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MARINE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
October 11. 2000
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Present: . Bill Wilhelm
Hank Epstein
Nick Matsis
Tom Horne
Paul Kelley
Denis Sparks
Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member - arrived 8:06 a.m.
Board Member
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Absent: Dick Safirstein
Board Member
Also Present: William. Morris
Gordon Wills
Brenda Moses
Harbormaster - nrrived 8:10a.m.
Clearwater Airpark Operations' Manager
Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. at the. Marina.
, To provide continuity for rosearch, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
ITEM 2 - Aooroval of the Minutes
(~;} Member Epstein requested that regarding the September 13. 2000, meeting minutes
that Member Horne be listed as present and that sentence one of Jtem 9 be changed to
reflect.... .goodbye to Dr. He'inerick." .
Member Epstein moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of September 13,
2000, as amended: The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM 3 - Discussion of Minimum Wake Zones.
Airpark Operations Manager Gordon Wills said last Thursday the Commission voted
to pass the ordinance implementing a minimum wake zone at Island Estates. The
Harbormaster stated at that meeting if the minimum wake zone does not alleviate the
problems in the channel, staff will re-address the issue and the possibility of instituting a
no-wake zone. Buoys in the area will be marked accordingly. Jt was remarked that the
persons responsible for buoys in Belleair (Pinellas County) have offered to assist Clearwater
with the buoys in the channel at (s(and Estates. Harbormaster Bill 'Marris said the County
has offered to pay for and install the buoys to maintain consistency in the type of buoys
and buoy markings in the waterways. Discussion ensued regarding the role of the MAB
(Marine Advisory Soard) in making decisions regarding wake zones, etc. It was remarked
that some type of consistency with regard to the MAS's recommendations is needed. Mr.
Morris said his priority is a waterway management plan that sets criteria and standards for
waterway navigation. He' said the City has an ordinance regulating boaters and skiers that
requires them to stay 50 feet away from docks and seawalls; the County has an ordinance
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that requires boaters and skiers maintain out to a 200 foot buffer. It was remarked that
City ordinances a're not being enforced.
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Member, Horne moved that the channel from the eastern side of the first waterway
to the southeast of the existing marina fuel docks, continuing southeastward to the first
channel marker that turns and exits to the south towards the Clearwater Pass bridge be
designated a minimum wake zone. The motion was duly seconded.
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Discussion ensued regarding adopting the County's standards 'of a 200-foot
minimum distance from seawalls. Mr. Morris said staff is working with the Engineering
Department to determine the worst case scenario using the County's standards. He will
update the MAS as information is available.
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ITEM 4 - Other Business
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Mr. Morris said signs regarding the new minimum wake zone will be posted at
launch ramps to educate the public regarding the new regulation. He said effective
October 1, 2000, new legislation requires instructors to pass the Boating Safety course. It
was remarked that beginning boaters or those unfamiliar with the area cannot see..the no- .
wake zone signs in the channel at Clearwater Pass, especially if coming from the south and
turning alongside the jetty. In response to a question, Mr. Morris said the Coast Guard is
against placing a light on the end of the jetty. It was felt a comprehensive study of the
marking system In Clearwater Pass is needed. Mr. Morris said staff is working with the
local community and pertinent law enforcement authorities to address waterway issues and
safety.
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Mr. Morris said commercial dock builders are first required to complete the process
in place by the City before getting County approval. Frequently, because of seagrass
issues and other issues, the County denies their request. As the Harbormaster only
reviews navigational issues, setbacks, the length of docks, and other related issues, it is
impossible to know if the County will approve 'or deny an applicant's request. .
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One resident expressed concern that the City's new trash compactor at the Marina
is inadequate. The container does not get picked up for 3 weeks at a time which creates a
stench as well as flies, rodents and other pests. Mr. Morris said a key to the compactor is
available to tenants. He said the slope of the parking lot causes the jUice in the container
to run to the front of the compactor. He said the nearby restaurant was not bagging dead
fish materials and oyster shells were tearing waste bags. The Solid Waste Department has
agreed to pick up the container on a weekly basis to help alleviate the problem. It was
remarked that regardless of the type of bags used, the smel1 from dead fish and related
materials cannot be eliminated. The resident also expressed concern that other boaters are
cutting in front of him while conducting his parasall operation, creating a potentially
dangerous situation. It was suggested that he document and report to Mr. Morris any
violators of the standard navigational regulations.
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In response to a question, Mr. Morris said on October 16,' 2000, a preconstruct/on
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Mr. Morris will review.an article entitled "Model Legislation" that refers to new
proposals at tho State level regarding waterways to determine If any of the proposals
. pertain to or can be considen;!d for implem(3ntation in Clearwater.
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