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MARINE ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
June 12, 2002
Present:
Tom f:iorne
Hank Epstein
Nick Matsls
Dick Safirstein
Paul J. Kelley
Edward O'Brien
Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Absent:
Denis Sparks
Board Member
Also Present: Bill Morris
, Catherine Yellin
. Patricia O. Sullivan
Marine & Aviation Department Director
Senior Staff Assistant'
Board Reporter
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The'Chair called the'meeti~g to order at 7:58 a.m. at t~e Marina.
, To provide continuity for. research, items ara In agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
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ITEM #2 - Approval of Minutes
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, Member Matsis moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May
8, 2002, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #3 - Guest Speaker - Barbara Short - Clearwater Communitv Sailinq
Association
Marine & Aviation Department Director Bill Morris reported Ms. Short's
presentation has been continued to July 10, 2002.
ITEM #4 - Other Business
Downtown Waterfront
Glenn Warren, DDB (Downtown Development Board) representative, stated a
sea grass study is necessary before a downtown waterfront amenity can be
dev'eloped on the pilings of the old bridge. The DDB has money to fund the sea
grass study of the waterfront between Drew Street and Pierce 100. In response to
, ,a ,ques,tion, Mr. Morris said the DDS is working with the Economic Development
Department on a downtown plan.
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, ,Member Kelley moved to recommend support of implementing a sea grass
.study of the downtown waterfront between Drew Street and Pierce 100, as soon
as possible. ,The motl~n was duly seconded.
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It was recommended the motion Indicate the study Is an essential
component of future downtown development of the waterfront.
. ,Member Kelley moved to amend his motion to recommend support of
implementing a sea grass study of the downtown waterfront between Drew Street
and Pierce 100, as soon as possible as the study Is an essential component to
.develop a future downtown waterfront amenity. The seconder agreed. The motion
carried unanimously.
The' Chair will prepare .a letter for the City Commission regarding this issue.
Clearwater Sailing Center
The Grand Reopening Party at the Clearwater Sailing Center for the center
and opening of the new Sand Key f1rehouse is scheduled for September 14, 2002.
Invitations' will be mailed. The Sailing Center's membership drive will begin at that
time.
Mr. Morris said in July, the City Commission will consider approval of the
Clearwater Community Sailing Association, ,a 501 (C}3 organization to operate the
Clearwater Sailing Center. The association plans to extend center hours. The
proposal can save the City up to $144,000 annually. A lease is being negotiated.
The City will continue funding at current levels (between $30;000 and $40,000) to
insure annual maintenance and proper funding for ongoing and long term CIP issues.
,Future association plans include hosting national events.
The fence behind the restrooms was erected this week to add boat storage
space. The Parks & Recreation Department will plant oleander to screen the fence.
Next, boat storage will be expanded under the bridge. Sailing Center membership
will be required for boat storage.
Dock proposal ra Island Grill
In response to a question, Mr. Morris said once the dock designer completes
the application, the proposal to construct a dock by the Island Grill restaurant can
be brought forward for consideration. The application is "dormant," waiting for
'action by the applicants' consultant.
Buoys
Concern was expressed a ,buoy in the Mandalay Channel needs replacement.
,It was stated boaters are beginning to follow rules related to the minimum wake
zone implemented two years previously.
, ' It was recommended an additional buoy be installed on the east side of '
, Harbor Island, as the distance between current buoys causes visibility problems.
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, Sign age '
Mr. Morris presented a sign, available for homeowners to display, which
relates the City ordinance; which prohibits speeds greater than 5 mph within 50
feet of docks and the shoreline. Concern was expressed the signs aro difficult to.
read from a distance or when moving. It was recommended tho signs be installed
at Marina gasoline pumps, at launching ramps, and at the ends of channels. It was
recommended the signs be simple and visible. It was recommended this
information be included in brochures distributed by Coast Guard Auxiliary members.
Concern was expressed many young boaters ignore the rules. It was stated
legislative rep~esentatives are unaware of marina related problems. Concern was
expfessed the minimum wake zone sign north of the Memorial Causeway bridge
cannot be read.
Mr. Morris said the County is providing up to $24.000 annually to the City to
replace and maintain 67 waterway regulatory signs and supporting structures. The
signs have faded. The City maintains more than 40q Information and regulatory'
waterway signs. Concern was expressed too much signage is confusing for
boaters. Mr. Morris said signage is necessary as boaters are not licensed. Support
was expressed for Florida licensing water craft operators.
Fishing Pier
Concern was expressed regarding dangers to anglers who stand on bridge
support pilings when fishing near the Clearwater Pass Bridge. Mr. Morris reviewed
problems related, to the location of the fishing piers and reviewed recommendations
to extend the piers, in Clearwater Pass. The most important change will be to the
pier closest to the bridge.
Consensus was to support construction of extensions to the fishing piers by
Clearwater Pass Bridge.
Request for Minimum Wake Zone off Windward Island
Mr. Morris reported of 111 letters sent by staff regarding a request to
establish a minimum wake zone off Windward Island, 11 were returned
undeliverable. Staff received 5 responses'. Resident John Garrity distributed 38
letters and received 22 responses in favor of the request. Only two responses
opposed the change. Mr. Morris distributed a copy of the letter from the Island'
Estates Civic Association supporting the change. One resident had expressed
concern'sign blight not ruin his vista.
Mr. Garrity said the City;s letter did slow some boaters and provide him
some'relief, although some speed up just past his dock and affect his neighbors.
Mr. Morris said the proposed minimum wake zone would connect to the minimum
w'ake zone, to the'south but not wrap around the southern points of land to keep the
basin open for water-skiing. Staff will present the request to the City Coml'!lission
In Augl!st.
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Wave Runners
" Mr. Morris reviewed State requirements for wave runner rentals, noting
renters receive more training than purchasers. COllcern was expressed dangerous
. conditions result from improper use of wave runners.
Mr. Morris stated two north be'ach residents had cited a newspaper article
and requested water craft be banned from the beach area. Mr. Morris stated
several east coast counties have extended their jurisdictions out to sea to limit
motorized water craft. He is working with Pinellas County on this issue.
Mr. Morris reported the Mandalay Beach Club and Clearwater Beach Hotel
have applied to rent wave runners. ,The requirement to maintain a corridor through
safe swimming' areas for each wave runner vendor would be difficult for City life
guards to enforce. He has proposed posting the area "No Life Guards On Duty" and
, , pulling City lifeguards from the beach between Pier 60 and the Beach at
Rockaway~s or having affected businesses pay for lifeguard services in those areas.
Term Expirations
, it was noted the terms of three members will expire soon. All have
expressed an interest in reappointment. Members were encouraged to complete an
application. '
ITEM #5 - Aaenda for. next meetina on Julv 10. 2002,
A presentation by the Clearwater Community Sailing Association is planned.
ITEM' #6 - Adiournment '
The meeting adjourned at 9: 12 a:m.
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