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CITY OF CLEARWATER
October 1 3, 1 999
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David Hemerick
Bill Wilhelm
Donald McFarland
Hank Epstein
Nick Matsis
Dick Safirstein
Tom Horne
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Also Present: Mike Hancock
David Martens
Brenda Moses
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. at the Marina.
To provide continuity for research, Items are in agenda order although not
necessarilv discussed in that order.
ITEM 2 - Minutes ADDroval
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'/_u,\ No corrections or changes were requested. The Chair said the minutes of
'-.._/ September 8, 1999, stand approved as submitted in written summation to each
board member.
ITEM 3 - Other Business
Concern was expressed the MAS (Marine Advisory Board) is not included in
key decisions affecting marine operations. Consensus was to draft a letter to the
City Manager, citing incidents supporting this contention.
Disposition 'of the abandoned sailboat on the north end of Mandalay channel
is unknown. It was noted that the Clearwater Marine Aquarium had refused the
owner! s offered donation of the boat.
Discussion ensued regarding a bicycle path proposed in conjunction with the
Memorial Causeway Bridge between the City dock and existing bridge. Information
was requested regarding effects of the bicycle path/jogging trail, etc. on fishing
piers. Concern was expressed regarding a lack of communication between the City,
MAB, and Harbormaster regarding bridges &nd other marine related matters. When
the City Manager last attended a board meeting, he expressed concern about
marine interests and committed to open communication between the City and MAS.
It was requested that the board and local residents be apprised of all meetings
addressing marine-related proposals and projects.
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Concern was expressed that Police directing beach traffic create problems by
allowing one pedestrian to cross at a time.
In response to a questionJ Assistant Harbormaster Mike Hancock said
completion of the Sailing Center's boat ramp should occur by January 2000. The
Army Corps of Engineers will perform another survey to determine if the marina
channel and Intracoastal need to be realigned. Corps of Engineer funds can be used
to dredge federal channels. '
Concern was expressed regarding the Marina parking lot south of the
roundabout access. The MAB had indicated their preference for a paved parking
lot. It was suggested the lot may be unmetered and paved. Regular updates on a
checklist form of all marine-related proposals and projects were requested. The
board requested that the Harbormaster ensure their participation in discussions
,regarding Marina activities at the bay front.
It was reported the Clearwater Beach Rotary Gulf Challenge is scheduled for
November 13, 1999. It was suggested the City Manager's office be contacted for
advertising assistance. Marina facilities will be user-friendly for the Island Estates
Yacht Club Boat Parade in December. The Make A Difference fishing tournament at '
Pier 60 was successful with more than ',000 in attendance. Ferry operator Phil
Henderson transported more than 8,000 people to the beach for Jazz Holiday
venues.
Copies pf the board's rules of procedure were requested.
ITEM 4 - Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:02 a.m.
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