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Anybody see anything about this? How do you feel about it? I sure hope the ramps don't end up like they are on Herrington. Also hope the dock owners don't make it hard on us fishermen since they cater to the out of towners. Personally i think it sucks.
I believe some areas on Green are going to be co-ops (COE+Marina) and the Day Use areas (picnic shelter, ramp, parking lot, fishing piers) will be managed by the marina at that site. I saw no change in the parking fee ($5) or shelter day use fee ($50) in the article.
Like you, I'm still wondering what "management" actually means in relation to the marinas taking over those duties. The article did mention mowing, cleaning, etc. so that may be the only change. :dono
I'd suggest calling Holmes Bend Marina & Resort and ask them what this "co-op" business entails, and what (if any) changes are to come next year.
I hope they honor the yearly passes. Mine is good til july....
Looks like HB Marina is in charge of that, now. The article even says if you have questions about passes, contact the marina.Quote:
Originally Posted by slabeye
Not really sure how that's gonna work though. How are marina personnel going to police the parking lot ?? (like they ain't got anything better to do than check the windows of every vehicle in the lot 24/7) And it wasn't that long ago (June 2024) that the COE Green River Lake FB page said they were gonna start charging $5/vehicle, wherever they parked (picnic shelter, beach, ramp). They best have some signs up before you get to the shelter area, or there's gonna be some problems IMHO.
Day use area or launch is $5.00 /day anywhere else in corps parks that they charge so shouldn’t be that big a deal. Beach, shelter house, ramp all are part of the day use area in other corps parks.Put signs up in plain view so they can’t be missed stating $5.00 per day usage fee & do like they do at Cumberland, Dale Hollow etc. & that’s check to see if you have a permit whether daily or yearly. Must be placed on dash, rear view mirror etc. in plain view. They let you know right quick at Cumberland with a letter stating so & if you do it a second time there is a fine to pay to the corps of engineers. Really pretty simple. Been that way for probably 30 years everywhere else in corps parks. Believe me I’ve had the letter on my vehicle when getting back but I had my yearly pass & just forgot to hang it on the mirror. I called & gave them my name & permit number & good to go.
I hope they don't end up like Herrington. It costs way to much to launch there anymore
Me too or end up in the physical shape some of them are in too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fishinainteasy
I hope they offer a yearly fee...this starts at the first of the year dont it
Yeah, article says it starts on Jan 1, 2025Quote:
Originally Posted by slabeye
I don't think the marina is going to have anything to do with the ramp fee or yearly passes .... just maintenance of the day use areas.
Pappy can you post this article for those that don’t do Facebook? ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by CrappiePappy
I contacted Holmes Bend Marina about any "changes" that may occur after Jan 1, 2025, as far as parking fees, passes, etc.
Here's their reply :
"We don’t have all of the final details worked out just yet but most likely there won’t be a lot of changes made from last year. The $5 or passes should cover any of the areas that you want to use."
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So it would seem that even they are not fully aprised as to the total extent of their jobs in this "partnership" with the COE.
Thanks for the info pappy.
:hesaid:hesaid
*Posted on Facebook*
"This is Kelly from Holmes Bend Marina. In meeting with the Corps of Engineers this past week in regards to the change in the day use area, we have come to an agreement. We wanted to inform everyone who had questions as to the new arrangement. We have agreed to honor all passes that have been issued by the Corps prior to our taking over until June 30, 2025. After this date annual passes can be purchased from us at the marina for the same $40.00 fee. These are the only passes we will be honoring after this date. The Corps passes will still be good at all Corps ramps. The daily $5.00 pass will still be available at the same building in the parking lot as usual. They will just be marina passes now. This should be an easy transition for the public and we are going to strive to keep all the day use facilities in the same condition as the Corps has all these years. We hope everyone understands that these new responsibilities will be an extra expense for the marina, therefore the need for the fees is a necessity. You may reach us at the marina with any questions or concerns."
Thanks pappy. Looks like i'll be buying a corps pass & a holmes bend pass unless i decide to put in at site one.
:hesaid, thanks Pappy.
It’s a shame that a lot of us will be paying $40.00 for a corps of engineers pass & then have to buy another $40.00 pass for Holmes bend too if we fish a lot out of their. Now I also think they should move the gate back towards the house boats for us to be able to easily use since we’ll have yearly launch permits & would help to be able to use the slips when the waters down & courtesy float is unusable & launching slone.
There is "one way" around having to block the gate from closing, so you can get back into the boat & trailer it ... but, it's time consuming. That way is to park the boat on the gas pump side of the marina, go get the vehicle & put the trailer in the water, go get in the boat and idle ALL THE WAY AROUND the marina boat slips, then put the boat on the trailer. :Doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Les Young
My only worry about blocking the gate is some yoyo in the houseboats would "unblock" it while I was getting the truck !! :yikes
I've been leaving it open myself until i get the truck parked when alone.Quote:
Originally Posted by CrappiePappy
One thing about it right now. You don't have to park in the slips. Lol
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Originally Posted by slabeye
LOL !! Yeah, 'cause it's above Summer Pool right now. :biggrin