HomeMy WebLinkAboutHSAB Minutes - March 1, 2011_201402051348588072Nantucket Harbor and Shellfish Advisory Board
Minutes of Meeting held March 1, 2011
Approved March 25, 2011
Conference Room, Town Annex, 37 Washington St.
Call to Order at 4:45 PM: Members present: Fred Holdgate(in the chair), Mr. Blount, Mr.
Rank, Ms. McCrae, and Mr. Smith
Members Absent: Dr. Boyce, Mr. Glowacki
From Marine Dept: Ms. Riley
Others: Mr. Herr, Mr. Ted Lambrect
Approval of Agenda: Postponed
Approval of Minutes: Postponed
Chairman’s Report:
Ethics Test: Fred reminded everyone to take the state ethics test, print it out, and take it to
the Marine Department who will then take the forms downtown.
Marine Department Report:
Commercial scalloping: The bushel count is up to 6766 bushels as of today. Ms. Riley
reported that at the next meeting, she will have a report for the upcoming propagation season.
Comment on Marine Department Report: Mr. Smith mentioned that he had heard
reports on seed out at Bigelow’s in Madaket via Warren P. and that seagulls were diving on it.
He recommended that Ms. Riley call Spanky to take her out to check on the situation.
Old Business:
Progress on Shellfish Management Plan: Mr. Herr reported on the progress that the SMP
committee had made-items that were mentioned: revision of the recreational questionnaire,
hardship licenses, and the need for development of procedure to follow for “closures”.
SHAB elections: Ms. McCrae announced that she is excited that there is a “race” for the seat
on the SHAB committee.
Public Questions and Comment: None
Recap and Items for Next Meeting: None
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 5:10pm
Next Meetings: March 15, 2011
Respectfully submitted,
Tara Riley
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