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MINUTES
Special Meeting
Marina Advisory Committee
Monday, November 11, 2019
Members Present: William McDowell, Donnell Laux, Martha Avery, Ron Smith, Gerry Morrow, Robyn
Cobb
Members Absent: Richard Bell, Mona Baen
Staff Present: Gina Sanchez, Marina Superintendent; Leah Hughen, Management Aide
Call to Order: Chairman McDowell called the special meeting of the Marina Advisory Committee to order
at 5:30 p.m.
Action on Minutes: The motion was made by Ms. Avery and seconded by Mr. Laux to approve the minutes
of the 10/07/19 regular meeting; the motion passed unanimously.
Presentations and/or Public Comment: none
Discussion Items and Possible Action Thereto: Depth along bulkhead near J-hoist: Ms. Sanchez
advised she is researching different areas on the L-head to relocate the J-hoist due to the depth at the
bulkhead being too shallow and not having the funding to dredge. Ms. Sanchez shared the Engineering
Department cost break down for the McGee Beach Nourishment dredging. The dredging project that will
include a small portion of the South Basin within the Marina will cost $3,000,000.00. Ms. Sanchez
provided statistics from Marina Dock Age magazine showing the frequency in which the marinas polled
dredge. Thirteen percent of facilities dredge every 5 years, which is the goal Ms. Sanchez would like to
establish funding for. Marina Rescue Vessel and Enforcement: Ms. Sanchez advised most marinas don’t
have a search and rescue operation. The Marina has a memo of understanding with the Fire Department
to assist them by using the Marina vessel to transport personnel to an emergency call. Ms. Sanchez
advised the goal is to provide slip space for a towing service so they can offer services to Marina tenants.
Committee/Staff Reports: CC Marina Foundation: Mr. Laux advised the formation of the foundation must
start from scratch. Ms. Sanchez spoke with Coastal Bend Community Foundation and received information
that a minimum deposit of $10,000.00 is required to start a fund. Ms. Avery believes there was a
miscommunication and offered to be at the meeting with Ms. Sanchez and the president of the Coastal
Bend Community Foundation. Culture: Mr. Laux explained the status of the foundation determines the
events the culture committee will be able to organize. Environmental and Education: Ms. Cobb and Mr.
Smith are in the process of gathering information on marine life and marine vessels for signage. Julie
Galbraith, a former interpretive signage expert with the Texas State Aquarium, will assist the committee.
Landscaping: Ms. Avery advised landscaping will be on hold until the weather improves in spring. Ms.
Sanchez shared Texas A & M University Corpus Christi is hosting The Big Event, a community service
event. In April students will spend a day in the Marina performing a variety of tasks.
Director’s Report: Ms. Sanchez reported Lynn Traber completed her DockWalker training and will soon
begin training others. Mr. Laux recruited members from his USCG Auxiliary flotilla for the program. The
demolition of K pier is in the bidding process and will be taken back to the Type A board afterwards.
Marina staff continues work on Morf pier, electrical, water, and decking remain. A donation has been made
for a memorial bench for Hal Suter, Ms. Sanchez would like to include his family in the design process.
The Marina is hosting a vessel registration event with Texas Parks and Wildlife on November 15th and 16th.
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Mr. McDowell and Ms. Baen will term out in December, positions for an engineer, environmentalist, and
at large will be open.
Identify Items to be placed on Next Agenda: Dockwalker program, Elect new Chairman and Vice
Chairman
Confirmation for Next Meeting is: Monday, December 2, 2019
Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
Gina Sanchez
Marina Superintendent