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Marion Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

February 25, 2025

4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Norman A. Hills, Carleton Burr Jr., Randy L. Parker

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

PUBLIC HEARING

Open the public hearing by reading the following notice: The Marion Select Board will hold a continued public hearing at 6:00pm on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Benjamin D. Cushing Community...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To open the public hearing by reading the following notice: The Marion Select Board will hold a continued public hearing at 6:00pm on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center, 465 Mill Street, to consider the following proposed revisions to the Town's current Waterways Regulations: 1. Amend Paragraph 1 of subsection A of Section III by: (a) modifying the date on which invoices for Harbor Permit Pre-registrations are to be mailed to permit holders from April 1 to January 15; and (b) modifying the date on which invoices are to be paid from May 15 to March 15. 2. Amend Paragraph 1 of subsection E of Section IV to state that all payments shall be postmarked or received in hand by March 15. 3. Amend Paragraph 2 of subsection E of Section IV to state failure to pay permit fee by March 15 shall result in a late fee of $100. 4. Amend Paragraph 3 of Subsection E of Section IV to state that permit holders who fail to make payment by March 15 shall be charged a late fee of $100 and those who fail to make payment (and late fee) by April 15 shall have their permit revoked. 5. Amend Subsection D of Section IV to establish a minimum Per Foot Fee for vessels under 25 feet. All vessels less than or equal to 25 feet will be charged $115 + $200 (Harbor Permit + $8 Per Foot Fee for a 25 feet vessel) and boats over 25 feet will be charged $115 + $8 Per Foot Fee.

From the minutes

“Mr. Parker motioned to open the public hearing by reading the following notice: The Marion Select Board will hold a continued public hearing at 6:00pm on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center, 465 Mill Street, to consider the following proposed revisions to the Town's current Waterways Regulations: 1. Amend Paragraph 1 of subsection A of Section III by: (a) modifying the date on which invoices for Harbor Permit Pre-registrations are to be mailed to permit holders from April 1 to January 15; and (b) modifying the date on which invoices are to be paid from May 15 to March 15. 2. Amend Paragraph 1 of subsection E of Section IV to state that all payments shall be postmarked or received in hand by March 15. 3. Amend Paragraph 2 of subsection E of Section IV to state failure to pay permit fee by March 15 shall result in a late fee of $100. 4. Amend Paragraph 3 of Subsection E of Section IV to state that permit holders who fail to make payment by March 15 shall be charged a late fee of $100 and those who fail to make payment (and late fee) by April 15 shall have their permit revoked. 5. Amend Subsection D of Section IV to establish a minimum Per Foot Fee for vessels under 25 feet. All vessels less than or equal to 25 feet will be charged $115 + $200 (Harbor Permit + $8 Per Foot Fee for a 25 feet vessel) and boats over 25 feet will be charged $115 + $8 Per Foot Fee. Mr. Burr seconded the motion. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)

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Amend Subsection D of Section IV to establish a minimum Per Foot Fee for vessels under

Accept numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 as stated in the public hearing notice

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 as stated in the public hearing notice.

From the minutes

“Mr. Parker moved to accept numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 as stated in the public hearing notice. Mr. Burr seconded the motion. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Indefinitely postpone number 5 as stated in the public hearing notice

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To indefinitely postpone number 5 as stated in the public hearing notice.

From the minutes

“Mr. Parker moved to indefinitely postpone number 5 as stated in the public hearing notice. Mr. Burr seconded the motion. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn.

From the minutes

“Mr. Parker moved to adjourn. Mr. Burr seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Parker, second: Burr)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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