HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Marina Advisory Committee - 03/06/2017 MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Marina Advisory Committee
Monday,March 6,2017
Members Present: Curt Broomfield, Mona Bacn, Bob Paulison,Clare Lee, Ronald Srnith. Hal Suter
Members Absent: Sharon Emerson, William McDowell
Staff Present. Rene Garza, Marina Field Supervisor; Leah Hughen, Management Aide
Call to Order: Chairman Broonifield called the regular meeting of the Marina Advisory Committee to order at 5:29
p.m.
Action on Minutes: The motion was made by Mr. Paulison and seconded by Ms. Lee to approve the minutes ol the
02iW17 regular meeting,the motion passed unanimously.
Presentations and/or Public Comment: Mr.Garza introduced the General Manager ofandry's, Michael Davila, Mr,
Davila wanted to observe the committee meeting before possibly applying to become a board member.
Discussion ms and Possible Action Thereto:C us Christi Marina Di.strictfoundatiqn u tq: ue to scheduling
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conflict Ms.IteBaen proposed rescheduling the lust oneeting for March 15"at 530 p.m.at Harrison's Landing, Mari'na
office ideas: Mr. Broomfield requested a status report from r. (Jarza on the Marina office. Mr. Garza explained that
the lighthouse design for the marina office in the CIP is a long term goal. Mr, Broomfield suggested relocating the
Marina office out of the Boaters, raciiity on Lawrence St to a new building on Coopers Alley L-head. Mr, Garza
advised chat Lawrence St is ideal for incoming boaters due to its central location. Mr. Paulison proposed a workshop to
discuss departmental projects to be held over a series of meetings, if necessary. Mr. Garza reminded the committee that
all future projects depend on what is affordable and on funding down the road. tjnsafe Conditions of Pier 99: Mr. Garra
commented that he rnet with the manager ot'Pier 99 and they agreed the cost of fixing the pier would outweigh the
benefit. The manager is going to propose demolishing the pier to the restaurant owner. When Mr.Garza has a time line
for the pier demolition he will advise the co mince. yak launch: Mr. Broomfield recommended purchasing a kayak
launch to aid kayakers and alleviate some of the Iraffic at the boat ramp. Mr. Garza explained that there isn't much
demand for a kayak launch at the mornent. Mr. Broomfield suggested that the Corpus Christi Marina District
Foundation could raise funds to purchase one in the future.
Committee/Staff Reports: none
Director's Report: Mr. Garza commenled on and/or answered questions regarding: Marina revenue, expenditures and
occupancy. Mr. Garza commented on our previous grant fora Marine Emergency Response Vessel being denied and
getting the marina cleaned up for Spring Break. Mr. Garza mentioned that the owner of Isla Moorings advised that
the Poco Bueno Fishing Tour riament has made an inquiry about relocating from Port O'Connor to the Corpus Christi
area and that their marina is too small so he recommended the Corpus Christi Marina.
Identify Items to be placed on Next Agenda: none
Confirmation for Next Meeting is: Monday. April 3. 2017
Adjournment: As there was no further business.the m ' g was adjourned at 5:59 p.m.
Rene Garza
Marina Field Supervisor
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