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The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Chairman Collins
Present: R. Collins, R. Goduti, G. Wall, D. Cole, L. Bowman – Commissioners; S. Mitchell – Dock Master/Harbor Master; several members of the public
- Citizens with Business before the Commission
Matt Kempe presented his request for a mooring assignment near the Between the Bridges Marina. After discussion, Harbor Master Scott Mitchell agreed to work with Mr. Kempe to meet his request.
- Minutes – Regular Meeting 4/9/12
MOTION: Mr. Goduti MOVED and Mr. Cole SECONDED that the minutes of the 4/9/12 meeting be approved as presented. MOTION APPROVED unamiously.
In the Clerk’s absence, Mr. Collins review the Ms. Lewis’s report on her recent activities. The report was accepted as presented.
There was review and discussion of the several North Cove agenda items. Mr. Bowman suggested, and it was agreed, that Mr. Collins would schedule a Special Meeting of the Commission for Tuesday, May 29, 2012 to review and finalize all Commission updates for 2012.
a. Mooring renewals - none
b. North Cove Wait List update – deferred to Special Meeting
c. Assignment of moorings - none
7. Ferry Road
There was review and discussion of the several Ferry Dock agenda items.
a. Wait List - to be reviewed at Special meeting 5/29/12
b. Slip Renewals - none
c. Ferry Road project - Mr Collins will schedule a Special Meeting5/16/12 at GNBC office to review status.
d. Dumpster misuse – There was discussion of this issue and possible Commission options to address.
e. On dock storage of fishing gear – Mr. Wall initiated discussion expressing his continuing concerns about the unauthorized storage of gear and materials at the Ferry Rd. site, particularly by the commercial fisherman. Mr. Wall also offered that the Ferry Rd. facility is not just for commercial fishermen, and that as part of the Ferry Dock Project the Commission should consider access and storage improvements for recreational boaters including dinghy and kayak storage, an in the water clothesline facility, and other public access facility upgrades. In discussion, it was agreed such additions should be considered as part of the current planning effort.
f. Facility security – Issue was discussed with no definitive action identified at this time.
8. Harbor Master Report - Mr. Mitchell provided an update on his activities.
9. Dock Master Report – Relating to North Cove, Mr. Mitchell reported and sought Commission input on the following:
- Mr. Westberg’s mooring has been set, but his permit is not complete. Mr. Goduti recommended that based on Mr. Westber’s lack of follow up or response to the Dock Master’s requests, the mooring should be pulled.
- Mr. Missel advised Mr. Mitchell that he has sold his boat and is in the process of buying a smaller new vessel. After discussion, it was agreed Mr. Mitchell should place the Missel mooring anticipating a smaller boat.
- Mr. Mitchell reported the automatic lights at the North Cove Dock have been repaired, and also that it appears there is an oversized dumpster at North Cove. After discussion, it was agreed that based on the current contract with the dumpster firm, no saving are available if a smaller dumpster were requested and no action is required.
- Mr. Goduti expressed his concern about a possible conflict between Mr. Mitchell’s role as Dock Master and his private mooring business using the Town dock to store and deploy private moorings. After discussion, it was agreed there was reasonable concern about possible liability for the Commission, and Mr. Mitchell further agreed to stop the practice to avoid any issues.
10. Correspondence
a. DOCKO: 88 & 132 Ayers Pt. Road
- Mr. Keith Neilson reviewed the proposed D.E.E.P. Project on the Powell property at 132 Ayers Point Rd. for the Commission. After discussion, Mr. Bowman MOVED and Mr. Wall SECONDED that the Commission found the application to be consistent with the Old Saybrook Harbor Management Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
-Mr. Neilson next reviewed the proposed D.E.E.P. Project on the Flynn property for the Commission. This project was previously submitted for review and approved 2 yrs. Ago, but changing bottom conditions caused the applicant to ask for a D.E.E.P. review. After discussion, Mr. Bowman MOVED and Mr. Wall SECONDED that the Commission found the application to be consistent with the Old Saybrook Harbor Management Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
b. COASTLINE CONSULTING: Indian Town Dock; Briganti Dock
- Mr. Jeff Westermeyer reviewed the proposed D.E.E.P. Indiantown Dock Project for the Commission. After discussion, Mr. Bowman MOVED and Mr. Wall SECONDED that the Commission finds the application to be consistent with the Old Saybrook Harbor Management Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
- Mr. Jeff Westermeyer reviewed the proposed D.E.E.P. Berganti Dock Project for the Commission. After discussion, Mr. Bowman MOVED and Mr. Wall SECONDED that the Commission finds the application to be consistent with the Old Saybrook Harbor Management Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
Nort Cove Correspondence:
-The following request for exemptions from North Cove Rule 11 (50%) occupancy) were reviewed and approved: Hunsinger, Saunders, Narad, Martel, Heller, and Beaulieu. The clerk was instructed to notify the applicants of the Commission’s actions on their requests,
- The Commission reviewed and accepted Mr. Saunders’ request that his address and contact information be updated as provided.
- The Commission also reviewed and accepted Mr. Liepold’s request to change the boat to be kept on his mooring from a 28’ power boat to a 22’ sailboat. Mr. Mitchell will accommodate.
- Mr. Collins reviewed a D.E.E.P. approval for the repair of hurricane damage at 2 Redford Trail on the Facey property. No action required by the Commission.
11. New Business - none
12. Old Business
a. C.G. Anchorage Designations - Commissioner Wall - Mr. Wall provided an update on his interaction with the Coast Guard on this matter.
b. North Cove Policies – no action
13. Payment of bills – Mr. Collins reviewed the package of bills presented by the clerk. Mr. Goduti MOVED and Mr. Wall SECONDED that the bills be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
14. Adjournment Mr. Goduti MOVED that the meeting be ADJOURNED at 8:35 p.m.
Attest:
Ray Collins, Chairman
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