Beach and Coastal Resources Advisory Committee

City of Marco Island Florida 51 Bald Eagle Drive Marco Island, Florida cityofmarcoisland.com Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, May 18, 2016 9:00 AM Community Room Beach Advisory Committee Chair: Gene Burson Vice-Chair: Katie O'Hara Tony Ferrara, Maria Lamb, Elaine Lancaster, Ruth McCann, Russ Rakestraw City Staff: Patty Mastronardi, Samantha Malloy Beach Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 18, 2016 (1) ROLL CALL Present: 5- Vice-Chair Katie O'Hara, Ruth McCann, Elaine Lancaster, Maria Lamb and Chairman Burson Absent: 2- Russ Rakestraw and Tony Ferrara (2) APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Vice-Chair O'Hara, seconded by Member McCann, that this be approved. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 5- Vice-Chair O'Hara, Member McCann, Member Lancaster, Member Lamb and Chairman Burson Not Present: 2- Member Rakestraw and Member Ferrara (3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Member McCann, seconded by Member Lamb, that this be approved. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 5- Vice-Chair O'Hara, Member McCann, Member Lancaster, Member Lamb and Chairman Burson Not Present: 2- Member Rakestraw and Member Ferrara ID 16-877 Attachments: BchAC Meeting Minutes April 20.2016 (4) STAFF COMMUNICATIONS a. Plastic straws on the beach Ms. O'Hara stated plastic straw problems still exist from last clean-up date April 30th. Joseph Fischer, General Manager, Marriott Ocean Beach Resort stated they will continue using plastic straws on frozen drinks and changing to biodegradable straws for soft drinks. Also, adding more trash cans closer to the water. Andrew Sorenson, General Manager, Crystal Shores supporting beach clean ups with weekly program activities on holidays. They will only give out straws upon request, and eventually will use biodegradable straws. Conservancy has awareness classes on sea turtles, shorebirds, and litter. Adding signage on boardwalk and trash cans on beach. Ms. Lamb reported Nick Wagner, Director, Marriott will use biodegradable straws. Ms. Malloy inviting Eagles Nest & Charter House condominiums to educate on straw usage. b. City's Beach Stewardship Program Hotels contacted Ms. Malloy to join program. Police Dept. & Tony Ferrara training June 15, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Community Room at City Hall or Police Department. Once location City of Marco Island Florida Page 1 Beach Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 18, 2016 is confirmed, Ms. O'Hara sending email blast to inform community of training date. Chief Schettino continuing sending monthly reports on beach activity to City Council. Two CSO officers patrol beaches four (4) hours a day. He is checking dredging project safety concerns. Ms. Malloy suggested beach stewards use shirt pin or visor, instead of t-shirt and will speak to hotels to confirm. c. Beach Schedule Updates Ms. Malloy had no schedules updates. Beach clean up is after Memorial Day on May 31st at 6:00 p.m. starting at South Beach. Volunteers can join beach clean ups with MICA on July 5th at Residents Beach and South Beach. d. Environmental Update Reviewed report from Chadd Chutz on sea turtles, lighting and shorebirds. e. Goals for 2016 Chair Burson inquired on budget to use to add to FY17 budget requesting to City Council. Ms. Malloy stated FY16 budget was $2200.00, balance to date is $1700.00 fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. Budget workshop allocation will be submitted for request July 18th, public hearing in September. FY17 Budget Request Wish List: To keep $2200.00, budget for T-Shirts, beach signs, brochures, flyers, portable canvas advertising, incentive awards and educational materials (5) COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS a. Beach Clean Up T-Shirts Ms. McCann raised $5,100 and ordered Love Your Beach t-shirts. b. Beach Education Outreach Ms. Lancaster scheduled educational program with crafts for Camp Mackle on August 4, 2016 at 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Eighty (80) participants are expected. c. Goals 2015 - Progress/Status Reviewed ongoing FY15-16 goals. d. Budget 2016-2017 Continuing same goals as previous year. Add goal: Outreach program to civic and condo groups. Request follow-up report on City of Marco Island Florida Page 2 Beach Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 18, 2016 fertilizer ordinance. Attend other committee meetings for updates. (6) OLD BUSINESS a. Redesign/Reprint Beach Brochure See above. b. Beach Issues and Projects See above. (7) NEW BUSINESS a. Goals for 2016 See above. b. Discussion on Rookery Bay presentation See above. (8) PUBLIC COMMENT None. (9) ADJOURN Adjourned 10:13 a.m. NOTE: TWO OR MORE CITY COUNCILORS OR OTHER COMMITTEE MEMBERS MAY BE PRESENT. 2016 JUNE MEETING IS CANCELED. NEXT MEETING IS JULY 20, 2016 City of Marco Island Florida Page 3