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1999-08-05BEVERLY HARBOR MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES PRESENT: August 5, 1999 G. Whitney, R. Badessa, D. Neuman, 'A.."BurnS,. P.. Allen, C, Raymond, V, McGlynn, J. Murray, Ex Officio: T. Cassidy, GuestS: L. Bochynski, J. Gillespie, and 5fiSherman from. BHMA docks.' . , G. Whitney opened the meeting, 'asking for Publi'c Input'. C. Vogler, one of the fishermen present, stated the concern of the fishermen regarding water to the docks. G..Whitney asked L. Bochynski about it. L. BoChynski has called plumber and he says he Will be here'next week. G. Whitney' asked about black hose that was voted 'to be installed. L. Bochynskisays that the Harbormaster was to get.tOgether with someone concerned but no action was taken,. There is nO estimate of cost of plumbing system now contemplated. G. Whitney says that something will be implemented. by next. week. J. Gillespie stated that she would like to Thank the .BHMA for pursuing grant money for the Harbor. A motion to accept the Minutes of the July meet'ing was made by R. Badessa, seconded by D. Neuman, and appr0vedby all. A motion to accept the Minutes of the Au'gust 2.'lmeeting 'was made by D. Neuman, seconded by V. McGlynn, and approved by all. Correspondence - from DEP regarding City license for drainage output at Bass .River near the Car. Wash. For.warded to Licensing Committee. G. Whitney stated that the Thursday meeting schedml~d for .people of Ward II was postponed ~til fall. Unfortunately no one was advised of the postponement and' G. Whitney.. ...' changed his plans to be present' and conducted this meeting.'. Treasurer's Report was handed out and all pp' o~ed. Includes FY 2000 Budget as approved by City CoUncil. L. Bochynski spoke of need to replace a large window at McDonald's which was broken. Estimate for replacement is $574.50. J. Murray asked him to determine if the City has insurance to cover this. L. Bochynski also spoke of estimates for the roof of 'the white building. He has the permit and is pursuing estimates. He also has drawings for a replacement Stairway to the white building. He will bring these to the Facilities Committee meeting. He also stated that the ~No Casting" signs on the Pier are holding up. .Planning and Development - regarding the lease RFP. The Committee met with Plum Duff. There were questions not answered.satisfactorily. The proposal was therefore,~ declared non-responsive. They had no financial or business plan. The Seaport Council Grant - We~t out.with RFP's for waterfront usage study. Received 4 proposals, 'all very good. 2 or 3 were totally acceptable, but one stood out. Fort Point Associates of Boston was selected. ,They would be teaming with Nucci-Vine, a company from Newburyport. This is.moving ahead. There 'will be meetings involved. It is to be completed by 12/15/99 The City Master Plan - Tl'Cassidy spoke of a revised contract from the consultant. It needs to be reviewed. There will be a meeting in 2 weeks. C. Raymond is BHMA representative. T. Cassidy Stated that Next Monday the City Council will formerly appoint members for Open Space and Recreation Committee. Public Access - C. Raymond spoke of Port Marina Walkways. D. Neuman asked it L. Bochynski could paint an arrow on the 'hot top pointing to the gate at, Bass Haven Yacht Club. Also there are no public bathroom signs. L. Bo~hynEki will do the arrow. Licensing and Permitting - Cummings Center. D..'lNeuman can't reach T. Maguire. T..Cassidy stated thatt the Conservation Committee is interested. Maybe this could be handled as a joint effort D.Neuman stated that the Bunk property will need a Certificate of Compliance' from the Conservation ~Committee. He stated that Bunk is not meeting the terms of the DEP Determination. Margin Street. There is'no segregated lateral access'from T. Cassidy will look into this. Bass River Plaza Requested Public Hearing ExtenSi6n because 'of drainage problems. The City has requested am adjudicatory hearing .regarding Beverly Port Marina draft license. G. Whitney 'stated that their gate has been padlocked for 24 hrs. per day. He.has advised .DEP. Other Business - R. Badessa asked about dumping and dredging in Salem Harbor. R. Badessa made.a motion to draft a letter objecting to the dumping from ot~er communities. J. Murray secondedl After'much'dlscussion.R.. Badessa withdrew his motion and J. Murray withdrew his. second in favor of someone attending the next.meeting regarding this. R. Badessa and G. Whitney will a~tend. P.. Allen made a motion tO adjourn. September 2, ~999 Next meeting will be Respectfully submitted, EileenTwlss iI ,