HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Marina Advisory Committee - 04/07/2014 MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Marina Advisory Committee
Monday,April 7,2014
Members PresenL Curt Broomfield, Bob Paulison,Stephen Bratten, William McDowell, Hal Suter,Mona Brien
Members AbsciW Capt, Monte Reitz,Aare Lee,Sharon Emerson
Staff Prcsenc Peter M, Davidson,Marina Superintendent,,Cherie Gutierrez, Management Assistant
Call to Order: Chairman Broomfield called the re-ular meeting of the Marina Advisory Committee to order at 5:30 p.m.
Action on Minutes, The motion was made by Mr. Paulison and seconded by Mr, Bratten to approve the minutes of the
03103114 Regular Meeting as presented;the motion passed unanimously.
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Discussion Items and Possible Action Thereto:El_yboardTexas: Mr. Davidson introduced Kevin Berry,owner of Flyboard
Texas. Mr. Berry provided a small presentation an the operation and set up ofthe new business planning to start next month.
Mr, Davidson informed the board that City Ordinance requires for the Marina Advisory Committee to approve the lease in
order to begin operations.Mr.Davidson requested to speak with Patti,the manager orl-andry's,and has verified that the city
has received all insurance requirements and attorney has approved. Mr.Berry wants this to be an attraction for the area and
wants to accommodate customers. Mr. Paulison recommended to approve Flyboard Texas as new tenant and seconded by Mr,
Suter. Marine Safetv- Mr. Davidson discussed a fire that happened on the Lawrence St Stem that caused$189,000 worth of
damage.Mr.Davidson described how ajunction box came loose and two large wires touched causing a fire underwater,
because of this we moved from side of bulkhead to the sidewalk.
Committee/Staff Reports: Marina Business Plan: Mr. Paulison advised that of the four members that were on the comminee,
two have termed out and is currently looking
,,, at needs to incorporate into business plan. Mr. Davidson will forward cur-rent
plan for further revleiii Mr. Broomfield %Yami to make the Marina a destination for the city and wants HOT tax for support
and will continue to work on project.
Director's Report: Mr. Davidson commented on and/or answered questions regarding: (1) R-Pier updatv, we received a
phone call from US Fish and Wildlife on approval for$502,496 Federal grant.Two weeks ago received approval from City
Council to borrow$2.6 million dollars at 3% interest from a private lender. We have now permanently closed R-Pier and are
designing 146 new boat slip docks, hopefully to begin construction in November with an estimated 34 months on timeline,
The Marina staff will then provide demolition of the pier saving the department 540,000. (2) Marina revenue,, we received
approval from City Manager to increase rates by 11.5%and still remain under rates from surrounding marinas-,, this increase
will bring in additional revenue of approximate amount of S 120,000 a year. (3) Marina expenditures: major repairs on rescue
boats, with one back in the water, and had to purchase two trucks. Mr. Davidson advised that Shoreline reconstruction and
decrease in conventions has hurt the restaurants in the Marina. (4) Marina occupancy: due to R-Pier closure this increased
occupancy to 83.3%
Identify Items to be placed on Next Agenda:Solid Waste Director,Lawrence Mikolajczyk on New Litter Ordinance
Confirmation for Next Meeting is: Monday.May 5,2014.
Adjournment: As there was no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 6.11 p.m.
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Marina Superintendent
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