Town Of Bell
Harbor Commission Meeting Monday, January 6, 2025

1. Call To Order – The meeting was called to order by Chuck Perry at 7:00 pm. Members present were: Chuck Perry, Matt Lazorik, Pauline Colamatteo, Doug Becker, Jessica Resac, Will Tillmans, Dave Tillmans. Others present were Harbor Master Michael Thorson, Harbor Secretary Nancy Thorson, owners of the “Fish Shed” Joe and Jody, and owners of “Comes’ Aboat”, Andy and Manzanita Peterson.

2. Minutes – Pauline made motion to approve the minutes from the October 2024 meeting. Doug second. Matt stated that he was not at the October meeting and that his name should be removed. Pauline made motion to approve the corrected minutes from the October meeting. Doug 2nd. Passed unanimously

3. Conflict Of Interest – None 4. Citizen Comments – None 5. Public Hearing – None

6. Reports
A. Harbor Dredge Committee – Dave gave report. Next step is for them to get a bid for

the east and west arms to be dredged

B. Green Shed Committee – Pauline gave report. Nothing to report. The Green Shed Museum is closed up.

C. Marina Grounds – Nothing new.

D. Harbor Master- Michael gave report. Basin docks are out. 2025 looks like Marina will be full.

E. Secretary-Nancy gave report. Leases have been sent out. She sent out a questionnaire to ask if they wanted WI-FI. Seven have been returned.

7. Old Business

A. Wi-Fi- We have a bid from Norvado and we will wait for the surveys to be returned to make a decision at the April meeting.

B. Long Term Dredging Plan- Nothing new

C. Amy Ogren – Sauna Proposal – dropping from marina commission agenda. she was advised to go to Parks and Lands.

8. New Business

A. Fish Shed Additional Lease Space – Joe and Jody proposed to lease addition land on the east side of their building, The Fish Shed. Discussion followed. Pauline made motion to let the Fish Shed lease additional property and put four picnic tables and beautify the landscape. Doug second. Discussion followed. Chuck called the question. 2 Nay; Matt and

Jessie. 5 Yes; Pauline, Chuck, Dave, Will, and Doug. Lease space will be 31’x30’ (930 square feet). Pauline made motion to set our rates at $1.00 a square foot for the Fish Shed to lease the property. Doug 2nd. Passed unanimously. Pauline made motion to set the Fish Shed lease term for 3 years. Doug 2nd. Passed unanimously

B. Harbor Wells- Chuck stated that we have some issues with the harbor well. Matt Hipsher was able to get the marina an extension till spring to get them fixed. Matt Hipsher is working on getting the Marina an estimate on the cost to fix the well. Chuck will keep in touch with Matt to get information on the cost to fix. Doug made motion to grant up to $5000 for the repair. Pauline 2nd. Doug rescinded his motion. We will address this at the April meeting.

C. Financial Statement- All of the deposits match up with the town financial reports. There was discussion on fixing the south wall and the boat launch. Jessica suggested finding a place for the Harbor Commission money to be placed into a high interest savings account. Chuck asked Jessica to research more on that to see what is available for the Harbor Commission. Chuck will put it on the next agenda.

9. Communications – Nancy presented the surveys that she received back from sending out the leases to the boaters.

10. Adjournment – Pauline made motion to adjourn. Will second at 8:12p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Town of Bell Harbor Commission Secretary, Nancy Thorson