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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/23/1971 """"T . . < MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT Dec. 23, 1971 A special meeting of the B~d of Commissioners WjS called by the Chairman Dec. 23, 1971 at 9:00 A.M. in the office of the Ferry District. Present were C~issioners Baldwin, Doyen, Morrell, Mr. Robert Tasker, Attorney and W. C. Sinclair, Mgr.-Sec. General discussion then ensued on the proposed operating contract for the ferries. Chairman Baldwin stated that the M/V Olinda would he substi':uted for the Mystic Isle on the first trip Sundays. The Olinda would work a five day week and its hours would not exceed 8 hours per day. Discussion ensued on work on the Mystic Isle. Chairman Baldwin stated that certain work should be the obligation of the Contractor. Normal maintenance work was discussed which is the operators responsibility. General discussion ensued on the District doing that painting which would be considered as over and above normal maintenance. Comm. Morell suggested a monthly report on any any painting and repairs which should be accomplished. Chairman Baldwin reported on the use of the Olinda while the other men are still working on the Mystic Isle. Comm. Doyen stated that the Olinda is on a five month operation and the other months it should with no maintenance provided for specifically in the Contract. He felt that the maintenance should be put on a 12 month basis. Chairman Baldwin stated that the operation of the M/V Olinda should be June 1 through and including October 31st. He said he would still like the Olinda operated from the Island. The Manager spoke on the results of the sandblasting of the Mystic Isle and stated that in quite a few areas the sand blasting had broken through the metal requiring rpplacements of steel in those areas. Mr. Tasker then spoke on various aspects of the Ferry District Act. He suggested raising the limits of borrowing to $200,000 and also changing the interpretation of the act whereby it prescribes only bonds to payoff a new vessel. The Board of Commissioners suggested that the fees of the Commissioners be changed to make them more realistic. Chairman Baldwin asked Mr. Tasker if the D~strict could operate on its own. Mr. Tasker said the Town would turn it over to the Commissioners but lac~ Jf action by the residents of Fishers Island at the annual meeting leaves much to the imagination. Motion made to adjourn and unanimously carried at 10:45 P.M. / w. c. Mgr.-Sec. J '. n '/ 1 Approved :.;-b~t.JU>'K~d i-..?"cf;k_____ L. S. Baldwin, Chairman Board of Commissioners :......