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• City of Dania Beach
Marine Advisory Board
August 17,2005
Chairman Clive Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM
Members present:
Clive Taylor Bernard Swindell Lester McKenny
Charles McKenna John Kafouros Brian Carroll
Carol Stokrocki Billy Phipps Ray Lair
Bill Wosenitz Debby Bradford
Members absent:
Mike Grady (excused) Mark Latimer Louis (Jeep)Webb
Craig McAdams (excused)
Others present:
Capt. Glenn Morris Suzanne Witz Irvin (Bud) Witz
Minutes of the previous meeting were presented for approval. Motion to approve as
• written made by Carol Stokrocki,second by Charles McKenna, carried.
Chairman Taylor began his report by calling attention to the July 251°memo from
City Manager Pato to the City Commission. The memo listed 12 repairs and
upgrades to Seafair Marina which the present marina manager feels should be
addressed. Copies of the memo and the 18 page lease agreement were furnished to
the board members. The board felt they would like to postpone discussion of the
lease until they had time to look it over carefully. Chairman Taylor agreed and
asked Ms.Witz if she would mind receiving comments from board members
regarding items they would like to discuss at the next meeting. Ms. Witz furnished
the members her phone and email information.
John Kofouros had prepared a 4 page report titled Dania Beach Yacht Club. The
report included 4 phases necessary for completion before submitting any proposals
to the City Commission. Phase 1 covered a review of contracts. Phase 2 dealt with
structure inspection and sounding of marina basin. Phase 3 was based on outcome
of inspections and a bid process covering services necessary,also the development of
a marina board Phase 4 included rates and possibility of adding additional finger
piers. Bill Wosenitz had taken photographs which supported Capt. Kafouros
report. Onsite management was also covered under Phase 4 . Suggested were two
fulltime employees consisting of a Dock-master and one helper. Chairman Taylor
said that even though the city had said they did not want to manage the property,he
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• felt the people hired to do so should be city employees with the board acting as an
oversight committee. He said he will consult with Hollywood to find out how their
marina employees are handled. Chairman Taylor said he also felt an inventory of
boats presently at the marina would be helpful in making determinations for the
future. With regard to cost of operation, after some discussion the board agreed
that a minimum of$300 should be charged as a dockage fee. Regarding the
questions listed on the last page of the report, it was agreed the marina should be
primarily for city residents. Chairman Taylor commented that he was really
impressed with the job done by Capt.K.afouros,Mr.Wosenitz and the entire
committee. The report is well written and very comprehensive. At the September
board meeting members will review the lease and possibly begin working on a draft
for presentation to the city.
Capt. Morris gave a brief report on the beach renourishment project. He said it is
progressing well and has reached the Johnson Street area. He also reported he was
unable to reach Officer McClusky to attend this meeting as planned but will ask
him to be present at the next regular board meeting.
Under member comments,Ray Lair called the boards attention to a parking
problem that exists at Griffm Marina and Capt. Kafouros asked if Dania Beach had
any location that would accept hazardous materials.
• There being no further business to bring before the board,Chairman Taylor
adjourned the meeting at 7:35 PM.
Clive Taylor, Chairman
Respectfully submitted,
Suzanne Witz
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