Provincetown Public Pier
Corporation (PPPC)
Judge Welsh Hearing Room
Members present: Len Clingham (Chair), George Hitchcock (Vice Chair), Kerry
Adams, Lee Ash and Phil Tarvers
Excused Absence: None
Other Attendees: Rex McKinsey (Pier
Manager/Harbormaster). John Davidson on
vacation (PPPC Administrative Assistant)
The meeting was called to order at
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Transfer of interest in Float Space
4W & 6W to Dolphin Fleet of
His attorney, Steve Boris,
represented Steve Milliken, owner of Dolphin Fleet. Jim Craig was in the audience representing 4W
& 6W. Pursuant to Special Condition
7 of the Town’s Chapter 91 License, public notice of the transfer request was
duly advertised for two weeks. The
principals have no felony convictions or owing back taxes. A set of conditions were prepared by staff in
advance of the meeting and discussed with counsel for the requesting parties.
As this involved the consolidation
of three spaces, several issues were brought up and addressed. They included; concerns for the Center for
Coastal Studies, a monopoly of whale watch industry in Provincetown, job
losses, concerns for having Dolphin Fleet vessels on moorings, the sub-tenant
berths for Viking Princess and charter boats (6W), and the directors preference
that the Town should have addressed the unintended consequences of the transfer
language long ago.
Mr. Milliken and his attorney
addressed a number of the issues raised.
The Center for Coastal Studies would still have access to the data
gathered during trips. They are still talking
about future work together. Milliken
characterized this as a merger more so than loss of jobs. He also expressed his desire to have all his
boats on the dock instead of moorings.
The Viking Princess and charter boat would be accommodated in some
manner. The proponents pointed out that
the Dolphin Fleet has been in existence since 1975 and Milliken intends to hand
the business down to his son in the future.
Kerry Adams moved that the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation approve the transfer of Portuguese Princess Excursions, Inc., and Ranger V, Inc. to Dolphin Fleet of Provincetown, Inc., Steve Milliken, Manager with the following conditions for the three entities.
a)
Stockholder
agrees to comply with all terms and conditions of MA DEP License # 8621
regarding the operators docking facilities, more specifically special condition
5 regarding passengers for hire services;
b)
Stockholder
will not acquire any other operators docking facilities during the term of
License # 8621 or superceding license issued by MA DEP;
c)
Provincetown
Public Pier Corporation and/or the Town of Provincetown will be provided a
right of first refusal for any future transfer of the entities except a
transfer of the businesses to an immediate family member to continue the
businesses;
d) These conditions are added to the annual license contract for each of the entities.
George Hitchcock seconded,
5 in favor, none opposed. Motion
carries.
George Hitchcock reports that a fisher (Dutra) is looking for a place and way to run a fishers
market. He has asked for the assistance
of the board to work through the details and HAACP regulations. They are looking for a few afternoons a few
days a week. Hitchcock and Tarver
volunteer for the sub-committee. The
chair asks for a report at the next meeting.
Kerry Adams spoke in favor of the fishers
market as a great idea.
Phil Tarvers made a statement regarding his
felony conviction explain the crime and the time he served paying his debt to
society. He said that some feel he
should not serve because of that and the fact that he is a
The other four directors all spoke
in favor of Tarvers continuing as a director.
It was noted that when a vacancy had occurred on the board, the
directors had wanted someone from the
o Sewer work 50% complete. Pumps and other materials ordered.
o
Conservation Commission approved
o Bids openings were conducted for gangway (3), dock (1) and marine contractor services (2). Sub-committee recommends low bidders as most responsive. Low bids were under budget for the grant.
Motion
George Hitchcock moves to accept staff recommendation and proceed with procurement process. Kerry Adams seconds. 5-0 Motion passes.
·
· Town meeting- Non-registered voters need prior approval. None requested.
· Update on damage to sewer line. Repairs to be made soon. DEP and contractors have completed site visits.
· New Fishers West End Parking Permit- a note about trailer storage and Harbor Brochure to be provided to Parking Department
·
Year-end accounts receivable report
presented. A discussion ensued regarding
payment plans and pursuing of delinquents more aggressively.
Kerry Adams leave
early at
Questions were raised regarding dead
bird on the beach and a crane on the beach in the east end. Animals should be referred to the Police for
Animal Control and the crane to Bldg. Dept.
George Hitchcock moved to go into executive session to
discus lease negotiations and return to open meeting thereafter. Lee Ash seconded. Roll call vote: GH- yea,
Discussion ensued regarding the
pending berthing agreement with Boston Harbor Cruises and the routes. The
Phil Tarvers moves to go out of executive session. Lee Ash seconded. Motion passes 4-0
Open Meeting Resumes
On returning from executive session, George Hitchcock moved to execute the Boston Harbor Cruises berthing agreement. Tarvers seconded. Motion passes 4-0.
George Hitchcock moved to adjourn at
Respectfully submitted,
Rex McKinsey
Approved:
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Leonard Clingham, Chairman