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MARINE ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
July 8, 1998
Present:
David C. Martens
Donald McFarland
Edward Dohrman
Ernie Cline
David Hemerlck
Bill Wilhelm
William Held
Brenda Moses
Chair.
Vice-Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member (departed 8:45 a.m.)
Harbormaster '
Board Reporter
Absent:
Eric Spaulding
Board Mem ber
. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. at the City Marina. To
provide continuity for research, the items will be in agenda order although not
necessarily dIscussed in tl)at order.
Approval of May 13, 1998, Minutes
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, No corrections or additions were requested for the minutes of the regular
meeting of May 13, 1998. Consensus was to approve the minutes as submitted in
writing to each board member.
ITEM #1 -Shepard's Request to Plannina and Zonina Board and State Appeal Hearina
Harbormaster Held said despite opposition expressed, the P&Z IPlanning and
Zoning) Board unanimously approved a request to allow Mr. Conatser to operate jet
ski~ at Shepard's Restaurant. Discussion ensued and concern was expressed that
this board's recommendation against the jet ski operation was given no credibility.
The owner of the Holiday Inn Aqua Wave has filed an appeal to be heard by a State
Hearing Officer on August 5, 1998.
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Member Hemerick moved to direct Mr. Held to reiterate this board's
recommendation not to grant Mr. Conatser's request for conditional use application
for a fishing flats boat and jet ski rental operation in Clearwater Pass at the August
5 hearing. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #2 - Wake Zones
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Mr. Held received a call from a boater requesting a wake zone near the
Horizon House. Staff feels no wake zone is required in that area. Should the
Marine Advisory Board recommend a wake zone there, the State must approve a
modification to the City's current permit. Discussion ensued and concern was
expressed that too many wake zones greatly limit the enjoyment of the waterways.
It was commented natural surges in the basin and wave action against seawalls can
create wakes. It was remarked there is no legitimate concern regarding safety to
other watercraft in the area of Horizon House to warrant imposing a wake zone. A
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comment was made wake zones address safety issues. Staff suggests a
recommendation be sent to the Coast Guard that channel markers be aligned in the
.center of Mandalay channel. Wake zones stop and start at Federal markers to limit
the number of pilings. In response to a question, Mr. Held said the Yacht ,Club Basin
Apartments obtained City, State, and County permits to construct additional docks.
It was remarked there would probably not be a problem obtaining dock permits at
Island Estates if someone had the time to pursue them. In response to a question,
Mr. Held said the City's dock control has been deferred to the County.
Discussion ensued regarding laws for renting boat docks. Mr. Held said no
commercial activity is permitted from the docks at the Yacht Club. Commercial
activity there would require approval from the Planning and Zoning Board.
Consensus was to consider the yacht basin as a possible site for construction of
City docks.
ITEM #3 ~ Marine Deoartment Proiects Uodate
Mr. Held said the marina restrooms being renovated wlll be air conditioned
and look similar to those in .the County Courthouse when completed. Permits have
been obtained for fishing piers in Clearwater Pass and construction is expected to
begin this week. The first injury the marina construction crew has ever experienced
occurred this past month. Plans are being developed for the "Make A Difference
Fishing Tournament" on October 10, 1998. It is anticipated 250 children will
participate this year. Mr. Held said the Governor's Hurricane Conference held June
4, 1998, was a good publicity opportunity for the City.
ITEM #4 ~ Reschedule November 11. 1998 Meetinq due to Holidav
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Consensus was to reschedule the November 11 meeting to November 4,
1998. The next meeting is scheduled for August 12, 1998.
In response to a question, Mr. Held said upon his retirement August 14,
1998, Mr. Hancock will SArve as Interim Harbormaster, attending all Marine
Advisory Board meetings.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
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