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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 02/02/1995 MINUTES WATER/SHORE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 2, 1995 MEMBERS PRESENT: Frank Beck, Robert Blackmon, Quenten Cook, Virginia Henderson, Roy Lehman, Vic Menard, Patricia Suter and Randy Thompson. MEMBERS ABSENT: Ramiro Gamboa STAFF PRESENT: Malcolm Matthews, Director of Park & Recreation, SiSu Morris, Marina Superintendent and Benita Brunner, Marina Administrative Aide. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Cook called the regular meeting of the Water/Shore Advisory Committee to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. ACTION ON MINUTES: The motion was.made by Ms. Suter, seconded by Dr.. Lehman, to approve the 12/8/94 Minutes which were revised to indicate the-12/8/94 absences. The motion passed unanimously. ACTION ON ABSENCES: The motion was made by Mr. Beck, seconded by Ms. Suter, to excuse Mr. Cook's, Ms. Henderson's and Mr. Menard's absence from the 12/8/94 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Ms. Suter advised members of two meetings which may need Committee representation. The first, a public meeting regarding the Kennedy Causeway, will be held at the Blucher Institute at 6:00 p.m., Monday (2/6/95) and the second is the Metropolitan Planning Organization's meeting, regarding the expansion of Ocean Drive to TAMU-CC, to be held at City Hall on Friday (2/3/95). Discussion followed. Dr. Lehman reported that his group is doing lab work on samples they collected at the JFK Causeway. Mr. Beck reported that the ordinances are going back through Legal and should be finished in the very near future. Mr. Menard requested that the Long Range Planning Subcommittee meet prior to the March committee meeting. Chairman Cook reported that a Vice Chairman needs to be elected and thanked Mr. Thompson for chairing the December meeting. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Mr. Matthews reported or commented regarding: (1) installation of gate at Hans Suter Park; (2) Padre Island Yacht Club meeting with Wastewater Department to discuss final issues; (3)progress of new Piers C and D; (4) on-going negotiations regarding new Marina Office and Lighthouse contracts; (5) expanding Dry Hard Stand area; and (6) Marina security. Ms. Morris reported or commented regarding: (1) marketing Marina at Houston, Austin and Corpus Christi Boat Shows and article about Marina in Houston Post; (2) Marina Staff attending a workshop in Houston regarding environment regulation regarding Marina businesses; and (3) speaking at National Bay Estuary group. SCANNED Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 2 February 2, 1995 Beach to Bay Request - Southside Lion's Club plans to do a spaghetti dinner for Beach to Bay participants and would like to have the event, scheduled for June, 1995, on the Peoples Street T-Head. They will be contacted to attend the March, 1995 meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Water Toy Permits - Mr. Matthews gave a brief history of the water toy permit procedures. He reported that Beach Boat Rentals submitted the only bid for Site B (non-motorized)in the amount of$7,056. He added that two bids were received for Site C (fast motorized); one from Just for Fun in the amount of$12,000 and one from Beach Boat Rentals in the amount of$7,056. Mr. Matthews recommended awarding Site C to Just for Fun and reported that Site B could not be awarded to Beach Boat Rentals until they have thecurrent permits brought up to date. Staff is working with Beach Boat Rentals regarding this matter. Tony DeAmico of Beach Boat Rentals requested that they be allowed to pay 40% of what is owed and that they be allowed to bid future sites. The motion was made by Mr. Menard, was seconded, to award Site C (fast motorized) to Just for Fun for $12,000. The motion passed unanimously. The motion was made by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Menard, to take staff recommendation and not award the bid for Site B to Beach Boat Rentals. Discussion followed regarding Beach Boat Rentals. The motion passed unanimously. CURRENT CONCERNS AND EVENTS: Ms. Morris commented on impending environmental regulations involving work i.e. sanding, scraping, hull maintenance, etc. at the Marina Haul Out facility. She reported there are plans for a recycling area on the L-Head and relayed concerns about items currently being left in several areas of the Marina by boaters. Mr. Matthews responded to Mr. Menard that Staff will be resubmitting a request for a Texas Park & Wildlife grant for the Gateway Project. Mr. Matthews responded to Mr. Menard that Staff is working with Mr. Harrison regarding the new Marina Office and the City Architect has done an RFP for the facility. Judge Blackmon asked if the Committee could see the preliminary plans. Ms. Morris commented that the Visitor and Convention Centerr might need to consider placing an information center in the new Marina Office facility. Mr. Menard referenced a letter Bob Sothard of Padre Isles Owners Association received from the Attorney General's regarding the City not having authority to set speed limits outside the Marina. He suggested the City should follow up while Legislature is in session because the City should be able to exercise jurisdiction in view of safety issues. Discussion followed. Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 3 February 2, 1995 Discussion regarding water toys operating on the Peoples Street T-Head transpired. Mr. Beck inquired if other Marina vendors/lessees are in arrears and suggested those should be brought before the Committee. Ms. Morris said arrearage is addressed before negotiating any new permits/leases and that revenues derived from those permits/leases are critical to the operation of the Marina. Substantial discussion regarding lease negotiations with Corpus Christi Yacht Club followed several questions from Committee members. Mr. Menard suggested that the lease be presented as a discussion item on the next agenda. Mr. Beck asked if any progress had been made on construction of the Water Taxi landing on Peoples Street Breakwater. Ms. Morris responded that RTA was awarded a Corps Permit but nothing further has occurred. Judge Blackmon asked if boat owners could place dinghys in their slips. Ms. Morris stated that they could not and related problems associated with dinghy storage. She added that the Marina has plans for building a dinghy rack in the near future. She suggested that dinghy racks might be a good Sea Scout project and Judge Blackmon agreed. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC: Sula Umanski asked about the vending site on Padre Island at the end of Whitecap Boulevard. Ms. Morris commented that the site will be offered for bids, for a minimum of five months at a minimum bid of $125 per month, and should be advertised very soon. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. SiSu orris Marina Superintendent /bkb