HomeMy WebLinkAbout03262012 Coastal Management Plan Work Group MinutesMINUTES, Coastal Management Plan (CMP) Work Group, March 26, 2012
STARTING AT 3:05PM
PRESENT: Sarah Oktay, Bob DeCosta, Bam LaFarge, John Stover, James Feeley, Carl Borchert
(Emily Molden not present due to a prior commitment)
ALSO PRESENT: Jeff Carlson, Kara Buzanoski, Whitey Willauer, Mary Wearo, Dave Fronzuto
APPOVAL OF AGENDA
Those present introduced themselves and stated their affiliation and interests in developing a
CMP
Dave Fronzuto, distributed committee information, Coastal Management Work Group charge
from the BOS, open meeting law information, conflict of interest information, MA Coastal Zone
Management (MCZM) StormSmart grant application and informational packet, matrix of
Coastal Management Plan topics. There was some discussion regarding agendas, posting of the
meetings, absence conferencing policy that is being developed. MCZM Regional Director, Steve
McKenna and Julia Knisel will be assisting the work group in developing CMP using the
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Bam LaFarge nominated Sara Oktay to serve as Chair; the motion was seconded by John
Stover, Sara stated she would be happy to serve, the vote was unanimous. Carl Borchert
Nominated Bob DeCosta as Vice Chair, seconded by John Stover, DeCosta accepted the
nomination and the vote was unanimous.
There was some discussion regarding the Secretary position, it was recommended that Emily
Molden could fill that position if she so choose upon her return and accepting the nomination.
Discussion tabled to the next meeting.
The charge given by the BOS was reviewed
This work group will:
1. Prepare a recommended process* for presentation to the Board of Selectmen in March, 2012 for the
development of a comprehensive Coastal Management Plan for Town-owned property.
* process to include input from interested individuals, groups or stakeholders, including how that input will be
sought; regularly-scheduled public meetings in accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law
including the taking and posting of meeting minutes; utilization of technical assistance from the state’s Coastal
Zone Management agency and its StormSmart Coasts Program; regularly scheduled updates to the Board of
Selectmen regarding progress or issues requiring policy direction; a timeline leading to the submittal of a final draft
document to the Board of Selectmen, including an outline of what a final plan is expected to contain for the Board’s
review and approval in April, 2012
2. Inventory and describe the town-owned property which will be covered by the Coastal Management Plan
and identify any municipal infrastructure issues that should be addressed or noted, including areas that are most at
risk and criteria which may be used to determine when and if action should be taken to address erosion or other
issues.
3. Determine which town-owned properties should retain active unrestricted public access vs. more restricted
access in order to reduce risk of infrastructure degradation or deterioration.
4. Identify known erosion-control methods or approaches and evaluate them in terms of industry standards,
environmental impact, cost, public access and benefit, as well as where these methods or approaches would best
work or not work at the town-owned property locations based on physical characteristics and any other conditions.
5. Identify cost-related items and any additional activities, resources, equipment, programs, etc that will/would
be needed to implement action items in the final recommended Plan, including any and all permitting that would be
required for implementation. If the Work Group believes that additional funding would help obtain this goal, it should
make such a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen as part of its recommendations.
The process by using the MA CZM staff and developing the time line to submit to the BOS by
the end of April
Bob DeCosta, said, he sees this un‐folding over the next few weeks, expanding on the principles
already developed, going over it step by step, then presenting to the BOS
Sara Oktay, said we can develop a work plan, with notification and a schedule so the group
could develop, update the BOS
John Stover said, there has been a lot of work done and was wondering if there was a reading
list. It was recommended the StormSmart web site from MCZM
Sarah Oktay, referring to the matrix questioned why Homeland Security was identified? Some
discussion took place and everyone felt that fisheries especially finfish needed
attention/discussion and shellfish was being addressed with the new Shellfish Management
Plan coming on line soon
PUBLIC COMMENT 3:48
The chairman asked for public comment, Mrs. Wearo, stated regarding the applications was
Jamie Feely representing SBPF, has he not testified at the CONCOM hearings on behalf of SBPF?
Jamie Feeley responded by that he was a contractor owning Cottage‐Castle Construction and
had been working with the SBPF and would likely be working with them in the future if their
project is approved. There was some discussion by the members and it was recommended to
Feeley that he contact the Ethics Commission and discuss a disclosure notice
With them prior to the next meeting, a discussion continued about how and why to contact the
Ethics Commission.
Bob DeCosta stated that he had supported Feeley for appointment because the group needed
diversity and representation from the entire island.
Sarah Oktay wanted to stay on track, reminded the group that this initial charge is for Town
owned properties only, that possible the guideline developed could be used in the future for
private property owners also.
Whitey Willauer recognized for public comment; He asked if One Big Beach was included in the
project. Town owned properties to include properties managed and or operated by the Town
for other individuals and agencies? Jeff Carlson said that Marine & Coastal Resources had
developed a land list and maps identifying Town owned property, Public access also identified
in the Coastal Management Plan matrix is extremely important. Carlson leaves the meeting for
CONCOM viewings. Willauer could this be used by the Land Bank in the future?
DeCosta said he would check with them to see if they want to add a member to the group
Willauer would the plan address Petrel Landing, Sarah Oktay stated that was under the Harbor
Plan Implementation Committee and the Marine Department’s jurisdiction.
Discussions began regarding next meeting dates, regular schedule days, times,
Carl Borchert stated he was available Monday 8‐5 or anytime Monday and available 7‐9PM
Tuesday thru Friday.
Wednesdays out because of BOS
John Stover recommended Mondays 5‐7PM, additional discussion took place, many checking
their calendars. It was decided the next meeting dates would be April 9th and 23rd. at 5PM,
Location to be determined and scheduled/posted by Fronzuto.
The Group is hoping to have developed the process document for the BOS with delivery to
them May 2nd
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:55PM
Respectfully submitted;
D. F. Fronzuto