MEETING OF THE PADSTOW HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS 02/10 HELD AT THE PADSTOW HARBOUR OFFICE

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1 MEETING OF THE PADSTOW HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS 02/10 HELD AT THE PADSTOW HARBOUR OFFICE ON THURSDAY 18 th FEBRUARY 2010 AT 7.00PM Present: Apologies In Attendance: To Take Information and Comments from Any Members of the Public Present: Mr B Frisby (Chairman), Mr D Martin, Mr W Jago, Mr S Summers, Mr W Chown, Mr M McCarthy, Mr M England, Capt R Atkinson (Harbour Master). Mr M Hewitt, Mr J Hewitt Andrew & Brian Smith, Peter O Neill, Shane Farley, John Porter, Gary Colwill, Jim West, Mark Stacey, Ian Kitto, Alan Jones, Dave Lockwood and Richard Cory A large number of port users came to the meeting to discuss the new pontoon on the steps and the amount of tripping vessels that can use the port. The big talking point was the pontoon and how it would affect the tripping boats and where the cost of the pontoon would be funded. The Commissioners had stated that in the past that they had always refused new requests for tripping licences and capped them at 12 under the advice of the Health and Safety Representative. Now this had been challenged and the Commissioners knew that this day would come their solicitors advised had them that unless they had a good reason why they could keep the numbers capped they would lose the argument in court. BF asked for the public s comments on the proposal of the new pontoon whether they would be for or against. The reasons against had to be of substance as they would be required to support a defence in any legal action was taken against PHC. HM read out a selection of Port Marine Safety Code about Open Port Policy and stated that PHC should already being running that kind of policy. Mr Peter O Neill asked how the pontoon was to be paid for and by whom. HM said the cost would have to be met by the users of the pontoon by increasing the harbour dues to a set fee. Therefore if more boats wanted to use the harbour PHC would 16/07/2010 1

2 benefit but if less users then the cost would fall back on the Commissioners. This was met by a lot of objection and the Rock boats asked what would happen to their costs, the Commissioners said that would be open to debate. HM read out a list of prices from other harbours for a 10.3 metre vessel: Padstow Looe Fowey St Mary s Truro Scarborough After further discussion and no firm objections; the Commissioners decided that they would not place finger pontoons but the single pontoon and BF asked for a vote from the public. The majority of the members of the public present voted against, but did not give any substantial reasons. A single pontoon was then proposed by MM and seconded by HM carried (WC did note vote). 01/02/10 BF said that the costs and use of the pontoon would be discussed at a later time - this meeting needed to come to an in principal decision about the implementation of the pontoon. Mr John Porter asked the Commissioners about the available licence and when he would know who had been successful. Mr Chris Murphy had been offered the licence as he was top of the list; however he was leaving his decision till after this meeting. If his decision was to reject the license then the HM would work down the list. If any candidate did not have a boat then they would be unsuccessful for this season. Invoices and Payments for the period ending Invoices totalling 80, had been paid during this period. DM Questioned Money Claims Online, was informed it was fee for debt collection on Chris Tacha Approval of Minutes 01/10 The minutes circulated to the Commissioners prior to this meeting were adopted as a true and accurate record of meeting 01/10. 16/07/2010 2

3 Matters Arising from Meeting 12/09 Car Park Full Sign, Rock Quarry Car Park: HM had spoken with MH and the proposed sign would be located opposite the Beachmaster s shed on a pole. It would be solar powered and would be ordered once they received permission from the council to put the sign up on their land. Lighting on the Ferry Slip Way at Rock: This had not yet been repaired as large holes had appeared behind the sea wall at Rock. Mr B Lane had been asked to dig down behind the wall to put in a membrane; and then refill to hope that the problem would be resolved. Harlyn Surf School: Would be discussed later in correspondence Grant for Powered Landing Fish Davits: HM still waiting for a further quote from Cosalt Marlift. Three quotes were needed to get the grant (which is 75% not 50% as stated last meeting) but as yet, HM could only find two people who made them. Slipway at Rock: HM had written to the Marine Fisheries Agency to withdraw PHC s offer of a new slipway near the watersports centre, he was still awaiting a reply but had been informed that the lady was off sick. The slipway PHC supported was the original plan at the end of the current sea wall but with a compromise of 2 metres shorter and 1 metre narrower. James Burke (EA) had suggested a wooden slipway on stilts but this option would be very costly and not viable. Financial Briefing HM let Commissioners know that Colin Sanders from Bennett Jones was coming in on Monday to do the Annual Account. He informed HM that there would be a substantial tax bill this year as some of the projects planned for 2009 were not completed, for example, the new car park machines. Also because the Commissioners had begun to start a contingency fund this year, this meant an increased tax bill. HM informed Commissioners that he had appealed against the business rate but after the Valuation Office had checked the turnover figures; they found that everything would stay the same. Colin Sanders and Max Spence were preparing a profit and loss account for the ferry for re-negotiation of the ferry lease with the Duchy of Cornwall. 16/07/2010 3

4 Correspondence Ralph & Co - Write to inform the Commissioners that the lease with Carl Brenton is completed and signed. Cornwall Council Planning application for Bradfords Quay, Wadebridge, the Commissioners could look at the plans and raise any objections. The Commissioners discussed the matter and did not wish to register any objections. Rotary Club of Padstow Write to thank the Commissions for their help and donation with regards to the Christmas lights. Exeter County Court - With regard to the collection of money from Chris Tacha" Harlyn Surf School Chris Rea sent another letter with regard to his sit on top kayaks, to explain that he would not be increasing the amount of stand up paddles/kayaks just that it would either be the 8 stand up paddles or the 8 sit on kayaks. DM raised the point that would this increase traffic on the estuary but was assured that only one type of vessel would be used at any one time. MM said that he would need to pay double the dues now he had extra boats. The Commissioners passed his request but with double dues. Gul Padstow Asked permission to place a sign on the Harbour railings. The Commissioners approved the sign under the proviso that the sign be removed should a marine related sign require this advertising space. 02/02/10 03/02/10 Carl Brenton looking for permission to sell souvenirs in his activity centre. Mr W Platt was writing to see if he could have a discount on fuel. Port Administrators Business Wreck lying in the Estuary This wreck had emerged from the sand last summer but the channel had changed over the winter period and had uncovered more of the wreck. HM was going to take a look at the wreck in the large spring tides at the beginning of March, take the Mowgli out to see what could be removed. The story of the wreck had come to the notice of the Cornish Guardian and Spotlight HM said they might have to look into other measures to make the wreck safe for users of the estuary or mark it with buoys Mannin The Mannin needed some repairs to her bow winches and bearings. The bearings were being replaced and the vessel should be back in action in by April. HM to look into the cost of repair or replacement for the stern winches. The Mannin had picked up some more contracts a day s work at Fowey, 10 days back in Teignmouth and 2 days with the RNLI in Falmouth. Also dredging in Padstow was needed 16/07/2010 4

5 before the Mannin left the port for the contracts. Elections - There were no elections as no one stood against the outgoing Commissioners and the HM congratulated them for being re-elected for the next three years Rob Atkinson Brought to the attention of the Commissioners that he would like to take a longer holiday of 3 ½ weeks as he was going to Australia in April to May. The Commissioners approved with him having the time off required. 04/02/10 Items for Discussion None submitted prior to the meeting Date of Next Meeting 18 th March 2010 at in the Padstow Harbour Office. There being no other business, the meeting closed to the public at Hrs. 16/07/2010 5

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