Waterways Committee Meeting
TOWN OF HARWICH
WATERWAYS COMMITTEE
Harwich Fire House Conference Room
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
6:30 PM
Members Present: Matt Hart, Joe Johnson, Dan Casey, Daniel Hall, Tom Themistos, Steve Root, and Fred Clancy
Members Absent: Cam Smith, and Mort Terry, excused by Chair.
Others Present: John Rendon, Harbormaster, Bill Neiser, Harbormaster Dept., James Luce, and Marie Hickey, Board Secretary
Minutes: Motion made by Steve Root to approve the Minutes of 7-15-2015. Seconded by Tom Themistos. All in Favor.
Consent Agenda: Nothing this month
Open Forum: Nothing this month
Financial Report YTD & Monthly: Report by Steve Root. Copy included with Minutes
New Business:
- Appeal Request by Charles Koeniger for 2nd private mooring in Wychmere Outer Harbor.
Discussion. Applicant not present due to family issue. No action taken.
- Status of Harbor Demolition & Beautification Fund.
Discussion. Contributions may be sent to: Harbor Demolition & Beautification Fund, Care of Harwich Town Hall.
- Annual nomination and election of WWC Chairman & Vice Chairman. Motion made by Steve Root to nominate Matt Hart as Chairman. Seconded by Joe Johnson. Motion made by Steve Root to nominate Joe Johnson as Vice Chairman. Seconded by Dan Casey. Motion made by Tom Themistos to close the nominations. Voting: Motions carried unanimously.
Old Business:
- Update on Downey Property. Discussion covered under Saquatucket Marina Design Bid. Number 4 of Old Business.
- Update on Harbor Beautification Fund. See Number 2 under New Business.
- Update on Wychmere Town Dock. Dedication Ceremony in planning stage.
- Update on Saquatucket Marina Design Bid. Bids due last Thursday. Bourne Consulting put in winning Bid. Discussion: Five year plan and design.
- Discussion: Mr. Sykes has not paid dock fees at Saquatucket this year or last year.
Monthly Reports:
Board of Selectmen – None
Harbormaster: - None
Natural Resources – Report attached to Minutes
Correspondence: - None
Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 15, 2015 at 6:30 PM Harwich Fire House.
Adjournment: Motion made by Tom Themistos to Adjourn at 7:45 PM. Seconded by Steve Root. All voting in Favor.
Minutes transcribed by Marie Hickey, Board Secretary
Chairman: W. Matt Hart Date: September 16, 2015
Signed: ___
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