South Coastal Harbor Plan Committee Meeting Minutes
October 18, 2010
Chatham Community Center
702 Main St
Present: Dean Ervin, Kurt Hellfach, Dave Likos, George Olmsted and Tony Murphy.
Also Present: Ted Keon, Director Coastal Resources, Town of Chatham.
Call to Order: Dean Ervin called the South Coastal Harbor Plan Committee (SCHPC) meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. at the Chatham Community Center conference room.
Chairman Ervin welcomed Dave Likos a new member to the committee.
Minutes: A motion was made by Dean Ervin and seconded by George Olmsted to approve the revised meeting minutes of September 20, 2010. The motion passed 4-0-1. Dave Likos is a new member and therefore abstained.
Review of report to the Board of Selectmen
Chairman Ervin discussed with the committee his verbal report to the Board of Selectmen that occurred about two weeks ago. He discussed the committee’s completed projects and upcoming projects they are considering taking on; The Town Landing Report and Consultant Report on Nantucket Shoreline Erosion. He also mentioned membership; two members are leaving and Dave Likos is a new member on this committee. Finally he suggested that the membership consists of 7 members instead of the current 9.
Review Town Landing Master Plan
The committee continued to discuss the draft Town Landing Master Plan. It was noted that this is a very well written document. Ted Keon explained to the committee why he created this master plan and what his intents were. Bob Walsh did most of the research. His focus was to be sure that this Town Landing Master Plan be consistent with the guidelines associated with the comprehensive plan. Mr. Hinchey will be provided with a copy of this draft Master Plan and then the BOS for their approval. Mr. Hinchey’s concern was that projects weren’t following the comprehensive plan, but by having this master plan it will help guide an individual to be consistent with the comprehensive plan.
George Olmstead suggested having a stronger introduction in the draft Town Landing Master Plan. On page six it mentions that there are 66 miles of shoreline; he suggested having this mentioned in the introduction as well for empathies. Also mention what this Draft Town Master Plan supports as noted from the paragraph in the comprehensive plan. For the description rather than say “Maintenance Plan” possible “Recommended Action” as the latter are stronger words.
Having enough dingy storage is also a town wide issue but is limited to what can be mentioned in this draft.
Dave Likos will present the draft Town Master Plan to the Shellfish committee members and get their input and endorsement, which would prove helpful.
Any comments or editorials are to be sent to Ted Keon.
A motion was made by Kurt Hellfach and seconded by Tony Murphy to support the current draft of the Town Landing Master Plan with the freedom to add comments as needed. The motion was passed 5-0-0.
It was mentioned that a number of parking spaces at some town landings especially Battlefield are taken up by kayakers. A fee for use was discussed but would be difficult to collect and enforce. Look into how other Towns are handling this issue so we don’t have to recreate something that’s already in place.
Funding for upcoming projects would be generated from boat excise tax revenue or mooring fees revenue. It was noted that mooring fees could be increasing as well.
Ted Keon’s status report on the Nantucket Sound consulting study draft
Ted Keon stated that this draft study is a work in progress.
Update on dredging activities
The committee members agreed to discuss this issue at next meeting.
Next Meeting: The next scheduled meeting is November 15, 2010 at 4:30 p.m.
Adjournment: A motion was made by Tony Murphy and seconded by Dave Likos to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Candace Cook, Secretary
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