Chairman Dilley called the meeting to order at 7:06pm. 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
Dr. Richard Berman, Regular Member Mr. George Smith, Secretary
Mr. Steven Schaub, Alternate Mr. David Forbes, Ex-officio Member
Mrs. Ballou joined the meeting while it was in progress.
The May 11, 2006, minutes were reviewed. Mr. Smith made a motion to accept these minutes with minor corrections. Dr. Berman seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
The Harbormaster’s report was read. Minimal discussion followed.
There were no reports from local or state representatives. Discussion on the Finance Report consisted of budget items for the upcoming fiscal year. Motion to accept the Finance Report as discussed this evening was made by Mrs. Ballou. Motion was seconded by Dr. Berman and passed unanimously.
This evening’s correspondence is as follows:
1. Email from Carol Szymanski on the House Bill concerning action for removal of abandoned sunken vessels.
2. State of RI Coastal Resources application for residential boating facility.
3. Site plan application for development of 38-unit housing project.
Under Old Business, Chairman Dilley reviewed the State ordinance stating that, once a Plan is in place, the Commission can specify fines for violations on the river, as well as assist the harbormaster in the management of moorings.
Commission members continued to make corrections, additions, and deletions to the sections of the Plan addressing speed limits, No Wake Zones, and moorings. Mrs. Ballou made a motion to accept these changes as discussed tonight. Motion was seconded by Dr. Berman and passed unanimously.
Mrs. Ballou made a motion to send a draft copy of the Plan, after this evening’s changes were incorporated, to DEP for their review. Mr. Smith seconded, and motion passed unanimously.
Under New Business, Mr. Chalecki reported that on June 19, 2006, two representatives from DEP will be in the area concerning the new dock granted to Sharon McKrell. It was noted that even though the dock was already approved, this Commission was never notified of the request for one.
There being no further business, motion to adjourn at 9:45pm was made by Dr. Berman and seconded by Mr. Smith. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
George Smith,Secretary
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