CAC Minutes Oct 27 2015
Scituate Coastal Advisory Commission
Meeting Minutes
October 27, 2015
Present:
George Simmons, Richard Harding, Patrick Reilly ( Firefighter), Frank Snow, Tim Kelly, Keith Jansen, Peggy Dinger, Kevin Cafferty (DPW), Nancy Durfee (CRO) Maura Curran (Selectman Liaison)
7:00 PM
Motion to accept the agenda made by Kevin Cafferty, Seconded by Tim Kelly
Discussion:
The Committee reviewed the CAC Mission statement and discussed how best to approach the mission and goals to ensure they are productive. Nancy Durfee reiterated that the Town of Scituate has been awarded a grant to hire a coastal engineering firm to analyze the current state and provide a comprehensive plan of action for the Town to prioritize and fund. The committee agreed that the best course of action was to embark on educating themselves on the issues that face our town, and improve communication to residents as a starting point while the engineering study is being conducted.
The grant requires the engineering firm to provide feedback by June 30th 2016 by the close of the 2016 fiscal year. Nancy is putting the project out to bid and expects to have a finalist soon.
Possible areas to review while awaiting the results of the engineering study: Flood plains, How to mitigate flooding, Review current by-laws that impact development along the coast, identify short term and long term solutions, identify financing options, expand review of global approach to coastal issues and sea level rise including areas like New Brunswick, and Holland as a suggestion in addition to reaching out to other existing coastal advisory boards in New England.
Nancy Durfee reviewed that a public meeting will be held on November 17th conducted by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council ( MAPC) regarding the effects of sea level rise. Members were encouraged to attend.
Vote of Chairpersons and Secretary:
The committee discussed and several members indicated that they would like to “co-chair” the committee due to professional commitments. All agreed that was fine.
Motion made by Peggy Dinger to nominate George Simmons as a co-chair, Seconded by Kevin Cafferty
Vote was unanimous. 9-0
Motion made by Peggy Dinger to nominate Keith Jansen as a co-chair, Seconded by Kevin Cafferty
Vote was unanimous 9-0
Motion was made by George Simmons to nominate Peggy Dinger as the CAC secretary, Seconded by Keith Jansen.
Vote was unanimous 9-0
New Business:
Discussion ensued regarding the development of a CAC webpage. Tim Kelly offered to be the lead on this endeavor.
George and Keith to develop the next agenda.
Next Meeting(s):
December 1, 2016
8:30 PM Motion to Adjourn: Richard Harding, Seconded by Tim Kelly
Materials provided: Coastal Advisory Mission Statement.