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Committee considers ending free slip for Alpena Sea Scouts after unpaid winter storage
Summary
Members discussed John Knapp's long-dormant Alpena Sea Scouts arrangement, agreeing the group appears defunct and considering asking the occupant to pay winter storage or remove the vessel to free demand-driven slip space.
Committee members raised concerns about a slip occupied under an apparent historical arrangement with the Alpena Sea Scouts and discussed whether the arrangement should continue.
Speaker 3 told the committee that the Sea Scouts in Alpena appear to be defunct and that the individual associated with the group, identified in discussion as John Knapp, has not paid for winter storage or the slip. "If he doesn't pay for winter storage and a slip from now on, he doesn't get to stay at the marina anymore," Speaker 3 said, asking the group whether that approach seemed reasonable.
Members said they were unaware of active Sea Scout activity in Alpena and that local scout leaders were "equally confused" about any current Sea Scout presence. Some members described the vessel as nearing derelict status; Speaker 3 said the boat "almost sank this year," raising concerns about seaworthiness and the practicality of retaining the slip for a nonpaying, inactive group.
The committee did not adopt a formal policy during the meeting. Members asked staff to contact John Knapp, request payment or an explanation, and return with a recommendation. Several members emphasized that, given demand for slips, keeping a nonpaying vessel indefinitely was not appropriate. The committee also discussed enforcement and next steps if the boat becomes derelict or is abandoned.
