Waterways Committee Meeting
TOWN OF HARWICH
WATERWAYS COMMITTEE
Harwich Fire House Conference Room
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
6:30 PM
Members Present: Matt Hart, Joe Johnson, Dan Casey, Mort Terry, Tom Themistos, and Fred Clancy
Members Absent: Cam Smith, Steve Root, and Daniel Hall
Others Present: John Rendon, Harbormaster, James Luce, and Marie Hickey, Board Secretary
Minutes: Motion made by Tom Themistos to approve the Minutes of 5-20-2015 with minor edits. Seconded by Mort Terry. All in Favor.
Consent Agenda: Nothing this month
Open Forum: Nothing this month
Financial Report YTD & Monthly: Discussed and copy included with Minutes
New Business:
- Request from Clem Kacergis for informal discussion about his boat’s classification.
Mr. Kacergis was not present. Chairman Hart requested a motion to continue to a future meeting.
Motion made by Tom Themistos to continue discussion regarding Mr. Clem Kacergis’ request regarding his boat’s classification to a future meeting when he is present. Seconded by Mort Terry. All in Favor.
- Request by Matt Hart for discussion and potential vote for an addition to the HMP Temporary Dock Fees; to include a $7.00 rate for up to two hours for all boats with a valid Waterways User Sticker.
- Comparison of charges made by other Town Marinas on the Cape – Harbormaster, Rendon feels Harwich is in alignment with other towns.
- Issues regarding complaints from users.
- Impact on ticketing office and restaurant.
- Issues regarding resident and nonresident.
Old Business:
- Status of Wychmere Harbor Docks:
John Rendon reports that the project looks terrific; high quality of work; some change orders; weather caused some delays; new good timber ladders under construction; some impact on boats with inner harbor moorings; water, power, and concrete work close to being done; trying to get county in to dredge – delayed due to weather (Wychmere Harbor Club interested in paying for dredging to speed up process).
- Status of Saquatucket Design:
John Rendon reports funding for the design approved at Town Meeting. He is working with the Town Engineer; Issues regarding Downy Property Trust expiration and use discussed; Two Phases for Saquatucket Design (Phase I. – Harbor and needs of Harbormaster) Phase II. – Maintenance Garage.
- Status of next step at Allen Harbor Dock/Parking area:
Parking lot at Allen Harbor, before Board of Health because of Restroom, approved. Single unisex room; going out to bid; anticipate having parking lot done in the fall.
Monthly Reports:
Board of Selectmen – None
Harbormaster:
- Dredging of Allen Harbor entrance channel schedules for after July 4th.
- Regarding boat fire (reported in newspaper – ¼ mile outside channel of Saquatucket Harbor). Mr. Rendon reported he was unavailable due to his daughter’s wedding), but he reports that his Deputy responded very well; Fire Department put out the fire promptly; Coast Guard assisted in rescue of the sail boat.
Natural Resources - None
Correspondence: None
Adjournment: Motion made by Mort Terry to adjourn at 7:25 PM. Seconded by Tom Themistos. All in favor.
Minutes transcribed by Marie Hickey, Board Secretary
Chairman: W. Matt Hart Date: July 15, 2015
Signed: _________________________