3-18-10 PORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MONTHLY MEETING 5:30PM, MANCHESTER LIBRARY

 

In attendance on 3-18-10 were Joe and Margaret Guariz, Paul and Janice Gilligan, Eric Cisney, Bill Malmquist, Bud and Wanda Larsen, Rich and Gigi Weixler, Ron Rada, and Dave Kimble.   The priorities for this meeting were establishing procedures for the April 1, 2010 beginning of required launching fees for the Port of Manchester and how the PAC can assist in getting the word out to the public.   A majority of the work has already been completed by the Alan Fletcher.  One item of interest was the Boat Launching Ramp Fee Application form which was reviewed and approved.  Copies of the application as well as the fee envelope (with stub for the boaters dash board) are available at the recently completed Kiosk at the North Float entrance just past the launching ramp.   Information sheets to be handed out by volunteers from this coming weekend and onward were discussed and approved, subject to approval by Alan Fletcher.   POM rules and regulations information sheet’s will also be available at the Kiosk.  Fee’s to be $5.00 a day for all boaters, or $50.00 a year for Port of Manchester residents, and $100.00 per year for all boaters outside the Port taxing area.   The application advised that failure to pay boat launching ramp fee’s will result in a $500.00 fine, towing, and impoundment of vehicle at owner’s expense (POM Res. 4-10).   Red violation stickers will be placed under the windshield of any violators and license plate numbers will be recorded.

 

A lengthy discussion was  held on the need for official written notification of what duties volunteers are authorized to perform in handing out information sheets to make the public aware of the new launching fee status and requirements.  Joe Guariz volunteered to discuss the matter with Commissioner Jim Strode, to define what can and what cannot take place.  NOTATION:   Joe Guariz was able to talk with Jim Strode immediately following this meeting and the following information was obtained:

              We have permission to start putting flyers on the windows of vehicles at the

                Port starting this weekend.  (A)

`               Jim gave the PAC a verbal OK for the flyer we decided on, as long as Alan in

                OK with it, and he is.  (B)

                The pencils and pencil box we requested should be installed with “extra

                envelopes” right away.  (Joe has to talk with Alan).   (C)

                At the next Port meeting  (April 12), we will have written, or verbal permis-

                sion, from the Port attorney, to be “official” informational volunteers for

                the Port of Manchester.   Joe to also discuss this with Alan.  (D)

                At the April Port meeting it will be discussed as to what the commissioners

                Would like us to say or not say, and do or not do.  No confrontations, only

                Information.   (E)

                In addition, at the April meeting, credentials or vests will be discussed and

                should be in place, by May 1st.   (F)

 

Other issues included “prominent size letters” PAY HERE, or FEE BOX  be put on the yellow box at the entrance to the North pier.  Many people have stated they did not see the box or if they did they did not know what it was for.   Making it visible to one and all is a key issue for collections.   A place “out of the rain” was felt to be very important for boaters to fill out their pay envelopes, etc.  Also noted was the need for an accounting on a monthly basis at the Port meetings, of monies collected from the launching fee, with all collected fees assigned to the maintenance and upkeep of the Port facility and it’s grounds.  Signup sheets for volunteers to help in getting the word out on launch fee’s was passed around and quite a few signed up.Concern was expressed over a misunderstanding in a newspaper article as regards Port Orchard Yacht Club parking fees, there are no parking fees for the Port Orchard Yacht Club, charges for parking in Port Orchard, apply to the area for business parking by the City of Port Orchard. 

 

It was felt it might be beneficial to hold a special meeting ASAP of the Commissioners, Alan  Fletcher (contract administrator) and interested PAC members to review planning for the new parking lot adjoining the present Port parking lot.   To make sure everyone is on the same page in project thinking.  Many in kind hours have already been documented towards the Port’s share of payment for this project.   It is hoped we can have a current information report for the next Port meeting in April.

 

David Kimble gave a report on the latest information on Shoreline Restoration.  He showed an example of effective beach restoration with the use of large logs that are anchored with chains, in specified locations with a rock burm located behind the logs.   He provided a list of the supplies needed and their cost.  Any modifications to the Pomeroy Park beach area will have to comply with the ALEA grant, and under the regulations of the conversion agreements for public recreation areas funded by RCO some of the rules might conflict with Shoreline current rules & regulations.  Any change to Shoreline will have to be discussed with RCO.   In addition, any erosion prevention that RCO agree’s is necessary to maintain the integrity of this recreation area, could be funded jointly by RCO and the Port of Manchester with a grant that could be available in 2011.

 

We discussed new information regarding the proposed VFW Memorial Wall for the small park area in the Manchester Library parking lot (this property is owned by the Port of Manchester with Kitsap County owning the right of way).   The Port of Manchester Commissioners have asked for and received full outline of the work that is expected to take place.   Approval by the Commissioners is required.

 

The next meeting of the PAC will be held on April 15th, 5:30PM, Manchester Library.

 

Submitted by:   Wanda Larsen