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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 10/05/2000 4 Z,i? 293037 �� , Minutes 'OCT 2000 Water/Shore Advisory Committee , C .FSU`, ,`r) v Thursday. October 5, 2000 CI''/SECREThl y'8 eo c4, OFFICE Members Present: Frank Beck, Dr. Oscar Garcia, Dr. Joseph Horvat (1),� Sven-Moode ce Chairman) (3), Dr. JoAnna Mott, Roy Pell and Terri Nicolau 141969LiAC" Members Absent:.Alan Dinn(Chairman) (3) and Richard Poremba(2) Staff Present: Marco A. Cisneros,.Director of Park & Recreation, Peter M. Davidson, Marina Superintendent, Rene Garza, Marina Maintenance Technician and Benita Brunner, Marina Management Aide • Call. to Order: Vice Chairman Moody called the regular meeting of the Water/Shore Advisory Committee meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. in the Basement Training Room, City Hall. Action on Minutes: The motion was made by Mr. Beck, seconded by Dr. Horvat, to approve the 9/7/00 Minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. Public Comment and/or Presentation: Gene Knightof the Padre Island Property Owners Association (PIPOA) made a presentation regarding the need for an water exchange program to improve the current system, installed in the 1980's, which is inadequate. The Army Corps of Engineer permit requires PIPOA to accommodate the population load on their canals through water quality improvements. After much research, Florida's Destin Bay project was considered an excellent model. Discussion followed. Mr. Knight stated he was requesting the Committee's consideration for project endorsement ata later date. Jay Reining made a presentation regarding the Stormwater Outfall Debris Collection Project supported through.the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuary Program Bay Debris Demonstration Project. TAMU/Kingsville's Environmental Engineering Program will search for and select device to trap debris from stormwater outfalls. The. device will be installed at one Seawall outfall between the Barge Dock and McGee Beach. The project has received $50,000 in funding. and requires a$25,000 match. The timeline has not been determined and the system will be used to measure the effectiveness of controlling debris washing into Corpus Christi Bay. Discussion followed. There was no response to Vice Chairman Moody's opening the floor to public comment. Discussion Items: Business Plan for Liveaboard Infrastructure Mr.. Cisneros reported that at City Council's request, Staff would be preparing a business plan regarding how to best implement a liveaboard program to include associated costs. Mr. Cisneros commented Staff would be working on the program that would be brought back to the Committee and ultimately the City. Council for consideration. Mr. Cisneros responded to Mr. Pell that Staff would be working on the plan for SCANNED 10/5/00 Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes -1- ' `) • the next five to six months due to current Staff limitations and on-going and unfinished projects (Seawall, etc.), Director's_Report - Mr. Davidson responded to questioning regarding the bait stand that Staff was working through issues i.e. equipment installation; a move-in date or deadline therefore; passing costs for use of both facilities to lessee; non-payment of charges for use of both facilities; 8/11/00 delivery of new facility keys; the bait.box; temporary facility removal. Mr. Garza responded to questioning,that the boater facility and public facilities are open and that the reported drainage problem has been reported to Engineering; Mr. Davidson answered the change order has been signed for the repairs. Dr. Mott indicated the need for follow-up readings to occur at several reading locations. Mr. Cisneros commented that the Health Department would deal with .the changing Texas Standards regarding water,quality. Discussion followed regarding criteria for and who is responsible to close public areas due to health concerns. Mr. Cisneros commented that lessees are dealt with depending on communication, established lease terms and lease longevity. Ms. Brunner responded that slip tenant's boats are chained pending payment Mr. Cisneros responded to questioning that the City Council is made aware of committee action via monthly minutes, the annual action report and presentations made by a committee member at council meetings. He added that it is also appropriate for the committee to make direct contact with Council members. Discussion.followed. The motion was made by Ms. Nicolau, seconded by Mr. Pell,to establish a subcommittee to identify specific/unresolved issues; meet with Staff to evaluate and discuss possible solutions; present solutions to the,full Committee -prior to going directly to an Assistant City Manager or the .City Manager. Dr. Horvat left the meeting. Discussion continued. Ms. Nicolau withdrew the motion. Vice Chairman appointed Mr.Beck to chair the burning issues subcommittee on which Ms. Nicolau and Mr. Pell will serve. 'Dr. Garcia left the meeting. Budget - Mr. Davidson responded that Fleet Maintenance costs are set by City policy and are established by City-wide percentage, not per vehicle and that Jim Davis has removed the trailers from the vehicle list. Mr. Cisneros commented that the difficulty is that the Marina is apart from the City operations but are a part- of the City which requires that we follow established City procedures. Mr. Beck requested updated information regarding the fund balance. Mr. 'Beck indicated the budget did not need to be a discussion item as long as the Committee received current revenue and expenditure reports and the budget is included on the Director's Report. Committee Reports: Mr. Beck reported the electrical subcommittee will at the next meeting request a vote to instruct Staff to establish a plan, within thirty days after the meeting, to develop a plan to fund electric meters Marina-wide. Mr. Cisneros indicated the only funding source would be a rate increase. Discussion followed. Director's Report: Mr. Davidson and/or Mr. Cisneros commented/reported on the: (1) water quality report; (2) Selena Memorial; (3) bait stand; (4) boater facility; (5) budget; (6) Shoreline intersection lighting; (7) discussions regarding saleof Lighthouse Restaurant; and (8) recovering costs associated with special events. 10/5/00 Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes -2- • Current Concerns: Mr. Pell complimented Mr. Davidson's bayfront improvement presentation that was well received by City Council. He commented that Crime Control District funds could be requested to fund lighting for the landmasses. He suggested installing.picnic tables and BBQ pits in grassy areas and, dock carts for piers. Discussion followed regarding Seafood Sales Ordinance Drafts#9 and#10 going to Council for consideration. Discussion followed regarding the pier attachment to pier pilings; Mr. Beck suggested they needed to be inspected and considered for retrofitting. Ms. Nicolau reported the Corps of Engineers gets all permits dealing with water/shore projects. She will provide information for presentations and inquire about a monthly report of water/shore projects. . Mr. Pell requested a monthly update regarding the liveaboard issue be provided on the director's report. Request for Information Agenda items: None. Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. / r Peter . Davidson Marina Superintendent /bkb • 10/5/00 Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes -3-