Provincetown Public Pier
Corporation (PPPC)
Judge Welch Hearing Room
Public Hearing
Meeting Minutes of
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Present: Lee Ash (Chair), John Baldwin, George Hitchcock and Phil Tarvers
Excused Absences: Len Clingham
Other Attendees: Rex McKinsey (Pier Manager), John Davidson (Administrative Assistant)
Meeting called to order @ 4:06 by Lee Ash, PPPC Chair
Public Statements
Lori Romano: Ice Shack is open and brought appearance changes sent in to Rex McKinsey. 2 Things: Paint shingles white w/light blue trim. Addition of Tiki Umbrellas has not worked in the wind and would like to add a thatched roof (psuedo) to the booth.
No Other
Directors Statements
John Baldwin: No statement
George Hitchcock: Editorial in the Cape Cod Times concerning open meeting laws. Should we contact them in regards to some of the questions other board members have had. Talked about new overnight watchmen.
Phil Tarvers: Met with Lee Ash today to bring him up to speed on what has been occurring w/the PPPC.
Lee Ash: Mentioned that she had spoken to Len Clingham in regards to taking over the position of chair. Mentioned her meeting w/Phil Tarvers. No input on the workshop voted upon last meeting. Should wait until after the season and when a new board member comes on board. Mentioned the Banner and a front page article in regards to the sewer.
Marine Enterprises Introduction
Tom Reilly (Marine Manager) and Jim Costa (President)
Brief presentation. (handed out complete presentation packets to board).
Phil Tarvers: When would you be ready w/cost estimates a for a complete meeting?
Tom Reilly: Would need to know what we would like prices for. Would like the board to have a chance to review the info and then have another meeting to discuss what direction the board would like to take.
Phil Tarvers: Has been charged with economic development. Needs a ballpark figure to see if there is an interest in going forward.
George Hitchcock: Should a subcommittee be created to meet with Marine Enterprises? Likes the idea.
Lee Ash: Staff versus out side contractors. A sub-committee is a good idea. Advised caution in moving forward.
Tom Reilly: Several parts to the mooring field proposal and not all need to be handled by Marine Enterprises. Two separate proposals on protection. Would like to meet with a sub-committee.
John Baldwin: Working with the Army Corps of Engineers on the bladder?
Tom Reilly: Patent Pending.
George Hitchcock: Volunteered to head up a sub-committee.
Lee Ash : Grant money would be required.
Jim Costa: In regards to money concerns he is willing to look for a solution; Prices will be the best prices and are subject to change due to petroleum prices.
Phil Tarvers: Does not want to wait.
Lee Ash: Thanked them for the presentation and would like any board members to call them with questions.
Rex McKinsey: Silting needs to be considered, small scale proposal. Floating dock (Breakwater) idea would displace 30 to 40 moorings. Bird shit smell.
John Baldwin: We need some kind of wave attenuator. Would like to be on the sub-committee
Review Minutes
A motion was made
to accept the meeting mnutes of 6/08/06.
Motion: George Hitchcock Second: Phil Tarvers Y: 4 N: 0
Motion Passes
Mooring rate Recommendations
Lee Ash: Had questions as to why we are doing this at this time. It is being driven by the BoS to avoid legal action. Harbor Committee had reservations with the timing and process.
Rex McKinsey: Driven by legislation at state level. Gave brief synopsis.
A general discussion ensued.
A motion was made that the PPPC does not recommend the proposed mooring rate increases at this time.
Motion: George Hitchcock Second: John Baldwin
Discussion of Motion
A copy of Harbor Survey completed by John Davidson in the Fall of 2005 to Phil Tarvers.
Vote:
Yes: 3 No:1
Motion Passes
Send a draft of minutes to Bos.
West Float Sub Tenant Contract
West Float Space 6W Sub-Tenants
A motion was made to accept the F/V Mary Lu as a sub-tenant of West Float Space 6W
Motion: Phil Tarvers Second: George Hitchcock Y: 4 N: 0
Motion Passes
A motion was made to accept the F/V Panda Power as a sub-tenant of West Float Space 6W
Motion: Phil Tarvers Second: George Hitchcock Y: 4 N: 0
Motion Passes
The paper work for West Float Space 8W sub-tenant Kittiwake not complete. Approval postponed until next board meeting.
West Float Space 9W Sub-Tenant
A motion was made to accept the F/V Regan Elizabeth as a sub-tenant of West Float Space 9W
Motion: Phil Tarvers Second: George Hitchcock Y: 0 N: 0
Motion was withdrawn by Phil Tarvers due to lack of sufficient paperwork. (Commercial Fishing License not provided).
No Vote Motion did not pass. Continued until next meeting.
Tickler Review:
Rex Mckinsey handed out SOP Drafts to board members. Spoke with Michelle Jarusiewicz about grant pursuits.
John Baldwin left @ 6:00 pm.
Harbormaster Report
MARINE 1 boat engine report.
Welder to come for x brace on gangway – as well as placement for electrical.
George Hitchcock: Need chains to raise the gangway.
Hindu: In late July.
Blessing of the fleet Coordinated
Fireworks meeting coordination complete.
New Business:
Shaved Ice Shack:
Check /town on plastic thatching
Go ahead and paint and place fake thatching.
Phil Tarvers: Walked down pier next to last bench and saw a large splinter. Feels that they need to be sanded and sealed.
Lee Ash: Check benches for splinters.
Friday Fifteens emailed.
Phil Tarvers: Maintenance: should we not have a full time maintenance person?
Lee Ash: See list of what needs to be done.
Phil Tarvers: A real maintenance person.
Rex Mckinsey: Provide a list of maintenance issues.
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting @ 6:30
Motion: George Hitchcock Second: Phil Tarvers Y: 4 N: 0
Motion Passes
Minutes Respectively
Submitted by
John Davidson
PPPC Administrative Assistant
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Lee Ash, Chair Date