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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07192010WFC MinutesChmn. Conway called the meeting to order at 5:15 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL: Present: John Conway, Chair Lisanne Monier Robinson Beth Mitchell Vicki Christensen Cam` Sal Neglia Barbara Salmon WATERFRONTS COMMITTEE MINUTES MONDAY, JULY 19, 2010 5:15 P.M. Council Chambers, Sebastian City Hall Al Minner, City Manager Rebecca Grohall, Growth Management Director Susan Lorusso, Recording Secretary Excused: Tim Adams APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Neglia /Salmon to approve the minutes of the March 8, 2010. Motion passed. OLD BUSINESS: Waterfront Management Plan Ms. Grohall stated that FCT has approved the management plan and the next step is to go before City Council for their approval. Mr. Minner gave a brief review of the management plan indicating that the plan is the overview and the lease is designation of responsibility. Committee members then reviewed the management plan and reviewed areas of questions or concerns. Discussion ensued about the parking area on the west side of Indian River Drive, who would maintain it, and who would be allowed to access it. MOTION by Conway /Mitchell to recommend to City Council that boat trailer parking on the west side of the Hurricane Harbor site be prohibited. Motion passed unanimously on voice vote. Discussion continued regarding DEP issues at the two sites. Ms. Grohall said both sites have been brought into DEP compliance by removal of the finger piers and a section of the dock at the Hurricane Harbor site as well as removal of piers and the clam raceways at the Dabrowski site. Mr. Conway complimented Ms. Grohall and Mr. Minner for their excellent job in preparing the Management Plan. 1 NEW BUSINESS: Lease Agreement Mr. Conway clarified the non profit status of Fishermen's Landing Sebastian (FLS). Mr. Minner said he made notes on the parking changes the committee would like to see. Mr. Minner explained the rent credits clause, which is a credit of improvement costs incurred by the lessee towards their monthly rent once the costs are approved by the lessor. Property insurance was also discussed and explained that the buildings will be placed on the city's insurance policy and the lessee shall reimburse the lessor the insurance costs. The committee discussed the possibility of transient or live- aboard vessels. Mr. Neglia was concerned that a pump -out station would be needed if live- aboards were allowed. Mr. Minner said he would discuss this issue with FLS. Motion by Mitchell /Conway to approve the Management Plan and Lease with the suggested amendments and instruct the city manager to negotiate with FLS and bring the competed plan and lease to city council for their approval. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Conway asked about a grant mentioned in the management plan. Ms. Grohall explained that the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services found a grant that would fund a full scaled, museum quality diorama focusing on the commercial fishing industry in Sebastian. Archie Smith Fish House Mr. Minner said he and Ms. Grohall have a meeting scheduled with county representatives regarding the possibility of the city obtaining the Archie Smith fish house. The committee discussed the historical nature of the building and the merits it would bring to the working waterfronts project. Due to the shallowness of the water, the dock would not be usable for boats and as it is an aquatic preserve area, kayaks and pontoon vessels would not be allowed to launch. There was discussion about the possibility of getting removed from the aquatic preserve designation as other communities along the coast have done in the past. Ms. Grohall said she would look into that matter. MOTION by Mitchell /Conway to recommend the city actively pursue acquiring the Archie Smith Fish House. Ayes: Conway, Mitchell, Salmon, Robinson, Christensen Nay: Neglia Motion passed. PUBLIC INPUT: NONE MEMBER MATTERS: NONE ADJOURNMENT Chmn. Conway adjourned the meeting at 6:48 P.M. Approved 30 0 Regular Meeting by C 2 Waterfronts Committe