Leighton I. Rainey

The meeting included discussion on the accuracy of previous meeting minutes, an update on the Harbormaster's condition, and the Assistant Harbor Master's duties and coordination with the Harbormaster. There was also a discussion about the Harbormaster's boat and potential grant opportunities for a harbor patrol boat. The next meeting was scheduled, and the budget and harbor account will be reviewed.

The meeting agenda includes discussions on the Phippsburg Elementary School with the RSU 1 Superintendent, various committee appointments, and a review of returned bids for a police truck. The board will review department and committee report status, correspondence regarding school concerns, and announcements concerning upcoming nomination deadlines and training opportunities. Additionally, the board will review and sign payroll and accounts payable warrants, finalize committee appointment certificates, and hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The meeting convened without a quorum, thus no formal Harbor Commission business was conducted. Instead, a workshop was held focusing on planning for the 2026 boating season. Key discussion points included the preparation and operation of the Harbor Patrol Boat, activity related to the online mooring registration system (moorings.com), and recent interactions with the public. The Chief of Police participated as he will be assuming Harbormaster duties temporarily.

The meeting discussed the need for charging fees for moorings, with consideration for commercial fishermen and the potential definition of "commercial fisherman." The banning of pesticides was addressed, noting the lack of authority in the Harbor Ordinance but referencing relevant language in the Town's Land Use and Shoreland Zoning Ordinances. The upcoming budget for 2017-18 was discussed, including the possibility of starting a savings plan for a new outboard motor. The need for updating the Harbor Ordinance was also a key topic, with a consensus to review the entire ordinance for potential changes.

The meeting involved discussions on various commission interests, including the Sam Burgess v. Town of Phippsburg case, budgeting for a new boat with potential collaboration with the Fire Department, the passage of articles regarding abandoned moorings and Harbor Master pay, the removal of the derelict boat \"Alice B\" from The Basin, and the issue of moorings lacking stickers.