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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF THE
FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT
September 16, 1981
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A special 1,eeting of the Boar-d of Commissioners of the Fish-
ers Island Fer-ry District was called by the Chair-man at 12:30
p.m. in the office of the Ferr-y District. The purpose of the
meeting \.as to discuss plans for lengthening M!V OLINDA.
Present were Commissioners duPont, Doyen, Baker., Evans, and
Edwards and the District's contr.act operator, Mark Easter.
The meeting was opened with Capt. Easter presenting his and
Capt. wi.Jcox'r; views on the proposed project. 13asical1y,
they are opposed to the project for several reasons. 1) The
vessel is now 14 year-s old and has reached the age where it
will star.t deteriorating. 2) There is now some corrosion in
the voids. 3) ':'here is a dip in the main deck where the rear
wheels of large trucks rest. 4) In light of the original cost
of the vessel, is it worth the money to only increase the
capacity by six cars" Will there be added strength to allow
for an increased payload? Will there be additional passenger
space? Captain Easter pointed out that they recommended that
the vessel be surveyed for condition before proceeding fur-
ther. They also recommend the installation of a bow thruster
as the.deled length will make the vessel less :Limeuverab1e.
In discu~;s ion the commissioners pointed out that it is the
District's intention to provide a vessel with the capability
to adequately back up the MUNNATAWKET should she have to be
removed from service during a peale traffic period. It was
further pointed out that we are unable under existing l.aw
to establish a capital reserve fund for the purchase of a
new vessel and that we do not have sufficient bonding reserve
to borrow money for a new vessel. Plans for the vessel do
include increased passenger capacity and the installation of
a bow thruster.
After discussion, it was decided that nothing further would
be done until a survey of the vessel was completed. The
manager was directed to arrange for the survey and drydocking
of the vessel to accomplish same. Included in the survey
would be ultrasQnic testing to determine plate thickness.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
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