Harpswell Harbor and Waterfront Committee Minutes
MEETING
MINUTES
HARBOR &
WATERFRONT COMMITTEE, HARPSWELL, MAINE
April 19, 2006
Attending
Amy Haible, Selectman
Jim Hays, Harbormaster
Burr Taylor, Visitor
Committee Members:
Present: Bill Hitchcock, Bill Blood, Bill Bartley (No Quorum)
Absent: Wes Coffin, Stewart Tuttle, Dave Moody, Matt Rogers, Bruce Dyer
Activities
1.
Meeting called to order by Bill Hitchcock 6:35 PM.
2.
Minutes for 3/29/06 meeting previously distributed by Bill Bartley were
accepted.
3.
Bill Hitchcock gave notice that he is resigning as Chairperson.
Old Business
1.
Overall on-going ordinance review: We will continue to present
amendments as needed. On 3/1/06; Bill Hitchcock presented at draft for the
next proposed change to the ordinance that would give the Harbormaster authority
to implement Harbor Management Plans. On 3/29/06; we reviewed the draft and
made a few changes for the proposed amendment to the Ordinance. See attached
draft which we believe could be voted on at the Special Town Meeting in
September. On 4/1906; it was felt the section on rental moorings needs more
work and that we will revisit this proposal again before it is voted on.
2.
Waters Classification Plan/Map review. See New Business.
3.
We think it would be a good idea to find out how the Army Corps of
Engineers approves Service Floats, Scows, and Barge moorings; and if any records
exist. The Army Corps of Engineers will visit and discuss this issue.
New Business
1.
Jim Hays will invite Jay Clement of the Army Corps of Engineers to attend
the May 17, 2006 meeting to discuss a Harbor Management Plan and Service Float
requirements.
2.
There is a need for a new Mooring Application Form, guidelines,
specifications, and a system for inspecting moorings. Bill Blood will provide
an example.
3.
Jim Hays said that Great Island Boat Yard has requested to install 10
additional rental moorings. Not sure they would meet the ¼ mile access
requirement. We discussed the impact of additional moorings on navigation,
shore owners, and economics of the boat yard. The committee could not vote
because there was not a quorum.
4.
Mackerel Cove situation: Next meeting we will compose a letter to all
mooring owners in M.C., a flyer of general information and misconceptions about
moorings, and a media announcement for a public meeting around June 15, 2006.
5.
A 5 minute overview of the Harbor and Waterfront Committee will be
presented to the Selectmen at the April 27, 2006 meeting.
Next Meeting
1.
Wednesday, May 3, 2006, 6:30 PM, Harpswell Municipal Building
2.
Continuing discussion of the Ordinance Rewrite.
3.
Continuing discussion of Water Classification Plan Map: Review Special
Anchorages,
Anchorages, and Harbors.
4.
Elect Committee Officers for the coming year.
5.
Plan agenda for coming year.
Adjournment
8:15 PM
Minutes will not be approved by the committee until the
next meeting.
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