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Regular Meeting
Marina Advisory Committee
Monday, May 6, 2019
Members Present: William McDowell, Ron Smith, Martha Avery, Donnell Laux, Robyn Cobb, Richard Bell,
Gerry Morrow
Members Absent: Hal Suter, Mona Baen
Staff Present: Gina Sanchez, Marina Superintendent; Leah Hughen, Management Aide
Call to Order: Chairman McDowell called the regular meeting of the Marina Advisory Committee to order at 5:31
p.m.
Action on Minutes: The motion was made by Ms. Avery and seconded by Mr. Laux to approve the minutes of the
4/01/19 regular meeting; the motion passed unanimously.
Presentations and/or Public Comment: Mr. Laux briefly went over the North Beach Development Project.
Discussion Items and Possible Action Thereto: Port Dredging Presentation: Dan Koesema, Chief of Channel
Development for the Port of Corpus Christi, presented the history and the current dredging projects from the Gulf
of Mexico to Corpus Christi inner harbor. Mr. Bell expressed concern for the dredging materials being placed on
the south side of the channel in Corpus Christi Bay creating obstacles for recreational boaters and participants in
regattas. Mr. Koesema explained the dredge material sites have been determined by the Corps of Engineers after
extensive research, but he will take the committee's concerns to the Corps of Engineers. Tenant Association: Mr.
Bell suggested tabling this item until more information is available. La Nina Update: Ms. Sanchez advised La
Nina sank in the early hours of Monday, April 23rd due to a loose fitting. Marina staff and volunteers were able to
fix the holes and refloat the vessel on Saturday, April 27th. Subcommittees: Ms. Cobb advised the Environment
and Education subcommittee will be working on educational and historical signage to place throughout the Marina.
Mr. Smith suggested an incentive for kids to follow the signs from each landmass and win a small prize. Mr. Laux
advised the Corpus Christi Marina District Foundation subcommittee is collaborating with Texas Jazz Festival
representative Patrick Cage to organize a Blues on the Bay benefit on July 4d'. With an estimated attendance of
350-400 people, $5.00 from each ticket sale will go to the foundation. Food and alcohol vendors will donate 10%
of their sales to the foundation. Mr. Laux hopes this event will be a model for future fundraising events. Ms. Avery
advised the Landscaping subcommittee will begin with cleaning up existing plants and gravel areas, as well as the
Norma Urban Park sign. Ms. Sanchez will work on estimates for replacing Marina logo signs with the new logo. A
second phase will be adding benches and shade areas to the landmasses. Ms. Avery suggested using volunteer
groups such as the Sea Scouts for clean-up projects.
Committee/Staff Reports: none
Director's Report: Ms. Sanchez advised the Marina has experienced a delay from the manufacturer of the new
Morf pier. Materials were originally due to arrive in April, the new date is June. Marina staff will begin assembly
of the new pier in July to avoid congestion on Coopers Alley during the Etchells World Sailing Championship. The
Marina will hold its first community gathering, a pot luck, on June 8"'. We are hosting the Marina Association of
Texas annual meeting at the Art Center of Corpus Christi to overlook the Marina. Beginning May 9th Toastmasters
of the Coastal Bend will use the boaters' facility on Peoples Street to hold seminars.
Identify Items to be .placed on Next Agenda: Subcommittees
Confirmation for Next Meeting is: Monday, June 3, 2019
Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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