1998-11-05BEVERLY HARBOR MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES
November 5, 1998
Beverly Public Library
PRESENT: G. Whitney, P. Allen, D. Neuman, R. Badessa, C. Raymond,
A. Burns
GUESTS: Harbormaster, City Planning Director
J. Murray wanted all to know that he and V. McGlynn would not be
able to attend because of the Council meeting on the Parking Ban.
G. Whitney called the meeting to order.
Public Input - None
A Motion to accept the Minutes of the previous meeting was made by
P. Allen, Seconded by R. Badessa and All were in favor.
G. Whitney explained about the Harbor Plan Scope. All of the
citizens who came to the meeting had copies available to them with
2 weeks for comments. Only one comment was received. T. Cassidy
has received a copy of the Scope on disk. This will be updated for
use in preparing the City Master Plan.
Correspondence - A letter from Representative Cahill regarding Open
Space. There will be a meeting on November 18.
Treasurer's Report was presented by R. Badessa.
Harbormasters Report - He gave out packets of Commercial Rates in
the area. He recommends that we keep everything the same since we
are competitive with others.
Coastal Access Grant - He would like to put in an application for
DEM Grant for Dinghy Racks. A. Burns made a motion that the BHMA
send a letter of support. This was seconded by P. Allen. All in
favor. G. Whitney will draft letter.
He had sent out a copy of Marina Regulations to all members. D.
Neuman will get together with D. McPherson regarding editorial
comments.
Committees - Facilities - P. Allen stated that they had met on
Friday. It was agreed that the committee will make a decision on
continuing the Porta Potty in December.
Snow Blower and Plow - L. Bochynski received estimates and is
still working on thiis with GSA. R. Badessa made a motion that L.
Bochynski be authorized to purchase snowblower up to $1800.00 and
the plow up to $3200.00. P. Allen seconded. All in favor.
Pigeon control - An exterminator visited and he said if you
displace them from one place they will only move on to another
place. It is believed that we have done all that we can.
Electric Repairs to Commercial Marina - Work is ongoing. This will
be completed in the Spring due to uses of electricity during the
Winter.
It was stated that we need a new water system to the floats.
It was decided not to re-line the McDonald's parking lot at this
time.
D. Neuman stated that the fence is down.
G. Whitney stated that the City Council has a meeting going on now
regarding the Winter Parking Ban. We need some means of
controlling the parking at the Marina. Assigned to Facilities
Committee for recommendation.
T. Cassidy spoke of an ordinance regarding the Pleasant St. parking
lot. It would prohibit all night parking.
G. Whitney stated that on Saturday a Tug encountered the Dolphins.
The Pier doesn't handle large boats. The Dolphins aren't anchored
any better than the pier. D. McPherson and G. Whitney will look
into the damage to the Dolphins.
Public Access - C. Raymond spoke of meeting with fishermen
regarding moving boats to make it easier to maneuver. They will
meet on Friday, November 13 about 2:00 p.m.
A. Burns received a call from Scott Houseman, from Bass Haven,
inviting the BHMA to their December meeting to talk to Commodore
Dan Muise. He thought it would be good to discuss Dock Lane and
Draper's Point.
G. Whitney asked A. Burns if she would find out when the meeting
is, and he will attend.
Licensing and Permits - D. Neuman stated that Jeff Bunk has
modified his plans for the Margin Street Car Wash and that seemed
to satisfy all.
Cummings Walkway. DEP is trying to work it out. No City
action until DEP position established.
Planning and Development -. T. Cassidy held a meeting for RFP.
It will encompass the whole parcel. There will be another meeting
to finalize. G. Whitney is trying to secure the Creamery Property.
He has asked the Mayor to call DCAM to expedite.
The 10A Sheet was removed by Ordinance. It was recommended
that there be a $150.00 fee for Administrative work. J. Murray is
still working on this.
P. Allen spoke of the Holiday Meeting. It was suggested that we
try to have our meeting at JYC with the conclusion upstairs.
A Motion to close the meeting was made by P. Allen, Seconded by R.
Badessa, and all were in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Eileen Twiss