity to report.
Friends of the Corpus Christi Municipal Marina — No discussion. Pending from the
03/05/12 meeting, Chairman Pell is to provide the Committee the FOM Board of
Directors list.
Director's Report: Mr. Davidson commented on and /or answered questions regarding:
(1) Marina Administration moving from trailers into the Lawrence Street Boaters'
Facility to put rental savings toward the new Marina Office (Committee meetings to be
held in the Peoples Street Boaters' Facility thereafter); (2) Market Days; (3) appreciation
to Dr. Vega for the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department touch -tank provided at Market
Days; (4) revenues /expenditures and preparing the Budget Plan for 2012 -13; and (5) City
Manager's new software for project(s) objectives and timely response(s).
Identify Items to be Placed on Next Agenda: Bay Yacht Club's Future Building Plans;
new Marina Office financing; architect rendering of new lighthouse -style building.
Confirmation for Next Meeting is: Monday, May 7, 2012; location pending.
Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Peter M. Davidson
Marina Superintendent
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