1996-08-01BEVERLY HARBOR MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES
August 1, 1996
PRESENT: G. LaCombe, P. Allen, R. Rollins, J. Simpson, J. Coan, J.
Driscoll, M. Lins, D. Freni
Also, D. Hurlbert, Planning Dept, Harbormaster
G. LaCombe called the meeting to order.
Public Input - None
A Motlon to accept the Minutes of the previous meeting was made by
R. Rollins, Seconded by J. Simpson and approved by all.
A Motion to accept the Treasurer's Report was made by R. Rollins,
Seconded by J. Driscoll, and approved by all.
Harbormaster - Update on Boat. 2 payments have been sent for the
boat in the amount of $26,000.00. We should have the boat in 60
days from receipt of first check. This time may be cut in half.
There will be a Lobster Boat Race on Saturday.
Committees -
Public Access and Waterfront - J. Coan went to a meeting in
Rockport. They had a film showing Rockport's experience.
Gloucester Harbormaster spoke on where they get some funds.
T. Scully was there and showed a film and spoke on Beverly.
T. Scully is here does he want to speak?.
T. Scully said that he picked up some books to give to the
Planning Dept, .Building Inspector etc. He stated that if
anyone goes to City Hall for a permit, there should be a
procedure to follow.
Brewster has this in their Harbor Management Plan. J. Coan
will try to get a copy.
P. Allen will look at Prince Street License, as far as Public
Access is concerned.
D. Freni asked who is going to write the policy. T. Scully
doesn't mind doing it. He will then send it to the BHMA.
G. LaCombe stated that when we get documentation we will act
on it.
J. Driscoll stated that he is friendly with someone at URI who
is doing this thing. His name is Prentiss Stout. J. Driscoll
will ask him if he can forward some information.
Development of Geary's Marina
G. LaCombe stated that before we try to find people for the
property, we should find out the limits. He thought that
water-related vendors would be in the back end. He has a
meeting with the Mayor 2 weeks from tonight to see if this is
acceptable.
J. simpson says that he should have J. Lerner come down and
look at the property before the meeting with the Mayor.
G. LaCombe says that we are in agreement to send this to J.
Lerner.
J. Simpson says that it is easier to deal with J. Lerner in
person.
G. LaCombe spoke of the floor plan of the Marina. How
applicable is this floor plan? He believes that a committee
should be formed to go and look at the inside and come back
with recommendations and plans. D. Freni and R. Rollins will
be the committee, and if anyone backs out, J. Driscoll will
step in.
We should review potential contract.
J. Simpson spoke with A. Dominic, who is running Port Marine
at the present time, and they agreed that a post should be put
in the middle of the public walkway on that property, to
prevent a car from going down the 10' wide walkway.
A. Dominic also told J. Simpson that if there are under 100
boats you should not need a Dockmaster. If someone were to
run Port Marine, they may be able to run this also.
G. LaComhe has a lease with some exhibits to be filled in.
Exhibit A - to City Hall
R. Rollins said that J. Altshuler should be consulted. Do not
use the Beverly Golf and Tennis for reference.
Exhibit B - J. Simpson and the Harbormaster
Exhibit C - D. Freni
Maintenance and Repair
J. Driscoll would like to volunteer
for inspection. P. Allen will do
some work on this.
Exhibit D - J. simpson - Fees to boat renters
Exhibit E - E. Twiss - Groups that use the
Facility.
The best time to call G. LaCombe is after 9:00 p.m.
D. Freni stated that she was concerned about the boat along the
side. This has been removed.
D. Tarsook took care of parking problems.
D. Geary will not be here very much. D. Freni has his home phone
number, to be used only in case of emergency.
D. Freni gave a list of 6 winter renters. She asked about the
concerns of the boaters. What does Public Access mean? What is
our Philosophy on Public Access?
The Harbormaster stated that we should not remove the gate. If a
jersey barrier were removed, people could walk in.
A committee of J. Simpson and the Harbormaster will look into
Public Access.
Harbormaster stated that Lou is Doug's right arm. It may be in our
best interest to ask him to stay on until a lease is in place. Do
we wish to allocate money to hire this person for an interim
period? D. Freni made a motion that we pursue this with the Mayor.
R. Rollins seconded. Ail in favor.
If this is approved by the Mayor, we should invite Lou to our next
meeting.
Harbor Management Plan
D. Hurlbert went out on RFP. Earthtech of Lexington was to
have papers here by today. They have not been received. D.
Hurlbert called them this afternoon and was told that they
weren't going to do it. Because of the reviewer at CZM.
G. LaComhe stated that we should schedule interviews with the
2 companies, asking why the discrepancy between $4,000 and
$10,000. Meeting on September 19.
Licensing & Permits
G. LaCombe will pass the applications to P. Allen.
Development Plan
General Updates - on facility.
A member stated that we couldn't describe the condition of
this place. Up until this morning it looked terrible. G.
Zambouras came down with a crew, and they did a wonderful job
of cleaning up.
There was a letter from J. Velardi requesting reimbursement of
$125.00 for a truck tire. This was forwarded to the City
Clerk's Office
D. Freni wants to thank G. LaCombe for all the time he has been
putting into this.
M. Lins made a motion to adjourn. This was seconded by D. Freni.
All approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Eileen Twiss