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Members Present:Frank Beck,Alan Dinn(Chairman) (2),Dr. Oscar Garcia,Dr. Joseph Horvat(1),
Steven Moody(Vice Chairman) (3), Dr. JoAnna Mott, Roy Pell and Richard Poremba(1).
Staff Present: Marco A. Cisneros, Director of Park & Recreation, Peter Davidson, Marina
Superintendent and Jim Boggs, City Architect.
Call to Order: Chairman Dinn called the Water/Shore Advisory Committee meeting to order at 5:28
p.m. in the Basement Training Room at City Hall.
Action on the Minutes: The motion was made by Mr. Beck, seconded by Dr. Garcia, to approve the
6/1/00 Minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Public Comment and/or Presentations: Wendy Foster(14334 Plaza Del Rey)requested a no wake
zone with two buoys and signage for approximately%2 mile of Packery Channel. She was interested
in slowing down high speed/jet ski watercraft in that area in order to protect adjacent property from
erosion and to protect the residents who swim in the channel. The motion was made by Mr. Beck,
seconded by Mr. Pell, to suspend the rules in order to address the request. The motion passed. The
motion was made by Mr. Beck, seconded by Mr. Pell, to approve and forward the request to City
Council for consideration. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Boggs reported that changing the Lawrence Street transformer from 75 to 150KW addresses
current as well as future electrical needs. Mr. Cisneros reported Staff is working to transition bait
stand operations from the temporary to the new facility and removing the temporary facility.
Discussion followed regarding the time allowed for relocating bait stand operations, lift station,
public facilities and repairs made after on-line testing of utilities at the new facility. Mr. Boggs
thanked the Committee for their cooperation and assistance.
Discussion Items: None.
Committee Reports: None offered.
Director's Report:.Mr. Davidson and/or Mr. Cisneros commented/reported on: (1) expenditure
report; (2) agenda distribution procedures; (3)process for placing agenda items/requesting speakers
for meetings; (4) on-going development of a presentation regarding the Corpus Christi Beach
Erosion Project Grant(back for GLO consideration), future Marina development and seafood sales
booths; (5) non-attendance at special called meetings not counting as an absence; (6)working with
Quintanilla family re: Selena Memorial; (7) Marina website; (8) Marina hospitality; (9) lack of
adequate slips for large boats; (10) addressing electrical use via electrical meter installation in
approximately 75%of Marina slips that are currently not metered; (11)repairs following vandalism
of water hose bibs; (12) electrical flat rate/overage billing procedures; (13) floating pier design
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problems associated with substantial tidal surge; (14)new Marina Office funds accumulating from
Lighthouse rent; (15) certificates of occupancy pending for bait stand and boater..facility; and (13)
marketing/advertising.
Current Concerns, Events and Unfinished Business: Chairman Dinn inquired: about the
possibility of offering reduced slip rent for a period of time to attract new tenants; about plans to
participate in boat shows; if Marina information could be mailed to a list of boat owners secured
from the Texas Parks &Wildlife Department. Mr. Davidson said he would look into the matters.
Dr. Horvat suggested advertising in periodicals that are distributed in the Galveston/Clear Lake area.
Mr. Davidson commented that two groups of boaters from that area had made Corpus Christ one
of their visiting destinations. Mr. Beck suggested that the next newsletter encourage tenants to
participate in the watering of grassy areas. Mr.Davidson thought it was a good idea and commented
that the Garden Club recently renovated the garden area adjacent to the Marina Office. A comment
was made regarding moving toward xeriscape.
Request for Information/Agenda Items:None offered.
Adjournment: As there was no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Peter M. Davidson
Marina Superintendent
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