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Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, April 4, 2022
5:30 PM
98 Peoples Street T-Head, Boater's Facility
Marina Advisory Committee
Marina Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes -Final April 4,2022
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A. Call To Order
Chairman Bell called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Present: 7- Chair Richard E. Bell,Vice Chair Charles Pendlyshok, Don Dunlap, Curt Broomfield, John
Wood, John Murray, and Marcus Veazey
Excused: 2- Alyssa M. Barrera, and Robert Kelley
C. Public Comment
Anthony Gallo and Brian Zampini, owners of Nauticool Adventures expressed interest in
bringing water sport rentals, specifically parasailing, to the Marina. Mr. Gallo and Mr.
Zampini will return to the May meeting with a proposal for the board.
D. Approval of Minutes and Action on Absences
1. 22-0620 Minutes for the March 7, 2022 Regular meeting
Attachments: MACminsMar22.pdf
The motion to approve the minutes was made by Mr. Broomfield, the minutes were
approved.
E. Committee Reports, None
F. Director Report
2. 22-0627 Year to date expenditure and revenue reports, monthly occupancy report
Attachments: Directors Report 40422.pdf
Mr. Atwood advised the dry storage construction is delayed due to delivery of materials.
Construction materials include coated galvanized chain link for cost effectiveness. The
plan is to move the dry storage area 1 Oft forward, replace the front, then the sides, and
finally the back. An open walkway behind the storage will be available. IT is ordering WiFi
equipment and looking at different access points. Due to long lead times for materials IT
is looking at different options using CISCO equipment. One dry storage cage will be
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removed and additional parking will be configured.
G. Unfinished Business, None
3. 22-0626 Capital Improvement Projects
Mr. Atwood reported we are still waiting on the permit from the Corps of Engineers. Per
Urban Engineering the Corps had a change in management, thus a delay in the permit.
The Peoples Street boardwalk design proposal is in the process of being finalized. We
asked for best estimate for life expectancy and 30% design for wooden structure -
rebuilding on the current pilings or redoing the entire structure with concrete. The firm will
do a detailed inspection of the existing pilings.
The Coopers Alley and haul out facility projects are waiting for design firm selection. Mr.
Atwood let Engineering know that he would like firm selection complete before summer.
Despite several weather delays contractors are making progress with the McGee Beach
project. The dredging and concrete walkway are complete and they are currently placing
rock.
4. 22-0622 Budget
Mr. Atwood sent out a list of proposed slip rates. The last rate increase was in 2017 and
with the current economy it is passed time for an increase. We are the cheapest marina
with floating docks in the area. The proposed rate is $9.00 per foot for most piers, Morf
pier proposed rate is $8.00 per foot. Mr. Dunlap inquired about the increase percentage,
Mr. Atwood advised approximately 16%. Mr. Bell suggested a 16% increase across the
board with an annual rate increase; if the increase is higher than 17% it's higher than the
inflation rate. Mr. Broomfield made a motion to adopt the proposed rates as they are, Mr.
Murray seconded. Mr. Bell called for any discussion. Mr. Dunlap asked what kind of
boaters the marina is trying to attract and how will the price increase affect that. Mr.
Atwood would like a balance between local and out of town boaters. Assistant City
Manager, Andrea Gardner, suggested using software that takes into account operating
costs and capital improvement costs to calculate rates. A roll call vote was conducted
with everyone but Mr. Broomfield opposed. The motion did not carry. Mr. Bell moved to
table the discussion and any motions until the May meeting.
Mr. Atwood distributed the City's budget calendar. Mr. Dunlap inquired if there are any
staffing changes that would impact the budget. Mr. Atwood advised he's attempting to
raise two of the lower level positions which will require salary increases. The salary
savings from the vacant positions this year will help cover those increases.
Aye: 1 - Curt Broomfield
Nay: 5- Richard E. Bell, Don Dunlap, John Wood,John Murray,and Marcus Veazey
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Excused: 3- Charles Pendlyshok,Alyssa M. Barrera,and Robert Kelley
Abstained: 0
5. 22-0623 Contractor and Tenant Rules and Regulations
Mr. Bell recommended adding Section E, a vessel owner allowing the marina
superintendent to inspect their vessel would satisfy the requirement in Section C of live
aboard tenants needing to have an official inspection by a marine surveyor.
With this change Mr. Murray made a motion to accept the rules and regulations packet,
Mr. Veazey seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Aye: 7- Richard E. Bell, Charles Pendlyshok, Don Dunlap, Curt Broomfield, John Wood,John
Murray, and Marcus Veazey
Excused: 2- Alyssa M. Barrera, and Robert Kelley
Abstained: 0
6. 22-0624 Fishing Signage
Mr. Atwood advised marina staff has been stationed at the start line of the Wednesday
night races letting fishermen know to reel in their lines. Mr. Bell recommended putting a
sign at the L-head and the Wednesday night race start line.
7. 22-0625 Marina District Assignment
Mr. Dunlap advised he was approached by a member of the League of Women Voters
who requested the board suggest to City Council the marina be included in District 2. Mr.
Bell said the request is moot due to City Council having already voted on rezoning.
H. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action
I. Future Agenda Items
Agenda items for the next meeting are Capital Improvement Projects, Budget, Marina
Master Plan, Marina Office Building, and Presentation from owners of Nauticool
Adventures
J. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
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Government Code § 551.127. If this meeting is held via videoconference call or
other remote method of meeting, then a member of this governmental body
presiding over this meeting will be physically present at the location of this
meeting unless this meeting is held pursuant to Texas Government Code §
551.125 due to an emergency or other public necessity pursuant to Texas
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