4/27/1992 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN Page 6 ' MINUTES • MONDAY, APRIL 27 , 1992 8 :47 p.m. Harbormaster Finalist Interviews : Selectman Jacobson noted that several members of the board sat in on the interview process of the Harbormaster candidates . Selectman Jacobson, Selectman Vaccaro and Selectman Mills were present when the Personnel Board met with the candidates . Henry Madden: Mr. Madden is aware that this is a temporary position and indicates that it is a job description that seems to be written for him. He is not as familiar with Mashpee ' s waters as with Falmouth ' s, but notes that he would quickly familiarize with the town ' s waters. He would sit with the Selectmen and Executive Secretary to find the priorities and develop a plan to take care of them. This would not be difficult with his background and previous experience . Mr. Madden indicates that he was the first full time harbormaster for the Town of Falmouth. He is familiar with the maintenance aspect of boats and started a program in Falmouth with regards to moorings . The suggestion was made to assign the mooring holders a permit number and place people in the field in the water to inspect the moorings. If the boats did not have a permit they • were tagged and given twoweeksto clear the issue . If not, the mooring was lifted . This later became computerized in Falmouth as order was attained with the mooring situation. Mr. Madden relates that he has no difficulty in working with people and is familiar with the law enforcement aspect of the harbormaster ' s position. Ronald Rutkowsky: Mr. Rutkowsky has experience for over twenty years of small boat operations as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard . He is familiar with the law enforcement aspect . As to addressing an incident he relates the state law of 5mph no wake speed limit . The individual would be warned and cited if necessary. Mr. Rutkowsky can handle most outboard engines and would ensure proper maintenance in a designated planned maintenance system to ensure the fleet is kept to standard . With regards to moorings, those not logged would be considered illegal and steps would be made to eliminate them. He is aware that the position is temporary. In the five years that he maintained water safety around the barge for the Falmouth fireworks display, there was no incident because of the safety zones and the way it was maintained . With regards to pond safety, Mr. Rutkowsky knows the authority to take appropriate action and impose strict fines . •