Meeting Minutes
CONNEAUT PORT AUTHORITY MINUTES
CONNEAUT PORT AUTHORITY
BOARD MEETING December 15, 2011
7:05 P.M. Council Chamber - City Hall, Conneaut, Ohio
Meeting was called to order by Chairman, Denver Spieldenner at 7:05 p.m.
PRESENT: Denver Spieldenner, Bill Cooper, Eric Nesbitt, Joe Raisian and Frank Gore
ABSENT: Tom Belnap and Bruce Fleischmann, excused
GUEST: Dave Schroeder, law director
Frank Gore was introduced and welcomed as the newest board member by Denver Spieldenner.
MINUTES:
A motion was made by Joe Raisain to accept the November 17, 2011 monthly meeting minutes as e-mailed; second by Eric Nesbitt, motion passed.
A motion was made by Bill Cooper to accept the December 6, 2011 work session meeting minutes as e-mailed; second by Eric Nesbitt, motion passed.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
After review and discussion of the financial report for November 2011 a motion was made by Bill Cooper to accept as presented; second by Eric Nesbitt, motion passed.
Eric Nesbitt made a motion to pay current and outstanding bills; second by Frank Gore, motion passed.
There was discussion for appropriation changes and to amend the estimated resources.
MOTIONS:
Resolved #- 52-11
A motion was made by Eric Nesbitt to excuse Tom Belnap and Bruce Fleischman form the December 15, 2011 monthly meeting, second was made by Bill Cooper; motion passed.
Resolved #- 53-11
Bill Cooper made a motion to include-
Reduction in the following appropriations:
Board Compensation by $1031.12
Insurance $ 412
Lawn care $390
Interest $ 751.88
Increasing the following appropriations:
Transient rental fees $285
Gas and oil $1050
Utilities $250
Office supplies and bank charges $200
Loan payable Tractor $800
Amend the appropriations creating line item for F, G and H dock project in the amount $15,000
And to amend the estimated resources by $300,000; motion seconded by Frank Gore, motion passed.
Resolved #- 54-11
Bill Cooper made a motion to accept the temporary 2012 budget, second was made by Eric Nesbit, motion passed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
None
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
None
ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
No Report
DOCK RENTAL REPORT:
165 lagoon rental contracts
88 marina rental contracts
5 jet ski rental contracts
LAUNCH RAMPS:
No Report
GRANTS AND PLANNING:
Eric Nesbit is wrapping up the Lake Erie Clean Up grant. Eric will investigate the cost of galvanizing the light poles for the break wall lights; will report back to the board.
MARKETING:
No report
LEASES:
Law Director, Dave Schroeder reported that a December 31 deadline has been set for the termination of the Dockside Restaurant Lease. There has been conversation with Mr. Mucci regarding the return of a deep fryer and the collection of his property. A representative of the Conneaut Port Authority will be on site for removal/return of any equipment.
Eric Nesbitt and Denver Spieldenner met with Denny Hill and Tom Stevens of the Conneaut Boat Club to negotiate a new lease; an agreement was reached but could not be voted on until Tom Belnap and Bruce Fleischman return. Bill Cooper and Joe Raisian are members of the Conneaut Boat Club; they would have to abstain their votes.
There was discussion about moving forward with marketing the restaurant. Frank Gore offered to assist Bruce Fleischman by making a few calls.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
Joe Raisian reported the Erie Inland Port Project is still progressing in a forward motion.
Denver Spieldenner reported that Tom Belnap has had several meetings with the owners of the Gateway Plaza while in California; they are trying to generate a business interest in Conneaut.
PORT MANAGERS REPORT:
The landscape services for the CPA will be rebid this spring.
The maintenance crew has installed a new toilet and vanity at 929 Broad St. They have also built a temporary wall to separate the office space from the work bays in an attempt to conserve on heating costs over the winter.
Bids have been received from three contractors regarding new heating/AC for 929 Broad St.
There will be an eventual need for new gutters and downspouts on the Broad St. property.
The maintenance crew will hang the radiant heater that was removed from the broad street property in the maintenance shop next week. Once the final hook up to the gas meter is complete the building will have a heat source.
The final few standoffs were removed from the lagoon using the Conneaut Boat Clubs crane.
The contract, final drawings and credit application have been received from Atlantic Meeko. Bruce Chapman will review and return them early next week.
The goal is to have all components for the new docks ordered and on site before the ice melts next spring.
The CPA is now dealing with Marshalls for oxygen and acetylene tank rental and refills.
The scrap from F, G and H docks has already generated approximately $1200 with more to come. .
There has been discussion with the city regarding the need for repairs on the lagoon road.
There was discussion about how to enhance the lake front for winter activities. Safety is a big concern. The entrances at the top of hill will be closed to traffic for the winter. Unless snow removal can be accomplished routinely Naylor Blvd will be closed off as well.
Joe Polchosky has asked permission to sink a barrel in front of the restaurant for a winter contest for his snowmobile club.
SANDBAR PLANNING:
Eric Nesbitt and Denver Spieldenner will be searching for grant monies to continue the board walks from Township Park to the new wildlife observation platform on the sandbar.
The CPA will be working with the Conneaut Law Director over the winter to change ordinances regarding the sandbar rules and laws.
OLD BUSINESS:
January meeting there will be a discussion about wage reviews.
Election of officers at next months meeting.
Bill Cooper made a motion to adjourn, second by Joe Raisian, meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled board meeting will be held Thursday January 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Conneaut City Hall in Council Chambers
Respectfully submitted,
Denver Spieldenner, Chairman
Joe Raisian, Treasurer
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