HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 11/03/2011WATERSHORE AND BEACH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Regular Called Meeting, Thursday, November 3, 2011 5:30 p.m.
Staff Conference Room, City Hall
1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX
Members Present Member Absent Staff Present
Jake Herring JoAnn Gilbertson Derek Herzog
Jay Gardner John Powell Tara Mireles
Cody Bates Neil McQueen
Cameron Perry
Jennifer Pollack
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair, Jake Herring called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present.
III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular called meeting- October 6, 2011. Cameron Perry made a motion to approve the minutes with
changes made. Jay Gardner seconded. Minutes approved.
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC — none.
V. BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION /ACTION
New Business
Presentation from Mark Denson regarding parking on Corpus Christi Beach
Mark Denson responded to questions regarding whether or not there was a way to meter the entire
Corpus Christi Beach parking area. Logistically, the answer is yes but does not fall under Mr. Denson's
jurisdiction. Money that comes from the downtown parking meters does not go back to the City but goes
to revitalization efforts for downtown. An ordinance was passed creating Defined Benefit Districts. If an
area decides to create additional revenue and would like to set up a way to charge for parking, a
Defined Benefit District can be set up to fund that area. Mr. Denson recommended not doing anything
until they have fully researched the project.
Appoint Ex- officio advisory member to observe the Island Strategic Action Committee Meetings
Derek asked the committee if anyone would like to volunteer to serve as an advisory member on the
Island Strategic Action Committee and their Sub - Committee regarding the Island Master Plan. Jay
Gardner volunteered to serve on the ISAC, and Cameron Perry volunteered for the Sub - Committee.
Committee Re- Appointments
Jake Herring, Cameron Perry, Neil McQueen, Keith Arnold, and Jay Gardner are all up for
reappointment. All members would like to be reappointed with the exception of Mr. Arnold. It is unknown
what they will do with the vacant CVB seat. If a representative from the CVB cannot fill the seat, it may
need to be reassigned with Council approval.
Old Business
Possible Donation for Windward Parking Lot
Derek and Jay will be meeting with Friends of Padre Island to let them know what their options are. After
meeting, they will be put on the agenda to present their proposal to the committee.
VI. Staff Liaison Report
Derek introduced Mike Smith to the committee. Mike will serve as Staff Liaison for WBAC if Derek is
unable to attend.
Committee discussed Paddle Prix event.
The sign for the "Natural Beach" is being made and will be going up soon.
Committee would like a report on the City's Beach Management Plan. Derek will provide the report at
the next meeting. In addition, He agreed to report on it at the August meeting for the upcoming fiscal
year (2012- 2013).
VII. Committee Concerns, Request for Information, Agenda Items
Identify Items to be placed on next agenda
The following items will be placed on the next agenda:
• Receive and Consider donation at Windward Parking Lot
• List of projects on the beach for 2012
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, Jay Gardner made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Cody Bates
seconded. Jake Herring adjourned the meeting at 6:05 pm.
Tara Raith
Administrative Assistant
Parks and Recreation Department