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VOLUSIA
COUNTY BEACH ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting minutes for September 13, 2005
VOTRAN Meeting Rooms
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Storch called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM, September 13, 2005.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Chairman Glenn Storch
Vice Chairman Jay Crocker
Daniel Troian
Walter Welch
Dr. P.T. Bud Fleuchaus
BOARD MEMBER(S) ABSENT
Mike DelNinno
David Lamotte
Worley Pruett
Greg France
Glenn Storch thanked the Dan, Walter and Jay for being at the County Council meeting that discussed the Beach Management Plan.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JULY 12, 2005:
Jay Crocker moved approval of the minutes of July 12, 2005 with a second by Dr. Fleuchaus. Motion approved unanimously.
III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (3 MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER SPEAKER):
Michael Porter addressed the Board about the emergency plan and how it affects the turtles. He also mentioned that as a disabled individual he is having trouble accessing the beach because of the storms.
IV. BEACH MANAGEMENT PLAN:
Update – Chairman Storch advised the audience that the County Council approved the Beach Management Plan. Art Giles commended the Board for their excellent presentation. John Harper provided a list of questions for the Board to consider with regards to the implementation of the Beach Management Plan.
Question 1 – What is the suggested new daily rate for out of County visitors?
$10
Question 2- What is the suggested new annual pass for out of County visitors?
$50
Public participant, Ann Morris asked the Board to explain what the justification is for the increase? Chairman Storch explained that beach maintenance is outnumbering the toll revenues by 2/3. Ms. Morris asked if there is a budget that shows the revenues and expenses. John Harper explained that there is a deficit of $7 million. Ms. Morris asked for a copy of the budget.
Question 3 – Should the daily parking fee be charged at all off beach parking locations, including street ends?
A.J. Devies explained that only a sworn L.E.O. can write tickets. John Harper explained that parking attendants are able to write tickets.
The Board agreed that they would want to charge parking fees at all off beach parking locations, including street ends. Dr. Fleuchaus made a motion with this respect with Jay Crocker seconding the motion. Motion approved unanimously.
Question 4 – What is suggested for the daily parking fee? Should it be the same for parking lots without facilities?
Yes. $5.
Ann Morris asked where the improvements on the beach are from the previous toll increase and asked if there were any facilities directly on the beach that the money was being used for. Chairman Storch explained that building things on the beach are not feasible because of storms, weather, etc… John Harper explained that the Habitat Conservation Plan prohibits construction directly on the beach.
Steve Rumnock feels that the fees should be the same as they are on the beach. He suggested dropping fees and adding it to the resident’s taxes.
Chairman Storch asked John Harper to run the numbers on $3 and $5.
Question 5- When should the new fees take affect?
ASAP
V. PRIORITY LIST:
Review all
Chairman Storch asked the Board if anyone wanted to look at any of the issues further.
Removal or make the port-o-lets look more appealing. John Harper explained that the Beach Management Plan addresses this in the long run.
John Harper will provide information on modular bathrooms at the next meeting.
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
Ramp Beautification Project Sub-Committee Report –
Dan Troian explained that UF graduate students will be coming down in the future (possibly the next semester). Dr. Fleuchaus asked if the Professor could come down to the next meeting. Dan Troian suggested that 3rd Avenue Ramp be considered as a project. Chairman Storch would like to have a workshop at the November meeting re: ramp beautification.
VII. ONGOING BUSINESS:
Ramp beautification project with the City of Ormond Beach – John Harper
John Harper provided some specifications from Judy Sloan, City of Ormond Beach, regarding the Granada approach proposal. John explained that the City wants us to add some additional parking and beautification project at that ramp. Chairman Storch asked for more information about the beautification portion of this project.
Terri Campbell explained that the red sand in the Ormond Beach area is improving. The Sons of the Beaches are advocates for the additional parking in Ormond Beach.
Chairman Storch explained that he endorses this, but encouraged as much landscaping as possible along with signage.
Jay Crocker suggested adding the arches at this approach.
Ann Morris suggested adding lighting to the sidewalk areas.
October and November meeting dates: October 4th, November 1st
Chairman Storch suggested that the October meeting be cancelled.
VIII. DISCUSSION OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Next meeting will be Tuesday, November 1, 2005.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00pm
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