Chairman Dilley called the meeting to order at 7:05pm. Those present at this meeting of the Pawcatuck River Harbor Management Commission, held at the Edythe K. Richmond Homes Community Building were:
Mr. Scott Dilley, Chairman Mr. Bernie Chalecki, Regular Member
Mrs. Joyce Ballou, Regular Member Mr. George Smith, Secretary
Mr. Steven Schaub, Alternate Mr. David Forbes, Ex-officio Member
Absent this evening was Regular Member, Dr. Richard Berman. Chairman Dilley appointed Mr. Schaub as a voting member in his absence.
A correction was made to this evening’s agenda. Minutes to be discussed and approved are for the October 13, 2005 meeting. Said minutes were approved by a motion from Mr. Schaub, seconded by Mr. Smith. Motion passed unanimously.
The Harbormaster’s report was read by Mr. Forbes. Discussion followed. Among topics covered were a possible waiting list for moorings and the establishment of a fund for mooring fees. Chairman Dilley will check with the Town Hall concerning the latter. Mrs. Ballou made a motion to accept the Harbormaster’s report, seconded by Mr. Chalecki. Motion passed unanimously.
There were no reports from local, state or federal representatives, and no new Finance Report.
Chairman Dilley gave the correspondence from DEP regarding a proposed dock along the river to Mr. Forbes to research.
It was determined that the public notice from the Army Corps of Engineers regarding maintenance dredging in Point Judith, RI, was not pertinent to this Commission.
Chairman Dilley requested that members submit possible candidates for the Alternate Member position made vacant by Mr. Preble. He, in turn, will present names, if any, to the Selectman’s office.
Chairman Dilley requested a review of the policies and recommendations sections of the Plan for accuracy and completeness. Some of these changes were discussed tonight. Others will be emailed to Chairman Dilley and all will be made public via this Commission’s web site.
As part of Old Business, Mrs. Ballou reported that, although this Commission could accept a boat as a gift, there can be no money appropriated for the cost of maintaining it, thereby ruling it out.
A letter written by Mr. Tyson to Chairman Dilley complimenting, and in appreciation of the harbormaster for a job well done, was read. Cited was enforcement of boating laws along the river. Mrs. Ballou made a motion to accept this letter as new business. Mr. Chalecki seconded it and it passed unanimously.
There being no further business, motion to adjourn at 8:43 pm was made by Mrs. Ballou, seconded by Mr. Chalecki, and passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
George Smith
Secretary
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