April 21, 2004

Members Present: Kerry Adams, Alice Brock, Melville Cote, Gerard Irmer,

Members Absent: Heather Bruce (excused)

Advisory Staff: Jon Gilmore (Absent)

Harbor Master: Chris Flavell (Absent)

Pier Manager: Rex McKinsey

The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m.

AGENDA

Review and approve minutes March 31^st , 2004

Jerry Irmer made a motion: To the minutes of March 31^st 2004 as presented.

Alice Brock seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed.

PUBLIC STATEMENTS

None

REPORTS

Harbor Plan Revision Subcommittees

None

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None

OLD BUSINESS

Spring Beach Cleanup

The committee discussed the issue. Americorps was available May 10^th, a Monday with a low tide at 11am, the committee decided this was an acceptable time and date. Alice Brock would notify the Banner to run an ad for those interested in helping to meet at 9am at the bus stop on the Pier Parking Lot, that bags would be supplied and that cleanup would go east and west until around 2pm. Kerry Adams would arrange for refreshments to be donated where possible.

NEW BUSINESS

Mission Statement

Jerry Irmer suggested revamping the mission statement to better reflect the current attitude and actions of the Harbor Committee. He proposed to go before the Board of Selectmen to make it official after the committee discussed it.

Motion by Kerry Adams to accept the revised Harbor Committee Mission Statement as follows, “To assist in the preservation, enhancement and protection of Provincetown Harbor. To balance the needs of all its users while ensuring minimal negative impact on its traditional uses, ecological balance, natural resources and visual aesthetic. To review and revise the Harbor Plan and Harbor and shellfish regulations to reflect these goals.”

Alice Brock seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Chapter 91 application for Flyer’s

The newly received application was passed around the committee members and plans and actions were discussed. Members decided to reflect on the information and discuss the application at a later meeting when the applicants could present their case.

Town Landings

Kerry Adams reflected on discussion that was brought before Town Meeting regarding the poor quality of all town landings. As a committee he suggested inventorying the condition of the landings and then contacting DPW with specific needs. Alice Brock volunteered to do such an inventory and bring the results before the committee to discuss. Rex McKinley noted that with the passing of Phase II of the Storm Water project by Town Meeting, that this may be a good time to present the town landing information before the Board of Selectmen, as the two projects may overlap.

Pier Corporation

Rex McKinley informed the committee that on April 5^th a public hearing regarding Pier Regulations was held where a subcommittee was formed to work on their regulations. These subcommittees may seek suggestions or approval from Harbor Committee Members when appropriate.

SET TIME AND DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be in Caucus Hall on Wednesday May 5^th, 2004 at 4:30pm, and the following meeting on May 19^th, 2004 at the same time and place.

Motion moved by Kerry Adams: Adjourn Harbor Committee Meeting of April 21, 2004.

Alice Brock seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:24p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Alison Boutin

Approved by________________________on_____________________,2004.

Gerard Irmer, Chairman