Mayor and Seabrook City Council on Tuesday instructed city staff to prepare a supplemental resolution to the city's existing barge agreement that would specifically address temporary bathrooms, shade structures, tents and wash stations at the property operating as Barge 95.

The direction followed a presentation by a representative of the barge, Patrick Robinson, who said the site reopened after hurricane damage and asked the council "to extend our agreement for another 6 months." Robinson spoke on behalf of Barge 95 and described ongoing, limited operations and plans for a public reopening.

Council member Hammond moved to "instruct staff to create a supplement to the original resolution to include or specifically address items of temporary bathrooms, shade structure tent and, and wash stations." A second was recorded. During discussion council members emphasized limits on temporary structures and adherence to federal and state standards, including FEMA requirements.

Hammond said the council's concern was avoiding a precedent that would allow temporary structures to remain indefinitely, suggesting an October 1 cutoff for temporary installations. A staff representative clarified the practical approach: because the boat/barge was now usable, the supplemental item would not simply extend the prior emergency finding but would establish conditions for a short, defined extension while the lessee works toward permanent permits and compliance. Staff said they would return with specific language and permitting steps.

The motion to instruct staff to prepare the supplement passed unanimously. Council members said the supplement would include timelines and conditions, that temporary structures must come down if the required information or permits were not provided within the set period, and that staff would consult with the property owner on the proposed permanent solutions.

The council did not adopt a specific ordinance or amendment at the meeting; instead it directed staff to draft and return with a supplemental resolution for future consideration.