Provincetown Public Pier
Corporation (PPPC)
Judge Welch Hearing Room
Meeting Minutes of
Present: Len Clingham (Chair), George Hitchcock (Vice Chair), Kerry Adams and Lee Ash
Excused Absence: Phil Tarvers
Other Attendees: Rex McKinsey (Harbormaster), John Davidson (Administrative Assistant)
Meeting called to order @
Public Statements
Charles Grim interested in a food vending operation in one of the pier booths. Is food going to be allowed if not why. Does not feel that competition with town merchants in regards to food is any different than arts & crafts. Competition is good for business.
Len Clingham: We are evolving. Are we ruling anything out, not entirely. This topic is on the agenda later.
Rex McKinsey: Added that there are technical issues in regards to food.
Special
Agenda item
Provincetown Monument & Provincetown Museum Event Request.-Jim Bakker PMPM Executive Director presented request.
General Discussion
Motion made for the PPPC to co-sponsor this event and to
authorize the event for
Motion: Kerry Adams Second: George Hitchcock & Len Clingham
Vote: Y: 4 N: 0
Motion Passes
Review
of Minutes
A motion was made to accept the minutes of
Motion: Kerry Adams Second: George Hitchcock
Vote: Y: 4 N: 0
Motion Passes
Directors
Statements
George Hitchcock: Noticed that the Incident Command Post not centered on the building. The plywood and lumber has been left uncovered. Heard from Kevin Foley and was told that he fee for 10W it would be $10k to $12k.
Lee Ash: Met with Dana Pazolt, a tenant of the pier, who reiterated a couple of issues in regards to flag pole location, safety issues and ladders. All issues have been addressed by the pier manager.
George Hitchcock: Where is the flagpole going?
Rex McKinsey: Two locations are being considered. Outside of the harbormasters office or by the pavilion.
George Hitchcock: Would like to see it at the harbormasters office.
Kerry Adams: The building is coming along fine. In the process for the installation of the cupola who is paying for all the heat going out through the roof? General maintenance issue with the cleanliness of the work site.
George Hitchcock: Would like to see a hatch for the turret.
Len Clingham: Nothing to add other than being excited about the parade. Requested that the legal counsel opinion on 10W agenda item be next out of order.
Rex McKinsey: Provided detail explanation of the decision provided in the minutes.
General Discussion
Len Clingham: Requested that the pier manager come back with a recommendation for a rate on 10W to the board.
Accessory Use Sub-Committee Report.
Findings of subcommittee presented to the board by Lee Ash.
An RFP would be issued for this program with the specifics spelled out. Shed placement would be 2 at the north end of pier and 1 at 10W. Usage for the 2 sheds at the approach would be limited to artisans/crafts.
George Hitchcock: On 10W Sandy Silva was to have half of the shed. Does not agree with the lottery. Would like to see a sub-committee or jury make the selection.
Kerry Adams: Does not disagree with George Hitchcock on Sandy Silva’s request for a shed. In regards to the lottery we would rely on support from an artist committee.
Len Clingham: Would like to move forward with the RFP. Further discussion will be needed on the decision making process.
A motion was made to accept the report and move forward with the creation of an RFP by the sub-committee.
Motion: George Hitchcock Second: Kerry Adams
Discussion
Vote: Y: 4 N: 0
Motion Passes
Pier
Managers Report
Discussion of the naming the courtesy float and a dedication ceremony.
A motion was made to have the BoS name the Courtesy Float the John Bennet Courtesy Float.
Motion: Kerry Adams Second: George Hitchcock
Discussion
Vote: Y: 4 N: 0
Motion Passes
Len Clingham: Rex McKinsey to meet w/BoS to make arrangements for the opening of the new comfort station.
Kerry Adams: Why do we not have a survival suit at the harbormasters office?
Rex McKinsey: We do not have one, we have foul weather gear.
Kerry Adams: Can we look in to acquiring one?
Rex McKinsey: Yes
George Hitchcock: What about Toss Rings?
Rex McKinsey: We have Toss Rings. Will report back on the survival suit.
A motion was made to adjourn @
Motion: George Hitchcock Second: Kerry Adams
Vote: Y: 4 N: 0
Motion Passes
Minutes Respectively
Submitted by
John Davidson
PPPC Administrative Assistant
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Len Clingham, Chair Date