JEKYLL ISLAND-STATE PARK AUTHORITY 1 | Page The Jekyll Island State Park Authority (JIA) committees met in Public Session on Monday, September 25, 2017 at the Convention Center on Jekyll Island, GA. Members Present: Mike Hodges, Chairman Bill Gross, Secretary/Treasurer Joy Burch-Meeks Joe Wilkinson Buster Evans Members via Teleconference: Bob Krueger, Vice Chairman Commissioner Mark Williams Members not Present: Bill Jones III Trip Tollison Staff Present: Jones Hooks, Executive Director Marjorie Johnson, Chief Accounting Officer Noel Jensen, Sr. Director of Facilities and Public Services Meggan Hood, Sr. Director of Marketing Ben Carswell, Director of Conservation Jenna Johnson, Director of Human Resources Bruce Piatek, Director of Historic Resources Jim Broadwell, Project Manager Daniel Strowe, Legal Associate Dion Davis, Executive Director, Jekyll Island Foundation Linda de Medicis, Executive Assistant and others Various members of the public and press were present. Chairman, Mike Hodges called the Committee session to order at 9:30 a.m., introduced those participating via teleconference and a quorum was established. Jones Hooks, Executive Director reported on the impacts of Hurricane Irma on Jekyll Island, stating that though there were some homes that sustained damage from fallen trees or flooding, the island fared well through the storm. JIA staff continues to work diligently on recovery of the island. Though resources for Hurricane Irma were limited, JIA thanks Georgia Power, Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the Georgia Department of Transportation for their continued assistance with recovery of the island. Hooks called, Noel Jensen, Chief Operations Officer, Ben Carswell, Director of Conservation, and Cliff Gawron, Director of Landscaping and Planning for a special report on Hurricane Irma. Clean up is 45% complete with over 6,000 cubic yards of debris collected in the first 8 days after the storm. The island experienced 7 water main breaks during the storm and 6 of the 18 beach crossovers remain damaged and not usable. Irma brought 8.5 hours of tropical storm force winds and 2 gusts at hurricane force of 77.5 mph, as compared to 5.5 minutes of sustained tropical force winds during Hurricane Matthew last year. The highest water level recorded was a little over 10 feet, one hour prior to high tide. The storm surge on the beach side was approximately 6 feet and on the marsh side of the island, 4 feet. Thousands of trees across the island were damaged during the storm. Trees within 300 yards of the ocean experienced salt spray damage, causing the leaves to brown and appear dead. The trees damaged by salt spray should recover over time. Public comments: Trish Clements, resident, asked for clarification of Jekyll Island ownership and the Tree Ordinance.
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The Jekyll Island State Park Authority (JIA) committees met in Public Session on Monday, September 25, 2017 at the Convention Center on Jekyll Island, GA. Members Present: Mike Hodges, Chairman Bill Gross, Secretary/Treasurer Joy Burch-Meeks Joe Wilkinson Buster Evans Members via Teleconference: Bob Krueger, Vice Chairman Commissioner Mark Williams Members not Present: Bill Jones III Trip Tollison Staff Present: Jones Hooks, Executive Director Marjorie Johnson, Chief Accounting Officer Noel Jensen, Sr. Director of Facilities and Public Services Meggan Hood, Sr. Director of Marketing Ben Carswell, Director of Conservation Jenna Johnson, Director of Human Resources Bruce Piatek, Director of Historic Resources Jim Broadwell, Project Manager Daniel Strowe, Legal Associate Dion Davis, Executive Director, Jekyll Island Foundation Linda de Medicis, Executive Assistant and others Various members of the public and press were present. Chairman, Mike Hodges called the Committee session to order at 9:30 a.m., introduced those participating via teleconference and a quorum was established. Jones Hooks, Executive Director reported on the impacts of Hurricane Irma on Jekyll Island, stating that though there were some homes that sustained damage from fallen trees or flooding, the island fared well through the storm. JIA staff continues to work diligently on recovery of the island. Though resources for Hurricane Irma were limited, JIA thanks Georgia Power, Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the Georgia Department of Transportation for their continued assistance with recovery of the island. Hooks called, Noel Jensen, Chief Operations Officer, Ben Carswell, Director of Conservation, and Cliff Gawron, Director of Landscaping and Planning for a special report on Hurricane Irma. Clean up is 45% complete with over 6,000 cubic yards of debris collected in the first 8 days after the storm. The island experienced 7 water main breaks during the storm and 6 of the 18 beach crossovers remain damaged and not usable. Irma brought 8.5 hours of tropical storm force winds and 2 gusts at hurricane force of 77.5 mph, as compared to 5.5 minutes of sustained tropical force winds during Hurricane Matthew last year. The highest water level recorded was a little over 10 feet, one hour prior to high tide. The storm surge on the beach side was approximately 6 feet and on the marsh side of the island, 4 feet. Thousands of trees across the island were damaged during the storm. Trees within 300 yards of the ocean experienced salt spray damage, causing the leaves to brown and appear dead. The trees damaged by salt spray should recover over time. Public comments: Trish Clements, resident, asked for clarification of Jekyll Island ownership and the Tree Ordinance.
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Pat Parsons, resident, asked if the golf courses would be open by the Georgia Florida Tournament and if there were any outside agencies to help with the preservation and restoration of the plants and trees lost, especially at the Cottages. Ame Ivanov, President of the Jekyll Island Citizens Association, expressed concern regarding Clam Creek marsh path bridge restoration for bicyclist and birders. Mindy Egan, resident, asked if geotechnical studies should be required for development and expressed concern regarding future developments planned for the ocean side of the island. Beverly Hopkins, resident, commented on the loss of dunes and asked how to better protect them from individuals crossing through on the way to the beach. Historic Preservation/Conservation Committee: Committee Chair, Bob Krueger called Ben Carswell to introduce, Jessica Cochran with Taylor Engineering, Inc. for a Fortson Pond Modeling Restoration Study review. Ms. Cochran gave a brief project introduction, reviewed the hydrodynamic model development and existing conditions, and presented the proposed design recommendations to improve the tidal flows through the pond. Radiance Solar is proposing to partner with JIA to submit an application through Georgia Power’s Renewable Energy Development Initiative Program (REDI) to site a one megawatt solar power generating facility on a portion of the old landfill site in the northern interior of the island. The land is currently classified as developed due to its former status as a permitted landfill. The proposed Solar Farm project will be subject to all appropriate due diligence including a full geotechnical evaluation and JIA Environmental Assessment Procedure. Should JIA be accepted into the REDI program, an offer from Georgia Power to accept the project would come with no obligation to proceed. Preliminary options proposed by Radiance Solar to lease the land for the facility range from $18K per year/20 years to $30K per year/35 years. This is a non-binding and there is no guarantee Georgia Power will accept this project in the program. Staff requested approval to authorize Radiance Solar to request a Preliminary Interconnection Study from Georgia Power on JIA’s behalf to confirm the project’s eligibility for the REDI program. Further, if eligible, Radiance Solar is authorized to submit an application for inclusion of the Jekyll site by Georgia Power in the REDI lottery for potential acceptance into the program. Mr. Gross moved to approve; seconded by Ms. Burch-Meeks. Unanimously approved. Through the Tesla Motors’ Destination Charging Program, EnviroSpark Energy Solutions Inc., has submitted a proposal to fully subsidize the installation and equipment costs for 22 electric-car charging stations on the island. The charging stations would be distributed across three locations on Jekyll Island where existing electrical infrastructure is currently in place to support installation and provide for universal charging compatible with all mass-market electric-cars. Jekyll Island Club Resort has agreed to absorb the costs for a station in the Morgan Center parking area. Initial electricity expenses, estimated in consultation with Georgia Power, are cautiously over-estimated to be roughly $1000/year to JIA. The investment would position JIA to take maximum advantage, ahead of competitors, of the expansion of the electric car driver market. Ms. Burch-Meeks moved to approve the proposal from EnviroSpark Energy Solutions; seconded by Mr. Hodges. Unanimously approved. Krueger concluded his report. Public comments: Larry Phillips, resident, suggested doubling the amount of charging stations. Vance Hughes, resident, commented that the lodging properties, in which he has a vested interest, are also considering this program to expand car charging services for their guests. Rich Van Iderstyne, resident/owner of Red Bug Motors, offered his support of the action and willingness to assist and support through sponsorship of the endeavor.
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Finance Committee: Committee Chair, Bill Gross, reviewed the financials, traffic counts, Convention Center revenues, and hotel reports for August 2017. Jones Hooks, Executive Director, reported that Hurricane Irma will have budgetary impacts for September, and although August numbers were better than the prior year, some categories missed their projected revenues due to inclement weather. Should the weather trends continue, further budget amendments may become necessary. The timing of Hurricane Irma coincided with the Shrimp and Grits Festival, therefore the event was canceled. The event could not be rescheduled or shifted to another weekend due to the size of the festival and the vendor’s schedules. The budgetary impact of canceling the festival is estimated at $398k net in revenues and over $40k in expenses and vendor refunds. Hotels, restaurants and retail businesses on the island were also significantly impacted due to the cancelation. The FY17 contribution to reserves will help offset the budgetary impacts, but there may be additional adjustment necessary due to shortfalls. Gross concluded his report. Public comments: None Human Resources Committee: No Report. Marketing Committee: Committee Chair, Joy Burch-Meeks, stated that while Shrimp and Grits is a critical part of JIA’s budget, the decision to cancel the festival was appropriate. Meggan Hood, Sr. Director of Marketing, reported island recovery marketing continues through the JIA website, social media, email, media relations and paid media outlets, promoting that Jekyll is open and ready to welcome visitors back. The 31•81 publication is still on schedule for release in October/early November. In consideration of the island-wide and regional impacts of the cancelation of the 2017 Shrimp and Grits Festival, JIA thoughtfully considered the logistics and planning involved in order to reschedule the event. Given factors that included vendor availability, staffing, infrastructure, and dates, the JIA has created a one-time only event mash-up entitled “Merry Shrimpmas”. The event will be held over two days, November 24th and November 25th. This one-time event will combine elements from the Tree Lighting and Shrimp and Grits Festivals. Merry Shrimpmas will take the best from each event with shrimp and grits vendors, an artist’s market, music, kid’s zone, lighting of the tree, Santa, holiday activities and fireworks. Ms. Burch-Meeks encouraged the community and the Board to promote Merry Shrimpmas as a fun unique one-time event and concluded her report. Public comments: None Legislative Committee: Committee Chair, Mr. Joe Wilkinson, reported on the positive comments from State Legislature members who attended conferences on the island recently. Committee of the Whole: Dion Davis, Executive Director of the Jekyll Island Foundation (JIF), updated on the Board on the evolution of the JIF brand and website, and the new membership program. The logo has been re-designed to mirror the JIA logo and color palate. The website includes JIF current initiatives, expanded giving opportunities, an interactive achievement map, partners recognition, and many other new enhancements. Davis thanked Ocean Oaks and T2H Advertising for their contributions to the website and design. The new membership program is a multi-tiered platform, designed to encourage donations. There are 5 different donation levels ranging from $35 to $5,000. Each member receives certain benefits based on donation level. Ms. Davis thanked JIA for the support of the Foundation and introduced new development associate, Mollie Cole. Dave Curtis, Co-Managing Principal, Leon N. Weiner & Associates (LNWA) presented the Courtyard by Marriott/Residence Inn Preliminary Schematic Design. Curtis introduced the development team and reviewed the design and site plan. The proposed development, a dual brand, Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn, is a joint venture between LNWA and New Castle Hotels and Resorts. The four-story hotel will house 208 rooms (90
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Residence Inn/118 Courtyard by Marriott), and share a central lobby, outdoor common space, family and adult pools, and beach access. The plan provides for 230 parking spaces and a landscaped entrance through a porte cochere. Once the approval process is completed, construction should begin September 2018 and be completed within 18 months. Though housing two brands, the exterior of the hotel would be consistent. Each brand has a unique set of rooming options to appeal to different travelers. The preliminary schematic design was provided to the Board for review and comments. Hooks presented the Naming Committee recommendations for beach accesses, the north parking area and the pond located on South Riverview Drive to better define the area names and provide clarity for fire and rescue. Previously known as: Revised to:
Great Dunes Park Great Dunes Beach Park South Dunes Picnic Area South Dunes Beach Park St. Andrews Picnic Area St. Andrews Beach Park Clam Creek Picnic Area Clam Creek Beach Park Glory Beach & Glory Boardwalk Glory Beach Park North Parking Lot Oceanview Beach Park Ski Rixen or Rixen Pond Tidelands Pond
Mr. Wilkinson moved to approve the name changes as recommended by the Naming Committee; seconded by Dr. Evans. Unanimously approved. Ben Carswell updated the Board on the north beach revetment repair. Applied Technology and Management (ATM) has been retained for the engineering, stakeholder engagement and regulatory permitting for the revetment rehabilitation project. ATM has been provided photographic documentation of the area, post Hurricane Irma, erosion impacts as they relate to the revetment, and the adjacent properties that suffered erosion due to the storm. The first institutional stakeholder workshop was canceled due to the evacuation, and ATM is in the process of rescheduling. Changes on the beach may require another topographic survey to document current conditions. This will not slow down the timeline and may be critical in discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to show the additional, documented, damage to the revetment. This is an 18-month project that requires Federal and State permitting. During a conference call last week, ATM was asked to continue to move the project forward as quickly as possible. The call included representatives at the Cottages, Villa’s by the Sea, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR) and JIA. GDNR is working with both entities to move forward immediately with stabilization. Carswell added in light of the recent storms and continued erosion, a precautionary standpoint with regards to shoreline change on barrier islands should be considered. Hooks reviewed the grant agreement from the Coastal Regional Commission in the amount of $17,000 to complete an additional 200 feet of the Coastal Greenway Project on the Jekyll Island causeway. Mr. Wilkinson moved to approve acceptance of the grant; seconded by Mr. Gross. Unanimously approved. The Board reviewed the proposed 2018 Jekyll Island Board of Directors meeting dates. Mr. Gross moved to approve the 2018 dates as proposed; seconded by Mr. Wilkinson. Unanimously approved. Chairman Hodges asked about tree loss and damages at the Cottages and Ocean Oaks. Mr. Gary Wadsten, Carolina Holdings Group, answered that only the boardwalk stairs at the Ocean Oaks development were damaged. Some of the homes at the Cottages received water penetration, nearly every tree was taken down and most of the dunes behind the project were lost. Along the southern end of the development, an old concrete wall was uncovered and essentially stopped the erosion beyond the barrier. The northern oceanside of the area, with proper permissions from JIA and DNR, is currently undergoing emergency shoreline armament. Hooks reviewed the room counts on Jekyll Island pre-revitalization as compared to today. The total number of hotel rooms prior to the revitalization of the island totaled 1,528. Currently, there are 1,105 hotel rooms, with 315 planned, for a total of 1,420. There are 163 total homes planned in the Cottages and Ocean Oaks developments.
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The Golf Request for Information (RFI 240) has been released and twenty (20) individual companies have made reservations to attend the Golf Showcase. RFI responses are due on October 6th. Responses to the RFI will be provided to the Board for review and discussion during the November Board Working Session. The informational responses will not require Board action. Hooks provided the Board with a copy of the Strategic Plan submitted to the Office of Planning and Budgets, as some of the projects will shift in anticipation of budgetary shortfalls due to the impacts of Hurricane Irma. Hooks concluded his report. Chairman Hodges thanked the JIA staff, Commissioner Mark Williams and his staff at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Transportation, and the Glynn County Joint Water Sewer Commission for their help with the island’s recovery. Hodges recognized the marketing staff for the creative response to the cancelation of the Shrimp and Grits Festival, Merry Shrimpmas. Public comments: Alice Keyes, Vice President of Coastal Conservation, 100 Miles, commented on recovery efforts and shared her observations of storm impacts and hurricane response planning as it relates to revitalization. Chairman Hodges adjourned the Committee Session and moved directly to the Jekyll Island Authority Board meeting at 12:10 p.m. Jekyll Island Authority Board Meeting Minutes: Chairman Hodges called for a motion to approve the minutes of the August 21, 2017 Board of Directors meeting. Mr. Wilkinson moved to approve; seconded by Mr. Gross. Unanimously approved by the Board. Historic Preservation/Conservation Committee: Recommended approval to authorize Radiance Solar to request a Preliminary Interconnection Study from Georgia Power on JIA’s behalf to confirm the project’s eligibility for the REDI program. Further, if eligible, Radiance Solar is authorized to submit an application for inclusion of the Jekyll site by Georgia Power in the REDI lottery for potential acceptance into the program. Unanimously approved by the Board. Recommended approval of the EnviroSpark Energy Solutions Inc. proposal to fully subsidize the installation and equipment costs for 22 electric-car charging stations on the island. Unanimously approved by the Board. Committee of the Whole: Recommended approval of the Naming Committee recommendations for beach accesses, the north parking area and the pond located on South Riverview Drive. Unanimously approved by the Board. Recommended approval the Coastal Regional Commission grant in the amount of $17,000 to complete an additional 200 feet of the Coastal Greenway Project on the Jekyll Island causeway. Unanimously approved by the Board. Recommended approval of the 2018 Board of Director’s meeting dates. Unanimously approved by the Board. There being no additional items to bring before the Board, Chairman Hodges adjourned the meeting at 12:13 p.m.
VE AGENDATATIVE AGENDA
The Jekyll Island Authority (JIA) committees met in Public Session on Monday, September 25, 2017 at the Morgan Center.
Members Present: Mike Hodges, Chairman Bill Gross, Secretary/Treasurer Joy Burch-Meeks Joe Wilkinson Buster Evans
Via Teleconference: Bob Krueger, Vice Chairman Mark Williams
Members Not Present: Bill Jones Trip Tollison
Meeting Summary
Historic Preservation/Conservation Committee A.) Approved pursuing the Solar Energy Farm through Georgia Power’s
Renewable Energy Development Intiative Program. B.) Approved moving forward with the EnviroSpark Energy Solutions Inc., Tesla
Motor’s Destination Charging Program (22 universal charging stations).
Committee of the Whole A.) Approved August 21, 2017 Board Meeting Minutes B.) Approved Naming Committee Recommendations:
Previous known as: Revised to: Great Dunes Park Great Dunes Beach Park South Dunes Picnic Area South Dunes Beach Park St. Andrews Picnic Area St. Andrews Beach Park Clam Creek Picnic Area Clam Creek Beach Park Glory Beach & Glory Boardwalk Glory Beach Park North Parking Lot Oceanview Beach Park Ski Rixen or Rixen Pond Tidelands Pond
C.) Approved acceptance of the Coastal Regional Commission Coastal Greenway Grant in the amount of $17,000.00.
D.) Approved the 2018 Board meeting dates.
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BOARD MEETING
Monday, September 25, 2017 Agenda
9:30 a.m. JIA Committee Meetings* Morgan Center
*All applicable public comments will be heard during the appropriate committee meeting.
Chairman, Mike Hodges - Welcome Hurricane Irma Special Report, Jones Hooks, Executive Director
• Noel Jensen, Chief Operations Officer • Ben Carswell, Director of Conservation • Cliff Gawron, Director of Landscaping and Planning
Historic Preservation/Conservation Committee – Section I
Bob Krueger, Chair
A.) Ben Carswell, Director of Conservation 1. Fortson Pond Restoration Modeling Study, Jessica Cochran, Taylor Engineering 2. Sustainability Initiatives
i. Solar Energy Farm ii. Electric Car Charging
Finance Committee – Section II
Bill Gross, Chair
A.) August 2017 Financials B.) Projects Status Post Hurricane – Jones Hooks, Executive Director
Human Resources Committee – Section III
Buster Evans, Chair
A.) No Report Marketing Committee – Section IV
Joy Burch-Meeks, Chair
A.) Marketing Update – Meggan Hood, Sr. Director of Marketing
Legislative Committee – Section V
Joe Wilkinson, Chair
A.) Update
Committee of the Whole – Section VI
Mike Hodges, Chair
A.) Dion Davis, Executive Director, Jekyll Island Foundation 1. New Membership Program
B.) Jones Hooks, Executive Director 1. Courtyard by Marriott/Residence Inn Schematic Design Presentation, Mr. Dave Curtis,
Co-Managing Principal, Leon N. Weiner & Associates, Inc. 2. Naming Committee Recommendations 3. North Beach Revetment Update 4. Recommendation to Accept the Coastal Regional Commission FY18 Coastal Georgia
Greenway Grant in the amount of $17,000.00 5. Proposed 2018 Board Meeting Dates
C.) Executive Director’s Report 1. Revitalization Update 2. Other
D.) Chairman’s Comments Adjournment
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JIA Board Meeting Agenda
Mike Hodges, Chairman Action Items
A.) August 21, 2017 Board Meeting Minutes B.) Solar Energy Farm C.) Electric Car Charging D.) Naming Committee Recommendations E.) Recommendation to Accept the Coastal Regional Commission FY18 Coastal Georgia Greenway
Grant in the amount of $17,000.00 F.) Proposed 2018 Board Meeting Dates
Adjournment
MEMORANDUM
TO: FINANCE COMMITTEE
FROM: MARJORIE JOHNSON
SUBJECT: AUGUST FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DATE: 9/20/2017
Revenues
Revenues for August were $2,375,263, which reflects an unfavorable $69K (3%) variance from
budget. Revenues also reflect an unfavorable $103K (1%) variance from year to date budget and
a favorable $254K (4%) variance from prior year to date.
August Revenue
2%
13%
12%
46%
8%17%
0% 2%
Leases (commercial)
Leases (residential)
Hotel Tax
Parking
Amenities
Utilities & maint
Marketing & Events
Other
The largest variances for the month are:
Business leases (-$35K) – this appears to be a budget timing issue and is expected to be
back on track in the next couple of months.
Golf (-$27K) – Weather played a huge part in revenues being down this month. There
were 2845 rounds of golf played this month, which is 937 rounds less than August 2016.
In addition, memberships (-$7.3K), hotel ticket sales (-$6K), tournaments (-$4.9K) and
concessions (-$3K) all reflected lower than anticipated revenues for the month.
Convention Center (+$56K) – The Center hosted 7 conventions in August. Two of the
groups were first timers. Revenues exceeded the amount we had budgeted for except one
event this month, resulting in the favorable budget variance.
Summer Waves (-$33K) – Multiple rain days during August resulted in revenues being
less than budgeted for the month. Revenues are on target with budget for the year and
reflect a favorable $22K variance from prior year to date revenues.
Expenses
Expenses were $1,863,375 for August and reflected a favorable budget variance of $159K (8%)
for the month. The majority of the expense categories reflect favorable budget variances for the
month. All of these variances are assumed to be timing variances as this is only the second
month in our fiscal year.
Net Operating Cash
The Net Operating Cash Income for the month is $511,889, which is a $90K (21%) favorable
variance from the budgeted net operating cash income of $421,935. Net Operating Cash Income
reflects a favorable $319K (14%) year to date variance from budget and a favorable $158K (7%)
variance from prior year to date income.
August Expenses
0
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
HumanResources
Supplies &Materials
Contracts Utilities Advertising &Sales
Repair &Maint
Insurance Other
0
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
July August
Net Operating Cash
Actual
Budget
0
1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
July August
FY2018 Revenues
Actual
Budget
0
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
July August
FY2018 Expenses
Actual
Budget
PRIOR
MONTH MONTH BUDGET YTD YTD BUDGET YEAR
ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE ACTUAL VARIANCE(000's) % (000's) % (000's) %
Net Operating Cash Income ** 511,889 421,935 90 21% 2,545,232 2,226,372 319 14% 2,386,880 158 7%
** Does not include depreciation or capital projects
Daily/Weekly Annual Passes Total Daily/Weekly Annual Passes Total Daily/Weekly Annual Passes Total Daily/Weekly Annual Passes Total Daily/Weekly Annual Passes Total
Radiance Solar is proposing to partner with JIA to submit an application through Georgia Power’s Renewable Energy Development Initiative Program (REDI) to site a One Megawatt solar power generating facility on Jekyll Island. The legislative foundation of the REDI Program is HB57 passed in the 2017 legislative session, allowing for State Agencies and Authorities to enter into third-party agreements for renewable energy development projects.
The location for the proposed Jekyll Island facility would be a currently-unused, approximately 5-acre portion of the old landfill site in the northern interior of the island, 0.25 miles east of Old Plantation Road between Magee and Bond Avenues. Although unused, this land is currently classified as developed due to its former status as a permitted landfill. Staff is recommending that the Board approve an important first step in pursuing this opportunity by authorizing Radiance Solar to request a Preliminary Interconnection Study from Georgia Power on our behalf. The purpose of this study is to confirm the project’s eligibility for the REDI program.
Contingent upon a favorable outcome, JIA staff further requests Board approval for Radiance Solar to submit an application in November for inclusion of the Jekyll site by GA Power in the REDI lottery for potential acceptance into the program. The proposed Solar Farm project will be subject to all appropriate due diligence including a full geotechnical evaluation and JIA Environmental Assessment Procedure. Inclusion in the REDI lottery is no guarantee of acceptance to the program, and an offer from GA Power to accept the project would come with no obligations for the JIA to necessarily proceed. If we move forward, JIA would have naming rights for the facility and our solar industry partner, presumably Radiance, would sell the generated electricity to Georgia Power and pay JIA to lease the land. Preliminary lease options proposed by Radiance range from an 18K annual lease payment for a term of 20 years to a 30K annual lease payment for a term of 35 years.
MEMORANDUM
TO: HISTORIC PRESERVATION/CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
FROM: BEN CARSWELL, DIRECTOR OF CONSERVATION
SUBJECT: SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
DATE: 9/21/2017
Electric Car Charging Station Opportunity:
EnviroSpark Energy Solutions Inc., has submitted a proposal, on behalf of Tesla Motors’ Destination Charging Program, to fully subsidize the installation and equipment costs for 22 electric-car charging stations. The charging stations would be distributed across three locations on Jekyll Island where existing electrical infrastructure is currently in place to support installation.
Market analysis varies, but current trends are favorable for significant expansion of the electric car market. Georgia, and metro-Atlanta particularly, are among the strongest markets in the US for electric car sales. Florida is strong as well. This is a unique opportunity for private-sector investment to subsidize electric car charging infrastructure on Jekyll at a much larger scale and a greater value than any prospective opportunities we’ve previously explored.
This proposal would result in inclusion of Jekyll Island in the Tesla Destination program. The charging stations would not be exclusive to Tesla vehicles, each location would provide for universal charging, compatible with all mass-market electric-cars. With the associated marketing benefits of the Tesla program, attraction to Jekyll Island as a destination for electric car users will be considerably strengthened. Jekyll Island will be positioned as having the most accessible and extensive public charging network currently available between Savannah and Jacksonville or, for beach destinations, an even larger region of the coastal Southeast.
JIA would partner with the Jekyll Island Club Resort to cover the costs for a station in the Morgan Center parking area. Initial electricity expenses, estimated in consultation with Georgia Power, are cautiously over-estimated to be roughly $1000/year to JIA.
This investment would position JIA to take maximum advantage, ahead of competitors, of the expansion of the electric car driver market.
Beach Access Areas Naming Recommendation The naming of beach access areas on Jekyll Island is currently inconsistent and potentially
confusing to visitors. The standardization of the language associated with the areas has the
potential to not only simplify but also enhance a visitor’s experience. This will ultimately
influence their ability to recall and relay their positive experiences on Jekyll Island.
In addition, there is a marketing opportunity within this exercise. The beaches on Jekyll
Island are each unique and different from each another. A visitor can have an entirely different
experience on Driftwood Beach compared to Glory Beach compared to St. Andrews. These
differences are what set Jekyll Island apart from other destinations. When you go to the Gulf
Coast every beach is identical, same goes for Tybee, Hilton Head, or even Amelia Island.
Looking forward, we should strive to apply consistency to all beach access areas (facilities,
landscaping, amenities, etc.) and create a Jekyll Island standard for all of these public spaces.
Also, it is noted that naming these access areas will not change or interfere with the existing
numbering of the beach crossover points.
Current Names in Use:
Great Dunes Park
South Dunes Picnic Area
St. Andrews Picnic Area
Clam Creek Picnic Area
Driftwood Beach
Glory Beach
Glory Boardwalk
Descriptor Recommendation:
Beach Park – this descriptor says to visitors that this is more than just a parking lot. It
connotes other activities and/or facilities are in place at the location, but is vague enough that
it does not demand each location have such things. The shift from “picnic area” to “beach park”
will be subtle to frequent guests, and will assist new guests in navigation and recall.
• Great Dunes Beach Park
• South Dunes Beach Park
• St. Andrews Beach Park
• Clam Creek Beach Park
• Glory Beach Park
Exception:
Driftwood Beach – since this beach access has no formal parking and no amenities it would
retain its current name.
North Parking Lot Naming Recommendation Oceanview Beach Park
This beach access is located south of the Holiday Inn Resort and is the location of the former
temporary shops. The access has the clearest views of the ocean from Beachview Drive and the
parking lot. Because of its lack of dune system and large rock revetment, this access would not
be a good candidate to extend the Great Dunes naming construct (ex: Great Dunes North or
North Dunes).
Pond Naming Recommendation Tidelands Pond
The tidal, brackish pond that lies between Tidelands Nature Center and the Public Boat ramp
has been commonly referred to as Ski Rixen Pond, or just Rixen Pond, a name that has stuck
since a cable waterski park operated on the site from the 1980’s into the 90’s. The name no
longer conveys a meaningful connection to the guest experience at that site which is now based
primarily around recreational fishing and environmental education. The name “Tidelands
Pond” offers a positive connection to the current Nature Center that operates there, while still
being timeless in evoking the tidal landscapes that surround the pond.
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
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Tuesday, October 16, 2018
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PROPOSED 2018 BOARD MEETING DATES
Board meetings fall on the THIRD Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted