HomeMy WebLinkAbout10122009WFC3. ROLL CALL:
Present: John Conway, Chair
Tim Adams
Lisanne Monier Robinson
Al Minner
Sal Neglia
Beth Mitchell
WATERFRONTS COMMITTEE MINUTES
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2009 5:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, Sebastian City Hall
1. Chmn. Conway called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Rebecca Grohall, Growth Management Director
Susan Lorusso, Recording Secretary
Mayor Richard Gillmor was also in attendance
Excused: Mason Bowen
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Adams /Robinson to approve the minutes of the September 28, 2009 meeting.
Motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
5. OLD BUSINESS:
DISCUSS LAYOUT AND USES FOR FORMER HURRICANE HARBOR SITE
Chmn. Conway reviewed the possible uses for Hurricane Harbor site as discussed at the last
meeting. The committee also discussed revenue generating operations and responsibilities of
expenses and maintenance. Some areas for income were the retail fish market with raw bar,
an ice house, pay for use storage, and fee based workshops. Mr. Minner said RFP's would be
required for these ventures. He added that the Department of Agriculture would be available for
the next meeting (October 26) to discuss their ideas for the business plan.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
A. REQUEST CITY COUNCIL TO MODIFY BOUNDARIES
Mr. Minner reviewed the transmittal request that he will present to city council. The state has
indicated that the offer made to Sebastian Entertainment was rejected. The proposed
boundary modification would be to look to the southern parcel, known as the
Dabrowski /Offshore Marina. The state has indicated that they would be in favor of this
modification.
The Dabrowski property has a deep water dock and is already established with aquaculture.
Mr. Adams explained how the Fisherman's Landing Sebastian, Inc. has been using their own
funds, time and manpower to clean up and make repairs at the Dabrowski site. The committee
discussed leasing options and not for profit revenues. Ms. Grohall said she will try to get the
Pt. Salerno lease for the committee to review and use as a model.
MOTION by Adams /Neglia to recommend city council modify the FCT grant to purchase the
Dabrowski property. Motion passed unanimously on voice vote.
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B. ANNOUONCEMENT OF PREMIERE OF STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE WORKING WATERFRONT PROGRAM VIDEO AT 5:30
P.M. IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Ms. Mitchell explained how she was contacted to organize this event and invited all Waterfronts
Committee members to the reception and premiere.
7. PUBLIC INPUT
Charlie Sembler asked if the appraisals were in and Mr. Minner said the state had them but
they are not public at this time.
8. MEMBER MATTERS
Mr. Minner said Councilman Hill approached him concerning Sunshine Laws and the difficulty
Waterfronts Committee members have when trying to bring something to the City Manager as
he also is a committee member. Mr. Minner said he felt the best solution was for him to step
down from the committee and have the position filled by a resident -at- large. Mr. Adams then
noted that Mr. Bowen has been out of town extensively and made it known that he is also
willing to step down to have another commercial fisherman take his seat. Mr. Minner said he
will bring this matter up to City Council to have the city representative seat changed to resident
at large and to advertise for the position and for a replacement for Mr. Bowen's seat.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Chmn. Conway adjourned the meeting at 6:48 P.M.
Approved 20 r °9 Regular Meeting by
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