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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 05/06/1999 Minutes Water/Shore Advisory Committee May 6, 1999 Members Present: Trian Serbu (Chairman), Frank Beck, Alan Dinn, Robert Forest, Dr. Joseph Horvat and Dr. JoAnna Mott Members Absent: James Barnett, Steven Moody and Mercedes Salinas Staff Present: Mike Gordon, Assistant Director for Operations, Peter Davidson, Marina Superintendent and Benita Brunner, Management Aide Call to Order: Chairman Serbu called the Water/Shore Advisory Committee meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. in the Committee Room at City Hall. Election of Officers: Chairman Serbu announced the appointment of James Barnett (replacing David Krams) and Frank Beck (replacing Roger Wright) on the Committee. He reported disappointment that the Committee did not have the opportunity to participate in the selection process. Mr. Gordon assured Chairman Serbu that Staff was not aware that the appointments were made so quickly after the elections. The nomination of Mr. Moody for Vice Chairman was made by Mr. Forest, seconded by Mr. Dinn. Dr. Horvat declined Dr. Mott nominating him for Vice Chairman. The nomination was unanimous. Mr. Gordon welcomed Mr. Beck back to the Committee and reported orientation will be scheduled for the newly appointed Committee members. Action on the Absences: The motion was made by Dr. Horvat, seconded by Mr. Dinn, to excuse Dr. Mott's and Mr. Krams' absences from the 4/1/99 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Action on the Minutes: The motion was made by Mr. Dinn, seconded by Mr. Forest, to approve the 4/l/99 Minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. Public Comment and/or Presentations: Dr. Horvat reported PIYC's-interest in being allowed to make decisions regarding allowing live aboards at their facility. He provided a list of proposed rules/regulations PIYC would probably expand for the Committee's approval if PIYC decides to allow live aboards at their facility. He added there are currently some zoning concerns that will need to be resolved and Legal will be required to prepare a lease amendment. Discussion followed. The consensus was to place the issue on a future agenda for discussion and Committee action. Dennis Haas reported that the Corpus Christi Marina was not included in a recent Caller Times • article on area Marinas. .lane Stubbs reported her dealing with one (slip/fall)lawsuit and expressed concern that her insurance company may not renew her business insurance due to the bait stand's condition. She added that 5/(/99 Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 1 S ED. A t � } alter loosing considerable product she had to rent a freezer (to be placed outside the facility) to replace the one that was damaged due to the condition of the bait stand floor. Discussion Items: A. Letter from Corpus Christi Sailing Center- Chairman Serbu gave a brief overview that the letter was addressing concerns for shrimp boats scheduled to be placed on a pier occupied by privately-owned and/or commercially-operated pleasure craft. Mr. Gordon reported that Legal and Risk Management Staff were directed by the City Manager to review the situation but have not yet rendered their findings. Discussion followed regarding concerns about placing commercial craft on a pleasure pier, concerns/inquiry regarding continued project delays, and the need for all parties to negotiate to the best end. Ms. Stubbs indicated she is willing to move her boats from R-Pier to another location if the City is willing to give her something in return. The motion was made by Mr. Beck, seconded by Dr. Horvat, to allow Ms. Stubbs to keep a maximum of three boats behind the bait stand daily during loading/unloading and then moving to their current location; the City will construct a security gate at the mooring location; and the City will approve of Ms. Stubbs getting an on-premises liquor license. The motion passed (4/2/1). Committee Reports: None offered. Director's Report: Mr. Gordon commented/reported on: (1) occupancy; (2) water quality; (3) meeting with Engineering 5/7 regarding piling project; (4)Legal is reviewing insurance requirements for fishing vessels (12-47 requires insurance related to sale of seafood; (5) Web Page to include Minutes in next contract negotiation; (6)reserve fund balance $380,000; and (7) meeting with Ms. Stubbs/Hal George to discuss previously discussed terms i.e. R-Pier, lease amendments, etc. Mr. Gordon reported that the contract is being held up due to concerns i.e. R-Pier and concerns related to boat traffic directly behind the Bait Stand and boat ramps. Mr. Davidson commented/reported on: (1) draft Marina Policies and Procedures manual for Committee review/comment; (2) revenue/expenditures; (3) Staff working on concerns related to current water and wastewater charges (considering installation of additional meters and/or Staff monitoring meters each month). Current Concerns and Events: Mr. Gordon responded to Chairman Serbu that the Bait Stand was bid in 10/98 against the Committee's wishes because of the location. The bids came in over budget and the project has not been re-bid. Chairman Serbu expressed concern that the bid seems to be delayed each month despite information provided to the Committee, which indicates bids will go out prior to the next meeting. He asked why the project has not gone out for bids. Mr. Gordon reported he had no further comment except that there is the issue of R-Pier, Engineering has been working on the project within the last month and Staff continues to work on the project. Chairman Serbu expressed concern that the Committee is not getting information and whether the information it receives is good or not. Mr. Beck reported that the facility manager told him the project had not been a priority, it was 30-45 days away from being an engineering project and he was not sure where the independent firm doing the foundation was in their process. Chairman Serbu commented that if the engineering were not done the project would require another six months. 5/6/09 Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 2 Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. / Peter Davidson Marina Superintendent /bkb • • 5/()/99\Vater/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 3