Harbor Minutes

Meeting minutes of the Harbor Commission held on June 17, 2010

“Unapproved”
1. Meeting called to order by Proksch at 4:04 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Members Present: William Pries, Dick Doeren, John Mick. Members Absent: Ken Hayes, Ellis Mercier. Others Present: Kale Proksch, Mayor Fulton, James Schroeder, Cletus Beaudin, Lee Rockwell, Jack Mass, John Wittkopf, & Rouel –Dockside.
3. Approval of agenda: Motion by Pries second by Mick to approve of agenda as presented. 3ayes. M/C.
4. Approval of the 5/25/2010 meeting minutes: Motion by Pries second by Mick to approve of the meeting minutes from 5/25/2010 as presented. 3 ayes. M/C.
5. Public Input: John-email about rocks and fishing piers; people are slipping. Rouel- post signs warning speed bump. Mayor-piers in process need to budget for them. Bob will send permit application into DNR. Mick-can we recommend to council to proceed on this. Pries- need designs and more discussion on them. Budget for next year.
6. Correspondence: Rouel questioned parking lot, Mid September.
7. Discussion/possible recommendation/updates on the following:
a.) Waiving of fees for all fishing tournaments (Mayor): $175.00 flat fee. Include day of launch fee, shelter, bleachers. Jack Maas what do they do at other tournaments? Fond Du Lace & Menominee $50 flat fee doesn’t include anything. Motion by Pries second by Mick to approve of a $175.00 fee for fishing tournaments. 3 ayes. M/C.
b.) Fish Station: Mayor researched fish station on what other communities are doing. $50,000 for a big station $19,000 for a small station. Location overflow parking lot? Flow of traffic Mick would like to see study done. Grinder most important aspect. Budget for next year.
c.) Moorings: Mick & Proksch will discuss. Boat stickers and what boaters will need for a parking pass.
d.) Project update: Proksch will design a city flag like the logo used on the entrance sign. Banners Doeren & Proksch will come up with some ideas.
e.) Rates (seasonal/monthly/weekly): A boater called and question monthly rates for July & August. Mick set something up for him this year. Due to not a lot of boats and construction. Next year develop pricing for rates with prime dates.
f.) New & Old lights: No discussing on which way the light would face yet. Doeren mentioned we could get reflectors for the light if to bright.
8.) Park Report: (Board Members please have a small report on your area)
8a.) Oconto River (John): Haven’t seen anything.
8b.) Breakwater boat ramps/boat slips (Willy) Nothing brought to his attention.
8c.) City Docks/Holtwood boat ramps (Ellis): Absent.
8d.) Fishing Tournaments/special events (Dick) August 15th Battle of the Bay.
8f.) Breakwater Inspection report (Kale) N/A.
9.) Approval of Accounts payable for June 2010 in the amount of $71,997.70. Motion by Pries second by Mick to approve of accounts payable for June 2010 in the amount of $71,997.70. 3 ayes. M/C.
10.) Review Revenue & Expenditure Guidelines for June 2010: Motion by Pries second by Mick to approve of Review Revenue & Expenditure Guidelines for June 2010 as presented. 3 ayes. M/C.
11.) Next meeting date, time & agenda items: Fishing piers, fish station, electrically charges, Dockside/restaurant, Dock space rent out. July 15th @ Breakwater Park.
12.) Adjournment: Motion by Pries second by Mick to adjourn at 5:23 p.m. 3 ayes. M/C

Meeting minutes submitted by:
Kale Proksch