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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 01/06/2000 E a1 clt Minutes ,7 % :,;:�� 20Qn Water/Shore Advisory Committee t3 '?'r �` 'f' January 6, 2000 Members Present: James Barnett, Frank Beck, Alan Dinn(Chairman), Dr. Josep ,Horvat, Steven/ Moody(Vice Chairman), Dr. JoAnna Mott, Roy Pell, Mercedes Salinas and Dr. William Schmitz. Staff Present: Marco A. Cisneros, Director of Park & Recreation, Peter Davidson, Marina Superintendent, Todd Jensen, Marina Operations Supervisor and Benita Brunner, Marina Management Aide. Call to Order: Chairman Dinn called the Water/Shore Advisory Committee meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. in the Basement Training Room at City Hall. Action on the Minutes: The motion was made by Mr. Moody, seconded by Mr. Pell, to approve the 12/2/99 Minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. Public Comment and/or Presentations: Ray Allen of the Coastal Bend Bay Estuary Program(CBBEP) distributed literature and briefed the Committee on CBBEP's involvement regarding restoring and protecting the health in local bays, promoting usage and protecting shorelines. Discussion followed with Mr. Allen agreeing to provide information to the Committee on a quarterly basis. Captain Michael Reitz of Seatow distributed literature and briefed the Committee on the company's service history and services the agency will provide once located in the Corpus Christi Bay. Discussion followed with Captain Reitz answering questions from the Committee. Marina Staff will continue to provide emergency on-water support. Auti McVickor of Maritime Sanitation Inc. distributed literature and briefed the Committee on pump out services (sanitary and diesel/bilge) the company will provide once located in the Corpus Christi area. Discussion followed with Mr. McVickor answering questions from the Committee. Discussion followed with regard to Marina responsibilities and manpower concerns. Jane Stubbs inquired when a decision would be made regarding sales of seafood being allowed on the Peoples Street T-Head(PST). She commented that under the current lease the L-Head Bait Stand will not succeed if shrimp boats are allowed to sell whatever they want on PST. Discussion followed. Mr. Cisneros commented that Staff is responsible to make recommendations regarding items for Committee consideration and to forward the Committee's recommendation to the City Council. He added that Staff is working on the issue at this time but is not prepared to put the issue before the Committee. Mr. Cisneros reminded the Committee that only items on the posted agenda could be discussed. The motion was made by Mr. Beck, seconded by Mr. Moody,to include the issue on the next agenda. The motion passed unanimously. Teresa Bernal inquired about why fishing vessel owners are not required to carry insurance such as 1/6/00 Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Page 1 SCANNED - that required of shrimp boat owners. Mr. Davidson responded that the Ordinances require the insurance/Health Permit as a condition of the Sales Permit and that fishing boats rent a commercial space slip. He added that City Legal Staff is looking into insurance requirements for fishing vessels. Discussion Items: Moorage Waiting List-Ms. Brunner explained the waiting list currently used to fill vacancies since a previous, pre-paid waiting list was phased out. Mr. Davidson explained that the proposed, new waiting list procedure will require a $40 application fee (per request) that will be applied to the new/existing account of the recipient. As vacancies occur, the next individual on the list(whose boat meets the slip constraints) will be contacted and offered the slip. If the slip is refused, that application will be placed at the bottom of the waiting list. If the slip is accepted, the deposit is applied to the new/existing account and the name is removed from the waiting list. Discussion followed. The following suggestions were made: (1) documenting the waiting list on a spread sheet • indicating current tenants from new customers; (2)requiring annual update; (3)removing those who, when contacted, are not interested in the slip offered; (4) ceasing practice of offering B-Pier slip vacancies first to BYC members; (5) giving fifteen days by which to respond to slip offer or skip and two opportunities to not accept before dropping to bottom of list; (6) priority given to transferring tenant over new customer since both can be accommodated. Mr. Pell requested and the Committee had no objection to giving him thirty days in which to approach the Bay Yacht Club membership , thirty days to allow them to reconsider leasing B-Pier. The motion was made by Mr. Beck, seconded by Dr. Horvat, to increase the application fee from$40 to $200. The motion passed unanimously. The motion was made by Dr. Horvat, seconded by Ms. Salinas,to accept the procedure as modified with regard to the data base information. The motion passed unanimously. Committee Reports: Dr. Horvat requested that the Committee review the liveaboard rules/regulations and bring their suggestions to the next meeting. Director's Report: Mr.Davidson commented/reported on: (1)plans for additional board boat racks on.R-Pier; (2)Barge Dock mooring for visiting hotel barge; (3)Port's fire fighting barge dedication ceremony at Barge Dock; (4)new web site-www.corpuschristimarina.com; (5)new Marina email address marina@ci.corpus-christi.tx.us; (6) varying water quality testing sites; (7)water quality report; (8) success of shrimp boats moving from South to North side of PST; (9) one South side PST water toy operation site; (10) gate keys; (11) issuance of non-compliance citations; (12) new slip rental agreement; (13) sanitation; (14) acquisition of de-watering/fire pump; (15) utility locates delaying bait stand approximately 25 days; (16) Dallas bidding for 2012 Olympics — requesting Corpus Christi as yachting venue; (17)presentation(1/18) of Marina Office(barge) to City Council; (18) commended Marina Staff for working well together through various stressful Marina issues; (19) 30' finger pier at East side of Coopers Alley boat ramp; (20) replacing gate fencing and installation of bulletin boards; and(21)budget. Current Concerns,Events and Unfinished Business: Ms. Salinas requested a close-up map of the water quality testing sites. Dr. Horvat requested a gate key to access Marina gates. Discussion followed Mr. Beck's inquiry about the provided financial report. Mr. Davidson and Mr. Cisneros answered questions and stated the information is the best that the new computer system can provide 1/6/00 Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Page 2 and is current to posting date, which is not necessarily accurate as to actual expenditures. Mr. Davidson responded to Mr. Beck that the Bayfront Revenues are up-to-date as per the Bayfront Revenue Report that is provided on a monthly basis. Discussion followed. Mr. Cisneros responded to Dr. Horvat that the Wastewater Department is scheduling the final installation of the sanitary pump out at the Padre Island Yacht Club. Discussion followed regarding Mike Gordon's retirement. Chairman Dinn suggested there be a resolution from Water/Shore Committee thanking him for his hard work. Request for Information/Agenda Items: It was requested that Staff presentation their recommendation regarding Seatow operations at the next meeting. Mr. Beck requested that the seafood market issue be placed on the next agenda. Dr. Horvat requested that discussion regarding the y-valve provision on sanitary devices while vessels are in the Marina be included on the next agenda. Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Peter DIvidson Marina Superintendent /bkb • 1/6/00 Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Page 3