KENNEBUNK RIVER COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE JUNE 20, 2006 MEETING
Members and Alternates Present: Members and Alternates Absent:
Anne Gamble
Peter Hatch
Gordon Ayer
Linda Littell Rob Benson
Grant Nelson Robert Williamson
Richard Woodman
Also Present:
James Nadeau, Harbormaster
Meeting called to order at 7:10 PM by Chairman Littell.
Minutes of the May 16, 2006 meeting were read and approved by unanimous vote.
The Harbormaster provided the Committee with his report, the same being summarized as follows:
1. All things considered, things look good in terms of organization of matters on the River;
2. Bob Williamson helped with the barge, and all the mooring issues have been addressed;
3. Two transient mooring have been placed, and the daily charge is to be $25.00;
4. Two moorings can’t be located: the Meyer mooring of a large granite block; and a cement block originally placed by Chris Audley;
5. Herb Meyer has authorized the use of his mooring tackle by transients while his boat is being repaired;
6. The moorings (2) formerly owned by Performance Marine and located in the small basin immediately to the south of the bridge have been removed, as was agreed last year.
Discussion ensued about the docking of the M/Y Watermark at Doane’s Wharf, so-called. The issue is the beam of the vessel in light of the fact that the owner at the time of approval stated explicitly that no vessel would have a beam greater than 15 feet. The Harbormaster and the Chair agreed to look into the matter and, if appropriate, seek a zoning violation if the condition is being violated.
The Chair confirmed here agreement to prepare and deliver a letter to the marina owners in the River to seek their help in letting their customers know that the excise taxes should be paid on documented vessels, and that the funds collected remain in the River account for specific uses relating to the River.
It was announced that the Arundel Planner is leaving that position, but that he has initiated the procedures required to amend the Arundel Zoning Ordinance to insure that the Committee is involved with applications impacting the River and its “critical edge”.
No other business coming before the meeting, it was Voted: To Adjourn, at 7:35pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Gordon C. Ayer, Secretary
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