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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 10/07/1999 Y Minutes Water/Shore Advisory Committee October 7 199 Members Present: James Barnett, Frank Beck, Alan Dinn (Chairman), Steven Moody (Vice Chairman), Dr. JoAnna Mott, Roy Pell and Mercedes Salinas Members Absent: Dr. Joseph Horvat Staff Present: Marco A. Cisneros, Director of Park&Recreation, Mike Gordon, Assistant Director for Operations,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 5:39 p.m. in the Basement Training Room at City Hall. Action on the Absences: The motion was made by Mr. Beck, seconded by Mr. Barnett, to table action on the absences during the 8/5/99 and 9/2/99 meetings until after discussions in the November meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Action on the Minutes: The motion was made by Mr. Beck, seconded by Ms. Salinas, to approve the 8/5/99 and 9/2/99 Minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. Public Comment and/or Presentations: Roger Wright commented regarding the Committee's recommendation on live aboards not going to City Council and reported there are still live aboards in the Marina as well as a security problem on B-Pier. Mr. Gordon requested that Mr. Wright provide Staff with specific boat, slip and name of those living aboard. Andy Ficken commented that the search and rescue operations are an essential part of the Marina services. Discussion Items: Search and Rescue Operations - Discussion followed regarding requirements allowing the Marina to assess charges when Marina Staff performs search and rescue operations. The motion was made by Chairman Dinn, seconded by Mr. Moody, directing Staff to research the licensing requirements and then make a recommendation on the most economic way to handle search and rescue operations. Mr. Davidson'reported the research will take approximately two months and Mr. Gordon stated the Committee would receive an update at the November meeting. New Marina Office-Mr. Gordon gave a brief overview of the new Marina Office. He reported that as per the City Council's requirement to see proposed facility presentations in advance of contract awards, Staff would present the barge concept to the City Council on 10/19. Discussion followed regarding barge amenities, conceptual drawings, ADA compliance, proposed uses of facility i.e. regatta meeting space, financing, funding, timeline to purchase, etc. Page 1-Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes SCANNED • a. • 4 Hurricane Plan- Mr. Gordon reported the actual cost for removing(18)boats during Hurricane Bret was $700/boat hauled out. There is a need to rethink this practice because the median where boats have been secured will no longer be available following the planned Art Center expansion. Staff is suggesting the operation is an exercise in futility and that the operations cease at the end of the 1999 hurricane season. He added that there are alternatives i.e. developing a hurricane haul out association involving private cranes/equipment to haul out boats. Discussion followed regarding identifying derelict boats, billing for responding to derelict boats, Boat Owners Preparedness List, insuring boats, response time requirements, etc. The motion was made by Mr. Moody, seconded by Mr. Pell, that hurricane haul outs, in their present form, cease. The motion passed with Mr. Beck in opposition. Mr. Dinn responded to questioning that unused hurricane haul out deposits would be refunded. Committee Reports: None offered. Director's Report: Mr. Davidson commented/reported on: (1) Corpus Christi Selected as Sailing Venue for 2007 Pan Am Games; (2)new haul out facility door; (3) occupancy rate; (4) lack of water sample; (5) new computers and fiber optics communication between Marina and City Hall; (6) installation of water meters; (7) ideas from attending MAT meeting; (8) annual vendor fee; and(9) master keys. Mr. Gordon welcomed Mr. Pell who replaced Mr. Forest on the Committee. Mr. Gordon commented/reported on: (1) fabricating chain link fencing for pier gates; (2) hand out re: equipment maintenance costs; (3) adjustments to lighting at Lawrence Street intersections; (4) replacement of Mr. Serbu(Environmentalist) to occur in November; (5) opening of Bait Stand bids; (6) fire prevention; (7) working on pro-rate credit to tenants re: rate increase notice and looking at double notification process; and (8) meeting attendance. Current Concerns, Events and Unfinished Business: Mr. Beck suggested the flag flown at the Marina Office should be lighted or removed each night. Mr. Gordon responded that the Committee would receive the fund balance and expense sheets as Staff receives them. Mr. Beck suggested that the Peoples Street concessionaire be required to provide security during entertainment events at that location. He requested that attendance be on the November agenda as an action item. Mr. Gordon responded to Ms. Salinas that Jane Stubbs would be required to pay for all water and electric use under the lease for the new facility. Mr. Pell suggested the Marina should be listed on the website on marinas.doc. and inquired as to the time line in which information was presented to the City Council and the comment the City Manager made about having reviewed the Water/Shore Advisory Committee's recommendation. Dr. Mott commented that the water quality reports could be delayed by the rain events. Adjournment: As there was no further business, the eeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Peter avidson - Marina Superintendent /bkb Page 2-Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes