Minutes from March 2, 1999

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Meeting called to order at 4:40 p.m. on March 2, 1999 at Harbormaster’s office, McMillan Pier. Exofficiaos Dave Dittachio and Tony Jackett were present. Members Dan Notaro, Frank Foley and Sarah Robin were present as well. Members Bob White and Bob Canterberry were not present and did not inform the board that they would not be able to attend.

Correspondence

It was decided that Tony/Sarah will bring in correspondence from Shellfish Committee Mailbox in Town Hall.

Old Business

Frank confirmed that Bob Canterberry will be unable to participate in the Shellfish Committee because of other obligations. Motion was made to draft letter regarding this matter to Selectmen.

It was also decided that Frank contact Bob White both by phone and by mail to reference his intent with the Shellfish Committee as he has also missed 2 consecutive meetings.

Tony was asked to contact Richard Prowell about Michael Anderson’s interview with the Selectmen so he can be considered for the Shellfish Committee.

Tony brought in an up to date list of Grant Holders. A motion was made by Dan to have Tony approach Stephan Nofield (Town Clerks Office) requesting that from this day forward Grant #’s not be changed when a new owner takes over the grant. Frank seconded, motion carried unanimously.

New Business

Motion was made by Dan to accept minutes from two previous meetings held January 26^th and February 23^rd, seconded by Frank and carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Frank to change time of meeting from 4:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. It was seconded by Dan. Motion carried unanimously.

Tony and Stephan will be attending a March 14^th meeting with the Selectmen. Frank made a motion that Selectmen’s Agenda include a request to the Selectmen by the Shellfish Committee to contact, by mail, grant holders who have not paid their 1998 fees. The letter should notify all grant holders, whose grant fees are in arrears, that the Selectmen will require that they pay lease fee and present Office of Town Clerk with copy of signed state license within sixty days from that meeting. This letter should inform grant holders of their obligation to remain active in the aquaculture industry in order to remain a grant holder. The letter should also include a section reminding those grant holders who are not interested in keeping their grants that they must remove all gear within thirty days of giving up their grants. This motion was second by Dan and carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Frank and seconded by Sarah to have Tony ask the Selectmen if he can go ahead with sending out the paperwork on the Annual Umbrella Permit.

At 5:45 p.m. motion was made by Frank and seconded by Dan to adjourn meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Next meeting will be held on April 6^th at 4:30 in the Harbormasters Office, McMillan Pier.

Minutes respectfully submitted Sarah Robin and Dan Notaro.