The Marine Resources Committee is an advisory board to the Board
of Selectmen involving matters relating to tidal waterways and associated
public facilities such as marine ramps, docks, wharves, piers and
moorings. In that capacity, the Marine Resources Committee shall perform
the following advisory functions:
A. Maintain and, in consultation with the Harbormaster/Shellfish Officer,
periodically make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen for revision
of the Town of Fairhaven Waterways Regulations and Shellfish Regulations.
B. With the assistance of the Harbormaster/Shellfish Officer and the
Director of Planning and Economic Development, be responsible for
making recommendations to the Board of Selectmen and the Planning
Board regarding long-range planning for the harbor and its resources,
including matters relating to moorings, piers and docks, land acquisition,
water sheet zoning, stormwater runoff mitigation, protection of the
harbor's resources and sea level rising as a result of global
warming.
C. With the assistance of the Harbormaster/Shellfish Officer, advise
and make recommendation on water-related capital infrastructure improvements
such as ramps, docks, wharves and piers to the Town Administrator
and Capital Planning Committee.
D. Annually review waterways fees, harbor fees, shellfish license fees
and other related charges or fees with the Harbormaster/Shellfish
Officer and the Town Administrator and advise the Board of Selectmen
regarding adjustments as needed.
E. Provide guidance and recommendations to the Board of Selectmen and
Town Administrator on marine resource issues.
F. Act as a resource and aid to the Harbormaster/Shellfish Officer,
when requested, to assist in the carrying out the responsibilities
of that office.
G. Prepare annually for inclusion in the Town Report a written summary
of the Committee's activities during the prior year.