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Regular Meeting
Marina Advisory Committee
Monday, August 4, 2008
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Members Present: John Adams, Marie Adams (1), Dan Leyendecker (1), R V_ 'd qie
Stolzlechner (1), Hal Suter, Dr. Robert Vega and PARD Liaison Greg Perkes. �`�
Members Absence: Robert Cagle (2), Rakesh Patel (2)
Staff Present: Sally Gavlik, Director of Parks & Recreation, 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 5:34 p.m.
Action on Minutes: The motion was made by Mr. Suter, seconded by Mr. Stolzlechner, to
approve the Minutes from the 07/07/08 Regular Meeting Minutes as presented. The motion
passed unanimously.
Presentations and/or Public Comment: None offered.
Discussion Items and Possible Action Thereto:
Realigning Marina Division (Marina) — Chairman Pell commented the time is right and
encouraged discussion about advantages/disadvantages of changing the Marina from an
Enterprise Fund (EF) reporting to the Parks & Recreation Department (PARD) into a separate
City General Fund (GF) Department reporting directly to an Assistant City Manager. Discussion
followed regarding: PARD being a good advocate for and enthusiastically supporting the EFs
(Marina and Golf) it oversees and all wanting the best for the Marina; the Marina being best -
served — benefiting from the GF - as a PARD Division; that a Marina Department would receive
no additional GF support but substantial increases in expenditures relative to having to pay for
City services currently provided at no charge; a Marina Department having to compete for
money with other city departments; Marina Department's allocations would remain the same but
such would not be required to pay reciprocals i.e. water ($10,000), administrative costs
($163,000), etc.; accumulating revenue for future projects in a Marina Reserve Account and
creating Trust Funds to accumulate specific amounts for specific projects; PARD covering
proposed salary increase that Marina funds would not support; MIS advising against purchase of
new PARD/Marina software because neither could currently reimburse those associated costs;
PARD having billed Texas International Boat Show only for after -storm assistance; the current
Marina Offices being eyesores; the Marina enhancing the waterfront and being widely advertised
in marketing tourism while not being high enough on the list of priorities; the Marina's broad
spectrum visitor base and increased boating benefits the entire community through greater
revenues; Marina budget doing well; the need to seriously look at staying ahead/not getting run
over i.e. another city/marina soliciting Texas International Boat Show to relocate the event;
problems associated with trash, soliciting Solid Waste Services (SWS) assistance to service
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dumpsters at City facilities and appreciation for SWS assisting at the Marina's service requests;
Beach Division having sold out of beach parking permits for the first time; meeting with PARD
regarding having other than Marina Staff be responsible to perform Miradore maintenance; Mr.
Davidson providing the Committee a "talking paper/business plan" to provide information to
those whom might be discussing with the City Council or new City Manager changing the
Marina from an EF to the GF; potential to solicit for bonds i.e. CIP, revenue, etc.; and soliciting
other interested parties.
Trash/Debris Removal from Marina Complex — Discussion followed regarding: concerns about
Marina Staff dealing with the accumulation of trash washing into the Marina Complex through
seven (of fourteen) storm water drains flowing into the Marina from as far away as crosstown
expressway in addition to that resulting from tenantsibusinesses, visitors, tourists, etc.; replacing
cans located on piers with centrally located bins into which tenants/customers deposit trash;
implementing use of recycle bins; the stormwater outfall trash containment project having passed
the next hurdle; locating signage, etc. and enforcing fines for littering; and obtaining "Don't
Mess With Texas signage. Marina Staff will bring the matter before the Committee in
September.
Concert Fundraiser for new Marina Office — Discussion followed regarding: Chairman Pell
contacting the promoter seeking the opportunity for the Marina to benefit from proceeds from a
November 2008 concert; the need to establish a Trust Fund through the Finance Department
based on the promoter's letter supporting concert proceeds (donations) going toward a specific
interest i.e., a new, permanent Marina Office; and the possibility of establishing "Friends of the
Marina" for future funding.
Rescheduling 09/01/08 Committee Meeting Due to City Holiday — Discussion followed. All
agreed to change the meeting from Monday, September 1, 2008 to Monday, September 8, 2008.
Schedule for Strategic Planning Session — All agreed to delay this matter until the analysis of
changing from an EF into the GF has been formulated. Discussion followed regarding the need
to consider the matter objectively and having answers so as to discuss the matter.
Committee Reports: None offered.
Director's Report: Mr. Davidson commented, reported and/or answered questions regarding:
(1) utility rate increases; (2) leasing incentives; (3) five living aboard; (4) other local marina(s)
increasing slip availability; (5) having the ability to raise rates outside budget process; (6) Marina
rates being lower than several local marinas; (7) R -Pier needing replacement; (8) enhancing use
of a new Marina Office; (9) having achieved Clean Marina status for third three-year term; (10)
the new Corpus Christi Sailing Center; (11) appreciation to Mr. Adams for input/assistance with
the stormwater drain trash containment project; (12) Hurricane Dolly's having damaged docks;
(13) marking shallow entry areas within the Marina; and (14) working with RTA on the Harbor
Ferry's Texas State Aquarium docking facility.
Current Concerns: Mr. Adams related his concern about the RTA's Harbor Ferry service and
customers having been dropped off at City Hall instead of where their cars had been left when
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accessing the Harbor Ferry's Marina dock. Mr. Davidson responded to Mr. Suter's inquiry that
he is not a member of the Oil & Gas Committee and the importance that the Committee has
representation thereon. Ms. Adams agreed to serve as the Committee's liaison to the Oil & Gas
Committee.
Request for Information/Agenda Items: None offered.
Confirmation of Next Meeting: September 8, 2008
Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Peter M. Davidson
Marina Superintendent
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