HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 05/02/2013 WATERSHORE AND BEACH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Regular Called Meeting, Thursday, May 2, 2013 5:30 p.m.
Staff Conference Room, City Hall
1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX
Members Present Member Absent Staff Present
Neil McQueen Butch Pool Derek Herzog
Jay Gardner Cody Bates Tara Galvan
Carrie Meyer Jennifer Pollack
Diana Del Angel
Cameron Perry
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair, Neil McQueen called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present.
III.ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular called meeting-April 4, 2013. Jay Gardner made a motion to approve. Cameron Perry
seconded. Minutes approved.
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC - none.
V. BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION
A. New Business
Spring Break Report
Derek reported on Spring Break 2013 on Gulf Beach. It was the safest Spring Break on record. Traffic
on the Padre Island side was good. Sales on beach parking permits were up at Stripes. There was only
one major incident and 2 minor car accidents. Trash was down by 70 tons this year compared to last
year. Hotel occupancy was up 12% from last year. Tides were exceptionally high; however, staff did a
good job of maintaining the area. Tourism on North Beach saw an increase of 20%. Overall Gulf Beach
and North Beach had a good report with crime and trash being lower than previous years.
Vacant Seat Options
Committee has 3 options in regards to the vacant seat. 1) Work harder in finding an Island hotel/condo
owner to serve on the committee. 2) Request a change from owner to representative of Island
hotel/condo owner. 3) Director Mike Morris appeals to City Council to have the seat requirements
changed. The Committee asked if it was possible to change from Island to Waterfront hotel/condo
owner. Derek will look into the options with the City Secretary's office.
BP Oil Spill Meeting
City recently held a meeting concerning the funding available for coastal projects remaining from the BP
oil spill. The City will need to turn in a project list by July. Among the projects recommended were North
Beach re-nourishment, new access road, Cedar Bayou project, PINS turtle program. Committee would
like to add to next agenda to receive any updated information.
North Beach Re-nourishment
There are no current plans to re-nourish North Beach. Carrie suggested engineering something in the
water to prevent the sand from eroding. Derek stated there is a lot of involved in such a project. A
proposal would need to go through engineering followed by approval from the City Council. Currently,
there is no funding or design in place. Suggestions were made to apply for CEPRA funding through
GLO. North Beach Task Force will go to engineering/council to seek approval for a re-nourishment
project.
B. Old Business for Discussion/Action
Donation for Windward Parking Lot
The water fountain is ready to be installed. Waiting on contractor to meet with City Staff for required
safety training prior to installation.
VI. STAFF LIAISON REPORT
Beach information signs were replaced at City Access Roads.
VII. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA
• Danielle Converse Presentation-June meeting
• Changing of Vacant Seat
• BP Spill Funding
• Six pack project update
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, Jay Gardner made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Cameron Perry
seconded. Chair, Neil McQueen adjourned the meeting at 6:45 pm.
Tara Galvan
Administrative Assistant
Parks and Recreation Department