1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman, Ray Collins, called the regular meeting of the Harbor Management Commission to order at 7:04 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
Ray Collins, Chairman
Les Bowman, Secretary
Dick Goduti
David Cole
George Wall
In Attendance
Scott Mitchell
Gerri Lewis, Clerk
3. CITIZENS WITH BUSINESS BEFORE THE COMMISSION: None
4. MINUTES:
Motion: To approve the 3/12/12, 3/19/12, and 3/21/12 minutes as presented;
Moved: D. Goduti Second: L. Bowman
Discussion: None
Approved: R. Collins; L. Bowman; D. Goduti; D. Cole Abstained: G. Wall
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- CLERK REPORT: Mr. Bowman noted that he met with Ms. Lewis to discuss the various duties of the clerk. The mooring applications, wait lists and permits were discussed. Mr. Bowman and Ms. Lewis reported on the process of depositing checks with the town treasurer.
- NORTH COVE
- Mooring Renewals: Mr. Bowman noted that Jim Lawless paid twice so we would need to give him a refund.
Motion: To refund Mr. Lawless for his overpayment of his mooring to balance his account.
Moved: D. Goduti Second: G. Wall
Discussion: None
Approved: R. Collins; L. Bowman; D. Goduti; D. Cole; G. Wall
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It was noted that Mr. Rafaeli needed to remove his tackle. Mr. Mitchell noted that he had spoken to him and will speak to him again.
- North Cove Wait List Update: It was agreed that this would be discussed at the next regular meeting. It was noted, however, that the Selectman’s Office time stamps all incoming mail.
- Assignment of Moorings: Mr. Mitchell reported that he received an email from Herbert Hartman. He was allotted a space for a 26’ mooring. This will be enforced.
- Wait List: Chairman Collins noted for the clerk’s information that any applications for the Ferry Road Dock must be brought to the meeting for approval by the Commission.
- Slip Renewals: Schedules and payments were discussed and it was decided that all schedules should coincide with one another.
Motion: To set payment dates and schedules to be uniform for moorings in all of the anchorages.
Moved: D. Goduti Second: R. Collins
Discussion: None
Approved: R. Collins; L. Bowman; D. Goduti; G. Wall Opposed: D. Cole |
Mr. Mitchell brought up the fact that Rick Matson lost his slip during Storm Irene. Mr. Collins reported that he gave Mr. Matson permission to use another slip to get his boat in the water. All were in agreement.
- Ferry Road Project: Mr. Goduti reported that someone was using the dumpster for their personal refuse. Mr. Mitchell will take care of getting signage for the dumpster.
Mr. Goduti felt that that the commission should move forward and get stabilization for floats and ramps. He noted that the pilings can be reused as the foot print is not changing. He noted that the commission could probably do this under the maintenance permit. Mr. Goduti reported that he had several calls into Sue Bailey at the DEEP, but has not received a call back. Mr. Collins offered to call Bailey.
Mr. Mitchell inquired if there is an “expiration” date for the season, eluding to the commercial fisherman. Mr. Goduti noted that there should be a “season.” Mr. Wall noted that the language of “season” needed to be defined.
Motion: To define the Ferry Road Dock boating season to read: March 15th to January 1st.
Moved: R. Collins Second: D. Goduti
Discussion: Mr. Wall asked if the fees should be adjusted and inquired about the Port O Potties. The fees would not be adjusted.
Approved: R. Collins; L. Bowman; D. Goduti; G. Wall Opposed: D. Cole |
8. HARBORMASTER’S REPORT: None
9. DOCKMASTER’S REPORT: None
- CORRESPONDENCE: Chairman Collins read the following correspondence into the record:
COP Application re 21 Barnes Road; Maintain Seawall; Reconstruct Stairs; from Reid and Riege, PC. and correspondence back from DEEP. Chairman Collins noted that this didn’t look like a problem. The Commission agreed.
Letter from Marilyn Kirk Eckert, 17 Barnes Road, re permission for the replacement of pedestrian walkover as it was before storm Irene.
Letter and attachments (COP) from DEEP re 17 Barnes Road; Chairman Collins read that the DEEP noted there was no impact.
COP Application from Coastline Consulting & Development re 10 Old Fenwick Road, Victoria Baker & Susan Noble. Chairman Collins and the Commission agreed that this was not in their jurisdiction.
DEEP Permit Consultation re 88 Ayers Point Road (Mark Flynn) from DOCKO. They would like to make presentation to HMC. Chairman Collins asked Ms. Lewis to notify DOCKO and put them on the next agenda.
DEEP Permit Consultation re 132 Ayers Point Road (Alan Howell) from DOCKO. They would like to make presentation to HMC. Chairman Collins asked Ms. Lewis to notify DOCKO and put them on the next agenda.
Motion: To invite DOCKO to make a presentation on 88 and 132 Ayers Pt. Road at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Moved: D. Goduti Second: L. Bowman
Discussion: None
Approved: R. Collins; L. Bowman; D. Goduti; G. Wall; D. Cole |
Letter from Julie A. Bisi: re waiver for “first time North Cove mooring holders” of the 50% occupancy requirement. A short discussion ensued.
Motion: To impose the 50% exemption for Julie A. Bisi just for this season.
Moved: R. Collins Second: G. Wall
Discussion: None
Approved: R. Collins; L. Bowman; D. Goduti; G. Wall; D. Cole |
Letter from Michael A. Vinciguerra noting he will not be taking advantage of the North Cove mooring that was offered to him in a letter dated March 13, 2012. Mr. Bowman suggested that Mr. Vinciguerra be told that if he wishes to be kept on the list, he would have to go to the “bottom” of the list. Chairman Collins said that he would notify Mr. Vinciguerra.
Returned: “Form” letter with permit and ribbon. Envelope was not addressed.
Mr. Mitchell noted that he would call Philip Wescott to see if he was waiting for his sticker.
11. NEW BUSINESS: None
- Mr. Wall gave his report on his communication with the Coast Guard in Boston regarding designation of anchorage areas.
- North Cove Policies: Mr. Goduti suggested that Ms. Lewis speak with Roland Laine in the Selectman’s Office with regard to appending a form to “initiate correspondence” on the HMC website. Also, Mr. Goduti suggested that HMC be set up with a town email address so that frequently asked questions or comments on the website could be addressed by the clerk and/or the commissioners.
- PAYMENT OF BILLS: Chairman Collins presented the following bills for the Commission’s approval for payment:
Beard Lumber: $7.22 Ferry Road Dock
Saybrook Hardware:$93.47 Dock Master
Connecticut Water Company: $29.65
Clerk: 25 Hours: $382.50
Motion: To approve the bills presented for payment.
Moved: L. Bowman Second: D. Cole
Discussion: None
Approved: R. Collins; L. Bowman; D. Goduti; G. Wall; D. Cole |
Mr. Mitchell noted that one of the pilings in North Cove was leaning in the “Clothesline” anchorage. He noted that Rutan was already doing work in the vicinity. Chairman Collins suggested Mr. Mitchell approach them to straighten the piling as long as they were already there.
Motion: To adjourn at 8:11 p.m.
Moved: D. Goduti Second: G. Wall
Discussion:
Approved: R. Collins; L. Bowman; D. Goduti; G. Wall; D. Cole
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Respectfully Submitted,
Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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