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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Marina Advisory Committee - 11/01/2021Marina Advisory Committee 11/29/2021 MINUTES Regular Meeting Marina Advisory Committee Monday, November 1, 2021 Members Present: Richard Bell, Charles Pendlyshok, John Murray, Don Dunlap, Alyssa Mason Members Absent: Margareta Fratila, Robert Kelley Staff Present: Jonathan Atwood, Marina Manager; Andrea Gardner, Assistant City Manager; Kevin Johnson, Assistant Director Parks and Recreation; Leah Hughen, Management Assistant Call to Order: Chairman Bell called the regular meeting of the Marina Advisory Committee to order at 5:45 p.m. Action on Minutes: The motion was made by Mr. Murray and seconded by Mr. Pendlyshok to approve the minutes of the 10/04/21 regular meeting; the motion passed unanimously. Presentations and/or Public Comment: Marina tenants Scott Traber and Lawrence Frank were in attendance. Discussion Items and Possible Action Thereto: Update from Mayor Guajardo: Ms. Gardner advised it was the Mayor’s intention to attend the meeting, but there is an ethics requirement that prevents her from participating in meetings. Additionally, the Mayor wasn’t scheduled to provide the report as it was to be provided by the Corpus Christi International Airport staff member. Marina Dredging: Mr. Atwood handed out a map illustrating the dredge area for the McGee Beach project, which includes areas in the marina south basin. An addition to the project will go to the sea wall and as far as the haul out facility as long as the amount of dredge material doesn’t exceed the amount allowed at Rincon Point. The southside of the marina gap and out into the channel will also be dredged. Mr. Bell suggested dredging outside of the gap is as important as dredging in and around the gap. Mr. Atwood asked the engineers to look at the small area outside of gap, but it hasn’t been included in the project thus far. Mr. Atwood and Ms. Gardner have discussed a long-term marina dredge plan, but a place to put the dredge material is the biggest obstacle. Contractor Insurance Requirements: Mr. Atwood confirmed with Risk Management that all contractors performing mechanical, electrical, sewage repair and services that require a license to perform must have a $1,000,000.00 insurance policy. All other services are at the discretion of Marina staff. Mr. Atwood said cleaning services could be allowed with a release of liability and would require the contractor to pay for a key fob or the boat owner to provide access to the boat. The contractor is required to check in with the Marina office and relay which boat they will be working on. The boat owner is responsible for damages to their boat and the docks. City requirements need to stay in place due to the liability to riggers, divers, and painters. Mr. Atwood compared the City’s insurance requirements with marinas across the country and found we are in line with the majority. Ms. Mason inquired if the marina has a document explaining contractor requirements and expectations. Mr. Atwood advised he and Ms. Hughen are working on creating one. Mr. Bell inquired about boat owners working on their own vessels. Mr. Atwood advised he needs to investigate the liability issues before discussing with the committee. Marina Budget: Mr. Bell requested a printout of the marina’s retained earnings and what projects those funds are designated for. Mr. Atwood explained a portion is set aside for mishaps and the rest is used for decision packages. Improvements Other Than on the expenditure report includes $800,000.00 at beginning of the fiscal year carried over from previous years. Improvements to the marina include signage, haul out facility door, new dockhand salaries, debt service, and replacing boat storage fence. Mr. Dunlap asked if there were any funds coming in from damage claims. Mr. Atwood advised there is not. Mr. Pendylshok requested a status on the marina software replacement. Mr. Atwood spoke with Legal Department about getting out of our current contracts, they recommended speaking with Watch Captain Marina Advisory Committee 11/29/2021 and Clickpay to see if they would allow us out of the contracts. Mr. Atwood finds it doubtful but hopes they provide a payout option. Committees: Mr. Bell inquired if Mr. Atwood would like to form any subcommittees, specifically a budget committee. It was decided unanimously that all business could be conducted during meetings. Committee/Staff Reports: n/a Director’s Report: Mr. Atwood reported we’re waiting on the US Army Corps of Engineers to approve the permit for the layout for the new piers, Urban Engineering is finalizing the 100% plan submittal, contractors are filling in gaps on the breakwater for the McGee Beach project and concrete forms are prepped. Dredging barges are staged at Coopers Alley, dredging will hopefully begin in the next week. US Multihull Nationals are underway with 80 boats on McGee Beach. Races conclude on November 5th. Marina staff is repainting curbs throughout marina. Plans for the replacement of the dry storage fence and the Peoples Street boardwalk were submitted to Asset Management for review and design. The marina rules and regulations for tenants and contractors are under review, sorting out what is or is not a City ordinance. Tyler Miller from the airport will give a presentation on the future of C orpus Christi International Airport and upgrades as they pertain to the marina. Identify Items to be placed on Next Agenda: Airport Presentation, Marina Rules and Regulations, Marina dredging, Marina software, Capital Improvement Projects Confirmation for Next Meeting: Monday, December 6, 2021 Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.