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Advisory board delays Bass Canal cleanup, notes debris, boats and equipment handover
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Summary
Board postponed the Bass Canal cleanup until spring because of weather and potential boat damage liability, reviewed debris and tree obstructions, and discussed receiving city boats/equipment and paperwork issues; motions to excuse a member and approve minutes were recorded.
The Ocean Shores advisory board agreed to postpone a planned Bass Canal cleanup and discussed logistics for future work and city-provided equipment.
Speaker 1 said the Bass Canal cleanup was delayed because of other priorities and colder weather and recommended rescheduling for February or March so the work could be done before the speaker’s planned knee surgery in March. The board expressed concern about individuals using personal boats and potential damage liability.
Board members reported minor debris and muddy conditions across several canals and named a large tree/log in the Fish Hook area near Duck Lake that likely requires city assistance for removal. Speaker 3 described obsolete pipe infrastructure across a canal north end and said the pipes were remnants of old pump wiring and could be inspected or removed with city public works help.
Administrative items included two motions taken earlier in the meeting: Speaker 3 moved (and Speaker 1 seconded) to excuse Jim from the meeting; the motion passed with vocal 'Aye' responses. Later Speaker 3 moved to approve the minutes and Speaker 2 seconded; the motion passed after multiple 'Aye' responses. The board also discussed receipt of city boats and paperwork (titles and notarization) and agreed to coordinate in the coming days to inspect the equipment.
The board scheduled a site visit with public works to review staged boats and agreed to follow up on unresolved title paperwork with the city attorney. The meeting closed with an adjournment motion and vocal affirmation.
