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MARINE ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
August 14, 1996
Present:
William Held
David Smith
David Hemerick
Donald McFarland
David C. Martens
Edward Dohrman
Harbormaster
Member
Acting Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Absent:
Ernie Cline
Bill Wilhefm
Member (excused)
Member (excused)
The meeting was called to order by Acting Chair, David Hemerick, at 8:04
a.m. at the Marina conference room, 25 Causeway Boulevard, Clearwater, Florida.
In order to provide continuity for research. the items will be listed in agenda order
although not necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Introduce Brenda Moses. New Board Reporter for the City
Harbormaster Held introduced Brenda Moses as the new Board Reporter for
the City. She will be taking minutes at all future Marine Advisory Board meetings.
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Welcome new Member. David Smith
Mr. Hemerick welcomed David Smith as a new member. Mr. Smith gave an
overview of his background.
A motion was made by Mr. Dohrman to approve the July 10, 1996, minutes,
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3. Fence on Sand Key
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Mr. Held distributed handouts to members. A fence has been installed at a
cost of $4,500 underneath the Sand Key bridge. It has a passenger entrance on the
east side of the fence. Fishers can fish the seawall from underneath the Clearwater
pass bridge over to the compound area. The fence blocks fishers from getting into
Sand Key Park. An emergency gate is located on the east end of the fence to allow
Parks and Recreation personnel entry to the area. Multiple fishing piers may be
considered for the fenced area, because of its popularity. Discussion ensued about
the need to construct a fishing pier now that fishing is possible under the Sand Key
bridge. It was noted fishing was always done in that locationt and the fence was
just a security measure, and does not effect whether or not a pier should be
constructed. Next year's budget includes $200,000 for construction of a fishing
pier at Clearwater pass. The money has been put into a capital improvement
project, but no plans or locations have been established. Mr. Held will invite
engineers involved in construction for the new pier to meet with the board at the
September or October meeting. At that time, questions can be addressed. A 15
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The Pier 60 business plan will be presented at the September 5, 1996,
Commission meeting. It was noted the Marine Advisory Board previously endorsed
the Pier 60 operation to be changed from an enterprise fund to a general fund
activity. Subsequent to the Commission budget work session, it appears the
change will be approved.
,'-""" foot pier for the area in question could be constructed from wood pilings by marina
,,/ employees, after state permitting is obtained. It was noted the city of Venice, built
multiple piers rather than one long fishing pier.
4. Marina & Pier 60 Business Plan
The Fiscal Review Committee, which is the budget arm of the City, approved
submission of both business plans to the Commission, with the addition of caps on
CPI increases. It was suggested incorporating the 3% minimum CPI increase in
leases, but excluding a maximum percentage to allow room for unexpected
situations. The first presentation of the marina business plan was reviewed at the
Commission work session on August 9, 1996. One of the major concerns was the
wide variety of percentage increases, as well as one instance of a 100% increase.
Slip rents are tiered, dependent upon the number of passengers a vessel can carry,
Some six pack boats will incur $25 per month increases, and larger dinner boats
may experience increases up to $285 per month. Although the proposed increases
appear excessive, past years' rental rates were extremely low, and these increases
will bring rates into line with rates charged by other municipal marinas.
An incident was discussed regarding a paras ail tenant who subleased a slip
without the consent or knowledge of Mr. Held. DockIng permits clearly state
subleases are not permitted. The person subleasing the slip sued the tenant and
lost. The tenant paid the City $250 per month, and subleased the slip for $1350
per month. After careful consideration of other marina rentals, Mr. Held felt the
proposed increases were still low. A comment was made that reviewing rates
within an established policy is different from the concept of charging tenants
dependent upon their profits, which is a form of income taxation. Dinner cruise
boats, six pack boats and others' books should also be scrutinized in order to justify
the concept. It was noted some marinas charge large dinner boats a fixed rental
charge, and in some cases charge a CPI, a percentage of sales, and a passenger tax.
The marina determined accounting to support such charges would be too costly to
implement and maintain. The increased charges have been lobbied by interest
groups, and an attorney will attend the next Commission work session on behalf of
the groups.
5. Cable Television at the Marina
August 12, 1996, a television set was installed in the lobby of the marina.
Boaters can view the weather channel before departure. Lines are being laid to
docks by a local cable company to offer tenants cable service. Tenants can call
Time Warner to schedule service. Transient boaters receive free cable television.
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Years ago a wind gauge and directional anemometer were located over the
door entrance at the marina. A question was asked whether another one could be
purchased in its place. Mr. Held said the old anemometer had been donated by one
of the party boats. There is a weather station on Pier 60 which was installed by the
National Weather Service. It has an extremely accurate LED read out. Anyone can
call the pier attendant to obtain information on water and air temperature, wind
speed, and direction.
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A question arose about the status of the pump out station. Mr. Held stated
the marina pumped 2,500 gallons of sewage from 37 boats, which helped decrease
pollution levels in the harbor. Quarterly reports are sent to DEP on pumped out
sewage the number of boats utilizing the marina. Only people that are serviced at
attended fuel docks are recorded. Others can use unattended docks and read the
instructions listed on boxes and hoses. The pumps stay on for 2 hours, and must
be reactivated after lack of use. All boaters, regardless of membership status, are
offered free pump out service.
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At the City Commission work session, parking on Memorial Causeway was
discussed. Rich Baier's diagram displayed a parking lot with 46 metered parking
spaces. The Commission asked Mr. Baier to obtain feedback from marina
attendants and tenants to determine their feelings on an additional overflow parking
lot on the other side of the bridge. The engineer estimated costs would be
$100,000 for a paved lot with meters. The bicycle path would have to be
redirected. Mr. McFarland made a motion the board renew their support and urge
the City to proceed with a minimum surface treatment, such as a lot constructed
with paving stones; for the proposed overflow parking lot. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously. An unpaved lot would save the City
approximately $40;000. It was noted some board members were not in favor of the
current freeze on commercial tenant parking. Mr. Held added a requirement in the
business plan for lessees and their employees to park in the Memorial Civic Center
lot, or any other lot designated by the City.
Other discussion ensued concerning marketing plans. Coast Cruising
Magazine contacted Mr. Held. The magazine will publish a full one-page article in
the November/December issue about the City of Clearwater. Mr. Held will obtain
extra copies of the advertisement to distribute throughout the City. Marina Dock
Age Magazine will publish an article about the City in a September edition.
Mr. Held reminded members of the election of new officers at the next
meeting in September.
Thursday; July 18; 1996, the City approved the wording of the budget on
the bid to rebuild the Magnolia Street dock. The preconstruction meeting was held
August 5, 1996, and Siebert Construction will begin construction September 3D,
1996. A new seawall, a storm drain and dock will be constructed, and the project
is expected to be complete within 6 months.
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A motion was made by Mr. Smith to adjourn at 8:52 a.m., duly seconded
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