South Coastal Harbor Plan
Committee Meeting
Minutes
August 17, 2009
Present: Chairman, Dean Ervin, Kurt Hellfach, Tony Murphy, Martha Stone, George Olmsted and Ernie Eldredge.
Also Present: Ted Keon, Director Coastal Resources, Town of Chatham: Kristin Andres, Conservation Agent, Town of Chatham. Carole Ridley.
Call to Order: Mr. Ervin called the South Coastal Harbor Plan Management Committee (SCHPMC) meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. in the Permit Office meeting room.
Meeting Minutes- Mr. Eldredge moved to approve the meeting minutes of July 20, 2009 and seconded by Mr. Murphy. The motion passed unanimously 6-0-0.
Mr. Eldredge moved to approve the meeting minutes of March 30, 2009 and seconded by Ms. Stone. The motion passed unanimously 6-0-0.
- Review Carole Ridley’s latest draft
The committee reviewed Mrs. Ridley latest draft and there was much discussion of the same. Both Mr. Ervin and Mr. Hellfach noted that she did a great job on the draft management plan.
Mr. Murphy moved to approve for public comment with the changes made at today’s meeting in draft form and Mr. Hellfach seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0.
The committee discussed who the contact persons will be for each committee as noted below to present the proposed management plan. Mrs. Ridgley noted that the plan will be on the Town website and can be forwarded to which ever committee they want. She also mentioned that she will have the power point presentation slides printed so these can be used as a tool when presenting the plan.
- Sequence of Advisory meetings
Mr. Keon will be present at this meeting together with Mr. Murphy & Mr. Eldredge. Mr. Keon previously met with the shellfish advisory he doesn’t feel there is a need to give a full presentation.
Mr. Keon will be in contact with the chairman. It was noted that each committee member should be given a copy of the plan for their review.
Mr. Ervin and Mr. Olmstead will attend the work session next Wednesday August 26, 2009.
The committee is not asking for the approval from the BOS at this time; later will make a more formal presentation. It was mentioned that the committee should know the date for the public hearing in advance before meeting with the BOS. Mrs. Andres noted they should be cautious not to conflict with other meetings when scheduling.
- Public Hearing (with tv?)
The committee discussed some possible dates for the public meeting and whether or not it should be televised. Possibly Oct 15, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. This meeting has to be properly advertised such as having a legal notice in the newspaper and having it posted. At the meeting the audience will have an opportunity to give a comment and the committee will take these comments into consideration. If an individual isn’t present for the hearing then they can submit it in writing.
Clarification: Mr. Ervin noted that Debbie Hoyt was concerned about the use of the name Crescent Beach she thinks that’s not the official name and the official name should be used. He further added that it was referred to as Old Inner Hardings Beach. Mr. Eldredge noted that it was previously named Hardings Beach until it was filled in and thus it changed. Mr. Ervin mentioned that a taxpayer might question, at town meeting, why the committee is calling it Crescent Beach. Mr. Murphy noted that things do change over time. It’s important to use the commonly understood name so the Harbor Master would know were to go if called to this area. Committee agreed to keep the names as they are with some minor revisions.
(Mr. Olmstead left the meeting at 6:02 p.m.)
Next Meeting – The next meeting will be held on Monday, September 28, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. in the Community Center conference room.
Adjournment –The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Candace Cook, Secretary
Minutes approved at the meeting of September 28, 2009
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