TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK
Harbor Management Commission
302 Main Street • Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741
Telephone (860) 395-3123 • FAX (860) 395-3125
1. Call to order
Chairman Ray Collins called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Harbor
Management Commission to order at 7:09 P.M.
2. Roll Call
Ray Collins, Chairman
Dick Goduti
George Wall
David Cole
Les Bowman, Secretary
Scott Mitchell, Dock Master
Ruth Hockert, Clerk
Carol Manning, Selectman
approximately 3 members of the public
3. Citizens
Edward Gardiner came to explain that the post office had returned his wait list renewal application and he had received a call telling him that. He had delivered the check and asked to be kept in his proper place on the list.
Carol Manning, Old Saybrook Selectperson came to speak about the STEAP grant. That discussion will come later in the agenda
Minutes of previous meeting - April 11
Motion David Cole moved to approve the minutes of the April 11, 2011 Regular Meeting, Les Bowman seconded
5-0-0 motion approved
Motion – Les Bowman moved to approve the minutes of the April 25, 2011 Special Meeting, David Cole seconded
5-0-0 motion approved
4. North Cove
Wait list update
Richard Ayotte
Joseph Crosby
Richard Wills
Attilio Albani, Jr.
John Donnelly
Kimberly Jackman
Kacey Constable
Richard Mazzella
Stephen Bisson
Damon Taney
Drew Hudson
Russ Feroe
Jason Reilly
Anthony Bowser
Gary Brink
Clive Berry
Robert Mariano
William Palmer
Marc Delmonico
William Mills
William Campbell
David Flood
Motion – Les Bowman moved to remove the above names from the wait list for failure to pay the $ 10 renewal fee; except for Ed Gardiner as per previously discussed. After a question from George Wall it was explained that the North Cove wait list has been charging $ 10 for the renewal for years and usually 15-20 are dropped each year for failure to pay. David Cole seconded
5-0-0 motion approved unanimously
Motion – Dick Goduti moved to add James Martin to the North Cove wait list, George Wall seconded
5-0-0 motion approved unanimously
Scott Mitchell received a call about the need for a Clothesline work party. Ray
Collins said he would speak to Larry Bonin about a dumpster and about having
the town crew remove the large trees. Ray will also speak to Rich Hanratty about organizing the work party.
North Cove 50% exemption requests:
Tom Klin sent letter due to traveling
Bill Sanders sent letter due to cruising
Paul Connolly sent letter due to work being done
Motion – Les Bowman moved to approve the 50% requests, David Cole seconded. There was discussion about the motion to approve. Ray Collins felt strongly that letters needed to be sent to the people requesting the 50% and that the letters should say the request was granted. Dick Goduti felt the letters should only say the letters were received and the request granted only if necessary. Consensus was that the letters would say the request was granted.
5-0-0 motion approved unanimously
5. Dock Master Report
Scott Mitchell reported that all but one mooring was placed in the deep water. Jorgen Bjorkman did not have his tackle ready to inspect or install in a timely manner. It has yet to be put in. Restaging equipment to place the mooring requires extra time and effort on the part of the Dock Master. There was discussion that the policy says a fee can be charged and that the Commission has previously charged an individual for not having his tackle ready at the proper time. The clerk was asked to research what the previous fee was.
Scott Mitchell confirmed to the Commission that he knew before the placement of the moorings that Mr. Fredrickson’s mooring was not going in. If Mrs. Fredrickson requests the return of her permit fee the consensus of the Commission was that she was consistent with Commission policy.
Motion – Ray Collins moved that the Commission charge Mr. Bjorkman what we charged the last time someone was not compliant with Commission policy, David Cole seconded
5-0-0 motion approved unanimously
5. Ferry Road
Wait list – no changes
Repairs:
Ray Collins called Larry Bonin the day after the special meeting confirming that the Harbor Commission authorized the expenditure of hiring a structural engineer. Since the Commission is paying the bill but the report is going to the Town, Ray expects to receive a copy of the report as soon as it is received. He has not heard anything else regarding the STEAP grant. As soon Ray hears something he will contact the Commission. Ray feels no action can be taken until the structural engineer’s report is in and reviewed.
Dick Goduti stated his concern that the Harbor Management Commission agreed to underwrite the finances of the STEAP grant. He is concerned that the First Selectman is spending the Harbor Management Commission without their awareness. Ray Collins does not believe this is true.
Ms. Manning asked questions regarding the status of the STEAP grant and what the Harbor Management Commission was going to do. Ray Collins again reiterated that the Commission was waiting for the structural engineers report to the Town. It was also confirmed that the permit to replace the docks and ramps expired last year. The permit for the bulkhead and parking lot work has been extended until June of 2012. The U.S. Army Corp permit will expire at the end of May.
6. Correspondence
Zoning Commission Referral letter re Zoning Regulation proposed change – not relevant to the Harbor Commission
Coastline Consulting letter 14 Anchorage Lane regarding legal posting
DEP signed permit for 6 Anchorage Lane Joe Briganti
Notice of application from North Cove Yacht Club to DEP
Town of Old Saybrook Ethics Commission letter (read into the Minutes)
Motion- Dick Goduti moved to rescind the Commission vote in April referenced in the Ethics Commission letter, George Wall seconded,
Discussion Ray Collins felt the issue was his fault in asking for a vote. Jim Mitchell approved the anchor but said that the chain needed to be repaired. Les Bowman read from the Harbor Management Plan that states a person can appeal a Harbor Master decision to the Harbor Commission so Pete Fredrickson’s action in coming to the Commission was appropriate.
The Commission is clear that what they are rescinding was having a vote with respect to the mooring tackle.
2-2-1 motion did not carry, Dick Goduti and George Wall in favor, Les Bowman and Ray Collins opposed; David Cole abstained
7. New Business – none
8. Old Business
Discussion North Cove – no discussion
Proposed regulations for North Cove- table until next meeting as Ray Collins liked language George Wall had proposed but George did not have the language with him
Referral Marina Village – George Wall will report at the next meeting
9. Payment of Invoices
Jim Mitchell $ 427.50 (assist Dock Master)
James Mitchell Jr. $ 345 (assist Dock Master)
Ruth Hockert $ 292.50
Scott Mitchell $ 150 invoice for building a ramp for Ferry Dock
Beard Lumber
Saybrook Hardware 85.33
Motion - George Wall moved to pay the submitted invoices, David Cole seconded
5-0-0 motion approved unanimously
McDonald-Sharpe invoice
Ray Collins would like to table payment because he would like to speak with them. He asked the clerk to get a total of all the engineering expenses.
He also asked the clerk to request a final bill from Wagner and Associates
10. Adjournment
Motion- David Cole moved to adjourn at 8:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Hockert
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