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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-06-18 Marine Advisory Board Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARINE ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2008 — 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order Clive Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. 2. Roll Call Members Present Debby Bradford Carol Stokrocki Mike Grady Clive Taylor Albert Owler Louis Webb Billy Phipps Members Absent: Raymond Lair(excused) Captain John Z. Kafouros Richard Ramcharitar(excused) Craig McAdams Gary Rowe (excused) William Wosenitz Bernard Swindell (excused) 3. Guests Chairman Taylor welcomed Chris Amtt who is interested in joining the Marine Advisory Board. 4. Approval of May 21, 2008 Minutes Louis Webb motioned to approve the minutes, seconded by Billy Phipps. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Reports and Discussion 5.1 Chairman's Report Chairman Taylor advised that the Future Boaters Park that was discussed in previous meetings is privately owned by Seaboard Warehouse Terminals in Miami, FL. He advised that there is an FP&L easement on the property with restrictions and the property cannot be developed. He would like to meet with the City Manager and Assistant City Manager so that a letter may be sent asking if they would like to donate this land to the City of Dania Beach as a park, or perhaps lease it. He indicated that the property could be used as a boat launch. 5.2 Derelict Vessel Report—Deputy Jason Riddle—BSO Deputy Riddle advised they will be going out for bids on July 18, 2008 for the Derelict Vessel Grant. Deputy Riddle advised that a pamphlet regarding Boat Theft Prevention will be coming out soon, and that M.I.A.S.F. has agreed to underwrite the printing costs. Deputy Riddle noted that there is a 15' derelict vessel at State Road#7 and Orange Drive. The Florida Registration Number was missing but they were able to find the hidden hull registration number and discovered that it expired in 1998. They are researching to find the previous owner. 5.3 Marine Update Dock Master Jackson was not able to attend the meeting. He e-mailed his Marina Update and advised that the 2" water line is hooked up and waiting for the Final Certificate of Occupancy to open the Marina Restrooms. The speed hump to slow down traffic entering the beach area is almost complete, and the Public Restrooms will open after it is completed. Dock Master Jackson also advised that he has not heard anything about the safety barricades for the seawall. He indicated that he spoke with the Mayor and City Manager about this issue. Albert Owler indicated he had attended Maritime Honorary Day at Harbour Towne Marina and he had advised the Mayor and City Manager regarding this situation. 5.4 Election of a Vice-Chairperson At the last meeting Craig McAdams motioned to appoint Mike Grady, seconded by Debby Bradford. Motioned passed unanimously. Chairman Taylor advised that this motion should continue to this meeting since Mike Grady left the meeting at 6:45 p.m. due to a prior commitment. Mike Grady accepted the nomination as Vice-Chairperson. 6. Old Business Mike Grady distributed a picture to the Board Members regarding a problem with debris dumped at the Dania Cut-off Canal near his house. The debris consists of cut-up steel from a large tank, pilings, generators, etc. He indicated it is near the parked barge and that he spoke with someone who saw the person who dumped the materials. Deputy Riddle stated that he and the Code Compliance Unit were already looking into this and spoke to Dave"Cowboy"Matthews. Minutes of Regular Meeting 2 Marine Advisory Board June 18,2008—6:00 p.m. 7. New Business Chairman Taylor advised that there have been recent burglaries on N.E. 5`h Court, on the east side of the canal. 8. Board Member Comments Guest Chris Arutt asked about the barges on Whiskey Creek. Deputy Riddle indicated that with the recent grant they received they will be removing them. 9. Adiour anent Carol Stokrocki motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Debby Bradford. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Clive Taylor adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m. MARINE ADV O live Tay rman Approved: August 20, 2008 Minutes of Regular Meeting 3 Marine Advisory Board June 18,2008—6:00 p.m.