PROVINCETOWN HARBOR COMMITTEE

Town Hall Caucus Room, Provincetown, MA

February 23, 2005

Members Present: Gerard Irmer, Chairman, Kerry Adams, Alice Brock, Heather Bruce, Advisory Staff Present: Ted Meyer, Acting Marine Supervisor, Rex McKinsey, Pier Manager

Absent: Melville Cote, Alternate, Ann Colbourn Excused Absences

AGENDA

The meeting was called to order at 4:31 p.m.

Review/amend/approve minutes of 2/14/05

The minutes were read. A motion was made by Kerry Adams to approve the minutes and was seconded by Alice Brock. They were approved unanimously.

Public Statements

There were none.

NEW BUSINESS

2005 Amendments to the Harbor Plan

Rex McKinsey distributed copies of the 2005 Amendments which he said still needed some proofing for typographical errors, etc. He had written four paragraphs of summaries on the first page, which were reviewed by the Committee. Kerry Adams said that something should be included about where the complete Harbor Plan was available to the public. Mr. McKinsey added that it should be said that the 1978, 1996, and 2000 Regulations were available at the Town Clerk’s office. It was also felt that something should be written about the purpose of the Harbor Plan. Heather Bruce said that the purpose was to allow Provincetown to access grant funds and to provide guidance to the D.E.P. for Chapter 91 licensing.

Gerard Irmer said that there should be a little more information about who had devised the Schofield Line (the Schofield Brothers of New England, Inc. )

Alice Brock noticed that the section on Town Landings had been omitted. This will be put in after the Land Use section.

The Committee continued to go over the Amendments and some typographical errors were found.

Rex McKinsey asked the Committee members to review the Matrix section and to let him know of any inconsistencies with what is written in the Amendments. He asked that it be done outside of the meeting, so they would have more time to review it fully.

It was decided to leave in that the Harbor Committee will be reviewing and updating Appendix A.

The Committee decided that a Table of Contents was needed for the Land Use section. They would also like the headings to be larger and in bold.

Alice Brock found a summary in the old Harbor Plan which Rex McKinsey will rewrite and add.

Rex McKinsey said that he would like to receive any changes before the next meeting. The Harbor Committee will meet next Wednesday at 4:30 for its regular meeting and then the public hearing on the Harbor Plan will be at 5:30.

Letter to the Board of Health

Gerard Irmer distributed copies of his letter to the Board of Health regarding the removal of septic systems from the beach. The Committee suggested some changes and additions. Mr. Irmer will amend and send the letter.

Other Business

Kerry Adams requested that the Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen be asked to notify the Harbor Committee when things come up which pertain to the harbor. He would like all boards, like the Zoning Board and the Building Committee, to contact the Harbor Committee when they are discussing something concerning the harbor. It was suggested that perhaps a Committee member should scan the posted agendas every week.

NEXT MEETING: March 2, 2005 at 4:30 p.m.

Public Hearing on Harbor Plan: March 2, 2005 at 5:30 in the Judge Welsh Meeting Room

Rex McKinsey said he will send draft copies of the Amendments to the DEP. and the CZM.

A motion to adjourn was made at 5:30p.m. by Kerry Adams and seconded by Alice Brock. The motion was approved unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Cynthia Curran

Gerard Irmer