Macon Reporter

Dewitt County Marina Committee met Sept. 8.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

DATE OF MEETING: September 8, 2020 at 5:31 p.m. Clinton Lake Marina

MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Wickenhauser – chair, Terry Ferguson, and Dan Matthews. Travis Houser arrived at 5:39 p.m. Camille Redman arrived at 6:09 p.m. Also present, Dee Rentmeister, County Administrator, Joe and MaryBeth Caldwell, marina operators.

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION:

 Motion by Ferguson, 2nd by Matthews to approve last month’s minutes. Voice vote, motion carried.

 Motion by Ferguson, 2nd by Matthews to approve the claims. Voice vote, motion carried.

 Discussion on the Caldwell’s renting out the old dining room area for events. They indicated that they would be charging $350.00 for 4 hours. This rental requires committee approval. Discussion on what percentage would be paid to the county per event. Motion by Matthews, 2nd by Ferguson to approve the rental of the facility for special events with the county receiving 10% of the fee with a minimum of $50.00 per event. Voice vote, motion carried.

 Discussion on breakwater repairs. JLS has given a price for a 12x60 breakwater with no docks for $80,000 and a 16-slip breakwater for $195,000. Joe also received a price for a concreate apron breakwater for $80 per linear foot. This project would need to be bid out. Discussed securing the loose section. Joe will continue to find a diver to secure the loose section before winter.

 Discussion on filling out a permit for the portable deck. Will get it completed.

 Review of budget for fiscal year 2021. Motion by Houser, 2nd by Ferguson to approve the budget figures for fiscal year 2021- send to finance. Voice vote, motion carried.

 Discussion on late fee owed for slip 226. Joe indicated that they were utilizing this slip for a rental boat. He also stated that he had done a lot of improvements at the marina and hasn’t asked the county to reimburse. Joe stated that they would pay the late fee. Matthews asked to have the state’s attorney look into making an amendment to the current lease to allow the marina operators to have a slip for their use next year.

 Discussion on the additional slip rent due for the boat that was in slip 255 and moved to slip 436. Mr. Kopack was present to give the committee the background leading up the move to a bigger slip. Slip 255 was rented to Mr. Kopack in 2018 by the previous marina operator. He was/has been unable to bring his boat out during this time but continued to pay the slip rent. He was contacted by Joe and Marybeth to inquire if he was going to be bringing his boat out this year because the boat in slip 256 was too large for the slip and was encroaching on his slip – which would not be enough space. He agreed to move his boat to slip 436 to alleviate the problem with the two boats together being too long for the slips. Mr. Kopack is asking to have the additional rent waived this year due to him not being the cause of the problem. He understands that he will be responsible for the full amount next year. The people in slip 256 would then be charged for two slips – 255 and 256 – next year since their boat length requires both slips. Motion by Ferguson, 2nd by Matthews to waive the additional slip fee for Mr. Kopack this year. Voice vote, motion carried.

 Discussion on gas dock. Joe indicated that he had to purchase lumber and a come-along to secure the dock and is needing to purchase another come-along. Motion by Wickenhauser, 2nd by Matthews to approve the purchase of a come-along to secure the gas dock. Voice vote, motion carried.

 Discussion on selling the 80 acres across from the marina. The property would have to be appraised prior to advertising for sale. Will provide committee members with legal description and plat of the property.

 Christ Riddle asked the committee about allowing HOOAH bow hunt on the 80 acres. Chris Riddle will contact HOOAH and let us know if they want to pursue setting up a hunt on the 80 acres. Will put on the full board agenda.

 Motion by Houser, 2nd by Ferguson to adjourn at 6:32 p.m. Voice vote, motion carried.

COMMITTEE ACTION:

Approve last month’s minutes.

Approve claims.

Approve the rental of the facility for special events with the county receiving 10% of the fee with a minimum of $50.00 per event.

Approve the budget figures for fiscal year 2021- send to finance.

Waive the additional slip fee for Mr. Kopack this year.

Approve the purchase of a come-along to secure the gas dock.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:

None

https://www.dewittcountyill.com/minutes/2020/committee/09-08-2020Marina.pdf