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Regular Meeting
Marina Advisory Committee
Monday, February 2, 2009
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CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
Members Present: Dan Leyendecker (2), Rakesh Patel (3), Roy Pell, Nils Stolzlechner (2), Hal
Suter and Dr. Robert Vega (1)
Members Absence: John Adams (1), Marie Adams (3) and Robert Cagle (3)
Staff Present: Sally Gavlik, Director of Parks & Recreation, 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 5:30 p.m.
Action on Minutes: The motion was made by Mr. Suter, seconded by Mr. Stolzlechner, to
approve the Minutes from the 10/06/08 Regular Meeting as presented. The motion passed
unanimously.
Presentations and/or Public Comment: Chairman Pell welcomed two attending the meeting.
Discussion Items and Possible Action Thereto:
Formation of the "Friends of the Marina" — Chairman Pell reported that Greg Perkes was not
able to attend to provide information about initiating formation of Friends of the Marina, a tax
exempt organization (501C?) into which solicited funds could be accumulated toward a new,
permanent Marina Office. Discussion followed regarding: proceeds from the B. B. King Concert
having been handled through the Parks & Recreation Department's PALS (parks, arts and leisure
services; 5010; background having some funds going to kids' education) Account;; funds in
such accounts not having to be included as a line item in the Marina's budget; formation needing
a board of directors, a tax exempt number with the State of Texas and a federal ID number;
setting up a three to five director requirement; advising Chairman of ideas about set up or interest
in serving on the board; "friends" groups being set up to handle corporate sponsors and/or larger
accumulation of monies; fund balance to cover costs (filing, etc.) associated with establishing
"Friends" and Mr. Perkes' offering his expertise without cost for his time; consideration for
eventually establishing a foundation and benefitting from funds/grants; using accumulated funds
to leverage loans and/or as matching funds, requiring two signatures on checks, suggestion that
board be comprised of five members including two Marina Advisory Committee members and
the Marina Superintendent, etc. Chairman Pell indicated he would advise Mr. Perkes of the
Committee's discussion in the effort to have something for their consideration at the next
regularly scheduled meeting.
Committee Reports: Chairman Pell reported the B. B. King Concert fundraiser netted
approximately $14,000 toward a new Marina office (VIP dinner ticket sales and auction proceeds
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from three guitars). He invited Committee members to make suggestions for other similar fund-
raising opportunities to consider for future such events i.e. hosting a Texas Music Festival.
Director's Report: None offered.
Request for Information/Agenda Items: Establishing "Friends of the Marina"; update on
Texas International Boat Show; information regarding negotiations with Landry's (operating on
month-to-month basis since 12/31/08); review of financials including forecast for FY09-10.
Confirmation of Next Meeting: March 2, 2009.
Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:47 p.m.
Rene Garza
Marina Field Supervisor
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