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TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK Harbor Management Commission |
302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone (860) 395-3123 FAX (860) 395-3125
Regular Meeting Monday, June 12 2006
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1. Call to Order
Chairman Ray Collins called the regular meeting of the Old Saybrook Harbor Management Commission to order at 7:32.
2. Roll Call
Ray Collins, Chairman
Ross Byrne, Secretary
Peter Fredrickson
Dick Goduti
Gina Stillman arrived at 7:37
3. Citizens with business before the Commission
1. Mr. Westberg asked about his application for Clothesline Marina waiting list. His question will be referred to the Clerk who was not present to verify that his application was received.
2. Mr. Jaxon Vibber of F.I.S. Contractors of New London asked about mooring inspection for a big black ketch owned by Sam Glober that has been moored north of the Baldwin Bridge for several years. He also asked about a mooring for a 45-foot powerboat owned by Tom Devine who plans to moor nearby. He was referred to Dockmaster Jim Mitchell for mooring questions and Clerk Ruth Hockert for mooring applications.
4. Minutes of May 8, 2006
MOTION - Dick Goduti moved and Gina Stillman seconded to approve the minutes of the May 8, 2006 meeting as submitted.
4-0-1, Motion passed, Ross Byrne abstained.
5. Harbor Management Plan-
Lower CT River Harbor Management Working Group- No report
Proposed Dock Standard. Chairman Ray Collins reported that he had heard nothing from the DEP since our meeting with them. Dick Goduti said that he’d had conversation with Christine Nelson. He offered to work with Christine Nelson and Torrance Downs to come up with a written proposal. Ray Collins supported this, while Gina expressed reservations about jurisdiction and Ross Byrne spoke against Dick’s proposal.
Gina Stillman reported on her conversation with Michael Cronin regarding updated marine ordinances. A written response from Mike was circulated. Ross Byrne requested a copy of the letter Gina Stillman sent to Michael Cronin.
The ordinances will be taken up at the next meeting after the commission has had a chance to study Mike’s response.
6. North Cove- No report
7. Ferry Road- Ray Collins reported that Richard Metsack had been denied
a slip for this year due to irregularities in his application. Ross Byrne questioned the denial process. The Clerk will be asked to send a certified letter refunding Mr. Metsack’s slip fee and demanding that his boat be removed.
Ray reported that the STEAP application has been denied.
Ross Byrne said that it is imperative that one float and four ramps be built. Dick Goduti proposed having the town crew build the float. He suggested that we tie in with Between the Bridges to accomplish dredging. Pete Fredrickson commented on the possible undermining of the dock that dredging could cause and the necessity to get a permit.
No information was forthcoming regarding the status of the latest COP for raising the grade at the south corner of the dock.
8. Harbor Master Report- No report.
9. Dock Master Report- No report.
10. Correspondence- See item 5., letter from Mike Cronin re ordinances.
11. New Business-
2007 Budget - The Commission discussed the cuts in our requested 2006/2007 budget that were made apparently by the Board of Finance. Dick Goduti suggested that we go after additional funding to pay the Dockmaster $60.00 per week for 26 weeks and that the Dockmaster be authorized to collect mooring inspection fees. Ross Byrne expressed opposition to this idea.
Dock Application - The commission took up the dock application of KLM LLC for a 232-foot walkway and dock on Hager Creek. Mr. Robert Marra spoke for the application. After some discussion, Dick Goduti moved and Pete Fredrickson seconded that the Chairman write a letter to the DEP expressing concern about the fragmentation of the marsh by docks such as this one. He pointed out that this dock is exactly the type structure that we are trying to limit in the amendment to the Harbor Management Plan that was the subject of a recent meeting with the DEP. Gina Stillman expressed her opinion that the long walkway is not under our jurisdiction. The motion passed 4-0-1, with Gina Stillman abstaining.
12. Old Business-
Ray Collins was pleased to present a signed copy of agreement with Old Saybrook participating in the program. He will work on getting some publicity for the program so that the boating public will be able to take advantage of it.
13. Approval of bills-
The following bills were approved for payment:
Mr. Metsack, refund of mooring fee.
Scott Mitchell – payment for clean up services
Old Saybrook Hardware
Old Saybrook Printing
Ruth Hockert, Payroll
Ruth Hockert, postage reimbursement
14. The meeting was adjourned about 9:25 by unanimous acclamation.
Respectfully Submitted,
Peter J. Fredrickson
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