Harbor/Waterfront Committee Report
Members: Chair Stephen Archambault, Paul Dobbins, Richard Garrett, Jay Hallett, Emmanuel Kourinos, Pete Leavitt, and Bill Oliver.
2009 Accomplishments
- Total number of moorings for 2009 -1,141 (72 fewer than 2008).
- Monthly meetings.
- Held informational meeting in February with mooring holders concerning consultant's report and the~development of~a long range timeline to implement Consultant's recommendations.
- Review of Falmouth Coastal Waters Ordinance with recommended changes.
- Worked with Harbor Master addressing issues as needed.
- Added 4 new dinghies to municipal fleet.
- Instituted an Online Mooring program that allows customers to renew moorings online. This program has generally been received well with a couple of “glitches” identified in the process, which were quickly addressed by the company to improve ease of use.
Summary of Ongoing Duties
- Harbor Committee monthly meetings.
- Continue to review the Coastal Waters Ordinance and suggest changes as needed.
Goals for 2010
- Review progress of long range plan and timeline.
- Work with Harbor Master to address anchorage issues as needed.
Parking
The Town Council requested on January 11, 2010 that the Town staff design low impact on-street parking near Underwood Park. This task has been accomplished. Construction will start~and finish prior to the 2010 boating season.
Long Range Harbor Plan
A summary of the 2008 Harbor Master Plan was written by Town staff and submitted to the Town Council on May 26, 2009. The Council did not take any action on the summary or the 2008 Harbor Master Plan. The Committee and staff will use the summary and Master Plan for guidance as it manages the Harbor in the near and long term future. We understand that there will be implementation steps or policy considerations that will require the Council's approval. We will submit all~substantive policy recommendations to~the Town Council when applicable.~
Requested Ordinance Changes
The Harbor Committee is requesting that the Town Council review the two proposed changes to the Coastal Waters Ordinance. Attachment # 3 is a request to allow the harbor master to begin taking people from the mooring moratorium list and assigning a mooring location within the harbor. Attachment #4 is a request to add language to the Coastal Waters Ordinance prohibiting dinghies, canoes, kayaks and other small craft from being placed on a mooring. This is a navigational hazard.
Both of the ordinances were reviewed and drafted by Bill Plouffe.
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