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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-08-20 Marine Advisory Board Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARINE ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2008 — 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order Chairman Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present Carol Stokrocki Chris Arutt Mike Grady Clive Taylor Albert Owler Louis Webb Captain John Z. Kafouros Bernard Swindell Gary Rowe Captain Jay Jackson Absent: Debby Bradford (excused) Craig McAdams (unexcused) Billy Phipps(excused) Raymond Lair(unexcused) Richard Ramcharitar(unexcused) William Wosenitz (unexcused) Mike Grady noted that Richard Ramcharitar has medical problems. Chairman Taylor pointed out that Mr. Ramcharitar's condition does not prevent him from calling to say he is unable to attend the meeting. A decision will be made at the next meeting as to whether or not Mr. Ramcharitar should be removed from the Board. 3. Approval of Minutes of June 18, 2008 Albert Owler motioned to approve the minutes, seconded by Mike Grady. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Reports and Discussion 4.1 Griffin Marine Park Solar Lighting -Memo from Colin Donnelly, Assistant City Manager No discussion. 4.2 Captain Jay Jackson, Dock Master Captain Jay Jackson reported the waterline has been installed at the marina and all the restrooms are now open. A speed bump was also installed during the installation of the waterlines. Captain Jackson advised that the City will be regaining control of the marina from FAU. A gate will be installed near the office to allow trucks to have access to FAU. He reported the permitting process for the new docks should take 18 months and they will be constructed of a polypropylene material. He noted that we are currently laying sheets of plywood over the docks to repair the damage until the new docks are installed. Captain Jackson confirmed that dock fees would increase in October. He advised that we cannot discriminate by giving city residents lower fees because we would lose federal funds. 4.3 Review and Discussion of Parking of Recreational Vehicles as requested by the City Commission Board Members concurred that trailers should be allowed to park up to the property line, but should not extend over the sidewalk. The consensus of the Board was to make the following recommendations to the City Commission: ➢ Length not to exceed Title Length of 29' for the vessel ➢ Width not to exceed DOT vehicle width standards ➢ Height not to exceed FDOT height standards for towed vehicles Chairman Taylor motioned to make the above recommendations to the City Commission; seconded by Louis Webb. The motion carried unanimously. 5. Old Business The Board discussed the navigation problem at the end of South Fork and Griffin Road Cutoff. This area is not located within city limits. The rocks are a hazard and several methods have been used to identify their location. Chairman Taylor and Mike Grady will approach the marine industry to see if they will fund some type of marking system. 6. New Business There was no new business discussed at this meeting. 7. Board Member Comments There were no comments at this meeting. Minutes of Regular Meeting 2 Marine Advisory Board August 20,2008—6:00 p.m. 8. Adjournment Chairman Clive Taylor adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m. MARINE .DVIS ARD live Tay r, Approved: September 17, 2008 Minutes of Regular Meeting 3 Marine Advisory Board August 20,2008—6:00 p.m.