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2011-04-20 (2)CITY OF BEVERLY PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES Board: Harbor Management Authority Date: April 20, 2011 Location: Beverly Public Library Members Present Chair Paul Earl, Charles Raymond, Sylvan Menezes, George Simon, David Suminsby, Maureen Troubetaris, and Paul Miedzionowski, Rinus Oosthoek, Don Neuman and Wes Slate Members Absent: Others Present Recorder: Chris D'Alfonso Rob Dever Eileen Sacco Earl called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the Harbor Management Authority meeting held on March 16, 2011 were presented for approval. Slate moved approval as amended. Neuman seconds the motion. The motion carries (7 -0). Public Input There was no public input at this meeting. Report from Facilities Committee Earl reported that D'Alfonso has agreed to head the Facilities Committee. He stated that he and D'Alfonso will meet with Mike Collins on May 6, 2011. Neuman notes that Earl had agreed to take on the review of the HMA bills and questions if D'Alfonso will now be doing that. Earl states that he will continue to review the bills for the time being so that he can get a handle on what the process is. Dever reported that the target date for opening of April 15 was missed due to the drilling problems that were encountered on the site. He reported that the gangway will be installed on Friday and the electrician should be on site on Saturday. He explained that the pilings will be installed and the goal is to be open on Saturday morning. Harbor Management Authority April 20, 2011 Page 1 of 4 Draft Minutes Dever reported that the dredged material will be going to Amesbury and should be hauled out on Friday. He also notes that this phase of the project must be completed and the money spent by June 30, 2011. Dever reported that the dinghy rack and sign is up at Sandy Point Beach. He explained that he received a sample sign from Jeremy Harrington. Slate explained that there were multiple signs down there and it was confusing with so much information and the idea was to consolidate them. Earl agreed that it was a good idea to consolidate the information on one sign and suggests that the HMA get an estimate from the DPW on the cost of the signs. Neuman noted that the City is implementing a carry in /carry out policy at Lynch Park this summer. Dever asked the HMA for guidance on the definition of commercial boats. Troubetaris suggested that the criteria used to license the boat should be used. Earl notes that it is important to the assigning of boat slips. Slate suggests that the HMA get an opinion from the City Solicitor. Simon states that there should be state and federal regulations governing the definition of commercial boats. Earl will look into this and hopes to have an answer by the next meeting. Dever reported that there are two (2) recreational slips available. Dever questions if they should leave two spots for transient boats. Raymond suggests that the slips be filled and notes that most marinas if boats are out the slips are used temporarily by transient boats Dever reported that a new sign is needed advertising the availability of slips. He explained that the one that was up at the marina was effective but it was destroyed in a storm. Earl states that the sign should be replaced and the vacancies should be advertised on Craig's List, and the Beverly Citizen. He also suggests that if the slips are not filled in 30 days the HMA should consider other advertising alternatives. Dever reported that there is one (1) commercial slip available. Raymond stated that he will put the word out about the availability of the slip. Finance Report Miedzionowski reported that he has not received any finance reports from John Dunn. He suggested that members think about the HMA budget for next year and get suggestions to him and Earl so that a proposal can be put together to present to the Mayor. Grants Neuman reported that he and Oosthoek and Simon attended the Seaport Advisory Council Meeting. Troubetaris questioned if the grants that the city is looking at solely for the waterfront or could they be used in other areas. Oosthoek reported that he talked with Mike Driscoll and Kevin Mooney and they had some good ideas on sources of money. Harbor Management Authority April 20, 2011 Page 2 of 4 Draft Minutes Neuman suggests that the grant applications that are on file should be updated. National Grid Proiect Earl reported that Mayor Scanlon met with officials of National Grid and he is hopeful that they will be willing to cooperate with the city. Bass Haven Dredging Proiect Suminsby states that there is nothing new to report on this matter. He reported that Bass Haven is still on track to have their special membership meeting. Neuman notes that he and Suminsby have been invited to attend the meeting and they plan to attend as a show of support from the City for their contribution. Slate suggests that someone should invite the Mayor or is designee to attend that meeting as well to support the project. Signne Proiect Oosthoek stated that there is nothing new to report. Earl suggested that members try to complete the sign inventory for the next meeting so that estimates on the cost of the signs could be obtained. Mass Highway Easement Neuman reported that the easement has been drafted by Mass Highway and signed by the Mayor. He explained that it has been signed and returned and we are awaiting the recorded copy to be returned to the City. Old/New Business Data Base Neuman reported that the data base is going well. Menezes reported that the HMA website needs to be updated noting that Board Members need to be updated. BHMA Charter Earl states that there is nothing new to report on this but he will be reviewing the Charter to see if any changes should be made. Harbor Management Authority April 20, 2011 Page 3 of 4 Draft Minutes Dinghy/Kayak Racks Troubetaris questions if there will be dinghy racks at Obear Park. Dever explains that the dinghy racks at Lynch Park are managed by the Park and Recreation Department and he did not know if they plan to install any at Obear Park. Bev Cam Earl reports that Bev Cam is planning to do a series on the waterfront. He states that he would like to have a segment done by the end of June. Discussion ensues about the use of the waterfront and it was suggested that perhaps concerts could be put on down there. It was suggested to contact Main Streets about this possibility. Harbormaster Slate suggests that the HMA invite Harbormaster Dan McPhereson to a HMA meeting. Earl will invite him to the next meeting. Public Input Earl notes that there are members of the audience present who arrived after the start of the meeting and missed the comment period. He opens the meeting up for public comment at this time. Bob Cook addresses the HMA and questions if a decision has been made as to the definition of a commercial boat. Earl explained that the HMA is going to request a ruling on that from the City Solicitor. Next Meeting The next meeting of the Harbor Management Authority will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Harbor Management Authority this evening, Troubetaris moved to adjourn the meeting. Raymond seconds the motion. The motion carries The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Harbor Management Authority April 20, 2011 Page 4 of 4 Draft Minutes