[Board] Options for the mooring maintenance contract with PCMS

[David S Wajda]

After the comments from others - option one is best for all.

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> On Apr 1, 2016, at 8:16 PM, Dick Blidberg <blidberg at ausi.org> wrote:
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> 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.
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> 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) .
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Dick Blidberg, Roy Briscoe
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