Draft Minutes Chilmark Board of Selectmen May 10th 2006
People present: Riggs Parker, Warren Doty, Frank Fenner, Tim Carroll, Mark Lovewell, Bob Fokos, John Armstrong, James Morgan, Dennis Jason, Mr. & Mrs. Lev Wlodyka, Jane Slater, John Larsen
Meeting called to order by Riggs Parker at 4:30 PM.
Definition of Commercial Fisherman
Mr. Parker opened discussion and presented two drafts. It was agreed to drop the residency requirement from the draft. It was agreed to drop the boat ownership requirement from the draft.
Mr. Morgan said he was concerned that any definition was going to eliminate someone that fishes from Menemsha. Mr. John Larsen asked what would happen to older fishermen as they slow down and said he would not want them to have their lots taken away.
It was discussed that charter boats are not commercial fishermen under the town’s bylaw. Mr. Carroll was asked to write up a clean copy of the draft definition for distribution. Mr. Parker said he would do that.
Fish Weir
Mr. Doty reported on Karsten Larsen’s fish weir proposal. It was agreed to have a public meeting to discuss his plan when appropriate.
Girls Scouts Camp
Mr. Parker said that their was a need for a possible referral of the Girl Scouts renovation project at their Middle Road camp. Mr. Parker read a summary prepared by Mr. Hodgkinson. It was discussed that the possible increased need for parking to accommodate up to 150 people at a time and the winterizing of the building could extend the season and increase the density of use. Mr. Parker said that he wanted to see a time for the abutters and the Girl Scouts to negotiate.
Mr. Fenner moved and Mr. Doty seconded a motion to refer this project to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission. SO VOTED: Three Ayes.
Creek Lot
Mr. Lev Wlodyka asked to discuss him taking over the lot between Chris Murphy and Dennis Jason. Mr. Parker postponed that discussion to May 16th. It was agreed to have maps available of the area before a decision was made.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:23 PM.
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