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Marine Advisory Board
November 16,2005
Clive Taylor was unable to attend the meeting so Capt.Morris asked Billy Phipps to fill in
as Chair for the meeting.
Acting Chair,Billy Phipps called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
Members present:
Lester McKinney Brian Carrol Craig McAdams
John Kafouros Ray Lair Debby Bradford
Carol Stokrocki Bernard Swindell Billy Phipps
Members absent:
Clive Taylor(excused) Charlie McKenna Mark Latimer
Lester McKinney(excused) William Wosenitz Louis Webb
Mike Grady
Others present:
Capt Glenn Morris,Liaison
Suzanne Witz Irvin (Bud)Witz
• Lester McKinney was present early but asked to be excused when it appeared there would
not be a quorum present. Those present decided to remain and have an informal
discussion.
A majority of the members arrived about fifteen minutes late,after Mr. McKinney was
gone. This made it possible to officially hold a board meeting.
Minutes of the previous meeting were presented for approval. A motion was made to
approve as written by Carol Stokrocki,seconded by Bernard Swindell and carried.
Ms.Witz informed the board Claudia Corrigan request to use the I.T.Parker Center for
the July 7a Swordfish Tournament kick off,sponsored by"A Child is Missing"was
approved by the Commission.
Mr.McAdams expressed some concerns in regard to Frost Park. Ms.Witz suggested he
bring his concerns and suggestions to the attention of the Parks &Recreation Advisory
Board. A schedule of all advisory board meetings is listed on the City website and also
may be obtained by calling(954) 924-3660.
Board members asked Capt Morris about damage done to the beach area by Hurricane
Wilma. He said chickees were pushed over,part of the rest room roof was blown off and a
guard tower was lost. Mr.Swindell inquired if any damage had been done insofar as the
renourishment project was concerned. Capt.Morris said the project is now complete
and the results are outstanding. There was only minimal damage which will be easily
repaired.
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The board was surprised and disappointed to learn Officer McClusky has resigned from
the Broward Sheriffs Department,effective December 10`h. He is moving to Alexandria,
Virginia where he was offered a position that he couldn't refuse. All agreed he will truly be
missed. A suggestion was made that a collection for a gift might be in order but Capt.
Morris said that wasn't necessary. A certificate of appreciation will be prepared
and a group of friends will be getting together for pizza. Anyone wishing to attend is
invited.
Capt,Kafouros was asked to report on the Sea Tech Marina project. He said that with all
that has taken place during the past month he hadn't been able to prepare a complete
report but had done some research and was able to give a partial report.He had his lap top
computer so the board was able to view the area while he explained his calculations. Based
on the rentable dock space presently available and using the fee schedule charged by the
marina in Hollywood,gross income would be about$40,000 per month. Capt.Morris
asked the board what action they felt should be taken. Should the City Manager be asked
to attend the next board meeting or should a representative committee meet with him prior
to the December meeting? Mr.McAdams said he felt that time was of the essence and no
one could do a better job of making a presentation to the City Manager than Capt.
Kafouros. A lengthy discussion followed.
Previously it had been mentioned the marina project would possibly be under the Parks &
Recreation Department,but the board unanimously agreed it would be better suited to
being attached to Public Works with the Marine Advisory Board acting as an oversight
committee.This should be included in the marina discussion with the City Manager.
• A motion was made by Mr.McAdams that Capt.Kafouros put together a proposal using
the information he has presently available and present it to the City Manager for his
approval. Capt.Kafouros to be assisted by Chairman Clive Taylor, Mr. Carrol and Capt.
Morris. The motion was seconded by Ms. Stokrocki and carried unanimously.
The next item on the agenda was old business -protection of individual boats. Capt.
Morris suggested this item be tabled until the next meeting since Mr. Grady was not
present. Motion to table made by Mr.McAdams,seconded by Ms.Stokrocki and carried.
Under new business,Ray Lair made a motion the December 21'meeting be cancelled.
There was no second. The December meeting will be held as scheduled.
There being no additional business to bring before the board,the meeting was adjourned at
7:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Billy Phipps,Acting Chairperson
Suzanne Witz
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