HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 04/05/2012WATERSHORE AND BEACH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Regular Called Meeting, Thursday, April 5, 2012 5:30 p.m.
Staff Conference Room, City Hall
1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX
Members Present Member Absent Staff Present
Neil McQueen JoAnn Gilbertson Derek Herzog
Jay Gardner Cameron Perry Tara Galvan
John Powell
Cody Bates
Jennifer Pollack
Butch Pool
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair, Neil McQueen called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present.
III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular called meeting- March 1, 2012. Jay Gardner made a motion to approve the minutes. Jennifer
Pollack seconded. Minutes approved.
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC - none.
V. BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION /ACTION
New Business
Erosion Response Plan Update
Presentation tabled till next meeting.
Spring Break Report
The first weekend of Spring Break was rainy, with weather improving on Monday. City sold over 6,000
Beach Parking Permits on the Beach. There were no serious incidents, only minor injuries. By
Thursday, PD patrol was in full effect. No cars were stuck on the beach. Early in the week, beach issues
arose along the county's portion of the beach. City staff stepped in and prepared the county's beach to
create adequate parking. Roll -offs were provided by Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries. By the last
Saturday, the beaches were crowded and had to be closed. Overall it was a success.
Vacant Seat
Jake Herring's environmental seat needs to be filled. City Staff will begin recruiting by contacting local
organizations to see if anyone would like to serve on the committee. WBAC members are encouraged
to do so as well. Anyone interested can contact the City Secretary's office. City Staff will email members
the qualifications for the position.
Old Business
Possible Donation for Windward Parking Lot
Jay and Derek met at the Windward lot to see what a good location would be. Friends of Padre have
agreed to donate and install a drinking fountain out there. A memorandum of understanding will need to
be established with the City. Jay would like to have a plaque placed near the fountain. The only hold up
may be that the shower /restroom project has not officially closed, but it is still to be determined.
VI. Staff Liaison Report
No Report
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
• Update on Water Quality
• Court Ruling on the Texas Open Beaches Act
• City of CC sea level rise planning
• Aquatic toxicity of asphalt sealants
• Using Low Impact Design to prevent polluted runoff
• Water sports safety on Gulf Beaches
• Oso Bay Nature Preserve
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, Jay Gardner made a motion to adjourn the meeting. John Powell
seconded. Neil McQueen adjourned the meeting at 6:11 pm.
Tara Galvan
Administrative Assistant
Parks and Recreation Department