Kennebunk River Committee
Meeting Minutes – February 19, 2008
Members/Alternates present:
Joel Beck Arundel
Peter Hatch Kennebunk
Dave Parr Kennebunk
Rich Woodman Kennebunkport
Mark Sutton Kennebunkport
Bob Butler Kennebunk Alternate
James Nadeau Harbormaster
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Joel Beck (Chair)
Minutes of January 15, 2008 meeting read by Joel Beck, and approved by KRC.
Old Business
Pump-out Barge
• Is ready for operation
• It was discussed how to alert the public that it is available..several publications
and web sites were discussed.
Moorings:
• There was further discussion regarding raising fees for the moorings on the River.
• There was a consensus to not raise the annual mooring rates for the commercial
users.
• Harbormaster Nadeau reports that there are still several outstanding returning
mooring users and those on the waiting list, who have not yet contacted him with
their 2008 fees. Mr. Nadeau expressed some frustration at having to expend
effort chasing these folks to re-sign and re-register…especially given the fact that
there is a lengthy waiting list and demand for the moorings.
Action: Dave Parr and Peter Hatch to accomplish a survey, which determines, what
other surrounding Towns are fee-charging for their moorings. This will provide some
guidance to the Committee, as to what charges are reasonable.
Action: Harbormaster Nadeau to determine what is the procedure; if the Committee
elects to raise the mooring fees…i.e. does it require a Selectmen vote?
(2/19 minutes, page 2
Public access to the River
• Further discussion ensued regarding the rather crucial and expensive parcel of
land near the Breakwater, that is currently for sale.
Action: Joel Beck and Bob Butler to talk with Barry Tibbets, Kennebunk Town Manager,
in order to ascertain the Town’s interest and ability, if any, in purchasing and preserving
this property.
Other business
• Rich Woodman discussed the issues and his environmental concerns regarding a
major expansion by Cape Arundel Golf Club.
• The Committee agreed that Rich may express not only his concerns, but those of
the Committee, as well, when he attends the upcoming Planning Board meeting
on this subject.
No other Business – Vote to adjourn at 7:53 P.M.
Next meeting: March 18, 2008 7:00 p.m. at Kennebunk Town Hall
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