Harbor Minutes

Meeting minutes of the Harbor Commission held on 7/15/2010

“Unapproved”

1.) Meeting called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairperson Hayes
2.) Roll Call: Members Present: Ken Hayes, William Pries, Ellis Mercier, Dick Doeren. Members absent: John Mick. Others Present: Kale Proksch.
3.) Approval of agenda: Motion by Doeren second by Mercier to approve of agenda as presented. 4 ayes. M/C.
4.) Approval of the 6/17/2010 meeting minutes: Motion by Doeren second by Mercier to approve of the 6/17/2010 meeting minutes as typed. 4 ayes. M/C.
5.) Public Input: Roger-money for fishing piers, fund available for ST papers of Oconto Falls, had to set aside money for Oconto County available in October 2010.
6.) Correspondence: None.
7.) Discussion/possible recommendation/updates on the following:
a.) Fish Station: Mayor is working on this.
b.) Rates (seasonal/monthly/weekly): Reviewed… Kale updated information for remainder of year and 2011.
c.) Memorial benches: 6 spots.. 2 sold all ready.
d.) Fishing Piers: Kale, Bob is sending in permit under review.
e.) Electrical charges for boaters: Under review for 2011 season.
f.) Internet/security cameras: Kale gave update on new system and reviewing pricing.
g.) Dockside and other restaurants, dock space rent out: Reviewed use of outside of new wall.
h.) Report of new lights at Breakwater are too bright: Reviewing at end of season to see if it’s a true concern of the boaters.
i.) Prof. Landscape by old tree: Will Review.
j.) Review options for upgrading the City Dock area for 2011 (can we get a map of the city land): Kale & Mayor is reviewing options and review a 5 year plan.
8.) Parks Report:
a.) Oconto River (John): John gave update on channel.
b.) Breakwater boat ramps/boat slips (Wily): None.
c.) City Docks/Holtwood boat ramps (Ellis): Ellis gave more buoys in river.
d.) Fishing Tournaments/Special Events (Dick): None
e.) Breakwater Park/causeway (Ken): None.
f.)Breakwater Inspection Report (Kale): Kale gave a hand out.
9.) Approval of Accounts payable for July 2010 in the amount of $0.00: Motion by Pries second by Mercier to approve Accounts payable for July 2010 in the amount of $0.00. 4 ayes. M/C.
10.) Review Revenue & expenditure guideline for July 2010: Committee reviewed.
11.) Next meeting date, time & agenda items: Thursday, August 19th at 4 p.m. at the Breakwater Park.
12.) Adjournment: Motion by Doeren second by Mercier to adjourn at 5:15 p.m. 4 ayes. M/C.
Meeting minutes taken by:
Ken Hayes, Chairman