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Members Present: Tom Anderson (Vice Chairman), Alan Dinn, Grant Fergeson (1), Dr.
Oscar Garcia, Dan Leyendecker, Steve Moody, Dr. JoAnna Mott (1) and Terri Nicolau
Members Absent: Roy Pell (Chairman) (1)
Staff Present: Margie C. Rose, Assistant City Manager, Dan Whitworth, Director of
Park and Recreation, David Ondrias, Assistant Director of Park and Recreation, Peter M.
Davidson, Marina Superintendent, Rene Garza, Marina Field Supervisor and Benita
Brunner,Management Aide
Call to Order: Vice Chairman Anderson called the regular meeting of the Water/Shore
Advisory Committee to order at 5:31 p.m. in the Basement Training Room of City Hall
and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Action on Minutes: The motion was made by Dr. Garcia, seconded by Mr. Dinn, to
approve the August 1, 2002 Minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Presentations and/or Public Comment: City/County Health Department — Vice
Chairman Anderson introduced Larry Jones of the City/County Health Department. Mr.
Jones distributed printed information relative to studies of contamination levels of beach
waters and offered to answer the Committee's questions. Mr. Jones reported that due to
rain events, it was not possible to re-test the Corpus Christi and McGee Beaches that
exceeded the limits as per the July 2002 readings. Re-testing performed at the two sites
on July 22, 2002 was within limits. He added that readings were not performed at the
Cole Park site in August 2002 due to an automobile accident at that location. He reported
that at Mr. Davidson's request sites along Corpus Christi Beach were tested and the
results fell within acceptable levels. In response to questioning, Mr. Jones stated his
report was provided only to the Marina Office and that he was unaware of any formal
protocol/City policy regarding otherwise reporting levels found to exceed safe limits.
Mr. Jones stated it would be the Public Health Director's decision how to notify the
public. Mr. Jones responded to questioning that his lab is unable to test for other
chemicals. Referring to the handout, Mr. Jones announced that Corpus Christi Beach was
selected as one of nine sites nationwide that a Lockheed Martin project will use to
determine contamination levels of beach waters for future research studies. Dr. Mott
stated the project would begin next year and that currently the field staff is performing
baseline sampling. Ms. Nicolau expressed concern that there isn't a protocol for
notification if/when a count exceeds the public health limit and stated the City may need
to develop a policy to that regard. Dr. Mott commented that her concern was there being
no advisory to the public that after rain events is probably not the best time to be on the
beach. Mr. Jones stated that their concerns should be included in a City policy. Mr.
Jones responded to questioning that due to concerns related to West Nile Virus, birds
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should not be handled; that he would relay information he obtain from Dr. Springer.
Vice Chairman Anderson thanked Mr. Jones for his presentation. Public comments were
not offered.
Discussion Items and Possible Action Thereto:
Attendance — Chairman Anderson gave a brief overview of rules and regulations
regarding meeting attendance. Discussion followed. Clarification was made regarding
absences being counted only relative to regular (not special called) meetings and the term
year running from June through May.
Director's Report — Mr. Davidson reported or responded to: (1) powerboat races; (2)
proposed family-style restroom facility project; (3)revenues; and (4) occupancy.
Committee Reports: None offered.
Current Concerns: None offered.
Request for Information/Agenda Items: None offered.
Confirmation of Next Meeting Date: The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held
on October 3, 2002.
Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:09 p.m.
Peter . Davidson
Marina Superintendent
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