MRTF Work In Progress Report
Marine Resources Task Force is pleased to report to the Town Council on the projects it has taken up, progress in that regard and the status of other items that may be of interest to the Town Council. Following is a list and update on each. MRTF welcomes direction from Town Council on any of these issues.
– MRTF Reorganization Julie Schwab was welcomed as the newest committee member. Jeff Werner was unanimously re-elected Chair. Dan Andre was unanimously elected Vice Chair.
– Beach Raking A public workshop to discuss the proposed beach raking permitting process was held. Additional proposed changes to LDC Sec. 14-6 were recommended and approved. This proposal was forwarded to review by the Town Attorney and then action by the LPA.
– Recycling Bins at Beach Accesses The Public Works Departments is conducting a test of the use of recycling bins at selected beach accesses. Chair Jeff Werner and Vice Chair Dan Andre noted they were both dismayed at the slow progress of this project considering that last spring, Covanta Energy offered to pay for the total cost of all beach access recycling bins. MRTF will continue tracking the progress of this project.
– MRTF Projects for FY2010-2011 An initial list of MRTF projects for the new fiscal year was discussed. At the November MRTF meeting this list will be analyzed and expanded for presentation to Town Council for prioritization.
submitted by Chair Jeff Werner