Provincetown Public Pier Corporation (PPPC)

Judge Welsh Hearing Room

Meeting Minutes of Thursday November 8, 2007

Present: Len Clingham (chair), George Hitchcock, Kerry Adams and Lee Ash

Excused Absence: Phil Tarvers

Other Attendees: Rex McKinsey (Harbormaster / Pier Manager) & John Davidson (Administrative Assistant)

Meeting called to order @ 4:02 by Len Clingham, Chair

Annual Public Hearing for Public Comment on Operations

Rich Woods: Good interaction in regards to Trap Shed.

No other public in attendance for the hearing

A motion was made to close the public hearing.

Motion: George Hitchcock Second: Kerry Adams

Y: 4 N: 0

Motion Passes

Public Statements

None

Review Minutes

Motion: George Hitchcock Second: Kerry Adams

Y: 4 N: 0 A: 1

Motion Passes

Special Agenda Items

CZM Grant Request

Rex McKinsey presented a brief explanation of the grant. and tie in to BIG Grant.

Discussion

A motion was made to support the proposed grant application and send on to the BoS.

Motion: Kerry Adams Second: George Hitchcock

Y: 4 N: 0

Motion Passes

Directors Statement

George Hitchcock: Banner article on Bill to preserve working waterfronts. This is something that we should keep an eye on for future advantages to Provincetown.

Lee Ash: Had a good lengthy discussion with Michele Couture. Referred to Candace Nagle’s editorial in the Banner and our Chapter 91 requirements and limitations.

Kerry Adams: Referred to Banner article on Chico Jess and the factual errors. Would hope that a correction may be coming. Received a telephone call from John Cilutzi in regards to the sale of Cabral’s Pier. An outside offer has been made. John Cilutzi felt that the town did not show enough interest in purchasing the pier.

Len Clingham: Publicly acknowledge our staff for rescuing the women who fell off the breakwater and to place an acknowledgment into their personnel files.

A motion was made to write letters of commendation to Luis and Scott for their admirable performance in the rescue.

Motion: Kerry Adams Second: George Hitchcock

Y: 4 N: 0

Motion Passes

Len Clingham: Made it through the sinking of the Chico Jess and the Nor’easter and all of the town’s personnel did a great job in dealing with the storm.

Pier Managers Report

Sign Quote for next meeting.

Mooring Reports for this year at next meeting

Beach Rake Demonstration

Chico Jess: USCG for the first few days handled the environmental details. Diver found most vents had already been plugged, bagged or taped which means someone went aboard before the sinking and prepared the boat.

Lee Ash: At last meeting w/Chico he said that the boat was secured.

Harbormaster on 11/1/07 told Chico that he was to present a plan to raise the boat by 11/5/07. He has not yet responded with a plan. An enforcement letter is being sent out.

Discussion

Len Clingham: Asked that Rex send email updates to the PPPC Board on the Chico Jess.

New Business

None

Len Clingham: The next PPPC meeting will be on 11/29/07. Notify the petition signers that we will be addressing the petition.

Discussion

A motion to adjourn @ 4:55

Motion: Kerry Adams Second: Lee Ash

Y: 4 N: 0

Minutes Respectively

Submitted by

John Davidson

PPPC Administrative Assistant

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Len Clingham, Chair Date