Burnt Store Isles Canal Advisory Committee

CITY OF PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA BURNT STORE ISLES CANAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES JUNE 10, 2025, 10:00 A.M. 120 LAISHLEY COURT PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ian Milne, Chair Stuart Griffin Burgh, Matthew Ferrara, Michael Petroff MEMBERS ABSENT: Rick Daugherty CITY STAFF PRESENT: Ron Everts, Public Works Director; Marc Storm, Canal Maintenance Supervisor; Alexandra Friend, Board Recorder CALL TO ORDER Mr. Milne called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. 1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.a Approval of Minutes: Burnt Store Isles Canal Advisory Committee Meeting of May 13, 2025 Exhibits: Cover Page May 13, 2025, Minutes Mr. Griffin Burgh MOVED to approve the May 13, 2025, minutes, SECONDED by Mr. Petroff. AYE: Griffin Burgh, Ferrara, Milne, Petroff ABSENT: Daugherty MOTION CARRIED. 2) REPORTS 2.a Finance Report May 2025 Exhibits: Cover Page Burnt Store Isles Canal Maintenance Expenditure Report 05012025 Burnt Store Isles Canal Maintenance Revenue Reports 05012025 Mr. Marc Storm, Canal Maintenance Supervisor, confirmed there were no questions on the report. 2.b Budget Utilization Report May 2025 Exhibits: Cover Page

BSI UTILIZATION 202505 Mr. Storm briefly reviewed the report, asking if there were questions on same. Mr. Milne noted Hurricane Irma occurred in 2017, questioning why rip rap for same was still in the report. Mr. Storm replied rip rap permitting required approval from the Department of Environmental Protection and Army Corps of Engineers. 2.c Seawall Replacement Status Report May 2025 Exhibits: Cover Page BSI Yearly Program625 Mr. Storm briefly reviewed the report, asking if there were questions on same. Mr. Milne questioned if the seawall at Maltese Drive was still standing. Mr. Storm replied affirmatively, noting same was being closely monitored. 2.d Permits Authorized by City Staff May 2025 Exhibits: Cover Page BSI Canal Maintenance Permits by Staff 05012025 Mr. Storm stated there were no active permits to report on. 2.e Burnt Store Isles Capital Improvement Status Report May 2025 Exhibits: Cover Page BSI Captial Improvement Status 202505 Mr. Storm briefly reviewed the report, noting the lot for the lot acquisition project was pending sale, noting the City would move forward if same fell through. Mr. Petroff questioned why the City had not submitted a counter offer on the property. Mr. Ron Everts, Public Works Director, explained the property was under contract. Mr. Griffin Burgh questioned if there was a backup parcel for the project. Mr. Storm replied in the negative, noting the property owner had recommended two other parcels; however, neither were feasible for a staging lot. 2.f Master Permit Agreement Status Report May 2025 Exhibits: Cover Page BSI Master Permit 2505 Mr. Storm noted there were no pending master permits. 3) QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS There were none.

4) GENERAL BUSINESS 4.a Proposal for Boat Canopies allowance Exhibits: Cover Page Canopies Proposal 7 Mr. David Elkins introduced himself and Mr. Christopher Dykes. Mr. Christopher Dykes provided a presentation proposing the allowance of boat canopies in the City, opining same would further align with the City’s image as a boaters’ paradise. Mr. Rich Bevak spoke against allowing boat canopies, suggesting residents who lived in the canal districts were aware of the restriction before buying their homes. Mr. Bob Fritz spoke against allowing boat canopies, opining many canal lots could not install same. Mr. Storm stated boat canopies would have to be removed during seawall replacements. Discussion ensued regarding the pros and cons of allowing boat canopies in the City. Consensus of the Committee was to recommend City Council hold a referendum on same. STAFF COMMENTS NOTE: Staff comments were held before item 4.a. Presentation & Discussion of the BSI Canal Maintenance District FY 2026 Budget Workshop Exhibits: Cover Page BSI Canal District Advis Bd Mtg powerpoint 6-10-2025 BSI FY 2026 Budget documentation Ms. Teresa Carlaw, Budget and Grants Manager, provided a presentation on the proposed rate for the Burnt Store Isles Canal Maintenance Assessment for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. Discussion ensued regarding the FY 2026 assessment rate. Consensus of the Committee was to recommend an extra $100 not be added to the assessment rate for FY 2026 and to recommend the channel widening project and land staging project move forward while the lock wooden railing project be held until further research could be done on the condition of same. MEMBER COMMENTS There were none.

ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.Chair Board Recorder