03/28/2023 HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Minutes

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of the HMPC was considered highly successful with a large public turnout. Discussion on venue for next public meeting. Possible change in format to a "drop in" style meeting in a common public setting to be determined (location ideas included local supermarket, transfer station, public beach among other possible venues) Update on Notice to Proceed: Consultants stated they are still waiting on feedback/comments from MA Coastal Zone Management & MA Executive Office of Environmental Affairs. Feedback expected soon. Next Steps: Extended discussion amongst attendees on identifying additional stakeholders to be notified of Harbor Management Plan/Committee to solicit feedback. Stakeholders include marina owners, aquaculture grant holders, dinghy rack holders at town landings, mooring holders, Save Popponesset Bay Inc. Popponesset Beach Association, local homeowner associations (New Seabury, South Cape, Pirate's Cove, Monomoscoy Island, etc). Evan Lehrer compiling a comprehensive stakeholder contact list. Additional discussion on stakeholders to be identified and contacted and whom would follow up on the committee. What should HMC be reviewing?: Discussion on New Seabury stormwater infrastructure. Richard Noonan volunteered to follow up with local New Seabury associations for HMPC outreach. Consultants offered to attend a meeting of the New Seabury Peninsula Council for HMPC outreach and scoping. Dick Cook inquired about outreach to all town residents. Discussion ensued. Drew McManus recommended assessment/review of the status of naturally vegetated buffer strips in coastal communities directly abutting water bodies and water ways. New Business: Public Survey: Consultants will work on public survey content based on March irt' HMPC public scoping meeting & public feedback from break out table discussions. Survey will go out after next public meeting. Consultants will provide draft survey to committee members for review prior to public roll out. Discussion on survey format-Evan Lehrer offered format suggestions based on Local Comprehensive Plan public survey. Suggestion to include public schools and police department for survey roll out. Discussion on electronic trolley idea. Planning for zndpublic meeting: Discussion on general timelines. Estimated scheduling for next public scoping meeting in June, 2023 to reach seasonal resident population (exact date to be determined). Additional discussion on possible venues, "drop in" style format. Additional discussion on action items, stakeholder contacts and next steps. Motion for meetin adjournment: Evan Lehrer. Motion seconded b Richard Noonan. Roll call vote for meeting adjournment: Unanimous vote 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. March 28d', z023 HMPC meeting minutes submitted by Drew McManus, Secretary