SHELLFISH COMMITTEE
MINUTES
OCTOBER 4, 2018
PRESENT:
Adrian Batson, Irvin "Butch" Pinkham, Judy Rolfe,
Philip Rusecky
1.
Discussed the recent ASP closures. Brought up
about testing ourselves and finding out where we could have this done. Judy
going to write a letter through the process of FOAA to the DMR Commissioner
asking for the Data.
2.
Middle Ground discussion. The committee voted
unanimously 4 to 0 to send a letter to
the Addison Board of Selectman with the Suggestion that the Town leave it the
same as the Previous agreed upon contract between Jonesport and Addison. The
only change we would suggest that written into the Mutual Ground agreement that
either Warden for the Towns can enforce any and all Shellfish Ordinance Rules.
3.
Butch’s request to Addison Selectman to be able
to get a Addison Commercial Shellfish License instead of having to go to another
Town. This was Tabled to more of the Committee is in attendance.
4.
Discussion on finding someone else to also get
certified as Shellfish Warden as a part time in the event the Shellfish Warden
is on vacation or unavailable to cover on a as needed basis.
5.
Removing nets out of Ports Harbor and Crowley
Island still needs to be done.
6.
Still need to purchase the life jackets and oars.
7.
Intertidal Management Plan: Tabled talked about
making sure Pleasant River would be closed
8.
Army Corps Permit Application for areas of
Conservation work with Spat boxes and Nets
Next meeting Nov. 1, 2018
SHELLFISH COMMITTEE
MINUTES
ACCEPTED AND APPROVED - 5/22/18
APRIL 2018
PRESENT: Adrian Batson, Bill Moore, Irvin Pinkham, Judy Rolfe, Philip Rusecky
Selectmen Present: Timothy Thompson Others in Attendance: Timothy Merchant, DMR - Heidi Leighton
Meeting called to order at 5:30 PM.
Judy Rolfe made a recommendation to add Tim Merchant as an Alternate to the Shellfish Committee, Bill Moore made a motion to accept and Irvin Pinkham seconds. All members were in favor of recommending o the Selectmen to add Tim Merchant as an Alternate.
Dates and Times were set for conservation:
May 18th and 19th - Transplant seed from Reef Pt to Ports Harbor
June 2nd and 3rd - Reef Pt to Crowley Island
June 12th and 13th - Reef Pt to Ports Harbor
June 3rd thru June 9th - Butch will be available to do Brushing Activities and Shoreland Cleanup
Next meeting date - May 22nd at 5:30 PM
Meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM.
Shellfish Committee
MINUTES
February 8, 2017
Meeting Facilitator: Frank Batson
Meeting called to order at 6:10pm
PRESENT: Frank Batson, Timothy Cirone,
Brett Burke, Irvin Pinkham (Shellfish Warden), Adrian Batson, Philip Rusecky.
Others in Attendance: Tim Thompson
(Selectman), Judy Rolfe, Justin Thompson, Alex Thompson, Billy Thompson.
Read Minutes for Januarys Meeting and Frank made a motion to
accept and Adrian seconded that motion.
New Business
I.
Adrian Batson made a
motion to nominate Judy Rolfe as member of shellfish committee and the
CoChairman/Secretary was seconded by Brett Burke
majority of the vote cast in favor. In this position, Judy, will be the
voice of the committee when the Chairman Frank Batson may not be able to attend.
II.
Discussion of the now
withdrawn proposed bill LD 202 HD 158 Act to Abolish Municipal Shellfish
Ordinances. Explained to committee what it meant and about emails that we should
be on lookout for this bill to be reintroduced under a different name. Judy will
keep on top of the information coming in on this and let the committee know what
is going on with it.
III.
Reseeding Projects
discussed of plant pots in Ports Harbor, seed and nets in Eastern Harbor, Bells
Cove, Bickford Point and West River Area. 100,000 seed clams from DEI Brian Beal
for $2500.00 sent in for approval to the budget committee and Selectman.
Discussed enforcement of keeping the Worm diggers out of the area. Tim is going
to set up a meeting with Sunrise Economic about the Clam Farm possibilities.
Also, discussed how to make conservation credit mandatory to renew or get
license. Decided to keep this option open for a future meeting.
Frank made a motion to accept doing
100,000 seed for $2500. From DEI, Butch Irvin Pinkham seconded it. Majority of
vote to accept and submit. Dates will be decided at next meeting.
IV.
Judy brought up discussion
of the Application to DEP by Alex Thompson to add a 24’x24’ addition with a 16’x
20’ building onto his wharf that was built approximately 1 ½ yrs. ago.
Discussion opened for fact finding purpose? Alex told us he just wanted to add
the building to use as storage of his gear and some bait. To make it easier for
him to work on gear during the winter and be able to load traps on and off. Much
discussion on this proposal was discussed. What effect it would have on the Clam
Flats in the Cove and that we would still want to make sure there was access for
the diggers to get to the flats and Alex assured us that there would be no
problem with diggers accessing the flats as they always have. Concern over this
since many towns are facing limited access to the shores with new construction.
Tim Thompson brought up the fact that the new application was stated for Alex to
use it commercially and with other fisherman coming and going. We were concerned
that he was going to have many boats in and out and Alex assured us that it was
just going to be him and possibly his Dad.
This is a prime clam area and one of the reseeding areas we had discussed
previously. Much discussion went on about this proposed project and we left it
without a vote.
V.
Discussion on more
extensive surveys to prove our role in protecting our flats. Work with Heidi
Leighton the Marine Biologist and learn to do more extensive survey and data
collection. Judy will contact Heidi and set up time to have her teach us the new
data collection process.
VI.
Discuss Seasonal Pollution
of the West River. After much discussion, we aren’t sure if the house that has
been empty has a bad septic and that’s what is causing this. Judy said she will
research the tax maps and let Tim know what ones were suspected to be the cause.
We discussed other Pollution Closures and Tim Thompson said he will talk with
Betsy and if it is the house and septic see what we can do to get it condemned
since it is on the market to be sold. Topics ranged from what no source
pollution is and the noname points in reference. We asked Tim if the selectman
will work with us to help us find the problem and maybe a solution to possibly
get these flats that have been closed a long time reopened. Tim agreed to help
as much as he can.
VII.
Next, we discussed setting
a set meeting date and time as to save cost of publishing in paper and so
members can remember better. Tim Thompson as selectman informed us that we
couldn’t meet officially at Franks house anymore. Judy is going to call Chief
Jim Emerson to discuss the possibility of using meeting room at the Fire Station
as to that would be easier for Frank to get into and have the advantage of using
power point for discussions. During this time of discussion of future meeting
time Justin, Alex and Billy left the meeting. Next tentative date is March 22nd
and always on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 5:00pm from here on
in. Frank motioned to accept the new meeting time and Adrian seconded with
majority of vote of yes.
VIII.
Tim Thompson reminded the
committee of the deadline on the Application of Alex Thompsons Wharf addition
and the time limit of DEP to voice our concerns.
After much debate and discussion again we decided to vote on this agenda
item. As a committee, many were not aware of the impact that this would have on
our clam flats with the application being for a commercial wharf with 6
Fisherman using it. Brett made motion to send letter opposing the wharf and
Adrian Batson seconded it. Majority of vote
4/2 to oppose the wharf and request a public hearing by DEP.
Adjornment at 7:45 Frank made motion to Adjourn meeting and
Butch Seconded the motion. All of them were in favor.
Shellfish Committee
MINUTES
January
19, 2017
PRESENT:
Frank Batson, Thomas Batson, Adrian Batson, Timmy Cirone,
Bret Burke,
(from DEI – Kyle Pepperman and Mark O’Brian)
6:19 PM - Meeting is
called to motion.
Quorum is established.
Topics for discussion at this time are: Articles
for Town Warrant recommended by DMR.
Frank Batson motioned to accept Amendments to the Shellfish Ordinance as
recommended by DMR in the letter dated August 1, 2016 from Director of Bureau of
Public Health, Kohl Kanwit. Thomas
Batson seconded the motion. Motion
passed and accepted. 100,000 seed
clams will cost $2,500.00
Meeting adjourned at
7:15 PM.
Shellfish Committee
MINUTES
June
21, 2016
Meeting is called to motion.
Those present voted to include $2,000.00 for Boat trailer and
Maintenance. Committee votes to include
$2,000.00 for reseeding account for conservation activities and a total of
$4,000 from taxation. The cost of
60,000 hatchery seeds will be $600? Funds for reseeding need to come from the
revenues of license sales. $2,000 will be taken from the surplus and put into
the reseeding account. $4,000 will be taken from taxation.
An article needs to be on next year’s warrant to have a percentage of
revenues for the reseeding account. Committee voted unanimously to recommend to
the Selectmen that Adrian Batson be accepted as a member of the Shellfish
Committee.
Meeting Adjourned.