Zone D Lobster Zone Council Meeting
Rockland Ferry Terminal
September 19, 2006 – 6:30 p.m.

Members present: Dan Miller, Michael Dawson, Kevin Benner, Kevin Glover, Doug McLennan, Wayne Canning, Mike Hutchins, Gilbert Collamore, David Reed, Joe Bates, James Wotton, Dan Staples, Gerry Cushman and Rep. Ed Mazurek. Members absent: Jason Hooper and Jason Witham. DMR members present: Dep. Commissioner David Etnier, Sarah Cotnoir, Lt. Alan Talbot, Sgt. Rene Cloutier, Sally Sherman and Donna Hall. Other present included: Rep. Chris Rector, Bob Baines, Mike Myrick, Donald Young, Donald Wotton, Sarah Lash, Jennifer Atkinson, Larry Reed, and John Jarvis.

Call to order: The meeting convened at 6:45 p.m.

Election of officers:

Dan Miller resigned as chairman
Mike Dawson nominated for Chairman by Dan S., second by Gerry
Vote unanimously in favor
Dan S. nominated for Vice Chair by Gerry, second by Gilbert
Vote unanimously in favor
Kevin G. nominated for Secretary by Jason H., second by Kevin B.
Vote unanimously in favor
Delegates
LAC
Gerry nominated by Dan Staples, second by Kevin Benner
Vote unanimously in favor
LCMT
Jason H. volunteered
Vote unanimously in favor
Whales
Joe nominated by Gerry, second by Jason H
Vote unanimously in favor
Zone C Representative
Wayne volunteered
Vote unanimously in favor
Zone E Representative
Kevin B. continues—unanimous
Safety—no one

Acceptance of Minutes:

A motion was made to accept the July 25, 2006 minutes by Dan S. and second by Wayne C.
Discussion—none
Vote unanimously in favor

New Business:

Effort Control
James made motion to revote on first option with amendment from last meeting (additional requirements) as presented by Dave Etnier on Adjustments to Existing Limited Entry Provisions for Lobster Fishery, seconded by Kevin B.
Discussion—none
Vote—in favor 9
Opposed 1
Abstained 1

Bay Management Study

Jennifer Atkinson gave a presentation on the Bay Management Study.

DMR Updates:

Sally Sherman talked about the In-Shore Trawl Survey that will be taking place in Zone D.

Set date for next meeting: October 24, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rockland Ferry Terminal.

Adjourn: The meeting ended at 8:40 p.m.