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1996-09-05BEVERLY HARBOR MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES September 5, 1996 PRESENT: J. Simpson, J. LaCombe, P. Allen, D. Neuman, J. Coan, C. Raymond, D. Freni, P. Gilmore G. LaCombe stated that at 7:00 p.m. there would be a walk-through at Glover Marine. J. Simpson gave his ideas on the property. Last week when there was an impending hurricane, The Harbormaster did his job. J. Simpson also spent quite a bit of time here at the facility. Next door may be managed, but they don't own the floats. No one is running either place. No one has done anything toward winter storage. We need 24 hour security here. Especially if the fence comes down next door. McDonald's is deteriorating. The roof leaks. No one is managing. Suggestion: Hire a manager on an interim basis. Glover Marine replaces one float every year. The City has to hire. We don't have hiring capabilities. If we get approval from City Hall, I am ready to talk to Lou. Will put a package together next week. People want to know where they stand. A letter should come from City Solicitor. P. Gilmore will talk to City Solicitor, and then write a letter. D. Neuman stated that the most pressing issues are winter rentals and maintenance. As for winter rentals offer exact fees as in the past. G. LaCombe spoke abeut the Marina making a nice restaurant. The City Solicitor asked him to get the consensus of the Members after the walk-through. P. Allen stated that Lou should have a scope of what is expected. D. Freni stated that a question was asked about writing a letter. D. Geary said he would send a letter to renters on August 1. She doesn't know if he sent that letter. The City Solicitor told D. Freni not to send the letter. P. Gilmore stated that no letter has been drafted. G. LaCombe stated that we will try to run the marina with no changes for the next 12 months. It was stated that a meeting with the Mayor (with 3 or 4 members of the Authority present) was not posted. G. LaCombe asked if we think a restaurant in the Marina is feasible. c. Raymond asked about handicapped accessibility. P. Gilmore stated that we have a building equipped for food preparation (McDonald's), it seems that the cost of changing the marina might be prohibitive. D. Neuman doesn't think this is economically feasible. The idea of putting a deck on McDonald's sounds good if it would free up the first floor for a restaurant. P. Allen felt that the floor plan of the marina was too chopped up. J. Simpson stated that he doesn't think it is suited. It would be cost prohibitive. McDonald's would be better suited for a restaurant. C. Raymond agrees with J. Simpson. Also likes the idea of a deck. G. LaCombe believes that the second floor deck should be screened. J. Coan believes that it is not suitable for a restaurant. Parking may be a problem. D. Freni asked P. Gilmore about the architect that was going to look at the property. P. Gilmore received no feedback. D. Freni is concerned that everyone should review their minutes. Everyone has an obligation, when someone makes a commitment, to follow through. We all need to look at that. D. Freni made a Motion that we adopt a plan submitted with the Grant Application with the following amendment - In lieu of waterfront recreational vendors on former McDonald's restaurant property, the feasibility of a second floor deck should be explored. D. Neuman seconded. All approved. J. Simpson stated that we have the ability to hire part-time employees. D. Freni asked that this recommendation be sent to the Mayor's office in writing. J. Simpson will try to write a scope. P. Gilmore asked for a committee to explore the Lou scope and pay scale. D. Neuman agrees with G. LaCombe that this should be on an "as is" with Lou. D. Freni asked about the package due to the living arrangements. P. Gilmore also stated that it is subject to appropriation. The Committee will be J. Simpson and P. Gilmore. J. Simpson stated that the Harbormaster will not be responsible for a Manager. His responsibility is on the water. The Harbormaster was being forced to take the responsibility for boats during the storm. G. LaComhe write a lease and presented it to M. Handly and the Mayor, and got the feeling that he was ignored. D. Neuman made a motion to accept the Minutes of the previous meeting. P. Gilmore seconded. All approved. C. Raymond and J. Coan will talk to Port Marine re: Public Access. D. Neuman made a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report. D. Freni seconded. All approved. D. Neuman stated that the leases need forward motion. If P. Gilmore is talking to M. Handly, please ask about the lease. P. Allen will do a Cover Letter to go to the Mayor with the Motion regarding the restaurant. D. Neuman asked about the Dolphins. J. Simpson stated that it is OK to do dolphins instead of Public Rest Rooms. It will be after the old bridge is removed. G. LaComhe wants to have a Vice Chair elected. He recommends D. Freni. P. Allen seconded. 6 in favor. D. Freni abstained from voting. D. Freni would like to urge G. LaCombe to stay on. P. Allen made a motion to adjourn the meeting. D. Neuman seconded. All approved. Respectfully submitted, Eileen Twiss