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Commission weighs commercial grinder, fillet tables to address fish-waste and odor
Summary
Facing high seasonal costs and recurring odor complaints, the commission discussed installing a heavy-duty commercial grinder and double fillet tables at the harbor; estimated capital costs discussed were roughly $100,000, but wastewater-treatment and operational staffing impacts require further study.
Commissioners examined options to manage fish carcass disposal at the boat launch and harbor, where staff estimates seasonal disposal costs around $30,000. Chair (S2) and Committee member (S1) described research on commercial fish grinders and suggested installing a heavy-duty grinder near the harbor office or boat launch to reduce multiple transport events.
Concerns included the grinder's longevity, operational staffing for daily cleaning and disposal, and potential wastewater-treatment impacts; one staffer said the wastewater plant manager indicated unclear effects to treatment processes and recommended additional investigation. The commission discussed a capital cost estimate in the neighborhood of $100,000 to collect and install a heavy-duty unit; commissioners tabled a final decision and asked staff to investigate environmental impacts, lifespan and operational staffing before pursuing the purchase.
