KENNEBUNK RIVER COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 22. 2005 MEETING
Members and Alternates Present: Members and Alternates Absent:
Grant Nelson Gordon Ayer
Anne Gamble Rob Benson
Peter Hatch
Linda Littell
Robert Williamson
Richard Woodman
Also Present:
James Nadeau, Harbormaster
Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Littell.
Minutes of the October meeting were not available, so approval is deferred until the next meeting.
This meeting was also the Public Hearing for the increase in mooring fees and establishment of an inspection fee. There was no one present from the public. Robert Williamson made the motion to increase the mooring fees and establish an inspection fee as stated in the Public Hearing Notice; seconded by Peter Hatch. The motion was unanimously accepted.
Jim Nadeau stated that a notice would be going out top the mooring holders early in 2006 to notify of the required mooring inspections.
Chairman reported that the sale of the barge was final and that the Town of Kennebunk now owned it.
In his report, the Harbormaster stated that 50% of the mooring registrations had been returned.
He also mentioned that two sailboats (Ruud and Harding) were still on their moorings and could be potential problems if left through the winter. He suggested that when we address rewriting the ordinance, we include a mandatory deadline for removal of boats from their moorings.
Chairman discussed the notice received from the Department of Conservation, Submerged Lands Division regarding a proposed dredge of the Arundel Yacht Club. It was noted that the Yacht Club needed to present its application to the Committee, as well as the Planning Board. Littell stated she would contact the responsible party.
There was a discussion about another dock and ramp application in Kennebunk. The Committee agreed that all three towns need a dock ordinance. Presently, only Kennebunkport has one. The Committee recommends that Arundel and Kennebunk adopt one as well, and the Chairman was asked to communicate that to Arundel and Kennebunk, as well as recommending a moratorium on new applications until each town has one.
There being no further new business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda L. Littell
Chairman
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