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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 02/01/2001 J Minutes Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday, February 1, 2001 Members Present: Frank Beck, Alan Dinn (1) (Chairman), Dr. Oscar Garcia, Dr. Joseph Horvat, Steven Moody (Vice Chairman), Terri Nicolau (1), Roy Pell and Richard Poremba Members Absent: Dr. JoAnna Mott (1) Staff Present: Marco A. Cisneros, Director of Park & Recreation, David Ondrias, Assistant Director for Operations, Peter M. Davidson, Marina Superintendent, Rene Garza, Marina Maintenance Technician and Benita Brunner, Marina Management Aide Call to Order: Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Chairman Dinn called the regular meeting of the Water/Shore Advisory Committee to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Basement Training Room, City Hall (Mr. Beck, Mr. Dinn, Dr. Garcia, Ms. Nicolau and Mr. Pell present) Action on the Minutes: The motion was made by Dr. Garcia, seconded by Mr. Pell, to approve the January 4, 2001 Minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. Public Comment and/or Presentations: None offered. [Mr. Moody arrived.] Discussion Item: Director's Report - Mr. Davidson stated handouts related to the water-quality report, fund balance and slip occupancy had been distributed prior to the meeting. Discussion followed regarding the occupancy report. [Mr. Poremba arrived.] A request was made that the occupancy report reflects six months for comparison purposes. Mr. Davidson reported that the Marina is: advertised in Campbell's Cruising Guide to South Texas; will be featured in a Heartland Boating Magazine article; working with boat brokers toward hosting a local in-the-water boat show; and posting Marina rate information on the website (www.corpuschristimarina.com). Committee Reports: Chairman Dinn reported the only response (Danny Duzich) to the Request for Proposals (fuel) was being evaluated. Mr. Davidson commented that Mr. Duzich owns the Aransas Shrimp Company that sells two million gallons of diesel annually and operates a shrimp fleet; has a degree in marine transportation and owns the H. C. Petry, Jr. which is leased to the Regional Transit Authority and used as the local "water taxi"; and has owned and operated restaurants in the City of Galveston. Current Concerns: Chairman Dinn invited Dr. Ed Bonner to speak upon his arrival after public comments were requested. Dr. Bonner distributed his letter to the Committee and spoke regarding concerns about insufficient water depth within the entrance gap. [Dr. Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes -I- SCAN N E® 02/01/01 Horvat arrived.] Dr. Bonner stressed the importance to immediately address the conditions in order to eliminate the possibility of boating accidents, most especially during racing events. Discussion followed regarding water depths (gap and along the Seawall); possibly using a crane and clam bucket to address the immediate problem; getting the required permits to and taking action to remedy the immediate concerns; notifying the appropriate authority regarding a notice to mariners (shallow waters); spoil placement; Staff presenting a dredging plan with a funding source at the next meeting; leasing Island Moorings' dredge/crew for local use; selling dredge material to be used during Seawall project; revenue/expenditure reports; clarification of the fund balance; demand letter (payment) sent to bait stand tenant; new Marina Office; and whether a pro- rated purchase price for trailers had been considered. Mr. Ondrias commented on restaurant construction and availability of the boater facility. Discussion followed . regarding G. E. Capital insuring/maintaining the office trailers; Health Department reconsidering the Casitas Mariscos; applying for CDBG funds to build new public/boater facilities on the Lawrence Street T-Head; Crab Shack assuming Lighthouse lease without percentages increasing although they are not required to operate the fuel station, provide public/boater facilities nor Marina offices; potential that revenues will increase through Crab Shack doing a better business; opportunity for the new fuel station to provide food/beverage service that will generate additional revenues; City taking responsibility for relocating Lawrence Street T-Head public/boater facility; upcoming world class sailing events and concern for lack of public facilities; Staff working with Landry's regarding providing public/boater facilities; duplicating Coopers Alley L-Head facilities on the Lawrence Street T-Head; using Landry's $10,000 to remove cement pad, etc. from existing fuel facility (not going to new fuel dock). Mr. Beck requested that a master plan/overview of plans regarding special events be presented to the Committee within the next six months (power boat races in June and the world class sailing events). Mr. Davidson responded that CCYC is handling the arrangements and their property and a rented portion of the Coopers Alley L-Head will be used for the special events. Mr. Garza stated Staff strives to accommodate event coordinators' requests as they are received and Mr. Davidson reported the Marina bills each organization for Staff services. Mr. Beck commented the current $0.01 per square foot area rental rate should be increased. Mr. Davidson commented that Staff is endeavoring to stabilize the Marina fund balance and is considering, per Mr. Poremba's request, a rate increase and varying rates for preferred-side slips for the Committee's discussion. Mr. Moody made a motion to announce the concept of a slip rate increase at the 3/1/01 meeting; the motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Poremba commented that at the 1/4/01 meeting he asked Staff to • provide the Committee information regarding when the electrical could be done and that Dr. Horvat also made a request but neither issue was reflected in the minutes. He asked why the minutes did not reflect Committee requests and commented that that was how things get lost. Dr. Horvat agreed with Mr. Poremba. Ms. Brunner indicated Dr. Horvat's remarks were reflected in the minutes under "current concerns". Mr. Poremba responded that the issue was to have been put on the 2/1/01 agenda as a discussion item. The motion was made by Mr. Beck, seconded by Mr. Poremba, to reconsider the Committee's previous approval of the 1/4/01 Minutes to include Mr. Poremba's and Dr. Horvat's items. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Beck said he was sure the Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes -2- 02/01/01 omissions were not intentional and that the Committee needs to do a better job when reviewing the minutes. Discussion followed regarding minutes being made available for Committee review immediately after each meeting giving consideration to administrative duties that are regularly performed at month end. Request for Information Agenda Items: Dr. Horvat requested that issues related to why the Marina is operated as an Enterprise Fund and if it is possible to be operated differently be placed on the 4/5/01 regular meeting agenda for discussion. Chairman Dinn indicated that a presentation regarding developing the South Basin into a tourist/office facility would be made at the 4/5/01 meeting. Discussion followed regarding potential revenue loss resulting from a hurricane event. Confirmation of Next Regular Meeting: At 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2001 at the Bay Yacht Club. The Committee requested that cookies and coffee be served at this meeting. Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m. /7) Peter M. Davidson Marina Superintendent Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes -3- 02/01/01