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Regular Meeting
Marina Advisory Committee
Monday, August 5, 2019
Members Present: William McDowell, Donnell Laux, Gerry Morrow, Mona Baen, Richard Bell
Members Absent: Hal Suter, Martha Avery, Robyn Cobb, Ron Smith
Staff Present: Gina Sanchez, Marina Superintendent; Leah Hughen, Management Aide
Call to Order: Chairman McDowell called the regular meeting of the Marina Advisory Committee to order at 5:30 p.m.
Action on Minutes: The motion was made by Mr. Bell and seconded by Mr. Morrow to approve the minutes of the
7/01/19 regular meeting; the motion passed unanimously.
Presentations and/or Public Comment: none
Discussion Items and Possible Action Thereto: Marina Rescue Vessel: Ms. Sanchez advised it has been two years
since the Marina Department ceased search and rescue operations due to lack of funding and training. Mr. Bell inquired
about Marina enforcement on the water after an incident with jet skis violating the No Wake Zone. Per Ms. Sanchez the
Marina does not have the capacity to enforce boating laws, but the topic merits further discussion. Depth along
bulkhead near J -hoist: Ms. Sanchez advised finding funding for dredging is a challenge, but it has been included in the
CIP and she plans to approach the Type A board. Mr. Bell suggested asking a large shrimp boat to park and run their
engines for a period to clear out the sand as done previously. Boardwalk Repairs: Ms. Sanchez informed the committee
of major boardwalk repairs that are needed and are dependent on funding from the CIP, Type A board, or the Restore
Act. There has been no progress on the Restore Act. Mr. Bell suggested the board submit a letter endorsing items the
Marina may bring to the Type A board for funding. Seabin Installation: The Seabin was installed ahead of schedule
behind a gate near a power supply by L pier. Ms. Sanchez has a media blitz and ribbon cutting planned.
Committee/Staff Reports: Arts: Ms. Baen advised Dianna Bluntzer with the Corpus Christi Art Center submitted a grant
for funding to install a decorative checkerboard. Should the funding come through the approximate start date will be late
September — early October with a completion date of late December — early January. Boater Facility: Mr. Bell advised a
tenant survey has been drafted and is currently being looked over by Marina staff. The committee will then vet it and it
will be sent out to tenants to determine their wants and needs. Facility Design: Ms. Sanchez advised Engineering is
working on a design for a new haul out facility. Mr. Bell noted the main issue is finding a place to relocate Gulfstream
Marine, so their business is not shut down for the duration of the project. Ms. Sanchez stated in the past Engineering has
provided portable offices which could be placed on Old Shoreline Blvd. CC Marina Foundation: Mr. Laux advised the
foundation paperwork is still pending and he will be meeting with the Legal department. Culture: Mr. Laux advised they
are looking for grants to enhance the green space in the Marina. Potential funding could come from Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department grants. Park Development: Mr. Laux advised a Dockwalker program is in the works to educate
tenants. Coast Guard Auxiliary needs funding to acquire the literature to hand out. Ms. Sanchez advised the Port of Corpus
Christi may provide the needed funds. The program is slotted to begin Summer 2020.
Director's Report: Ms. Sanchez reported the Columbus Sailing Association patched 1 leak on La Nina and the US Coast
Guard has asked for a survey of the vessel. Materials for Morf dock arrived this week. Ms. Sanchez advised the City is
holding meetings for the general public to view the 2020-2021 City budget plan. If the budget passes Storm Water
Department will install some catch basins along the seawall.
Identify Items to be placed on Next Agenda: Marina rescue vessel, Water depth near J -hoist, Dockwalker program,
Introduction to racing classes
Confirmation for Next Meeting is: Monday, September 9, 2019
Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Gine
Marina Superintendent
Marina Advisory Committee 8/8/19