Westport Island Shellfish Committee

August 6, 2007 meeting minutes

 

The following is a summary of discussions held at the August 6, 2007 Shellfish committee meeting.

 

The committee met at 6:00PM in the town office.  Committee members in attendance were: Joe Donohue, Lincoln Richardson, Dave Bertran and Clem Sledge.  Also attending the meeting was Mike Innes commercial harvesters.

 

Minutes:     The minutes from the May 21 meeting were signed by all members present.  A copy of the minutes will be given to the town selectmen, town administrative assistant and a copy will be posted at the town office.  

 

Warden’s report:  Joe reported that he had received a call concerning suspected illegal clam harvesting activity at Squam Creek on August 1 at about 1430.  Upon investigating at Squam Creek the harvesters had left the Seen.  Dee Dee Greenleaf our town clerk traced the license plate to Washington, ME. However the owner of the license could not be obtained from their records.

 

Joe agreed to compile the Bi-Annual warden report.  Lincoln will provide his information to Joe.

 

McCarty Cove:    We will sample this closed area again in the spring of 2008.

 

Fowles Cove:       We plan to sample this close cove in early spring 2008.

 

Squam Creek:     Joe reported that there is currently a great abundance of clams in the cove now which indicates that our efforts in bringing this area back and restricting harvesting to recreational use has been very successful.

 

Job Assignments 2007 – 2008:                  The following are changes to membership for the coming year.

 

Dave – one year renewal.

Lincoln – 5 Year renewal.

Jay Seigars – 1 year alternate

David Besecker – 1 year alternate

 

Other Business:   The committee agreed to sample Greenleaf Cove early next year.  Joe agreed to compile a detailed listing of the conservation credits earned by commercial harvesters in 2007.

 

Next Meeting:  The next meeting will be held on Tuesday September 4 starting at 6:00 PM. at the town office.

 

 

Chairman – Dave Bertran                _______________________________

 

Vice Chairman - Clement Sledge                ________________________________

 

Secretary – Joe Donohue                              _______________________________

 

Member– Jerry Bodmer                               _______________________________

 

Member – Donna Curry                                _______________________________                                                             

                                                                                   

Member – Lincoln Richardson    (alt)         _______________________________

 

                                                                                                 

Member – Mike Muchmore (alt.)                 _______________________________

 

 

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Submitted by Joe Donohue - Secretary