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 Mrs. Joyce Ballou, Regular Member
Mr. George Smith, Secretary Mr. David Forbes, Ex-officio Member
Mr. Steve Schaub, Alternate
Chairman Dilley appointed Mr. Schaub a voting member in the absence of Dr. Berman
The June 8, 2006, minutes were reviewed. Mr. Schaub made a motion to accept these minutes as is. Mr. Smith seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
The Harbormaster made his report to the Commission. There were no reports from local or state representatives. Chairman Dilley presented the 2007 fiscal year budget. Mrs. Ballou reported on expenditures for this past fiscal year. They included a printer and laptop computer totaling $1304.86 with rebates. In anticipation of the Plan’s next printing, postage was purchased, and printing expenses reserved.
This evening’s correspondence consisted of:
1. Receipt and acknowledgement of a supply of postage paid envelopes from Dr. Gail Shea for the purpose of mailing monthly agendas.
2. Courtesy copy of rezoning application from the Greenhaven Marina.
3. Courtesy copy of a public notice for new headwall at 13 Pasadena Avenue, along the RI side of the river.
4. Courtesy copy of notice titled Coastal Landowners Sought for Rhode Island Oyster Gardening Program.
Mr. Smith made a motion to accept these pieces of correspondence into the minutes. Motion was seconded by Mr. Schaub and passed unanimously.
Under Old Business, minor changes to the Plan were made. Changes made at last month’s meeting have been incorporated. Discussion, once again, stemmed around moorings. The bulk of said discussion focused on mooring fees.
Mrs. Ballou introduced a new section addressing derelict vessels, its definition, and place in the Plan.
Chairman Dilley confirmed that in anticipation of a forthcoming public meeting, this latest draft of the Plan will be forwarded to DEP for review.
Under New Business, Mr. Forbes requested a copy of his map of mooring locations, previously submitted to this Commission. Chairman Dilley will comply with this request.
There being no further business, motion to adjourn at 8:37pm was made by Mrs. Ballou, seconded by Mr. Smith, and passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
George Smith
Secretary
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