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MARINE ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
May 14, 1997
Present:
David C. Martens
Donald McFarland
David Smith
David Hemerick
Ernie Cline
Bill Wilhelm
Dave Perkins
William Held
Brenda Moses
Chair
Vice-Chair
Member
Member
Member
Member
Ex-Officio
Harbormaster
Board Reporter
Absent:
Edward Dohrman
Member
The meeting was called to order by Chair Martens at 8:00 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. Approval of Minutes - Aoril 9. 1997
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Ch~ir Martens asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of April $1,
1997 as submitted in writing to each member. No corrections were noted, and
Chair Martens stated the minutes will stand approved as read.
2. Update on Fishino Piers
Mr. Held noted that the Engineering Department is working on the permits for
the proposed piers. Fieid work continues and the application process has begun for
submission to the State. Normally, it takes approximately 90 days for a response to
the application. When a copy of the application is available, Mr. Held will share it
with Marine Advisory Board members.
3. Maonolia Street Dock
Chair Martens noted that due to the delay in construction, the job for the
Magnolia Street Dock was re-bid. The original bid was awarded to Seaway at
$120,000. Upon re-bidding the job, Seaway's bid increased to $142,000. Upon
further negotiations, Seaway reduced their bid to $131,000. Due to the enormous
increase in the original bid, it was terminated and open bids are due by May 28,
1997. It was noted that the 2 people who were against reconstruction of the dock
lost their case in December, 1996 and again in February, 1997. Their attorney
contacted the County and indicated that those 2 property owners had owned the
land out to the intracoastal waterway. The City of Clearwater produced a map of
1914 indicating that the property was indeed State land.
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It was noted in previous Marine Advisory Board minutes, it was mentioned
that the roof on the Turner Street Dock was in need of repairs. Mr. Held remarked
that the City Building and Maintenance Department is aware of the situation and will
be repairing the roof shingles shortly.
4. City-owned Prooertv on Island Estates
The Island Estates City-owned property, near Windward Passage and Island
Yachts, the Island Estates Civic Association has petitioned the City to utilize that
property as a park. This Board had previously petitioned the City to use the
property for a Marina. It was noted that a developer has expressed interest in the
property for a Marina. Board members remarked that converting waterfront
property to a park did not make sense. A comment was made that residents at
Island Estates can utilize the 2 miles on the Causeway for park purposes by
upgrading activities. A suggestion was made that should the City agree to utilize
the property as a City park, then a stipulation should be placed in the agreement
that the City has the option of converting the park for other purposes, such as a
Marina. Mr. Held noted the City had been approached by Island Yachts to utilize the
property for overflow parking. The City did not approve that request. Further
discussion ensued regarding the number of boat slips and parking required for a
Marina, and how much revenue would be generated for the City. It was remarked
that the City has enough park property to budget for and maintain.
Member McFarland moved to object to the City-owned property at Island
Estates being utilized as a City Park. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Member McFarland moved to recommend that the City re-investigate
obtaining permits for construction of a Marina on the City-owned property at Island
Estates. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
5. Beach Diner Lease Aqreement
Mr. Held noted the lease agreement expires on July 21, 1997 with
Karamista, Inc., which is doing business as the Beach Diner under a Marriott lease.
Mr. Held proposed to the City Commission to issue a new lease agreement to the
Beach Diner for 6 years. The new lease has buy-out options annually for the City.
In the event that the City would need to acquire the property due to the proposed
new bridge and the Civic Center parking garage. Some structural improvements
need to be made to the property at an estimated cost of $35,000, which has been
incorporated into the lease agreement. There is an extension clause in the lease
agreement that allows for a 2-year extension in the event that the City decides to
retain this tenant. Rents would remain the same with a percentage of gross sales.
In January of 1999, a CPI will be imposed on this tenant yearly.
6. Safe Boatim:1 Week Proclamation
Safe Boating Week is next week. On May 15, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Rita
Garvey will read a proclamation regarding Safe Boating Week at the City
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The meeting adjourned at 8:35 a.m.
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Commission meeting. Marine Advisory Board members are welcome to attend.
Members of the Power Squadron and the Coast Guard Auxiliary will also attend.
7. Other Business
Mr. Held noted that the employee who was complimented by this Board for
his efforts in outstanding efforts in extinguishing a fire aboard a patron's vessel was
voted City Employee of the Month.
A question arose about the tenant on the first floor of the Marina building
who operates a computer business. It was felt that computers do not fit into the
theme of the Marina. It was noted that there is no second floor retail space
available in the Marina at this time. The Marina staff have offered the tenant the
option to opt out of his lease but he declined. It was remarked that this business
does not attract visitors to the Marina, nor does it detract from others' businesses.
A comment was made that although new smoke-eaters were installed in the
Marina Restaurant, the smoke is still unpleasant. The smoke is not completely
removed, but it has been improved.
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A question was posed as to the possibility of moving Causeway Boulevard to
the north when redevelopment takes place to prevent pedestrian accidents. It was
noted that a section of the road is State-owned. The City has volunteered to take
responsibility for that portion of the road, and should the State agree, the City'will
immediately put in a crosswalk.
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