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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-10-20 Marine Advisory Board Minutes • Minutes City of Dania Beach Marine Advisory Board October 20, 2004 Chairman Clive Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Members present: Mark Latimer Mike Grady Charlie McKenna Bernard Swindell Billy Phipps William Wosenitz Clive Taylor Carol Stokrocki Debby Auchter Lester McKinney Members absent: Raymond Lair Craig McAdams Shea Novakovic Others present: Capt. Glenn Morris Suzanne Witz Bud Witz and guest, Officer Mike McClusky, B.S.O. Marine Unit • Chairman Taylor welcomed new board member, Lester McKinney. Minutes of the August 18s', 2004 meeting were presented for approval. One correction was made, that being change of the date appearing in the heading. Motion to approve as corrected made by Mark Latimer, seconded by Carol Stokrocki and carried Chairman Taylor asked Officer McClusky to report on anything he wanted to bring to the attention of the board. Officer McClusky began by asking if there is an ordinance regarding the number of boats anyone is allowed to have in their yard. Chairman Taylor answered by reading a portion of the ordinance which stated only one boat,one trailer and one recreational vehicle is allowed. Officer McClusky said he now has his boat stationed at Sea Fair. He did not have a prepared report but answered the boards questions about a number of subjects. Items discussed included signage along the waterways and what action can be taken with regard to individuals renting out dock space with or without written contracts. He was asked if there has been any recent boat dumping and replied only one boat has been dumped since last reported. 1. Chairman Taylor said he had no report except to say it is his understanding that Harbour Towne Marina is going to take care of the necessary boat slip repairs and they have been given a long term contract. At the present time nothing is available in print so he did not have all the details. Liaison, Capt. Morris said he had planned on showing the board the underwater video of the pier inspection but since no VCR was available, he offered to loan the film to any board member to take home for viewing. The survey of the pier pilings showed them to be perfect. What is really unique is the amount of fish he saw including snook that were larger than tarpon. The second report Capt. Morris gave was on hurricane damage. At Griffin Marine Park the only damage was some of the large trees came down. Only two or three were lost. There was little damage to the pier except for some planking where the pier meets the parking lot. Another section of beach was lost but a renouurishing project is planned and Dania Beach should be in good shape by summer. All necessary repairs have been made and the beach was open again two days after Hurricane Jeanne. All in all this area was very lucky. He said he was not quite as lucky. He mentioned his home in North Palm Beach is one of the"blue tarpers". Capt. Moms called attention to the P&Z report concerning what was written to Larry Leeds regarding the status of dead end canal ordinance. The board decided boat lifts will • not be permitted within the ten foot set back. He also contacted the Public Services Director regarding the possibility of an amnesty day for derilect boats. He stated he should have more information on both these issues at the next board meeting. Billy Phipps reported that she, Ray Lair, and William Wosenwitz met with Larry Leeds Tuesday, October 19a`, in regard to fencing on waterfront property. Some progress was made but she did not have a written report on what was decided. She will have additional information at the next board meeting. The board had previously decided they would like to give Officer McClusky some recognition at a Commission Meeting for his effort, hard work and cost saving measures in getting rid of derelict boats. Capt. Morris said he will work on the verbage for the letter and plaque and bring it to the next board meeting for approval. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned by Chairman Taylor at'7:15 PM. Clive Taylor, chairman Respectfully submitted. Suzanne Witz • 2.