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'. ,J . .' .. ..,., " I , ' MARINE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING CITY OF CLEARWATER January 10, 2001 Present: Bill Wilhelm Hank Epstein , Nick Matsis Dick Safirstein Tom Horne Denis Sparks Chair Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member - departed 8: 1 0 a.m. Board Member - departed 8:40 a.m. Ab::;ent: Paul J. Kelley Board Member Also Present: William Morris Patricia O. Sullivan Marine & Aviation Department Director Board Reporter The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. at the City Marina. To provide continul~v for research, Items are In agenda order although no't necessarily' discussed in that order. ITEM #2 - Aporoval of Minutes t""~) Member Horne moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December, \ .13, 2000, as recorded and submitted in written summation to 'each board member. The ,,~.. motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. :'" ,'.. ~ '\ I 'q,' " ~ ~ :", , JTEM #3 - Permit Process Marine & Aviation Department Director Bill Morris reported the Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers had approved installation of five marker ,buoys on the east side of Island Estates to slow down the minimum wake zone. The City will comply with the County's request that the markers be consistent with others throughout Pinellas County. The County is in the process of installing the buoys. ITEM #4 - Update - Proposed LeQislation for Buovs at Seminole Launch Ramp . Mr. Morris stated legislation to extend the minimum wake zone off the Seminole Boat Ramp has been approved. Staff is working to mark and maintain the buoy markers. The City also maintains buoys off Pier 60. ITEM #5 - Update - Beach Bv Desion Plans , , Mr. Morris reviewed beach redevelopment proposals under consideration by the City 'Commission. The Beach by Design plan will tie changes to the roundabout. Concern was expressed the massive projects will destroy the beach. , , mmab0101 01/10/01 1 ,: ',~. .:. .' > ' ',~..: L" . ~:~.'\"~ \'~.~ ".:',,,, ".! _.<,., .... ,I ..' . ,. . ';.' I , " I I f , ) l . .~ 't' I \.' ~. ~ .' ~ , \ " .', .. .:.', . :. 1,., , '. ,.1; " , !. ~. . , " / .~~ " " ',. " '",1, .:.,.... /'I.lll\\ ,,~..-:-:.~rI o "'1' . \:'~ ' ,1<., , , .,~, . I " , , ,~ '~):'i .' +~ I ":: :.",' ;:':' , . '.:"'~. .>1. ,f.:, .. .1 ;'. ',.,' '.; . /' " , :i-:: , I '. ' oJ.', ..~ . ..: , , ",110 , ,0. ..~. I~ , ,;:) :.". .. ,-I I...::' . :.~~.:. " :' Mr. Morris reported the City has not resolved questions related to 'the path of a proposed no,rth/south trolley system for pedestrian movement. The City also is considering a monorail system between downtown and the beach before construction of the Memorial Causeway Bridge commences. A location has not been chosen for a small, stand-alone visitor information center to be run by the chambers of commerce. In response to a question, he said the roundabout committee continues to discuss improvement proposals. ITEM #6 - Other Business Proposed Changes to Code re Dock Construction Discussion ensued regarding proposed changes in the Code related to dock construction. The County Board of Adjustments will hear variance requests. Marina staff no longer will be involved with the process. Planning & Zoning staff will verify setback requirements. Support was expressed for docks to be permitted to extend farther into the' water than currently is allowed when sea grass beds need protection. Member support of this issue was requested. Sailing Center ' Mr. Morris said staff is working to obtain grant money to expand the handicapped sailing program, including pier construction at the Sailing Center: The pram,used for the program rarely capsizes. The program, which includes boats, instructors, and a chase boat, is a good fit for the sailing center, 'which has many,dedicated volunteers. It was , stated the Coast Guard Auxiliary also would be willing to help with the program. Mr. Morris said Sailing Center operations currently lose $100,000 annually. He , hoped the program will change the erroneous conception that sailing is a sport only for the' rich and encourage more residents to use the Sailing Center as a community resource. Yacht Basin Staff is researching the City's ability to install docks in the yacht basin, which could hold up to 90 slips for boats up to 30 feet in length. A study first must be completed related to sea grass. The facility would need power and pump out capability. 2012 Summer Olympics Regarding the possible bid by the area for the Summer Olympics, Mr. Morris said volleyball and sailing probably would be in Pinellas County. Interest has been expressed in 'Sand Key Park. ' The area is combining efforts with Orlando to attract the Games. The board will be asked for input once a preliminary design for the sailing venue is complete. 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" " I , ' It was, suggested, dredging, the pass between Caladesl Island and Clearwater, beach ~ould Impr~vowater currents In Clearwater Harbor, Increase water flow through the,lsland Estates canals, and flush out debris. i ITEM ,7'l Aaenda for next meetina on Februarv 14, 2001 'Update on proposed ,changes to Code reg~rding doc~ construction and buoy markers~ ' , 'ITEM #8 ~ Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:47 a.m. , " " ' .:' \ . Attest: ~nda.m~ Board Reporter " , I ,'. ',' . j:,' .', . , , I, " , , ' l' " '> " .. ' , ;', "T T,.' .'. .' , , 1 , " ,j .'. " , " .'", , '. " \ , .l-. . i. '" '. " , " . :.j ". 1 ' ,> , ' , ,..'mni'ab01o" , " 01/1 0101 3 : i';.;J.' ',I', : ~(~~~:';::.'.;;:;: '\ , " " , tl~):"J,;";':;,:; i: ,', :."" ,'",', '" ""',,, ,,", ",'" ",' .." " , '" ,,' '" ,: , ,,' , " '":,, ,,',' ,",' ", ,'" ~ t/.1- . 'J'.\f~t/'t t~h.l~~..ft..1.ht'~>4'.'=~+h~ {'.;l'l~ ;L'~~(~'llflL.::;t;r ,:;.. 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