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Navigation District Future Discussed by Area Chamber
A committee led by Leo Sanders with Rick Labunski and Olin Brashear was named to liaise between the Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District and the Port Isabel-South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce. Al Cisneros outlined four future options for the district including status quo, San Benito annexation, San Benito de annexation with Brownsville, or dissolution with Brownsville annexing port property. The district has no debt. Brownsville could assume property at no cost and existing funds would back port development and cruise tourism. Wiley McConnell noted a survey of local opinions could occur, while Cisneros welcomed community input. In other items, Queen Isabella Days chair Helen Adams reported strong regional enthusiasm and upcoming year planning. Dodie Keller announced winter tourist activities starting Dec 1 with Gulfpoint to provide space for groups for a $10 use fee. Shuffleboard facilities are in disrepair and under investigation. New Chamber members include Rushing Management Co Misslity, Capt. Bryan Ray, Sunchase, The Snowbird Monthly, Cond del Mar, White Lumber and Supply, All Secure Security Systems, and Four Seasons Apartments. Treasurer Vido Trevino said $520.52 in new memberships were received and a Jan 1 billing with prorated fees for new members was approved. The possibility of mailing a member newsletter was discussed. The next Chamber meeting is Tue Nov 9 at Sea Island Hilton.