DEEPHAVEN BOAT COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2004
MINUTES
Chairman Bob Voyles called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.
Bob Voyles, Larry Parkhurst, David Paulson, Pete Onstad, Ed Towey, Oliver Arrett, Council Liaison Kim Crockett, Administrator Dana Young
Joe Ladner, Steve Pavek, John Gresens
The Committee approved the August 11, 2004 minutes on a motion by David Paulson, seconded by Pete Onstad. Motion declared carried.
Bob Voyles informed the Committee that he and his wife were moving to Maryland on October 1st and that he would be resigning from the Boat Committee effective September 9, 2004. He stated that Joe Ladner and Steve Pavek, as members of the Membership Subcommittee, should begin the process to recommend a new member to fill his vacant seat. It was mentioned that Joe Ladner’s term will expire next year and that Joe has indicated that he would not be interested in serving another term. Bob Voyles recommended that the Membership Subcommittee recommend two individuals to fill both his and Joe Ladner’s seat.
Bob Voyles stated that David Paulson, Steve Pavek and John Gresens have all indicated an interest in serving as Chair or Vice-Chairperson of the Boat Committee and two individuals are needed to fill these positions for the balance of the year. David Paulson stated that he felt that action on this item should be tabled until there is a larger turnout of Boat Committee members. Ed Towey recommended that Vice-Chairman David Paulson should run the meetings for the balance of the year and the Committee should elect new officers for 2005 in December. The Committee unanimously agreed with this proposal.
Bob Voyles stated that David Gross is not in attendance this evening and will present his report at a later date.
Dana Young stated that David Gross has recommended establishing a weight limit on boats using the public launches due to an incident where an overweight boat had caused damaged to the public launch at Gray’s Bay. Ed Towey noted that the configuration of the Carson’s Bay Launch would make it unlikely that anyone with an overly large boat could even use the launch. The Committee decided to discuss size and weight limitations for boats using the public launches at a future meeting.
Discussion was held on the process by which the LMCD awards amenity points, which are used to determine the amount of Boat Storage Units that are awarded. Dana Young stated that the LMCD currently has the City listed for approximately 77 amenity points. He stated that around the time of the new dock proposal on St. Louis Bay he had worked with Bert Foster on an amenity report that determined that the City is actually eligible for 178 amenity points. The Committee requested additional information from staff on amenity points and its relationship with determining the number of qualifying Boat Storage Units.
The Committee reviewed a proposed ordinance that would prohibit the storage of canoes & kayaks on slides, limit the use of subletting to Class A Permit holders and establish April 1st as the date in which the City must be notified by permit holders of their intention to sublet or join the inactive list.
The Committee recommended the adoption of Ordinance No. 9-13, as amended by the Boat Committee, on a motion by David Paulson, seconded by Larry Parkhurst. Motion declared carried.
Bob Voyles noted that additional canoe racks would need to be constructed next year in order to accommodate those individuals who are being asked to relocate onto canoe racks.
Discussion was held concerning the construction of a canoe launch over the storm water culverts at the north end of the property by the Boisclair’s. Dana Young stated that the launch would require a permit from the LMCD before it could be constructed. Kim Crockett stated that the City should obtain written permission from the Boisclair’s before the project begins this spring. Further discussion was held on whether anyone would be willing to help with the design of the launch. Ed Towey volunteered to help with the design.
The Committee recommended building a safety platform over the culvert at the north end of the Main Beach that would be of sufficient size to accommodate the launching of canoes on a motion by Ed Towey, seconded by Oliver Arrett. Motion declared carried.
Kim Crockett stated that it would be very helpful to have the Long-Range Planning Subcommittee sketch some plans on future dock and slide configurations. David Paulson stated that Steve Pavek has volunteered to replace him as the Chairman of the Long-Range Planning Subcommittee. He stated that his schedule has been so busy this year that he has been unable to devote the time necessary to organize meetings of this subcommittee. He asked if anyone has contacted the Yacht Club on their long-range plans? Nancy Middleton stated that the Yacht Club has been reluctant to do anything long term until the City does something. Bob Voyles added that the Yacht Club has not worked very extensively on long-range planning.
Discussion was held on whether the issues addressed in the 2004 Policy for Filling Watercraft Spaces should be addressed as a policy for dealing with 2004 issues or as an ordinance that addresses these issues on a permanent basis. The Committee asked that the 2004 Policy for Filling Watercraft Spaces be submitted for Committee review in ordinance form.
Bob Voyles noted that the roller system was well received by the Council.
The Committee thanked Bob Voyles for his 18 years of service on the Boat Committee and wished him the best of luck in Maryland.
Motion to adjourn by Oliver Arrett, seconded by Pete Onstad. Motion declared carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Boat Committee will be held on Wednesday, October 13th.