Provincetown Public Pier Corporation (PPPC)

Judge Welsh Hearing Room

Meeting Minutes of

Thursday, March 24, 2005

Present: Lee Ash, John Baldwin, Chip Bradish, George Hitchcock

Excused Absences: Paul deRuyter

Other Attendees: Rex McKinsey, Pier Manager.

George Hitchcock, Vice Chairman, called the meeting to order at 4:03 PM..

Public Statements

None

Pier Manager’s Report

Rex McKinsey presented his Pier Manager’s Report. Highlights include:

1) Draft Job Descriptions for Personnel sub-committee to review, approve/change, determine timing for job ads and staff transition details.

2) Administrative Calendar for Board 2005 meetings.

MOTION: It was moved that the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation approve the calendar that specifies meetings dates on 2^nd & 4^th Thursdays of each month and specific public hearing meeting dates for Float Space Lease approvals and Public Comment on PPPC.

Moved by: G. Hitchcock Seconded by: L. Ash Yea: 4 Nay: 0

3) Credit Card Processing Recommendation

MOTION: It was moved that as soon as possible, the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation implement credit card processing recommendation except without the convenience fee.

Moved by: C. Bradish Seconded by: J. Baldwin Yea: 4 Nay: 0

4) Booth Sublease Proposal

Discussion regarding a potential sublease allowing ‘shaved ice treats’ to be sold from a float owner’s booth. So far, the float owner’s booths are only accessory use to float space. Although food/beverages are sold by float owners, these activities only occur on the vessels. Next winter, the Board expects to develop a master plan that would establish framework for new business opportunities on the Pier. The Board plans to wait until this master plan is in place before approving new businesses.

Directors Statements

L. Ash reported that the Personnel sub-committee needs input from other Directors regarding timeline for the hiring process. This topic will be included in April 14^th agenda.

L. Ash requested the Board discuss to clarify the responsibilities and relationship of Pier staff in regards to cruise ship visits. This topic will be included in April 14^th agenda.

J. Baldwin requested clarification of harbormaster supervision/job conditions in relation to Chapter 102, Section 19 Mass law. Board suggested J. Baldwin ask P. deRuyter who has worked on lease negotiations to clarify job conditions within this law.

Management Transition and Priority List

Board reviewed the status of tasks listed on the new Pier Management – Task Priority List. A current list will be updated and reviewed at regular Board meetings. A historical master list will be kept to document completed, ongoing, and future tasks.

New Business

· In future, documents for Thursday meeting reviews will be sent to Board members on the preceding Monday morning.

Review Minutes

None reviewed.

Future Meetings

The next three meetings are:

• Tuesday, March 29^th, 6PM joint meeting with Board of Selectman
• Thursday, March 31^st, 4PM, public hearing for proposed rates & regulations changes
• Thursday, April 14^th, 4PM, regular Board meeting

It was moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:50.

Moved by: G. Hitchcock Seconded by: C. Bradish Yea: 4 Nay: 0

Minutes Respectively

Submitted by

Jane Donoghue

On Call Secretary

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George Hitchcock, Vice Chairman Date