Jacksonville Waterways Commission

Agenda items

• A motion to approve the minutes of the May 13, 2026 meeting was made, seconded, and approved without objection.
• Acting Chair Gay announced that this was the last JWC meeting of the Council Year and thanked Chair Amaro, the commissioners, and the staff for their work.
• Acting Chair Gay informed the Commission that he had discussed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection the need for a plan, and that FDEP is open to working toward a resolution.
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Business Consulting
  • Government Authority
• Attendance
• COUNCIL RULE 4.505 DISRUPTION OF MEETING
  • Legal Services
  • Government Authority
• Discussion: Fort George River Sandbar Boating Hazard Issue
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Legal Services
  • Government Authority
• Discussion: Receipt of FIND Letter of Support for a Comprehensive Watershed Analysis of Hogpen Creek
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Business Consulting
  • Professional Services (Other)
• Dr. Gerard Pinto, Jacksonville University, reported that rainfall had increased, which had reduced salinity, though salinity remained elevated. He reported that water temperature was approximately 82 degrees and that, combined with the increased rainfall, conditions could produce additional algal blooms. Dr. Pinto reported that mixed algae were present in the area, with no toxins. He reported that the area continued to experience a year-to-date rainfall deficit of five inches, though May had produced close to five to six inches of rainfall.
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Construction (Other)
  • Government Authority
• George Crady Bridge Update
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • General Contractor
  • Building & Industrial Supply
• Minutes: Steven Libby, Council Research
  • General Contractor
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Engineering & Architecture
• Mr. Barker stated that, with support from Hogpen Creek advocates, he would like to see the watershed analysis study officially added to the list of FIND projects under consideration for funding. Chair Amaro asked Mr. Barker how much the study would cost. Mr. Barker stated that a funding request would need to be developed, but that the process would be to add the project to the FIND projects list for consideration.
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Business Consulting
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Utilities (Sub)
• Mr. Carnell Oliver spoke on economic development through the Jacksonville Port Authority.
  • Marine Services & Boat Repair
• Mr. Ed Lukacovic, Planning Department, presented on the small-scale land use amendment at 0 Granite Place. He presented an overview of the project and its scheduled public hearing dates. He explained that the current designation is Water Dependent-Water Related (WD-WR), while the ordinance proposes amending it to Light Industrial (LI).
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • General Contractor
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Real Estate Development
  • Waste Management
• Mr. Jones discussed the need to designate the Fort George Inlet a No Wake Zone, citing its growing popularity as a boating destination and the changing landscape of the sandbars caused by Atlantic tides. He further cited Lt. Kilcoin's May 13 presentation on the Fort George Inlet regarding its navigation difficulties caused by the shifting sandbars. Mr. Jones stated that, to the best of his knowledge, the only funding needed would be for signage. Mr. Jones stated that he would like to formally submit the proposal as a resolution that would be open for public discussion and eventually voted on by the Commission.
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Legal Services
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Government Authority
• Ms. MacGillis stated that it had been indicated to her that there are not adequate features in that particular waterway to allow the City to regulate boat speed there, but that she could be wrong and is open to discussing it further with Mr. Burket and other interested parties.
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Government Authority
• ORD Adopting a Small-Scale Amendmnt to the FLUM Series of the 2045 Comp Plan at 0 Granite Pl, Btwn New Berlin Rd & I-295 - (1.91± Acres) - WD-WR to LI - Bird Dog Land Holdings, LLC (R.E. # 108820-0050) (Appl # L-6120-26C) (Dist. 2-Gay) (Tremante) (LUZ)(Rezoning 2026-476) (JWC Deny)
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • General Contractor
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Real Estate Development
• Other New Business
  • Government Authority
• Pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1-2 business days notification to process; last minute requests will be accepted; but may not be possible to fulfill. Please contact Disabled Services Division at: V 904-255-5466, TTY-904-255-5476, or email your request to KaraT@coj.net.
  • Government Authority
• Shad Creek Resolution - Update
  • Government Authority
• St. Johns River Status Report on Water Quality & Manatees
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Business Consulting
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Construction (Other)