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f . 17 11 1 -ill 11 r ,>, C. a , ac v i u, 3 -, a '+" � ,i t t- current stringent criteria, there are very few places where marinas can be built or would be allowed to expand . He was frustrated with the process and has gone through all the necessary agencies . He advised that the DEP has given a favorable recommendation on the permit application and supports it completely . All the issues have been addressed ; then the manatee issue came up a month or so ago . He was not aware there would be a public hearing involved . He will be going up to a Cabinet meeting which has been scheduled for the middle of December . He pointed out that the boat in a marina is very well regulated but the same boat, if trailered , does not have to meet those same regulations . _ He thought that should be investigated and addressed . He pointed out that both Mr . DeBlois and Brian Poole have taken a lot of time looking at this matter . This issue is not specifically about Captain Hiram ' s , they are the "test case " and it would have been much easier if someone else had gone through it . He explained the proposed change with respect to the 4 - foot issue advising they wish to replace davits on the south side of the south dock with slips which would be more user- friendly for their customers . They had suggested they would limit the size of boats in those slips to less than 20 ' with a 30 " draft or less . Right now there is no restriction . He hoped to learn their feelings on this before his meeting in December . Discussion ensued . Commissioner Adams felt the Board would prefer to see existing marinas expand rather than see more new marinas . She wondered if the public hearing could be held in December . Mr . DeBlois indicated it was possible to get the feedback from the State in December, so if the motion were to be amended to make it "January or earlier" , he would try to do that . The intent is to get public input . November 20 , 2001 42 x . •