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MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Marina Advisory Committee
Monday, October 6, 2008
Members Present: John Adams, Marie Adams (2), Robert Cagle (2), Dan Leyendecker (2), Roy
Pell, Nils Stolzlechner (2) and Hal Suter.
Members Absence: Rakesh Patel (3) and Dr. Robert Vega (1)
Staff Present: Peter M. Davidson, Marina Superintendent and Benita Brunner, Management
Aide
Call to Order: Chairman Pell called the regular meeting of the Marina Advisory Committee to
order at 5:30 p.m.
Action on Minutes: The motion was made by Mr: Cagle, seconded by Ms. Adams, to approve
the Minutes from the 09/08/08 Regular Meeting as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Presentations and/or Public Comment:
Discussion Items and Possible Action Thereto:
Statement to City Council Prior to City Manager Hiring Process — Chairman Pell distributed a
short letter for the Committee's consideration and discussion followed to that regard. Chairman
Pell thanked the Committee for their comments which were to be used to revise the discussed
document prior to such being presented to the Mayor and City Council.
Committee Reports: Concert Fundraiser for new Marina Office - Mark Avalar, Director of
Marketing for the American Bank Center reported about there being an opportunity, without
financial exposure, to benefit building of a new Marina Office through sales of VIP packages (to
include a dinner/meet and greet and/or premium seating) for B. B. King's November 18, 2008
concert which is the kick-off for the 30th anniversary of the Selena Auditorium. Discussion
followed regarding: this first of several such funding opportunities; marketing sales through local
organizations i.e. yacht clubs, EBlast, etc.; initial funds to initiate architectural (lighthouse)
design; collecting funds into a special project account to be managed by a newly formed board
i.e. "Friends of the Marina"; tickets to range upward from $250; etc. Oil & Gas Committee — Ms.
Adams, Committee Liaison, reported on her first meeting and about one drilling rig to be located
approximately three miles southeast for the Marina for three to four weeks. Discussion followed
regarding the possibility that the Marina might receive funding for such operations.
Director's Report: Mr. Davidson commented, reported and/or answered questions regarding:
(1) "Article I. IN GENERAL" handout; (2) Hurricane Ike bringing boats from surrounding areas;
(3) success of Marina Tenant Appreciation Party; (4) Marina staffing shortages; (5) budget
progressing well; (6) Marina Association Conference in Houston; (7) advertising through Boat
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Trade Association and (8) expressing thanks to Mr. Adams for the Marina having received a
$50,000 Grant for Stormwater Debris.
Request for Information/Agenda Items: Mr. Cagle suggesting working on bullet points to be
presented to new City Council candidates prior to the April 2009 elections. Mr. Leyendecker
inquired about a financial analysis relative to the Marina becoming its own department while
remaining an enterprise fund.
Confirmation of Next Meeting: November 3, 2008
Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
Peter M. Davidson
Marina Superintendent
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