Beach and Coastal Resources Advisory Committee

City of Marco Island Florida 51 Bald Eagle Drive Marco Island, Florida cityofmarcoisland.com Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, October 19, 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 October 19, 2016 (1) ROLL CALL Present: 6- Russ Rakestraw, Vice-Chair Katie O'Hara, Ruth McCann, Maria Lamb, Tony Ferrara and Chairman Burson Absent: 1- Elaine Lancaster (2) APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Vice-Chair O'Hara, seconded by Member Rakestraw, to approve the Agenda. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 6- Member Rakestraw, Vice-Chair O'Hara, Member McCann, Member Lamb, Member Ferrara and Chairman Burson Not Present: 1- Member Lancaster (3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES ID 16-1075 BchAC Meeting Minutes September 21, 2016 Attachments: BchAC Meeting Minutes - Sept. 21.2016 MOTION by Member Rakestraw, seconded by Member Lamb, to approve the September 21, 2016 minutes. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 6- Member Rakestraw, Vice-Chair O'Hara, Member McCann, Member Lamb, Member Ferrara and Chairman Burson Not Present: 1- Member Lancaster (4) STAFF COMMUNICATIONS a. City's Beach Stewardship Program Ms. Malloy is absent for today's meeting. Vice-Chair O'Hara reported the next Beach Stewardship program scheduled January, 2017. b. Beach Schedule Updates Next beach clean up scheduled Friday evening, November 4, 2016 at South Beach from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. At their request, sponsored by Optimist Club. Start time moving to 5:00 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. Member Ferrara reported general conditions of the beach. An increase in dead birds due to red tide with a minor spike in trash due to season arriving. Nest will be excavated to determine any unhatched eggs, approximately 50 hatchlings. Another nest (scheduled to hatch near Oct. 31st) located near the Collier County at South Beach. Adjacent condominiums will be notified to adjust light restrictions for the hatching. An injured laughing gull found on the beach was transported to the Von Arx Wildlife Hospital. (5) COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS a. Plastic Straws on beach Vice-Chair O'Hara reported 60 volunteers turned out for last beach clean up which was a City of Marco Island Florida Page 1 Beach Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 19, 2016 huge improvement with less plastic straws. Only one bag was collected with the majority being biodegradable. b. Beach Clean up T-Shirt Member McCann advised the lighter weight, moisture wicking t-shirts were ordered with a three (3) week delivery date. c. Beach Education Outreach Vice-Chair O'Hara commented on October 5, 2016 presentation to 35 junior gardeners from Calusa Garden Club. Included was "8 Ways to help our Beach" program. New brochures were handed out, added additional information on the back thanking Marco Island Yoga for their donation and support. Member Lamb suggested taking the program on the road. Member Rakestraw questioned if a presentation is available for adults. It was decided the program could be revised to include an adult version. Public Comment: Nick Wagner, Director of Recreation with Marco Island Marriott Beach and Resort, offered his sponsorship to the Beach Education Program. d. Goals 2016 - Progress/Status No report. e. Budget - 2016/2017 Vice-Chair O'Hara stated quotes were submitted to Ms. Malloy for signage for the Meet & Greet event. f. October 5th Presentation for Jr. Gardeners See 5.C (6) OLD BUSINESS a. South Beach Shadow Box Repair Chair Burson stated the shadow box was repaired by Barry Williams and staff with Collier County Parks and Recreation. Member McCann stated landscaping at South Beach will be completed before season. (7) NEW BUSINESS a. Meet & Greet Vice-Chair O"Hara gave Ms Malloy an outline list for Meet & Greet and will forward to committee members. Public Comment: City of Marco Island Florida Page 2 Beach Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 19, 2016 Nick Wagner, Director of Recreation with Marco Island Marriott Beach and Resort, commented they are partnering with members from Audubon to have lobby delighters once a week to interact with guests for educational purposes beginning November 1, 2016. Vice-Chair O'Hara will share the "8 Ways to help our Beach" program with Nick Wagner for the Marriott's kids program. (8) PUBLIC COMMENT None There was one member from the community present. (9) ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 9:23 A.M. NOTE: TWO OR MORE CITY COUNCILORS OR OTHER COMMITTEE MEMBERS MAY BE PRESENT City of Marco Island Florida Page 3