A Resolution That Will Start Phase II Bluff Restoration Hits Opposition

 

A Resolution That Will Start Phase II Bluff Restoration Hits Opposition

At the April 09, Board of Trustees Work Group Meeting,  Mayor Sheprow presented the resolution below.  The resolution was presented once before and was tabled. Once again, it still met with opposition by two trustees, but the Mayor was then able to break the tie with her vote. 

Resolution #03-40925

courtesy of Freepic.com

Resolution approving Tasks 2,3,4, and 5 on the attached Professional Service Contract Amendment submitted by GEI Consultants, Inc. for design development, contractor solicitation, construction monitoring, and coordination meetings related to Phase II of the East Beach Bluff Stabilization project. 

Both Trustee Hill and Trustee Ugrinsky voted against the resolution for the reasons below:

When asked why they did not support the resolution, their responses are below:

Trustee Kyle Hill: “ I have been skeptical of the entire bluff erosion mitigation project, which is why I voted no. I am more than willing to invest in building a new clubhouse far enough away from the bluff so that we are guaranteed a return on investment. To break even on the project it needs to last at least 30 years. But I am concerned that the Phase 2 material and construction costs will be significantly more than the original projections, which are roughly five years old now. If I'm right, and I hope I'm not, the break-even point could be pushed out even further".

Trustee Xena Ugrinsky did not state why she voted "no" when the resolution was presented and could not provide a comment at this time. If one is provided at a later time, I will update the post (so feel free to check back)

Author’s Notes:

1, It was refreshing to hear that at least two trustees were not willing to move forward with a project that does not make sense. Remember, everyone on the Board made campaign promises that the people would be given a chance to have a say in how Phase II would proceed. Thank you both for listening to the people you serve.

2. The above resolution does not gather information to investigate other options that could be presented to the public. It is solely for the steps necessary to start the existing Phase II project of installing a steel wall to preserve the existing building.