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MEMBERS PRESENT: Howie Kreutzberg, Chairperson; Bill Schmid, Vice-Chairperson; Bob McHugh; Steve Smith; Don Hourihan; Mark Patterson; John Murphy.
1. Chairman Howie Kreutzberg called the MEETING TO ORDER at 7:20 PM, at Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuaries office annex at Edward Foster Road.
2. The Minutes of the May meeting were reviewed and unanimously accepted.
Al Bangert introduced himself and explained his role as the liaison to the Town for the Scituate Marine Park and Maritime Center. He stressed the need for safety, upkeep of the appearance of the site, quality and working to the budget.
3. HARBORMASTERS REPORT. Mr. Patterson reported that the Cole Parkway marina was opened on June 15 and all slips are full. Harbor Clean Up Day was successful and Mr. Patterson thank all who were involved. A Memorial Day ceremony on the Auk honored veterans. The Seaport Advisory Council has forwarded paperwork for a study of the commercial dock. Mr. Ladd was recognized on June 6 for contributions he has made to the improvements of the grounds at the Harbormaster’s office on Cole Parkway. The Harbor Debris program starts July 8.
Mr. Kreutzberg took this opportunity to recognize Mr. Patterson’s work on obtaining over $360,000 in grants for the Town for waterways-related items.
4. OLD BUSINESS.
NO DISCHARGE ZONE Mr. Schmid reported on the ceremony at the Harbormaster’s office for the official designation of the local NDZ.
SCITUATE MARINE PARK Mr. Kreutzberg gave a update of the SMP. He noted the WWC’s concern about the failure to produce the updated Open Space Plan on schedule and suggested the Board of Selectmen be responsive to this concern. Mr. Kreutzberg then gave a summary of his presentations to the Boat Club, South Shore Vocational Technical School and the Recreation Commission’s Summer sign up day.
Mr. Niland talked about the applications for various appropriate grants.
Contributions are up to approximately $15,000 for Scituate Maritime Center. Mr. Murphy suggested the WWC run an ad thanking contributors, and spoke about his coordination of the Barker Tavern fundraising event. Mr. Schmid noted his coordination of an additional fundraising event at the O’Donoghue home.
6. NEW BUSINESS.
There was no new business.
Next meeting: July 2, 2008
7. Mr. McHugh made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM, Mr. Smith SECONDED the motion, the motion passed unanimously 8-0.

Respectfully submitted,
Bill Schmid