[Board] Options for the mooring maintenance contract with PCMS

[Glenn Michael]

My vote is for the 3/4" at the IOS.  A little more money, but we can sleep
better....

Glenn

On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 9:33 PM, Dan Gingras <dan at dangingras.net> wrote:

> Given the number of large rafts (acknowledged that they're mostly
> non-member
> boats from Newburyport!)   I think that 3/4" chain at the IOS might be a
> better option.
>
> Dan
>
>
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> From: Board [mailto:board-bounces at portsmouthyc.org] On Behalf Of Dick
> Blidberg
> Sent: Friday, April 1, 2016 8:16 PM
> To: 'Board of Directors' <board at portsmouthyc.org>
> Subject: [Board] Options for the mooring maintenance contract with PCMS
>
> HI All
>
> Roy & I have been talking with PCMS about the mooring situation and
> considering what might be done to get the total cost for the year down a
> bit.
> First of all we considered what the level of effort was going to be based
> on
> their (PMCS) inspections for last year. Geoff relies on the input he gets
> from
> his people during the inspection and feels very confident about what they
> have
> found.  He has also checked to make sure that the data that he gets is
> accurately reflected in the summary documents his administrative people
> produce and has corrected any incorrect entries.
>
> Given the experience we had last year and the results of that accident we
> all
> feel that there is no way we should do less that required by the results of
> the inspections last year.  They, Pepperrell Cove Marine Services, must
> maintain the moorings in a manner that addresses the problems found last
> year.
> They cannot, in good conscience, delay required maintenance, suggested by
> last
> year's inspections, for a longer period of time unless the inspections this
> year suggest that the moorings are in better shape than expected.  If that
> is
> the case then they will not undertake the suggested maintenance until
> 2017. As
> a result he has generated the quote in the yearly maintenance contract
> which
> details those costs (Attached) .
>
> We have looked at two possible options that can be considered to reduce the
> cost for the year. We have talked with PCMS about these options and they
> are
> in agreement that both options are possible. They are summarized in the
> second
> and third columns of the second document (attached). The first option
> (OPT1),
> column 2, reflects the results of some conversations with Geoff . We all
> agree
> that the 5/8" chain is fine for all of the shallower moorings such as
> those in
> Pepperrell Cove, Little Harbor, and Fox point. The moorings at the Isles of
> Shoals on the other hand, might best be served by 3/4" chain due to the
> deep
> water of some and the manner in which they are used e.g. multiple boat
> rafting.
> The moorings in front to the club should be 3/4" chain due to the high
> currents and the river traffic that those moorings experience.
>
> The second option (OPT2), column 3, eliminates the 3/4" chain on the IOS
> moorings. Although this is not optimum, it is felt to be sufficient.
>
> Bottom line, we can lower our costs this year to $15,000 without causing
> too
> much of a problem. If we want to feel more secure at the IOS then we can
> put
> 3/4" chain on the moorings that have to be changed there. But that brings
> our
> costs up to $16,828.
>
> After considering the options Let us know what your thoughts are so we can
> move forward with the process. We think both of the options are viable and
> would be acceptable.
>
>   Dick Blidberg, Roy Briscoe
>
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