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MARINE ,ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER '
March 14, 2001
Present: Tom' Horne
Hank Epstein
Nick Matsis '
Paul Kelley
Denis Sparks
Edward O'Brien
,Chair'
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member '
Board Member - departed 8:32 a.m.
Absent: Dick Safirstein
. Board Member,
Also Present: William Morris '
Brenda Moses
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Marine & Aviation Department Director
Board, Reporter
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 Elithough not
necessarily discussed in that order.
ITEM 2 - Februarv 1'4. 2001. Minutes Approval
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ITEM 3 - Presentation bv Island Estates Civic Association (no-wake zones)
ITEM 4 - Discuss Composition of Board
. Member Kelley moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February
14,,2001, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously,
A member of the Island Estates Civic Association had requested the board's"advice
regarding petitioning the City to pursue a no-wake status on Windward Island and 'possibly
Mandalay. ' Information was provided him but he was unable to attend toda'y's meeting.
Marine & Aviation Department Director Bill Morris said this item would be tabled to the
next meeting.
Mr. Morris said at the last meeting, it was suggested discussion take place
regarding the board's composition. Consensus was that the current board consists of a'
, good representation of the City. It was remarked that future vacancies be discussed to
maintain that representation prior to making recommendations to the Commission. In'
response to a question, Mr. Morris said Clearwater residency is the only requirement to
serve on the board. The Commission makes the final decision regarding board
,appointments. '
Other Business
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It was suggested that Mr. Morris invite representatives from the Florida Marine
Patrol, the Army Corps of Engineers, and other water management agencies to board
meetings. Mr. Morris said the Army Corps of Engineers' representative is based in
Jacksonville but will be invited the next time he is in the area. Mr. Morris said he met with
the PineHas County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol Unit regarding enforcement of wake
Zones. The agency has agreed to place additional markings and buoys in wake zones at '
the Seminole Launch Ramp, Harbor Island, and Mandalay channel. He said the City is
gradually turning over wake zone marking responsibility to the County because the County
can obtain State grants.
Member Matsis moved that Mr, Morris invite a member of the Florida Marine Patrol
to boord meetings. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
One'member said sinc'e he purchased his business 8 years ago, he has been required
to submit a Waterways Monthly Report to the Army Corps of Engineers Office regarding
his route ahd monthly passenger count'. He is unsure why he has been required to provide
the repo~t, as he represents a small cross-section of activity in the area. It was remarked
that the City might be able to benefit by becoming involved in the process and the
reporting procedure. He provided Mr. Morris with a copy of the report. Mr. Morris said
Assistant Marine & Aviation Department Director Beverly Buysee would research the
matter.
One member said the Sand Key bridge has always served as a demarcation line
between international and inland waters for operation of vessels based on stability, He
said as those waters are protected, he will petition the Coast Guard to obtain permission to
, operate within the jetty system in Clearwater Pass. He said the Coast Guard has not m'ade
a determination yet.
In response to a question, Mr. Morris said dredging was scheduled to start
sometime before October 2001 in all the cuts in Clearwater Pass, Maintenance dredging
also will be done at the Marina,
It was suggested the Chair draft a letter of congratulations to the new
Commissioners and extend an invitation to attend board meetings.
Concern was expressed that the new owner of the Island Grill Restaurant has
employed a lobbyist to obtain a dock permit for a 30Q-foot dock behind the Shop pes of
Sa'nd Key. It was felt if that application were approved, other applications would come
forward. Consensus was that private ownership issues were beyond the scope of the
board. It was remarked the'Sailing Center activities and safety could be compromised if
the application is approved. Mr, Morris said there are environmental issues that resulted in
denial by the Pine1las County Waterways Commission of a previous application by another
owner for the same purpose. Discussion ensued regarding riparian rights of private owners
and access to waterways via docks, etc. Mr, Morris said he plans to designate the area
surrouflding the Sailing Center as a non-combustion zone to prevent speeding jet skiers and
other craft in the area from destroying the seagrass and creating large wakes. He said the
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City is changing its dock ordinance to become more consistent with the County's
requirements.
Mr. Morris said he is working with the Power Squadron regarding boater
registration. A new flyer was developed to provide safe boating information and to better '
educate boaters regarding signage.
, Mr. Morris presented a video on handicapped sailing programs. Costs for,
handicapped sailing vehicles vary depending upon their size and equipment. He plans to
implement the program at the Sailing Center using State grants. He said there is a need to
build membership at the Sailing Center and to let people know that the Sailing Center is an
affordable community recreation resource" . ,
Concern was expressed that the Marina 'pays for the Sailing Center. Mr. Morris
, explained how General Fund and Enterprise Funds function. He said as other Enterprise
Funds have been paying a 4% tax on gross profit,' he felt'lt fair for the Marina to also begin
paying the t~x. He said implementing programs such as the Handicapped Sailing program"
, would help offset those costs. It was suggested that C-View feature the Sailing Center
and the Marina in their programs.
Concern was expressed that the Starlight Princess cruise ship sails too close to
docks and'residential.propertie,s and passengers using binoc'ulars and laser pens intrude on
'residents' privacy" One member has approached a staff member from the cruise ship to
express his concern an~ she has indicated she would pass the information onto' the owner.
Speed is not a concern. '
ITEM 5 - Aaenda for next meetinQ on Aoril 11.' 2001
This topic was not discussed.
ITEM 6 - Adjournment
The meeting ,adjourned at 9:05 a.m.
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Marine Advisory Board
Attest:
Board Reporter '
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