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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-04-21 Marine Advisory Board Minutes V/ • Minutes City of Dania Beach Marine Advisory Board April 21", 2004 The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Acting Chairman Bernard Swindell.. Members present: Mark Latimer Mike Grady Steve Kronenberg Raymond Lair Charlie McKenna William Wosenitz Carol Stokrocki Bemard.Swindell Debbie Auchter(late) Members absent: Clive Taylor(excused) Craig McAdams Shea Novakovic Billy Phipps Others present: Capt. Glenn Moms Suzanne Witz Irvin Witz Guests: Sgt. Larry Whitford and Officer Mike McClusky, Broward Sheriffs Oscar Unit • Minutes of the March 17a'meeting were presented for approval. Motion to approve made by Steve Kronenberg, seconded William Wosenitz. Minutes approved as written. Capt. Moms introduced the guests, saying he has the utmost respect for Sgt. Whitford and his units. The professionalism they have always exhibited is outstanding and they have contributed largely to the Dania Beach safety record. Sgt. Whitford began by saying although they do not have a specific contract with the city,they provide 96 hours of patrol per month. Officer Mike McClusky who worked this area for some rime has been out for awhile but he is back now and will be working with Dania Beach as he did previously. After a brief general outline of coverage, Sgt. Whitford asked for comments of questions. Steve Kronenberg reported he has been having a problem with seeders in his canal and asked who should be called for a problem on the water. The 30 Avenue area, close to the public boat launch is the main problem area. Sgt. Whitford said regular BSO dispatch should be contacted. Although the average deputy is not usually familiar with marine statutes, it is still their jurisdiction. Several actions that might help to relieve the problem were discussed. They included the possibility of setting up a radar check or a speed trap, erecting a warning sign in the boat ramp area, and video taping speeders so they could be tracked down and ticketed.. Sgt. Whitford said the most important thing was keeping an open line of communication with Officer McClusky as he could handle most of the problems. It would be helpful for Officer McClusky to attend as many of the marine • advisory board meetings as possible. 1. • Sgt. Whitford said he wanted to mention a recent experience with a derelict vessel. In any situation of this kind there are many fees involved and removal of the vessel can be extremely expensive. The city doesn't have a fund to cover these expenses. Through the effort of Officer McClusky, and the cooperation of volunteers,the boat was finally removed and taken to the dump. If it hadn't been for Officer McCluskys effort,the boat would probably still be an eyesore. Sgt. Whitfors said the west end of the Dania cut off canal and 30`s Avenue parking area are popular places to dump junk boats. Although BSO officers try to trace the owners and follow up quickly, it is a constant problem. A lengthy discussion followed. The pros and cons of installing gates at the parking lot of the park were considered. A board member inquired if there was any way the board could be of help. Sgt. Whitford said if the city has a grant writer, the board might recommend they explore ways of funding a solution for the problem. Officer McClusky made several excellent suggestions insofar as what could be done if funds were available. Capt. Morris suggested Officer McClusky met with Bonnie Temchuck,the city's grant writer,to determine what help might be possible. Acting Chairman Swindell said he felt Officer McClusky should be given recognition for his outstanding effort and cooperation at the commission meeting. So moved by Steve Kronenberg,seconded by Carol Stokrocki and carried. The last item Sgt. Whitford mentioned was perhaps getting some news about boating safety out to the public. He said he had contacted The Dania Press but was told it would cost to have it printed. Capt. Morris said the city has a page in the Dania Press, which is prepared by the staff. He will make arrangements to include whatever material is • furnished to him and also will check on making arrangements to place articles on the new city web site. Capt. Morris said he had one last question to ask Sgt. Whitford before he left that being, "Do city owned bridges have to have navigational lights?" Sgt. Whitford said"Not to my knowledge." Capt. Morris thanked Sgt. Whitford and Officer McClusky for attending and promised to keep them informed as to the boards activities. Acting Chairman Swindell reminded the board of their discussion at the previous meeting regarding docking in dead end canals. He said he had discussed this issue with Chairman Clive Taylor and would like to make a motion supporting a ten foot set back from the comer of the property line. Motion seconded by Steve Kronenberg and carried. Exact wording of the motion for proposed ordinance to be determined by Larry Leeds. Mr. Wosenitz had prepared a diagram dealing with the problem of people docking their boats on the Dania cut off canal at the entrance of a finger canal. He felt perhaps the board should consider an ordinance regulating this problem. A lengthy discussion followed. It was agreed there would probably be a problem with enforcement. It was also agreed that often when a boat is trying to enter the cut off canal a visibility problem exists. Mr. Kronenberg felt more research should be made before making any decision. Capt. Morris suggested this issue be tabled for the present and the rest of the agenda • items covered.. 2. • Under new business,Mark Latimer reported he had attended the Boating Facility Site Plan Public Workshop on Wednesday, March 24`' at the Anne Kolb Nature Center. He said it was basically a get together to talk about where they plan to put the manatees. Dania Beach was the only city represented. The maps and information they had was outdated. They were not aware of the 3e Avenue boat ramp. They plan on having two more meetings. In the meantime they will be working to update the information they have. Mr. Latimer said he plans on attending their next meeting Mr. Wosenitz said Billy Phipps, a members of the Marine Advisory Board, had made a complaint at the last commission meeting. The complaint concerned the building of a wall and a boat ramp. Capt. Morris said this sounded like a problem for the Code Enforcement Board. The Marine Advisory Board is strictly marine,but he would be glad to discuss the problem with Larry Leeds. Capt. Moms said one of the board members had brought the condition of the pier to his attention. The pier is being repaired in house. He requested$1,600 for lumber to replace pier planking. Quotes are presently being obtained for pier lighting. The lighting is very expensive. The lens are low sodium because of the sea turtles. Dania Beach is one of the few cities that have complied with the sea turtle requirements. Mr. Wosenitz had several questions to which he had not been able to get answers, mainly because he had been unable to reach Ms. Temchuck at city hall. Capt. Moms said he had • mentioned this to Ms. Temchuck and she said she had not received Mr. Wosenitz calls. She requested he call again and she will do her best to get answers for him. There being no further business to discuss,the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM. Respectfully submitted, Bernard Swindell Acting Chairman Suzanne Witz • 3.