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Harbor Committee Minutes
Meeting: Thursday, November 12, 2009
City Manger’s Ofice
Committee Members in Attendance: Jim Ring, City Engineer; Daniel Cassidy; Richard
Reinhard; Robert Woods; Harbormaster, Jerry Ledwith;
Guests: Patricia Blanchette, Councilor;
I August 2009 and October 2009 minutes: Accepted as distributed
II Docks
The plan for limiting dock placement for the 2010 season was discussed. Concerns raised by
Councilor Blanchette and shared by others emphasized that elimination of dockage space for
seasonal boaters would be detrimental to the development of waterfront usage. The motion
suggested at the last meeting was amended and passed unanimously:
Motion: Because of the detrimental effect on waterfront development that
would result from elimination of docks, this committee recommends:
A. The City reconsider funding of all current docks and their operation
B. If this is not possible, the City examine the possibility of privatizing
operation of the seasonal docks.
III The Waterfront Usage Forum
This will occur on Thursday, November 19, 2009
Local small boat interest groups have been informed. The meeting has be discussed on the
local radio show “Boat Talk” WERU
The Program outline is:
1. Brief overview of the City’s current plan for the waterfront emphasizing small boat
access point in the Waterfront Park, including available site drawings of proposed
launch site and surrounding area.
2. Input from individual attendees asking them to specifically address the following issues
Small boat access site plan (ramp, parking, small boat storage racks, road access)
What future use and activities could occur.
What is the long range view of what people would like to see in another 5 years
III Updates
Tar Remediation
1. City Engineer, Jim Ring, reported excellent progress with the expectation of completion
before the river ices.