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RI Coastal Resources Management Council

...to preserve, protect, develop, and restore coastal resources for all Rhode Islanders

In accordance with notice to members of the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council, a meeting was held on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room A, Administration Building, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI.

Members Present
Jennifer Cervenka, Chair
Raymond Coia, Vice Chair
Don Gomez
Ron Gagnon, RIDEM
Jerry Sahagian
Mike Hudner
Joy Montanaro
Trish Reynolds
Lisette Gomes
Michelle Collie

Staff Present
Grover Fugate, Executive Director
Jeff Willis, Deputy Director
Danni Goulet, Marine Infrastructure Coordinator
John Longo, Legal Counsel


1. CALL TO ORDER

Chair Cervenka called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

Chair Cervenka called for approval of minutes:

  • September 25, 2018
    • Motion: Vice Chair Coia
    • Second: Mr. Gomez
    • Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote

3. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

None.

4. STAFF REPORTS

Mr. Fugate reported on the following:

  • Coastal States Organization Meeting is next week. Congressional delegation will be making presentations. Rhode Island has a great support system in our congressional delegates.
  • Design elevation maps are available and being used to correct deficiencies that were appearing in the FEMA maps. The maps also have sea level rise elevations which are included in the Beach SAMP permitting process. Municipalities are starting to become aware of the maps and are using them as well. Mr. Fugate explained that staff would be involved in a training session the next day on StormTools. Chair Cervenka asked if we could schedule a training session at a future Council meeting for members.

5. APPLICATIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN OUT-TO-NOTICE AND ARE BEFORE THE FULL COUNCIL FOR DECISION:

2018-06-045 NEW ENGLAND BOAT WORKS – Extend previously approved but unconstructed bulkhead, perform approximately 23,500 cubic yards of excavation/dredging with beneficial
reuse of materials on site, and replace 600 linear feet of existing floating dock with 5 new 115’ long floats with gangways from the new bulkhead. Project located at plat 37, lots 36, 36A, 36B, 36C; 1 Lagoon Road, Portsmouth, RI.

Mr. Goulet gave a brief overview of the application to the Council explaining that the project consists of an expansion of previously authorized work. Mr. Goulet stated that the project had gone through a Public Notice period with no comments received. Mr. Goulet stated the project would be to replace a sloped riprap wall by extending 170 linear feet of bulkhead to tie into an existing bulkhead allowing for the expansion of the marina and allow for the servicing of larger boats. Mr. Goulet stated that all work would be conducted within the existing marina perimeter limit. Mr. Goulet explained that the project would require excavation down to high water and then dredging down to minus 15 feet. The 25,000 cubic yards of dredge material will be used on the site. This project has received RIDEM Water Quality dredge permit and Army Corps of Engineers will issue their permit as well. Mr. Goulet stated that it meets all the standards of the RICRMP and that staff was recommending approval with standard stipulations for the pier, bulkhead and riprap. There were no questions for Mr. Goulet from the Council.

Chair Cervenka asked the applicants to step forward.

Thomas Rich, David MacMain and Igor Rungee were duly sworn and identified themselves for the record.

Mr. Gomez asked about the use of the dredge material. Mr. Goulet confirmed that the materials would be used on site to elevate the area.

Chair Cervenka asked the applicant what led them to change expand their project. Mr. MacMain stated that with the boats getting larger, they needed a larger travel lift. They also further improved their business plant to be able to stage the boats and have a place to service them in the water.

Mr. Gagnon asked if construction would start this year. Mr. MacMain explained that they had missed the dredge window for this year and that construction would start in the Spring with dredging the following year. Mr. Goulet confirmed that there would be two remaining dredge seasons after they’ve finished the construction.

Chair Cervenka closed the public hearing component of the meeting.

Vice Chair Coia motioned, based on evidence and the opinions of staff, for approval with standard stipulations. Mr. Gagnon seconded the motion.

Motion carried.

6. EXECUTIVE SESSION § 42-46-5(2) – Potential Litigation, Ocean SAMP

Motion to enter into Executive Session:
Motion: Vice Chair Coia
Second: Mr. Gomez

Roll call vote:
Mr. Sahagian Yes
Ms. Gomes Yes
Mr. Hudner Yes
Mr. Gomez Yes
Vice Chair Coia Yes
Ms. Collie Yes
Ms. Reynolds Yes
Mr. Gagnon Yes
Ms. Montanaro Yes
Chair Cervenka Yes
All ayes

Motion carried.

Informational only – no decisions were made.

Move to come out of Executive Session at 6:41 p.m.:
Motion: Vice Chair Coia
Second: Mr. Hudner
Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.

Motion to seal the minutes:
Motion: Vice Chair Coia
Second: Mr. Hudner
Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.

9. ADJOURN

Motion to Adjourn:
Motion: Vice Chair Coia
Second: Mr. Hudner
Motion carried on unanimous voice vote.

Meeting adjourned at: 6:42 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Lisa A. Turner
Recording Secretary

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