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VOLUSIA COUNTY BEACH ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting minutes for October 10, 2006
VOTRAN Meeting Rooms

I. CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting of October 10, 2006 was called to order by Chairman Crocker at 6:00 pm.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Chairman Jay Crocker
Vice-Chairman Walter Welch
David Lamotte
Worley Pruett
Greg France
Daniel Troian
Mike DelNinno

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Dr. P.T. Bud Fleuchaus
Glenn Storch

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2006:

Walter Welch moved to approve the minutes of September 12, 2006 and Greg France seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously.

III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (3 MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER SPEAKER):

John Williams addressed the Board about sending a letter to the County Council suggesting that the month of November be added to the months that beach access is free.

IV. NEW BUSINESS:

Introduction of Tony Sopotnik, Beach Coordinator

Ron Futch introduced Tony Sopotnik to the Board.

Tony Sopotnik thanked the Board for the invitation to attend the meeting. Tony explained that he will be an early point of contact that involves projects along the beach and he will be the contact and coordinate responses for anything related to the beach.

Mike DelNinno asked if residents can call if they have questions. Tony explained that he is accessible to the public as well.

David Lamotte asked about special events. Tony explained that he will be aware of all special events, but the point of contact is Tami Andrasco.

Jay Crocker asked if other jurisdictions have a similar position. Tony will ask Director Sweat.

V. ONGOING BUSINESS:

BMP (Beach Management Plan) Tolls –

Bobbie Bryant pointed out excerpts of the BMP that deals with tolls. Greg France refreshed the Board’s memory re: off beach parking fees and the idea behind creating a different avenue for revenue on the beach. Chairman Crocker suggested moving onto the Off Beach Parking Study.

Off Beach Parking Study Report –

David Lamotte pointed out the amount of revenue that charging in the parks would create.

Worley Pruett stated that he would like to see no charges on the beach at all. Worley expressed his frustration with the County’s promise to provide off beach parking in the Ormond area and that they have not lived up to their promise.

The parking lot at Flagler Ave. is owned by the City of New Smyrna Beach and therefore they would have to agree to allow off beach parking fees at that site.

Jay Crocker advised that without the fees on the beach, the cost to maintain the beach would fall on the tax payer.

Walter Welch pointed out that some of the off beach parking sites are in the city limits and/or owned by the cities (i.e. cities of Daytona Beach Shores and New Smyrna Beach), therefore they would have to agree to allow fees in their parking lots if we choose to charge for this.

The Board discussed the Revenue Directors suggested recommendation.

Greg France asked if the Republic Parking contract has an escalation clause and how would that impact the fees.

Walter Welch moved to approve the Revenue Director’s recommendation – Renew the current contract with Republic Parking for one year, include the Airport; and issue an RFP next year to include off beach parking fees. Mike DelNinno seconded the motion. Mike DelNinno asked if residents would pay the increase or if non-residents would take on the burden. Non-residents would take the burden of the additional costs. Motion approved. Worley Pruett did not approve the motion.

VI. DISCUSSION ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:

David Lamotte asked if it would be feasible to obtain a permit for construction on the sand on the beach. Several people explained that this would be nearly impossible.

Chairman Crocker advised the Board about the Port Authority Board meeting tomorrow.

VII. ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 pm

The next meeting is set for November 14, 2006

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