Harbor Committee Meeting May 5, 2004

Members Present: Alice Brock, Heather Bruce, Gerald Irmer, Kerry Ann Colbourn. Alternate, Melville Cote. Harbor Master: Chris Flavell, (Excused Absence) Pier Manager, Rex McKinsey.

1. Jerry opened the meeting at 4:35 and welcomed our new member, Ann Colbourn.

2.Kerry moved that the minutes of 4/21 be approved. Alice Brock seconded the motions and it carried.

3.At this time, there were no public statements.

4. Harbor plan revision subcommittee reports:  Alice Brock gave a

preliminary oral and written report regarding the condition of town

landings. She will have a complete report for discussion at the next

meeting.  Heather Bruce said she also expects to have an updated

report at our next meeting.

Unfinished Business:

A. A memo from the Town Manager was distributed regarding the illegality of using email as a means of discussing committee issues or business. The open public meeting laws come into play and must be followed.

B,  Copies of Draft Waterway applications were distributed, four cases to be read for discussion next time. We have not had time to review the draft conditions.  Kerry moved that Jerry request the DEP to give a 30 day extension on replying to the Drafts # W96-8166-N,W96-8203-N, W96-821 3-N, and W96-8233-N.   It was seconded by Alice and carried.

Old Business

A. The waterfront cleanup will take place Monday May 10 at AM. We will meet at the town comfort stations near the pier. AmeriCorps will provide up to 10 people and an Article in the Banner has asked for volunteers. Ted Meyer, the Police Chief will provide bags. Alice Brock will provide a luncheon and Ben and Jerry's will give free cones to volunteers.

B.    The Town Manager sent us a letter regarding the procedures needed to change the mission statement of the Committee. There will be a meeting on June 1 7th with the Selectmen during which the suggested changes can be discussed. Since the mission statement was part of the Harbor Plan approved by Town Meeting, certain procedures must be followed in order to change the mission. If this

rather then the short period they have now. The pier could also be used for over flow parking but the pitch and constructions would be drained so wastes and oil would not go into the harbor. He noted that the business itself is encouraged in the harbor plan and fits it well for marine dependent uses. He also answered some other questions of members.    However, since all of the members were not familiar with the site, the matter will be discussed next time so that a recommendation can be made to the DEP. C We received a memo regarding goals for Fiscal Year 2005 from the Acting assistant Town Manager. These are due May 27th.

Setup for the next Meeting on Wednesday May Jerry requested that we act on the four waterway drafts the boat yard review, the mission statement and at least discuss the goals due on May 27th.

The meeting was adjourned at       5:45. Respectfully submitted! Melville Cote