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[Agenda topic 3] Harbormaster Report <br />Discussion: Rick Santangelo reported more harbormaster presence on the lake this year and more citations <br />written. He said all boating and swim markers were out for the season. Safety inspections were increased <br />and done before launching at the ramp. One boating accident occurred and there were no injuries. One <br />boat following too closely, which was cited, nearly ran up on top of the other causing some damage to one <br />back corner of the lead boat. <br />The Harbormaster position remains open. The committee hopes it will be filled sooner than later so that <br />coverage and training can begin earlier next spring. This year, it was August before assistants completed <br />training. Discussion was held regarding moorings and whether a separate mooring cost and requirements <br />could be written for non- motorized boats and jet skiis. Some felt it would be better to have a reduced fee <br />and better compliance from the public. Rick will discuss this with the new harbormaster when he or she is <br />hired. <br />Conclusions: The 2015 boating season is over. The Harbormaster's position needs to be filled long before <br />the 2016 season begins to allow a competent trained staff before next season. <br />[Agenda topic 4] Fall Newsletter . <br />Discussion: Only a half -page of the newsletter needs to be completed. Barbara updated a couple of articles <br />to reflect passing of bylaws at the Town meeting. It will then need to be sent to the Town Manager for <br />approval. Brian may have winter safety instructions. <br />Conclusions: Barbara will complete the newsletter, get approval, and get it printed. <br />[Agenda topic 5] Recreation Report/ Ramp Use <br />Discussion: Andrew Gottlieb emailed a report he had received from. Mazy Bradbury, beginning in August <br />which broke down the ramp use by hour and type of boat: motorized, sail/kayak or jet ski. We noted more <br />motorized boats in the earlier hours and jet ski use later in the day. More explanation is needed to <br />determine how this information might be helpful. <br />Conclusions: The report on ramp use was reviewed. <br />The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 P.M. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Barbara B. Nichols <br />