Departments



Articles

Less

News: Whooping Cranes Near
December 11th, 2005

News: April Arts Show Rich in Awards
December 9th, 2005

News: Rock the Boat Art Show
December 9th, 2005

News: Conservation Zone Debate Putover til Jan. 17
December 7th, 2005

News: Who Wants to Do Raku?
December 6th, 2005

News: Whooping Crane Update
December 2nd, 2005

News: LPA Acts on Docks andParking
November 30th, 2005

News: Conservation Zone Debate -- Again
November 16th, 2005

News: Dock Fire at Natures Landing
November 15th, 2005

News: Red Tide Closes Shellfish Harvest
November 4th, 2005

News: Commission Does Housekeeping
November 2nd, 2005

News: Class of 1965 Holds Reunion
November 1st, 2005

News: Buckeye Technologies Defends Waste Water Pipeline
October 28th, 2005

News: Kids Bumped from Golf Carts
October 19th, 2005

News: Net Ban Revisited
October 14th, 2005

More

Bulkhead Debate Goes On

Bulkhead Debate Goes On

Jim Hoy

On a split vote the Cedar Key Commission approved construction of a bulkhead on the Whiddon Street Canal, but again tabled action on a bulkhead for a G Street property.

Gene Malinowski, speaking for his son who is in Iraq, requested construction of a bulkhead and dock for use by Hog Island Clam Co. The plans were recommended for approval by City Building Official Walt Brown. Commissioner Sue Colson objected to the bulkhead, saying that mangrove plants could prevent the erosion that the bulkhead is intended to impede. The Commission approved the bulkhead and dock on a four to one vote after hearing two witnesses speak in favor of the project.

There is ongoing confusion about a partially constructed bulkhead on a property owned by Brett Vincent. The Vincent bulkhead was constructed before approval was granted, and the exact and proper location of the bulkhead is in dispute. Two Final Orders for construction have been drafted. The Commission directed City Attorney David Coffey to clarify which of the two orders is currently under consideration. The matter was tabled until the January 9, 2007 meeting. Mayor/commissioner Paul Oliver said that the City will require "undoing the current pilings" to meet the City's requirements.

Click for printer friendly version

Email this article to a friend

 

 

© 2013
Cedar Key News

cedarkeynews@gmail.com