2009-442 Artificial Reef Trust Fund (Jacksonville's Downtown Citizens Reef)

Noone · June 23, 2014, 06:10:21 AM

One day out from a Public Hearing at the full meeting of the Jacksonville city council on our Artificial Reefs in the River. 2014-382. Another separate account.

Can anyone share the history of this positive event? Open to any media.

Noone · June 23, 2014, 08:30:00 PM

Anyone?

Know Growth · June 23, 2014, 09:56:57 PM

Understand there is a pile of discarded concrete in St Johns County slated for the river bottom

Noone · June 23, 2014, 11:22:34 PM

This is DUVAL county Baby!

How about the Public, Private, Partnership with the I95 overland bridge project?

Let's not forget the Mobro guys and 2014-190 and barges with positive material from the Southbank Riverwalk already on a barge and you just have to go around the corner. But NO! Another Backroom deal. Scott Wilson, Don Redman just just jump in on here. Scott Shine feel free to jump in here too.

it was supposed to be $50,000 why is it now $60,000?

A 200' X 200' area. That's it. And two of them south of the Fuller Warren bridge.

The Public Trust just crushed.

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Noone · August 17, 2014, 07:16:54 AM

The 8/13/14 Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting had the PRICE is RIGHT atmosphere as JWC Commission member and city councilman John Crescimbeni gave a COME on DOWN welcome to Tera Meeks, Chief of Waterfront Programming and Management for the city of Jacksonville and share with everyone the sweetheart deal on the two water taxis 2014-412. She was watching on TV and decided to make a guest appearance. That's OK. Councilman Redman was 35 minutes late before being recognized as present by Waterways Chair councilman Jim Love. Dave Roman with the administration was there briefly and left before being recognized. Brian Burkett was there to answer a FIND question asked by JWC member John Godfrey and there weren't any FIND updates for anyone on the table but did give a heads up to everyone that the kayak launch at Sydney Geffen Park is OUT. We are so LOST! Let's get some pole vaulters down there.

Here is the agenda for the 8/13/14 Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting

C/M Jim Love (Chair). Jessica Morales, Legislative Assistant
C/M Don Redman (Vice Chair). Paige Johnston, Asst. General Counsel
C/M John Crescimbeni. Dr. Quinton White, Jacksonville University
Alternate- We don't have one!
"You can't touch this" Hammer Time.
Dr. Gerard Pinto, Jacksonville University
Gary Anderson. John Jackson, Research Assistant
Ed Fleming. Jim Suber, Waterways Coordinator
John Godfrey
Ralph Hodges
Scott Shine
Stephen Swann

No shows- Lane Burnett, Ray Pringle, Penny Thompson, Excused; State Representative Lake Ray, Excused. Dr. White

I. Approval of JWC minutes for July 23, 2014

II. Presentation- Main St. Bridge Issues. Stephen Stafford (FDOT, District Movable Bridge Administration)
( Raising/lowering,timing/procedures)

III. St. Johns River status Report. Dr. Quinton White, Jacksonville University
Water Quality & Manatee. Dr. Gerard Pinto, Jacksonville University

IV. St. johns River Issues Update. Lisa Rinaman, St. Johns Riverkeeper
1. Deep Dredge Update
2. Water Supply Update
3. Silver Springs Update

V. Old Business
New Business

VI. Public Comments

Noone · August 19, 2014, 07:53:55 AM

Today two committee meetings on 2014-305 New docking RULES and PENALTIES. Will it be properly vetted?
Will the COJ Waterways Coordinator be there to any answer questions of the committee members to this legislation that will impact each and every one of us.

2014-412 The water taxis legislation was withdrawn by the Executive Branch at the 8/18/14 Rules agenda meeting. So Does this mean that the Legislative Branch will introduce a resolution acknowledging that the Baltimore guys are losers but nice try and thanks for playing Jacksonville's version of the Price is Right?

Back to 2014-305 and will the Executive Branch explain to the Legislative Branch the new PENALTKIES? 2014-560 is active legislation for a new 4.8 mile super duper restricted Waterfront zone.

Will the members of the Waterways Commission that are members of Finance, RCDPHS make the other committee members aware of the new maps on Jacksonville's Downtown Waterfront zone? This was made available by Brian Burket at the 8/13/14 Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting. Of special interest should be the 10 minute zone locations and kayak locations. Will this be show as we discuss new Docking Rules and Penalties? Who will be the first media outlet that will show this to the people of Jacksonville?

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I am Downtown and why you aren't.

Noone · October 14, 2014, 05:09:18 AM

The agenda for the 10/15/14 Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting 9am 1st floor city hall. Open to the Public.

I. Approval of the JWC minutes for the 9/10/14 meeting. Rules people start looking for padded attendance credits. Just a heads up.

II. Resolution - 2014-683 Paige Johnston, OGC. Resolution of council support for local bill J-2 for the 2015 Legislative session to AMEND Chapt. 2014-70 Laws of Florida; Providing Exemption to Sec. 327.36 (6), F.S. for Kite Surfing or Kite Boarding Activities in Huegenot Park in city of Jacksonville. (Johnston) (Introduced by Councilman Love, Dist. 14)

III. Update on status of FIND projects. Tera Meeks, Chief of Waterfront Management and Programming city of Jacksonville.

IV. Presentation- City of Jacksonville Reef Trust Fund (2009-442)
Donation from Jax Marine Charities. Capt. Jim Suber, Waterways Coordinator

V. St. Johns River status report. Dr. White, Jacksonville University
Water Quality and Manatee. Dr. Pinto, Jacksonville University

VI. St. Johns River Issues Update. Lisa Rinaman, St. Johns Riverkeeper
1. deep dredge update
2. water withdrawl update
3. water quality trading credits.

VII. Old Business- Update on status of Southbank Riverwalk (2014-190).

New Business

VIII. Public Comments

Noone · October 15, 2014, 07:38:26 AM

An hour out from the 10/15/14 9 am Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting in council chambers. Anyone going? Still have an open contest if anyone can post the new Downtown Waterways signage that was never before Waterways. Its next to the water. If you take a picture and post it on MJ I'll treat you to Chopstick Charley's, Charlie C's and we'll use Uber.

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Noone · October 17, 2014, 07:22:32 AM

The 10/15/14 Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting should have every citizen in Jacksonville telling their elected legislative representative that they need to go and fly a Kite. We are so LOST.

The agenda for the 10/15/14 meeting

I. Approval of Jacksonville Waterways Commission minutes for September 10, 2014

II. Resolution 2014-683. Paige Johnston, OGC
Resoultion of Council's support for Local J Bill J-2 for the 2015 Legislative session to AMEND Chapt. 2014-70, Laws of Florida; Provide Exemption to Sec 327.37(6), F.S. for Kite Surfing or Kite Boarding Activities in Hugenot Memorial Park in City of Jax. ( Johnston) (Introduced by CM Love)

III. Update on FIND Projects. Tera Meeks, Chief of Waterfront Programming and Management Natural Marine Resource

IV. Presentation- City of Jacksonville Reef Trust Fund. Jim Suber, Waterways Coordinator
Donation from Jacksonville Marine Charities
V. St. Johns River Status Report. Dr. Quinton White, Jacksonville University
Water Quality & Manatee Dr. Gerard Pinto, Jacksonville University

VI. St. Johns River Issues Update. Lisa Rinaman, St. Johns Riverkeeper
1. Deep Dredge Update
2. Water Withdrawl Update
3. Water Quality Trading Credits

VII. Old Business Update on status of Southside Riverwalk
New Business

VIII. Public Comments

Super props to JWC member Scott Shine who is the one who is behind that J Bill. Also a candidate for School Board. Go Scott.

Super props to Capt. Jim Suber and the $1500 donation to 2009-442 Artificial Reef Trust Fund

Broken props to you guessed it. The Southbank Riverwalk Dist. 4. If you think for one second that we are getting more Public Access and Economic opportunity on our Waterways Downtown you are nuts. Just ask the Balt. guys. 2014-412. Stay Positive because 2014-519 the creation of the Inspector General was mentioned at this meeting and that is appearing to be the only hope left to restore the Public Trust.

Will post more later.

I am Downtown and why you aren't
Plan on making a scene today.
Plan on doing a Vivian Harrell Bluebag Cleanup.
Environmental Ethics- Vince Seibold
May attempt to Fish under the brand new No Fishing Signs that was never before Waterways
Still have an open contest if you can post a pic of the new Waterway signage that was never before Waterways.
I'm All In.

Who's next?

Noone · October 18, 2014, 04:22:19 AM

Here is more from the go fly a Kite 2014-683 10/15/14 Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting because of ONE POSITIVE AMENDMENT but before that let me share with everyone a super Downtown kayak adventure in what will be one of the most highly restricted 4.8 mile water and Rivers edge CRA/DIA zones in Duval county and if you don't believe me just ask the Balt. Guys. And if that isn't proof enough just just look at legislation 2014-412.

Weather conditions were Jax Chamber, DIA Chillin, and OED Spacin. I put in at the official Mayor Brown kayak launch logo at RCB which is also listed in the secret Backroom New Downtown Docking Zone map that was never shown to the Waterways Commission prior to their vote on active legislation 2014-305 New Docking Rules and Penalties. 305 is still in Finance and RCDPHS. It is also an active piece of legislation in the DIA.

I was catching the last of the outgoing tide and my primary goal was to do a Vivian Harrell Bluebag cleanup at the JEA property, School Board and next to the kayak, SUP launch that was a previous FIND recommendation.

The current was moderate and made for a nice paddle till you got past the Foxy Lady at the end of the Marina. River traffic was steady all day with watercraft everywhere but never on top of you which made the entire trip just a pleasure to be on the River and exploring everywhere.

Once on the Northbank I took it to the brand new NO Fishing signs that was never before Waterways and didn't catch anything. I was still catching the last of the outgoing and decided to take it all the way to Hogans Creek. The Mobro Guys are still working hard and the barges that have been a staple of a what is the creation of a new Downtown playground being built on the water will be gone in 4 months as Feb. 2 was the completion date that was given at the JWC meeting for the new Southbank Riverwalk 2014-190.

As I'm entering Hogans Creek the tide on our 310 mile American Heritage River a FEDERAL Initiative has changed and I'm now just going with the flow.

The shopping cart depth meter chart is showing two wheels exposed. The aroma of coffee from the Maxwell House plant is a welcome diversion to all the garbage that is lining the banks. The bird activity is average with the ospreys, plovers, a great blue heron, and saw about 5 turtles. I kayaked all the way up to Washington and decided to start my Vivian Harrell Bluebag cleanup. Naturally it didn't take long to fill a bag.

The tide was starting to come in stronger and when I was leaving the shopping cart depth meter chart had just one wheel partially exposed. So now with the incoming tide it was time to take it back to RCB. I left the bag on our Promised 680' Downtown Public Pier 2010-604 and next to the Jim Love, Kevin Kuzel, 26' Berkman Floating dock compromise (Shipyards III) misrepresented by OGC to the JWC commission during the 2013 FIND grant application process. I will swear to that under oath.

With clear blue sky's and like I said the boat activity was strong but the distances that I was encountering made for a very enjoyable trip.

Item III. On the 10/15/14 JWC agenda. Update on status of FIND/Projects- Tera Meeks, Chief of Waterfront Management and Programming Natural and Marine Resource. The discussion was refrained because this is going to a subcommittee that will be chaired by Gary Anderson. The date and time to still be announced. Is this FIND list being reported anywhere?

This is our property tax money. Be very concerned. I am.

The next level may not include you.

I welcome any correction to the above interpretation.

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Noone · October 19, 2014, 04:59:16 AM

Quote from: Noone on August 19, 2014, 07:53:55 AM
Today two committee meetings on 2014-305 New docking RULES and PENALTIES. Will it be properly vetted?
Will the COJ Waterways Coordinator be there to any answer questions of the committee members to this legislation that will impact each and every one of us.

2014-412 The water taxis legislation was withdrawn by the Executive Branch at the 8/18/14 Rules agenda meeting. So Does this mean that the Legislative Branch will introduce a resolution acknowledging that the Baltimore guys are losers but nice try and thanks for playing Jacksonville's version of the Price is Right?

Back to 2014-305 and will the Executive Branch explain to the Legislative Branch the new PENALTKIES? 2014-560 is active legislation for a new 4.8 mile super duper restricted Waterfront zone.

Will the members of the Waterways Commission that are members of Finance, RCDPHS make the other committee members aware of the new maps on Jacksonville's Downtown Waterfront zone? This was made available by Brian Burket at the 8/13/14 Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting. Of special interest should be the 10 minute zone locations and kayak locations. Will this be show as we discuss new Docking Rules and Penalties? Who will be the first media outlet that will show this to the people of Jacksonville?

Visit Jacksonville!
Yeah Right!

I am Downtown and why you aren't.

Up Up and Away as you go and fly your Kite today. Just a little bit more in the clouds observations from the 10/15/14 Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting as 2014-683 and the POSITIVE AMENDMENT for a legal activity Kite Surfing or Kite Boarding will be advanced by a Local Bill J-2 for the 2015 Legislative Session. Congratulations to JWC member Scott Shine and Dit. 14 Jacksonville city councilman Jim Love.

Another observation from the 10/15/14 meeting was agenda item VII. Old Business and an update on the Southbank Riverwalk. Nobody was listed on the agenda but I believe it was a Mr. Joyce and he did provide a 7 page Ariel photo update and also had some copies for the Public. Thank you Mr. Joyce. You won't see that at a DIA meeting. (I digress)

Now let's remember that this is 2014-190 and the 900' shortened Southbank Riverwalk that was restored to its original length by city council action.

Let's also remember active legislation 2014-305 and the only vote that has been taken and legislatively recorded has been the JWC vote. And this vote was done before the disclosure of the Super Duper Secret Backroom New Downtown Docking Zone map that still hasn't been made available to the Public except here on MJ.

Let's also remember that prior to this meeting and I have been reaching out to my elected legislative representative Don Redman District 4 and this isn't the first time and Scott Wilson feel free to jump in here. Your a big fan of MJ. But I had a concern and this is his baby, his district and isn't what these meetings are supposed to be about. And my concern was about the two new floating docks that have yet to be built in conjunction with this project.

So when councilman Love the Chair of Waterways asked if there are any questions from the commissioners there was just one. And I'm going to paraphrase it. It was asked by councilman Redman to Mr. Joyce.

"Mr. Joyce, Are we Down with the Crowne?"
"Through the Chair to Mr. Redman, The Crowne is Down"
Redman "Cool."

That was it!!!! Anyone else still feeling Sorry for the Balt. Guys? 2014-412

One more observation. I'll post on it later. My head is still in the clouds. My other observation has to do with FIND and our SJRK. We are so LOST. Is there anyone else excited about what Carla Miller has done with 2014-519 and the inspector General? Does anyone think for a minute that we are getting more Public Access and economic opportunity on our River especially in this yet to be voted on CRA/DIA zone?

I welcome any corrections.

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Noone · October 21, 2014, 07:20:45 AM

Up, Up, and Away. As our Access continues to be taken away. Vote No on 1. So let's all go fly a Kite and sing Kumbaya! Two hours out from The Finance committee meeting and will 2014-305 New Docking Rules and Penalties get moved out of committee? Spoke with Lisa Rinaman with the St. Johns Riverkeeper again at the 10/15/14 Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting and the SJRK needs to take a position on this active legislation because of the expanded enforcement powers that are coming. She is looking into it.

It was also just announced that the Community First FIND subcommittee meeting will take place on 10/30/14 at 2pm in council chambers. Will anyone show up? This is our property tax money. Has any media outlet other than MJ posted the Super Duper Backroom Secret Downtown Docking Zone Map? Does anybody care? Now let's see who will post the Pending FIND project list. We are so LOST.

The Chair is Gary Anderson
Lane Burnett
Ralph Hodges
Scott Shine
Capt. Jim Suber

Where is the DIA? Up, Up, and Away!
Is the Chamber going to stand on their new Front steps and say "What just happened?"
One Spark!
Vision 2025!
SJRK!
Unity Plaza! It's not just a retention pond anymore.
Every TV station should be covering this.
Paul Astleford is a super hero.

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Noone · October 21, 2014, 12:54:01 PM

2014-305 was so close to being brought up in Finance today. It is scheduled again today at the 1:30 RCDPHS agenda meeting. Will councilman Redman attempt to slip it through?