Motions
Move to approve the LCMA 5 proposal to increase the minimum gauge size to 88mm to achieve the 5% increase in egg production specified in Addendum XXV.
Motion made by Mr. Luisi and seconded by Mr. Clark. Motion passes unanimously.
Main Motion
Move to approve the LCMT proposals for area 2, 3, 4, and 6 (with option 2). Motion made by Mr. Reid and seconded by Mr. Hasbrouck.
Motion to Postpone
Move to postpone indefinitely action on Addendum XXV.
Motion made by Mr. Nowalsky and seconded by Mr. Abbott. Roll Call Vote: In Favor – CT, NY, NJ, MD; Opposed – ME, NH, MA, RI, DE, VA, NMFS. Motion fails (4 in favor, 7 opposed).
Main Motion
Move to approve the LCMT proposals for area 2, 3, 4, and 6 (with option 2).
Motion made by Mr. Reid and seconded by Mr. Hasbrouck. Roll Call Vote: In Favor – MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, VA; Opposed – NH, DE, MD, NMFS; Abstention – ME. Motion passes
Move to approve Addendum XXV as modified in May 2017 and today.
Motion made by Mr. McKiernan and seconded by Mr. Gibson. Roll Call Vote: In Favor – MA, RI; Opposed – NH, CT, NY, NJ, DE, MD, VA, NMFS; Abstention – ME. Motion fails
Main Motion
Move to (1) allow LCMA 4 fishermen the ability to continue fishing fixed lobster gear for other legal species (Jonah crab) during the closed period and (2) exempt closed season from the most restrictive rule.
Motion made by Mr. Gilmore and seconded by Mr. Baum. Motion postponed until 2017 Annual Meeting.
Motion to Postpone
Move to postpone motion until 2017 Annual meeting.
Motion made by Mr. Abbott and seconded by Mr. Keliher. Motion carries unanimously.
http://www.asmfc.org/files/Meetings/2017SummerMeeting/2017SummerMeetingSummary.pdf
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