TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK
Harbor Management Commission
302 Main Street • Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741
Telephone (860) 395-3123 • FAX (860) 395-3125
Consensus of members present was to have David Cole chair the meeting in the absence of the Chairman and late arrival of the Secretary.
1. Call to Order
David Cole called the regular meeting of the Old Saybrook Harbor Management Commission to order at 7:10 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Dick Goduti
George Wall
Les Bowman, Secretary arrived at 7:20
Scott Mitchell, Dock Master
Ruth Hockert, Clerk
2 Members of the public, Selectwoman Carol Manning
Motion- Dick Goduti moved to add to the agenda 1) a Ferry Dock account,
2) dock application for 61 Woodland Drive and 3) the establishment of a committee for the Ferry Dock, George Wall seconded
3-0-0 motion carries unanimously
3. Citizens with Business before the Commission
Selectwoman Carol Manning wanted to report on what has happened on the Ferry Dock project since the last meeting. Carol called Deputy Commission Bergstrom discussing the availability for historic preservation funds.
4. Minutes of previous meetings- July, 2011
Motion – Dick Goduti moved to approve the Minutes of the July 11th meeting with the following additions and correction; David Cole seconded
Change “Carol Manning” to “Selectwoman Manning” in all occurrences
Dick Goduti wants to correct that it was not that the “bid was too high”, but “lack of funding” as the town did not fund the $ 60,000
The STEAP grant never anticipated replacing the “T” Dock but Mr. Goduti believed that the “T” dock was always intended to be repaired
No vote was taken, a new motion was proposed
Motion - Les Bowman moved to table the vote until the next meeting so that members would have a chance to review the proposed changes,
Dick Goduti seconded
4-0-0 motion approved unanimously
5. Clerk Report
Additional parking stickers were ordered and have been provided to the Selectman’s Office. The clerk will research whether Ferry Dock slip owners received parking stickers.
6. North Cove
Wait List update - add Brian Perry, Jon Mason, Russell Feror, Scott Bergeron
Motion – Dick Goduti moved to add Brian Perry, Jon Mason, Russell Feror, Scott Bergeron to the wait list, George Wall seconded
4-0-0 motion approved unanimously
Rule 11 exemption requests:
Pace Missell
Williams Westberg
Ventrilo Wiegert
Vigorito E. Don Smith
Faulkner Wisch
Motion Dick Goduti moved to approve the ten 50% requests that were received prior to this meeting (all of the above names), George Wall seconded
4-0-0 motion approved unanimously
7. Ferry Road
Wait List- no changes
Repairs – no discussion
8. Harbor Master Report – none
9. Dock Master Report
Scott Mitchell reported that he has had some calls regarding floating debris in the harbor but he was unable to find some of it; he removed what he found.
Scott Mitchell reports increased incidences of children riding bikes on the dock and doing vandalism such as trying to turn the portalet over. He has called the police and requested additional surveillance.
Mike Pendleton provided a replacement dock for the Ferry Dock area and Scott Mitchell repaired the dock to make it usable.
Larry Bonan, O.S. Public Works, spread the millings in the parking area and the dumpster and portalet were moved to provide better access for vehicles.
The Sheffield Street dock has a bumper strip issue, Scott Mitchell will repair
in the fall.
10. Correspondence
No correspondence
11. New Business
Dick Goduti announced that his dinghy is tethered to the end of the dock because he cannot get his dinghy onto the rack. He brought this to the Commission’s attention as he had received a notice from the Dock Master reminding him that the rack is posted that all dinghys shall be placed on the rack. Dick Goduti spoke that the dock was initially built as part of the original dredge. The dock is now being used by kayakers and canoes. Dick believes it might be time to develop a sticker program. Dick is suggesting a pecking order of the “disabled, the deep water, the flats” so that those with priority are provided space. A policy needs to be developed around the dinghy storage at North Cove.
Les Bowman proposed that if Dick Goduti and any other mooring holder who requires some special consideration, could show a copy of the state motor vehicle parking sticker the Commission would review the request.
A. Creation of a line item for Ferry Dock expense.
Dick Goduti feels strongly that a separate line item for Ferry Dock expenses must be created for auditing and tracking purposes for reimbursement by the state.
There was much discussion. Other Commission members felt this could be done in house and that a separate line item was not necessary. The clerk, being
recognized by the acting chair stated that any new line items and changes to
accounting would need to be done by Robert Fish, Treasurer, not the
Commission.
Les Bowman suggests setting the Ferry Dock up as a project and track the
expenses for a project.
Motion- Dick Goduti moved to have a commission member go to the accounting office and discuss the proposal and member concerns, George Wall seconded;Discussion Les Bowman felt that it was Mr. Goduti’s issue and he should go to the accounting office.
4-0-0 motion approved
B. Creation of a subcommittee for the Ferry Dock project
Dick Goduti wants to put a sub-committee together perhaps to include Rene Root and Jean Golisz. Les Bowman feels that goals should be set for the sub-committee, workable miles stones which could include historic interests and importantly slip owners should be represented. Les Bowman will draft a mission statement for the next meeting.
Motion- David Cole moved to take up Les Bowman’s offer of drafting a mission statement, George Wall seconded
4-0-0 motion approved unanimously
George Wall brought a Yacht Insider’s Guide that he saw in Newport. He was disappointed that there was no write up about Old Saybrook in the book. He would like to work with the Selectmen and the Chamber of Commerce to develop visibility of the waterfront opportunities in Old Saybrook. Carol Manning mentioned the Economic Development has some money that might be used for developing the Old Saybrook waterfront. David Cole suggested contacting the EDC.
12. Old Business
Proposed regulations North Cove
Les Bowman proposed that a workshop be scheduled to work on the regulations.
Set up workshop September 19th- 7:00 p.m.
A. Dock application for 61 Woodland Drive- This application was reviewed by Dick Goduti. H the owner’s dock was picked up by a fly over and he is now trying to make it right although the dock was there before he purchased the property. Dick feels the homeowner has done everything requested by DEEP.
Motion – Dick Goduti moved to put the Commission on record for having no issues with the application for 61 Woodland Drive,, as it is a COP there is no consultation form required; George Wall seconded
4-0-0 motion approved
George Wall spoke about the designation of special anchorages. It is now under the direct supervision of the Commandant of the Coast Guard.
A special anchorage is a place designated on a chart where vessels under 60 feet do not have to show anchor lights or shapes. Add to agenda for September meeting, George Wall will do additional research.
Dick Goduti mentioned that the Commission had not written the ordinance designating anchorages.
13. Payment of bills
McDonald-Sharpe – not considered
Michael Cronin, Esq – not considered
Computer Signs 98.00
Saybrook Hardware 23.09
Beard Lumber 75.55
Olsen’s Sanitation 145.25
Old Saybrook Printing 270.81
Scott Mitchell boat rental – 3000.00
Ruth Hockert, clerk 122.40
Motion – George Wall moved to pay submitted the invoices detailed above, Dick Goduti seconded
4-0-0 motion approved unanimously
14. Adjournment
Motion - Les Bowman moved to adjourn at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Hockert
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