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VOLUSIA
COUNTY BEACH ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting minutes for February 8, 2005
VOTRAN Meeting Rooms
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Storch called the meeting to order at 5:37 PM, February 8, 2005.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Chairman Glenn Storch
Charles DeZaruba
James France
Jay Crocker
Daniel Troian
Walter Welch
Dr. P.T. Bud Fleuchaus
BOARD MEMBER(S) ABSENT
Vice-Chairman Ernest Boger
Richard Lohmann
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 11, 2005:
Dr. P.T. Bud Fleuchaus moved approval of the minutes of January 11, 2005. Charles DeZaruba seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously.
III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (3 MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER SPEAKER):
Terri Campbell, Sons of the Beach Organization asked the Board to send County Council a letter showing their support of the purchase of the “Happy Whale” property.
IV. BEACH MANAGEMENT PLAN:
Review all Cities Comments and Finalize:
John Harper advised that the city of New Smyrna Beach and Daytona Beach Shores has not provided any comments yet. The Board decided to table this issue until all the comments are received and provided to the Board for review. This issue will be discussed at the March meeting.
Jay Crocker advised that he went before the New Smyrna Beach City Council to urge them to get comments to John Harper as soon as possible. Jay Crocker recognized HAVOC’s attendance and their comments on the Beach Management Plan. A.J. Device, HAVOC, expressed her concern with the Plan and specifically with the handicapped access to the beach. She feels vehicular access is unacceptable access. She advised that the non-accessible showers, restrooms, etc… are not adequately addressed in the Plan. Chairman Storch advised that providing handicapped accessibility, where possible, is the primary goal of the Board.
Jay Crocker asked Ms. Device to explain her difficulties on the beach. Ms. Device explained that she had problems at the Granada approach and other nearby approaches with the bathrooms, showers and water fountains for example. She further advised that the existing facilities are not in compliance with the current ADA guidelines.
Michael Porter, fisherman, advised that he would like designated fishing zones moved as the fish move. Chairman Storch asked him to mail Leisure Services copies of his comments for the Beach Management Plan so that the Board can review them at the next meeting.
V. NEW BUSINESS:
Presentation – Gwen Stroud and Bob Haviland:
Gwen Stroud, President of the Volusia-Flagler Environmental Council presented and narrated a program called “The Beach, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”, Part A. Bob Haviland presented and narrated Part B of the program.
Chairman Storch suggested that a “Record of Erosion and Re-nourishment” and seawall standards and clean up be included in the Beach Management Plan.
VI. ONGOING BUSINESS:
Esther Street Proposal – Frank Marshall, Consultant with the City of New Smyrna Beach for storm water:
Mr. Marshall advised the City wants to correct a drainage problem in front of the 7-Eleven that is coming from property to the East of the 7-Eleven along the beachfront. Mr. Marshall advised that he has contacted the land owners and the Trust for Public Lands has also been in contact with the land owners. He advised that one property owner is in negotiations with the Trust for Public Lands and one is thinking about it. County Manager, Cindy Coto has met with Frank Roberts already.
Bid Proposal for Walkovers – John Harper:
John Harper provided a hand out showing the difference in cost of a handicapped accessible ramp with a staired walkover. Mr. Troian’s advised that he feels that they should all be built back as handicapped accessible ramps. John Harper advised that the County is reviewing this concept. John Harper will provide copies of a map showing a grid that he is working on in this regard at the next meeting.
VII. DISCUSSION OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
John Harper advised that the “Happy Whale” (off beach parking site) purchase will be brought before the County Council on 2/10/05. Dr. Fleuchaus moved to support the purchase, Walter Welch seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. The Board will send a letter to the County Council showing their support of the purchase. John Harper advised that a funding source has not been identified yet.
Dr. Fleuchaus asked if the County had any ECHO grant applications this year. John Harper advised that they submitted 3 applications this year.
Chairman Storch asked about the progress of the ramp beautification program. John Harper advised that this has not been a priority because of the hurricane damage.
Dan Troian asked Ron Futch about the pending safety flag system. Ron Futch will provide an update at the March meeting.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
Next meeting will be Tuesday, March 8, 2005.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:05pm
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