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1999-05-06May 6, 1999 PRESENT: R. Badessa, C. Raymond, D. Neuman, J. Murray, J. Bolden, V. McGlynn GUESTS: D. McPherson, Harbormaster; L. Bochynskl, Facilities Manager, T. Cassidy, City Planner D. Neuman opened the meeting. There was no public input. R. Badessa made a motion to accept the Minutes of the previous meeting. C. Raymond seconded. All approved. D. Neuman reported that an inquiry was received from Mr. Thibodeau as to proper procedure for approval or removal of the pier on his property. D. McPherson is taking care of this. T. Cassidy provided the status of the Master Plan relying on the BHMA for the Harbor Plan portion. She also provided status of our RFP. R. Badessa handed out a finance report, and reminded all that we need to work on next year's budget. D. McPherson stated that he had nothing to report at this time. L. Bochynski reported that the wood fence is down. There has been preliminary engineering for the parking lot lines. Hopefully these will be-completed when the rain subsides. Planning and Development Committee - T. Cassidy covered all. Facilities Committee - Held a meeting on April 23. Discussed parking lot lines at McDonald's, fence, and consolidation of signs. The signs should be in any day. Picnic tables should be arriving any day. L. Bochynski sent a letter to the Conservation Commission regarding handicapped walkway. Also discussed pigeon control and budget. D. Neuman asked about occupancy. L. Bochynski stated that the waiting list has many boats that are small relative to the size boats that can be accommodated. It was reaffirmed that a policy should be followed that is economically sensible for the City. When asked about Commercial vacancies, D. McPherson answered a few. He also stated that he would like to see it in the paper that there are commercial slips available. D. Neuman stated that Dan should consider putting a pleasure boats in with commercials rather than have vacancies. J. Murray - update on Ventron. The City has first refusal, until November. It has been discussed, but no decision has been made. Public Access Committee - C. Raymond reported no activity. V. McGlynn spoke of a Coastal Access Conference in Boston at the Gardner Auditorium. She was not sure of the date, but will look into it. (June 21) Licensing and Permits Committee - D. Neuman stated that he has been unsuccessful in getting to T. McGuire. Two months ago Tom said he was the critical person on the Cummings Property. Bass .River Plaza - seems to be reasonable. Public Access is adequate. Need to see that City Marina Licenses - Nothing It was brought up that there is a large hole in the Launching Ramp at Sandy Point. D. McPherson will contact DPW. BHMAwill write a letter and BHMAwill speak to R. Rollins. We should speak of the Public Launching Ramp at next months meeting. J. Bolden was asked to report on the Coastal Access Group. She said that at their meeting they are working on a Historical walk around Fish Flake Hill, and other areas. Other Business - None J. Murray made a motion to adjourn. All in favor. Respectfully submitted, Eileen Twiss