Page | 1 Notice of Meeting of the Pilot Board of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas, on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at 8:30 AM At the Solomon P. Ortiz International Center 402 North Harbor Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas The Agenda for this meeting of the Pilot Board of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority ("PCCA") is set forth below. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Tana Neighbors at 885-6129 at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made. PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the Pilot Board may go into executive session at any time during the meeting to discuss matters listed on the agenda when authorized to do so by the provisions of Section 418.183 or Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. In the event the Pilot Board elects to go into executive session regarding any agenda item, the presiding officer will publicly announce the section or sections of the Texas Government Code authorizing the executive session. 1. Call to order 2. Conflict of Interest Affidavits 3. Minutes 3.a. Approve minutes of the November 12, 2019 Pilot Board meeting. November 12, 2019 Minutes 4. Open Agenda 4.a. Review and recommend renewal of Captain Trip Webb's expiring Branch Pilot's license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.040. Webb - Memo Webb - Presiding Officer Letter 4.b. Approve the appointment of Capt. Justin Anderson from the Deputy Branch Pilot Pool to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot's Deputy Branch Pilot Training Program. 1
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Notice of Meeting of the Pilot Board of thePort of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas, on
Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at 8:30 AMAt the Solomon P. Ortiz International Center
402 North Harbor Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas
The Agenda for this meeting of the Pilot Board of the Port of Corpus ChristiAuthority ("PCCA") is set forth below.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may needauxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Tana Neighbors at 885-6129 at
least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the Pilot Board may go into executive session at anytime during the meeting to discuss matters listed on the agenda when authorized
to do so by the provisions of Section 418.183 or Chapter 551 of the TexasGovernment Code. In the event the Pilot Board elects to go into executive sessionregarding any agenda item, the presiding officer will publicly announce the section
or sections of the Texas Government Code authorizing the executive session.
1. Call to order
2. Conflict of Interest Affidavits
3. Minutes
3.a. Approve minutes of the November 12, 2019 Pilot Board meeting.November 12, 2019 Minutes
4. Open Agenda4.a. Review and recommend renewal of Captain Trip Webb's expiring Branch
Pilot's license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.040.Webb - MemoWebb - Presiding Officer Letter
4.b. Approve the appointment of Capt. Justin Anderson from the Deputy BranchPilot Pool to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot's Deputy Branch Pilot TrainingProgram.
Anderson - MemoAnderson - Presiding Officer Letter
4.c. Approve the appointment of Capt. Kate Fossati from the Deputy Branch PilotPool to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot's Deputy Branch Pilot TrainingProgram.Fossati - MemoFossati - Presiding Officer Letter
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF PILOT BOARD MEETINGNovember 12, 2019
The Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (the “Pilot Board”) met on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 8:15 a.m., at the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center (Nueces Room), 402 Harbor Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas.
Present: Mr. Charles ZahnMr. Wayne SquiresMr. David P. EngelMr. Richard L. BowersMr. Wes HoskinsMs. Catherine Hilliard
Staff Present: Mr. Sean StrawbridgeMr. Clark RobinsonMr. Kent BrittonMr. Omar GarciaMs. Rosie CollinMr. Russell CordoMs. Lisa HinojosaMs. Sherry DuBoisChief Eric GiannamoreMs. Tana NeighborsMs. Leslie RutaMs. Sascha Schwarz-GreinerMr. Bennie Benavides Mr. Bland Chamberlain
Others Present: Mr. Leo J. Welder, Jr.Mr. Dane C. Bruun
Others Present: Mr. Xavier Valverde, Sr. G&H TowingMr. Joelle Francois AECOMCapt. Kevin MonacoCapt. Mike KershawCapt. Trip WebbCapt. Justin Anderson Aransas/CC Pilots Assn.Mr. Roger TenNapel Flint Hills Resources
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Mr. Larry Perryman Bay Houston Towing
Mr. Dan Korus Del Mar CollegeMr. Gene Seaman San Patricio EDCMr. John Green City of PortlandMr. Bob Paulison Port Industries of CCMr. Richard R. Valls, Jr.
1. Meeting called to order
2. Conflict of Interest Affidavits: None were submitted.
3. Minutes:
3. a. August 20, 2019 Minutes:
Action: On motion made by Mr. Bowers and seconded by Mr. Squires, the Pilot Board approved the minutes of the August 20, 2019 Pilot Board meeting, in the form presented to the meeting.
4. Open Agenda:
4a. 2019 3rd Quarter Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot Work Hours Visual Inspection Report: Staff recommended approval of the 2019 3rd Quarter Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot Work Hours Visual Inspection Report performed on October 1, 2019 per Sec V of the Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel.
Action: On motion made and seconded, the Pilot Board approved Staff’s recommendation.
4b. License Renewal of Captain Trip Webb: Staff recommended approval of the renewal of Captain Webb’s’ expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.040.
Action: On motion made by Mr. Engel and seconded by Mr. Bowers, the Pilot Board postponed consideration of the renewal of Captain Webb’s Branch Pilot’s license.
4c. Appointment of Captain Justin Anderson from the Deputy Branch Pilot Pool: Staff recommended approval of the appointment of Captain Justin Anderson
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from the Deputy Branch Pilot Pool to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot’s Deputy Branch Pilot Training Program.
Action: On motion made by Mr. Engel and seconded by Mr. Bowers, the Pilot Board postponed consideration of the appointment of Captain Anderson to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot’s Deputy Branch Pilot Training Program.
4d. Appointment of Captain Kate Fossati from the Deputy Branch Pilot Pool: Staff recommended approval of the appointment of Captain Kate Fossati from the Deputy Branch Pilot Pool to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot’s Deputy Branch Pilot Training Program.
Action: On motion made by Mr. Engel and seconded by Mr. Bowers, the Pilot Board postponed consideration of the appointment of Captain Fossati to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot’s Deputy Branch Pilot Training Program.
5. Recess Open Meeting and Convene Executive Session: At 8:18 a.m. Mr. Zahn announced that the Pilot Board would go into executive session pursuant to §551.071 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate agenda item 5a, which was described in the agenda as follows:
5a. Receive legal advice from PCCA’s counsel regarding Pilot Board duties and Deputy and Branch Pilot qualifications pursuant to Chapter 70 of the Texas Transportation Code. (§551.071)
6. At 9:08 a.m., the Chairman reconvened in Open Session.
7. Adjourn: On motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10a.m.
SUMMARY: Staff requests the Pilot Board review and recommend renewal of Captain Earl Webb’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040.
BACKGROUND: Captain Webb is a tenured Branch Pilot commissioned by the Governor of the State of Texas to serve upon the waters under the jurisdiction of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority. Staff requests the Pilot Board review and recommend renewal of Captain Webb’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040. Staff has verified the qualifications of Captain Webb which included a criminal background check and updated mariner credential confirmation with the National Maritime Center. Staff has also confirmed with USCG there are no actions pending against Capt. Webb’s license.
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
CONFORMITY TO PORT POLICY: Complies with Chapter 70 of the Texas Transportation Code which sets forth the statutory authority of the Pilot Board to govern pilotage in the Port of Corpus Christi.
EMERGENCY: No, however, Capt. Webb’s Branch Pilot License will expire January 1, 2020, if not renewed.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review and recommend renewal of Captain Earl Webb’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040.
AGENDA MEMORANDUMAction Item for Port Commission Meeting of December 10, 2019
Review and recommend renewal of Captain Earl Webb’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040
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DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Originating Department Harbormaster’s Office Reviewed by Russell CordoLegal Dane BruunExecutive Staff Sean Strawbridge
LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Affidavit of Capt. Earl Webb IIINMC Credential ReportPresiding Officer Letter
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Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots PO Box 2767, Corpus Christi, Texas 78403
Telephone (361) 884-5899 Facsimile (361) 884-1659 November 6, 2019 Mr. Sean C. Strawbridge Secretary of the Pilot Board Port of Corpus Christi Authority 222 Power Street Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 Dear Mr. Strawbridge, Captain Earl G. Webb III is a Branch Pilot commissioned by the Governor of the State of Texas to serve upon the waters under the jurisdiction of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority. His State Commission expires on January 15, 2020.
Captain Earl G. Webb III respectfully requests that the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority recommend to the Governor that his Pilot Commission be renewed. Respectfully submitted,
Captain Kevin C. Monaco Presiding Officer Aransas - Corpus Christi Pilots
SUMMARY: The Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots have selected Capt. Justin Andersonfrom the Deputy Pilot Pool. The applicant was vetted by the Application Review Committee, which is made up of two Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot representatives and one Port of Corpus Christi representative. The Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots followed the application procedures previously approved by the Pilot Board. Staff recommends the appointment of Capt. Justin Anderson to the trainee program.
BACKGROUND: The Pilot Board for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority previously established minimum standards Deputy Branch Pilot applicants must meet to enter into the pool of qualified applicants eligible for appointment to the Deputy Branch Pilot Training Program. The Pilot Board also established an Application Review Committee made up of two Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot representatives and one Port of Corpus Christi representative to review the applicants and determine if the applicant meets the necessary standards to enter the Deputy Pilot Pool. Section 70.037 of the Texas Transportation Code provides that the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots appoint Deputy Branch Pilots subject to examination and approval by the Pilot Board. The Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots have selected Capt. Anderson from the Deputy Pilot Pool. The Application Review Committee has confirmed that Capt. Anderson meets the qualification requirements established by the Pilot Board. Moreover, Port staff performed independent investigation into the qualifications of Capt. Anderson which included a criminal background check and updated mariner credential confirmation with the National Maritime Center. Staff has also confirmed with USCG there are no actions pending against Capt. Anderson’s credentials.
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
EMERGENCY: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
Approve Appointment of Capt. Justin Anderson from the Deputy Branch Pilot Pool to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot’s Deputy Branch Pilot Training
AGENDA MEMORANDUMAction Item for Pilot Board Meeting of December 10, 2019
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the appointment of Capt. Justin Anderson to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot’s Deputy Branch Pilot Training Program.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Originating Department Harbormaster’s Office
Reviewed by Russell CordoLegal Dane BruunExecutive Staff Sean Strawbridge
LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Pilot ApplicationNMC Credential ReportPresiding Officer Letter
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Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots PO Box 2767, Corpus Christi, Texas 78403
Telephone (361) 884-5899 Facsimile (361) 884-1659
October 16th, 2019
Mr. Sean C. Strawbridge
Secretary of the Pilot Board
Port of Corpus Christi Authority
222 Power Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
Dear Mr. Strawbridge,
The Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots have selected Captain Justin P. Anderson from the pool of eligible
candidates of the Application Review Committee for the Pilot Board of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority.
We respectfully request that the Pilot Board place Captain Anderson on the agenda for the next scheduled
Port Commission meeting so his qualifications can be presented. We also respectfully request that the
Port of Corpus Christi Authority perform a criminal background check as required by the Deputy Pilot
Applicant procedure.
Upon successful completion of the United States Coast Guard’s First Class Pilot Exam and the Deputy Pilot
riding observer period, we will present to the Board a formal request for recommendation that the Pilot
Board approve Captain Anderson as a Deputy Branch Pilot.
Respectfully submitted,
Captain Kevin C. Monaco Presiding Officer Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots
SUMMARY: The Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots have selected Capt. Kate Fossati from the Deputy Pilot Pool. The applicant was vetted by the Application Review Committee, which is made up of two Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot representatives and one Port of Corpus Christi representative. The Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots followed the application procedures previously approved by the Pilot Board. Staff recommends the appointment of Capt. Kate Fossati to the trainee program.
BACKGROUND: The Pilot Board for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority previously established minimum standards Deputy Branch Pilot applicants must meet to enter into the pool of qualified applicants eligible for appointment to the Deputy Branch Pilot Training Program. The Pilot Board also established an Application Review Committee made up of two Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot representatives and one Port of Corpus Christi representative to review the applicants and determine if the applicant meets the necessary standards to enter the Deputy Pilot Pool. Section 70.037 of the Texas Transportation Code provides that the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots appoint Deputy Branch Pilots subject to examination and approval by the Pilot Board. The Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots have selected Capt. Fossati from the Deputy Pilot Pool. The Application Review Committee has confirmed that Capt. Fossati meets the qualification requirements established by the Pilot Board. Moreover, Port staff performed independent investigation into the qualifications of Captain Fossati which included a criminal background check and updated mariner credential confirmation with the National Maritime Center. Staff has also confirmed with USCG there are no actions pending against Capt. Fossati’s credentials.
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
EMERGENCY: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
Approve Appointment of Capt. Kate Fossati from the Deputy Branch Pilot Pool to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot’s Deputy Branch Pilot Training Program
AGENDA MEMORANDUMAction Item for Pilot Board Meeting of December 10, 2019
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the appointment of Capt. Kate Fossatito the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot’s Deputy Branch Pilot Training Program.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Originating Department Harbormaster’s Office
Reviewed by Russell CordoLegal Dane BruunExecutive Staff Sean Strawbridge
LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Pilot ApplicationNMC Credential ReportPresiding Officer Letter
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Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots PO Box 2767, Corpus Christi, Texas 78403
Telephone (361) 884-5899 Facsimile (361) 884-1659
October 16th, 2019
Mr. Sean C. Strawbridge
Secretary of the Pilot Board
Port of Corpus Christi Authority
222 Power Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
Dear Mr. Strawbridge,
The Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots have selected Captain Kate E. Fossati from the pool of eligible candidates
of the Application Review Committee for the Pilot Board of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority. We
respectfully request that the Pilot Board place Captain Fossati on the agenda for the next scheduled Port
Commission meeting so her qualifications can be presented. We also respectfully request that the Port
of Corpus Christi Authority perform a criminal background check as required by the Deputy Pilot Applicant
procedure.
Upon successful completion of the United States Coast Guard’s First Class Pilot Exam and the Deputy Pilot
riding observer period, we will present to the Board a formal request for recommendation that the Pilot
Board approve Captain Fossati as a Deputy Branch Pilot.
Respectfully submitted,
Captain Kevin C. Monaco Presiding Officer Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots
