HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Marina Advisory Committee - 02/05/2018 MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Marina Advisory Committee
Monday, February 5, 2018
Members Present: Bob Paulison, Ron Smith, William McDowell, Hal Suter, Martha Avery, Gerry Morrow
Members Absent: Clare Lee, Mona Baen, Sharon Emerson
Staff Present: Rene Garza, Dock Master; Leah Hughen, Management Aide
Call to Order: Chairman Paulison called the regular meeting of the Marina Advisory Committee to order at 5:31
p.m.
Action on Minutes: The motion was made by Mr. McDowell and seconded by Mr. Smith to approve the minutes
of the 12/04/17 regular meeting; the motion passed unanimously.
Presentations and/or Public Comment: Ray Madrigal of the Corpus Christi Coffee Club made a presentation to
have a statue of Pancho Villa erected in the People Street Circle.
Discussion Items and Possible Action Thereto: Corpus Christi Marina District Foundation update: Mr.Paulison
tabled this item for the next meeting due to the absence of Sharon Emerson. Presentation on the World Youth
Sailing Championship by Martha AverX: Ms. Avery advised that Corpus Christi will be hosting the first World
Youth Sailing Championship in the U.S. since 1996. The event will bring nearly 500 youth sailors from 80 nations
to Corpus Christi from July 14-21st Ms. Avery explained the Corpus Christi Yacht Club is working with the
Convention and Visitors Bureau, the City, and several other organizations to make the event a success. The
Convention and Visitors Bureau estimates the economic impact to be over $1,000,000. Discuss outcomes from
presentation to City Council regarding Old Shoreline Blvd: Mr. Garza informed the board that he met with Corpus
Christi Yacht Club and the Art Center of Corpus Christi to come up with an amicable solution for event parking
behind the Art Center. The solution is shared usage between all entities and open lines of communication. Marina
staff will have a key to the gate to open it for boat transport, CCYC events, and Art Center events. Discuss plan for
replacing dock at Corpus Christi Yacht Club: Steve Hastings of the Corpus Christi Yacht Club presented the board
with the preliminary plans for a new pier. The plans include a floating structure to house a sailing center, a floating
pier with 28 slips in varying sizes with a ramp for board boats, and the possible replacement of the sunfish dock.
To avoid construction during the major events this summer and make time for fund raising CCYC is looking to
have the pier completed by summer 2019. Mr. Hastings estimated the cost of construction to exceed$1,000,000.
Committee/Staff Reports: Mr. Garza explained Marina will be conducting repairs in order to freshen up the
appearance of the Marina prior to summer events. The cost of repairs will come out of reserves to be replaced
once storm insurance money comes in.
Director's Report: Mr. Garza commented on and/or answered questions regarding: Marina revenue, expenditures
and occupancy.
Identify Items to be placed on Next Agenda: Corpus Christi Marina District Foundation update
Confirmation for Next Meeting is: Monday, March 5, 2018
Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
Rene Garza
Dock Master
Marina Advisory Committee 02/06/18