Issue - meetings

To consider a report setting out fees and charges for the forthcoming year.

The Board considered the report setting out the proposed fees and charges for the forthcoming year.

In response to a Member query, it was confirmed that launching fees for Personal Water Craft or Jet Skis could be paid annually or for each use and that information and instructions on how to make the payment was advertised online and via signage at each launching point along the river.

RESOLVED:

That the Board approve the fees and charges set out in the report and to advertise them on the Harbour Authority’s website.

To consider a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services seeking Harbour Works Consent.

David Jobson declared an interest as a member of the Royal Southern Yacht Club and did not participate in the meeting whilst this item was discussed.

The Board received the report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services seeking approval to a Harbour Works Consent application.

The Board noted that berthing conditions granted to the Club in the Harbour Works’ Consent approved on 26 June 2013 would continue to apply ad infinitum, namely:

•         That there shall be a prohibition on double berthing or ‘rafting’ on the hammerheads of the outer pontoons (i.e. on the main channel side) and on the inshore 10 metres at the upstream end of the inner pontoon which forms the entrance to the complex.

•         That the length of individual boats berthed on the upstream finger pontoons of the RAFYC berthing facility shall not exceed the lengths shown in the diagram at paragraph 8.4 (of that note).

RESOLVED:

That the River Hamble Harbour Board approves Harbour Works Consent

for the proposal set out in paragraph 5 of the report and subject to the

following conditions:

a. The proposal is to be built in accordance with the details, plans and

method set out in paragraph 5.

b. A minimum of 7 days advance notice confirming the start of the works

must be given to the Harbour Master in order that the Notice to River

Users can be issued.

c. The applicant should ensure that only coatings and treatments that are

suitable for use in the marine environment are used in accordance with

best environmental practice. All reasonable precautions will be

undertaken to ensure no pollutants enter the waterbody.

d. The applicant should ensure that all equipment, temporary structures,

waste and/or debris associated with the licensed activities is removed

upon completion of the licensed activities.

e. The development must be completed within 3 years from the date of

the approval granted by the Harbour Board.

To consider a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services seeking Harbour Works Consent.

The Committee received the report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services seeking approval to a Harbour Works Consent application.

The Committee noted that berthing conditions granted to the Club in the Harbour Works’ Consent approved by the Harbour Board on 26 June 2013 would continue to apply ad infinitum, namely:

•      That there shall be a prohibition on double berthing or ‘rafting’ on the hammerheads of the outer pontoons (i.e. on the main channel side) and on the inshore 10 metres at the upstream end of the inner pontoon which forms the entrance to the complex.

•      That the length of individual boats berthed on the upstream finger pontoons of the RAFYC berthing facility shall not exceed the lengths shown in the diagram at paragraph 8.4 (of that note).

RESOLVED:

That the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee recommends

to the River Hamble Harbour Board to approve Harbour Works Consent

for the proposal set out in paragraph 5 of the report and subject to the

following conditions:

a. The proposal is to be built in accordance with the details, plans and

method set out in paragraph 5.

b. A minimum of 7 days advance notice confirming the start of the works

must be given to the Harbour Master in order that the Notice to River

Users can be issued.

c. The applicant should ensure that only coatings and treatments that are

suitable for use in the marine environment are used in accordance with

best environmental practice. All reasonable precautions will be

undertaken to ensure no pollutants enter the waterbody.

d. The applicant should ensure that all equipment, temporary structures,

waste and/or debris associated with the licensed activities is removed

upon completion of the licensed activities.

e. The development must be completed within 3 years from the date of

the approval granted by the Harbour Board.

To consider a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services seeking Harbour Works Consent.