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Special Called Meeting
Water/Shore Advisory Committee
June 10, 1999
Members Present: James Barnett, Frank Beck, Alan Dinn, Dr. Joseph Horvat and Steven Moody
(Vice Chairman)
Members Absent: Trian Serbu(Chairman),Robert Forest,Dr. JoAnna Mott and Mercedes Salinas
Staff Present: Marco A. Cisneros,Director of Park&Recreation(PARD), Mike Gordon, Assistant
Director for Operations, Peter Davidson, Marina Superintendent and Benita Brunner, Marina
Management Aide
Call to Order: Vice Chairman Moody called the Special Called Water/Shore Advisory Committee
meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. As there would not be a quorum
until Dr. Horvat's arrival, Public Comments were taken prior to the Election of Officers. •
Public Comment and/or Presentations: Dan Judson commented in support of the proposed rate
increase, suggested a need to address infrastructure in order tq get the Marina to be a first class
facility and stated he is waiting for terms regarding what percentage his charter business will be
charged for operating in the Marina. Preston Orchard requested that PIYC be allowed to make their
own rules/regulations concerning live aboards if and when they decide to allow them as Dr. Horvat
has been pursuing. Jason Luby commented against the proposed rate increase and suggested that
the Marina be removed from the Park&Recreation Department. Jack Marchand commented many
things need to be addressed before a rate increase. He commented that his Marina electric bill is
higher than that of the Bay Yacht Club and his power concerns should have been addressed prior to
new power being installed on the Lawrence Street Stem.
Dr. Horvat entered the meeting.
Miguel Ceballos commented against the rate increase. Andy Ficken suggested charging live aboards
for prime real estate as an additional revenue source.
Election of Officers: The motion was made by Mr. Moody, seconded by Dr. Horvat, to nominate
Mr. Dinn as Committee Chairman. There were no further nominations. The motion passed
unanimously. The motion was made by Mr. Dinn, seconded by Mr. Beck,to nominate Mr. Moody
as the Committee Vice Chairman. There were no further nominations. The motion passed
unanimously. •
Discussion Items: •
Water/Shore Advisory Committee Bylaws-Discussion followed regarding information distributed
with the agenda packet. The motion was made by Mr. Beck, seconded by Mr. Moody,to amended
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#9 to be 2/3 of the full Committee as per Robert's Rules of Order. The motion passed unanimously.
The motion was made by Mr. Beck, seconded by Dr. Horvat, to amend Article 3, Item A to read;
"The Corpus Christi Park& Recreation Department Director, or his designee is recognized as the
ex-officio member of the Committee". The motion passed unanimously. The motion was made by
Dr. Horvat, seconded by Mr. Moody, to accept the Bylaws as amended. The motion passed
unanimously.
Padre Island Yacht Club - Live Aboards -The item was tabled until the 7/99 meeting.
Marina Budget, FY 1999-00 - Mr. Gordon gave a brief overview of the budget being based on an •
18% rate increase, establishing more definite revenue codes in order to better track revenue centers, •
reduction of some charges and better positioning Marina to address future infrastructure needs.
Discussion followed. The motion was made by Mr. Beck, seconded by Mr. Moody,to instruct staff
to opt out of maintenance funds for rolling stock in an effort to let Marina do the purchasing.
Discussion followed. The motion passed unanimously. The motion was made by Mr. Beck,
seconded by Mr. Moody,to increase the emergency services rate (Item J) from$31 to $50 per hour.
Discussion followed regarding a rate increase requiring Council approval. The motion passed
unanimously. Discussion followed regarding charging for Marina emergency services,training staff
and/or getting them authorized to issue citations and issues related to live aboards, how to get issues
on agenda. The motion was made by Dr. Horvat, seconded by Mr.Moody,to postpone action on the
budget and raising of slip rates until the next regularly scheduled meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Peter Davidson
Marina Superintendent
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