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VOLUSIA
COUNTY BEACH ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting minutes for March 14, 2006
VOTRAN Meeting Rooms
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Crocker called the meeting to order at 5:34pm, March 14, 2006.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Chairman Jay Crocker
Vice-Chairman Walter Welch
Glenn Storch
Daniel Troian
David Lamotte
Greg France
Dr. P.T. Bud Fleuchaus
Worley Pruett
Mike DelNinno
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
None
County Council Chair Frank Bruno swore in the new chairman and vice chairman. Chairman Bruno read an oath.
Chairman Bruno provided some valuable information to the Board about upcoming projects and plans for the beach.
Dr. Fleuchaus discussed with Chairman Bruno the idea of combining the Port Authority Board with the BPAB.
Dr. Fleuchaus presented Glenn Storch with a certificate of appreciation.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 2006:
Dr. Fleuchaus moved approval of the minutes and Worley Pruett seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously.
III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (3 MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER SPEAKER):
Michael Porter advised the Board that A.J. Devies has been appointed President of HAVOC and he will be taking over for her at this Board. Mr. Porter asked about the expanding surf zones and how that will impact the fishing areas.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion of equitable funding of beach operations -
Chairman Crocker asked the Board for input on user fees vs. property tax payers. Mike DelNinno stated that Jack Hayman mentioned at a previous beach policy meeting, that he plans to suggest the County Council conduct a study to determine the economic impact of the beach. Mr. .Hayman indicated the purpose of this study would be to assist in determining a fair and equitable funding solution concerning various beach expenses. Mr. Del Ninno also stated that at this time, he did not favor the eastern portion of the county paying a disproportionate share of taxes for beach operations.John Harper explained how the revenues are divided (Beach Services, improvements, etc…). One of the goals of County Council this year is funding for off beach parking. County Council workshops are forthcoming.
Some ideas were tossed around and discussed amongst the Board Members.
V. ONGOING BUSINESS:
Review 2006 Goals –
*Next meeting – beach access, protection of the beach during disasters, storms, etc… John Harper will ask Joe Nolin for an update of the time line for re-nourishment.
VI. DISCUSSION ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Review BMP Implementation Strategy-
John Harper provided the Board a draft of the implementation strategy. John reviewed the points with the Board. Some are budget driven and will be recommended that these items are put into this years budget requests (Countywide).
Glenn Storch discussed possibly changing the requirement of the 50/50 match.John Harper will let the Manager know that the Board approved the Implementation Strategy. Vice-Chairman Welch made a motion to have John Harper inform the County Manager that the Board approved the implementation strategy. Worley Pruett seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously.
David Lamotte informed the Board that he received a phone call from a resident about chairs, trash, etc… from the Nomad Hotel being on the beach. Chief Deputy Ron Futch will look into this.
The Board asked staff to call Betty Holness to follow up with the Charter Review Commission request.
Adopt- A-Programs were discussed.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00pm
The next meeting is set for April 11, 2006
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