2000-03-02BEVERLY HARBOR MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES
March 2, 2000
PRESENT: G. Whitney, R. Badessa, A. Burns,.
Allen, C. Raymond
GUESTS: D. McPherson, L. Bochynski, and Newspapers
G. Whitney opened the meeting and explained that
this will be his last meeting. Mayor Scanlon has
announced he will be replaced within the month.
There is no quorum. This is the second time of the
three scheduled this year.
Several
express
and also about moving the floats .10 feet. They
explained that to load on the other side,:there
inadequate water. They also feel that the lift
should be painted in place to avoid down time.
Commercial fishermen came to the 'meeting to
their concerns about the Lift at the Marina
is.
D. McPherson has no comments.
The fishermen explained that they are happy with the lift
in the position that it is in now.
C.Raymond feels that the floats were to be moved because of
space l~m{ts. Me will talk to L. Bochynski to resolve
issues.
G. Whitney explained that the meeting with Cecil~'regarding'
the City's Master Plan has been postponed due to BHMA
membership changes.
R. Badessa handed out a TreasuZer's Report.
G. Whitney explained that there was a fixed price contract
with Fort Point Assoc. for the waterfront study,.. They did
a professional job and will be paid for the work. Theire
was no contractual obligation to conduct public' hearings
Harbormaster stated that all is quiet.
At the facilities meeting it was determined that we will
maintain a 40' limit. The Harbormaster shoulde. senda
letter to an individual with a 50' boat.
Committees
Planning and Development - Covered
Facilities - Covered
Public Access - C. Raymond went to the Open SpaCe meeting.
Sally Mulligan Park is top priority, and Green's Hill next
of property the City is trying to purchase. T. Cassidy
stated that the City would apply for Grants to .fund
purchases.
G. Whitney advised a barge at Bass Haven appears to be
working on piers. It was also discouraging to observe that
the gate to the public access walkway was padlocked shut.
He recommends that for the future - BEWARE OF GATES ON
THE WATERFRONT. :
G. Whitney and D. Neuman went to the School Committee to
speak about the public walkway around the pond. R.
Bouchard (School Department) spoke favorably. it was a
very positive meeting. A site visit will be scheduled.
G. Whitney stated that nothing has changed at the Bunk Car
Wash property. Still no properly designated walkway or
public parking spaces.
G. Whitney stated that no one was contacted by DEP.
regarding the walkway around the Cummings pond.
T. cassidy stated that she spoke to B. Overson who has
contacted Senator Berry's Office regarding the DEP license
required to construct the two garages.
Other Business - A. Burns stated that D. MUrphy. would like
to talk to the BHMAApril meeting regarding washington, s
Naval Base and a celebration on September 5.
In closing, G. Whitney indicated he regretted this would be
his last meeting as a member of the BHMA. He acknowledged
that he understood it is not always possible to achieve
objectives.
He took the opportunity to comment on a recent news
article, which criticized actions of the BHMA, and him, in
particular. The article alleged the BHMR was providing
favored treatment of the Jubilee Yacht Club regarding
access. He noted that the JYC has never had the need to
request any Chapter 91 licensing requests of'the .BHMA. All
JYC licenses for existing structures have been properly in
place for many years. Compensation due the public waspaid
at the time of the licensing. Any action, which he as an
individual has taken on behalf of the JYC, was taken many
years ago when he was an elected official of the JYC and
not a member of the BHMA. He also noted that public access
across the JYC property would not result in a continuous
harbor-front walkway since there is a section of property
associated with the Tuck Point Condominiums which is not
subject to Chapter 91. This section is not under the
control of the Tuck Point Marina, a separate business
entity which has a 99-year lease to operate a marina. In
response tO his question, no one was aware of any instance
wherein the BHMA has provided favored treatment to the JYC.
P. Allen made a motion to adjourn. It was seconded by A.
Burns.
Respectfully submitted,
Eileen Twiss