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 TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK
Harbor Management Commission |
302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 11, 2012 7:00 P.M. ACTON LIBRARY 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM |
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The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Chairman Collins
Present: R. Collins, R. Goduti, G. Wall, D. Cole, L. Bowman – Commissioners; S. Mitchell – Dock Master/Harbor Master; 6 members of the public; Gerri Lewis, Clerk
- Citizens with Business before the Commission
Mrs. Mitchell expressed a concern she had with one of the commission members. Mr. Fiorelli asked re the status of the town dock.
- Minutes – Regular Meeting 5/8/12 and Special Meeting 5/29/12
MOTION: Mr. Goduti MOVED and Mr. Bowman SECONDED that the minutes of the 5/8/12 meeting be approved as presented. Mr. Goduti noted that he spoke to Ms. Lewis about Mr. Mitchell being an ex-officio member of the Commission. MOTION APPROVED unamiously.
MOTION: Mr. Mitchell MOVED and Mr. Bowman SECONDED that the minutes of the 5/29/12 special meeting be approved as presented. MOTION APPROVED unamiously.
The commission reviewed Ms. Lewis’ report. Mr. Goduti asked Ms. Lewis if she had any problems and was glad to see things were going well.
There was review and discussion of North Cove policies and procedures..
a. Mooring renewals - none
b. North Cove Wait List update
After a short review and discussion, the following motion was made:
A motion to reinstate Mr. Gardiner to position #76 and Mr. Fanelli to position #85 to the North Cove wait list was made by Mr. Goduti and seconded by Mr. Bowman, motion passed unanimously.
c. Assignment of moorings – none
7. Ferry Road Dock
Mr. Keith Neilsen from DOCKO was present at the meeting on behalf of the engineers regarding the Town Project to restore and rehabilitate the Town Pier on Ferry Road. The DEEP had questions as to location of existing piles; waterway encroachments; stabilization measures such as location, length and type of structures; and the retention of existing floating docks added to application.
Mr. Neilsen presented to the commission that all of the questions were answered in a letter to Ms. Susan Bailey and will get a copy to Ms. Lewis, who will forward it to the commission. Mr. Neilsen will keep the commission apprised of any new developments. Mr. Goduti asked as to where we were in the process. Mr. Neilsen reported that DOCKO was going out to remeasure distances for DEEP and also noted that the drawings were 95% complete. He noted that as soon as this is done, the permit will be issued and we will go out to bid.
Mr. Collins thanked Mr. Neilsen for the update. Mr. Collins also reported to the Commission that he met with the First Selectman, Carl Fortuna with regard to the STEEP Grant. He noted that Larry Wagner will be writing the grant application.
a. Wait List - Reviewed at Special meeting 5/29/12
b. Slip Renewals - none
c. Ferry Road project - See above.
8. Harbor Master Report -
Mr. Mitchell provided his report to the Commissioners and added that there was an issue with the Plum Island Ferry in that it does not obey the no wake zone signage. He noted that this has always been a problem and sought the Commission’s help. The Commission discussed whose jurisdiction it was to enforce the rules. The Commissioners made several suggestions which Mr. Mitchell will look into. Mr. Goduti mentioned to Mr. Mitchell that the welcome sign was in need of repair. Mr. Cole commented that Mr. Mitchell did a great job at Ferry Dock.
9. Dock Master Report – See #8.
Mr. Mitchell brought up a concern he had with one of the Commissioners making derogatory remarks regarding a family of mooring holders. Mr. Collins thought it best if the family had any issues with a Commissioner that they should come before the Commission. Mr. Mitchell agreed.
10. Correspondence
Dispensation to Rule 11:
- Tom & Barbara Frasca (due to repairs) Will yellow flag mooring;
- Don and Eileen Smith: Eileen having hip replacement; will display yellow ribbon; feel free to use their mooring for guests;
- Walter W. Moore, III: Will be taking an extended cruise and may not occupy mooring at least 50% of the time between June and September, 2012;
A MOTION to approve the dispensation to Rule 11 requests was made by Mr. Cole, SECONDED by Mr. Collins, and was so VOTED unanimously.
Question re putting smaller boat on mooring:
- Michael Peszke unable to get 19’ Aquasport on mooring due to repair of outboard; would like to put another boat in its place on mooring;
After review of Mr. Peszke’s request, it was decided that Mr. Collins would call him. The Commission agreed.
Request return of mooring fees:
- Michael Pace requests return of fees paid the the 2012 boating season at North Cove. He will no longer be using North Cove as a boat site.
A motion was made to return the mooring fees for the 2012 boating season by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr. Bowman and it was so VOTED unanimously.
DEEP: OLISP:
Mr. Collins read the following into the record:
- Reid and Riege, P.C. representing Evelyn Carnicelli; 23 Barnes Road; COP Application;
- Facey: 2 Red Bird Trail; COP Application denied.
- Baker & Noble: 10 Old Fenwick Road; Borough of Fenwick; COP Application approved;
- Diana: 21 Barnes Rd., COP Application approved;
- Eckert: 17 Barnes Road; COP Application approved;
- Channelside Homeowners Assoc: Fourth Ave. Ext.; DEEP Permit approved
- 42 Watrous Pt. Rd.; COP Application; installation of boat lift on previously approved dock.
Mr. Goduti noted that several of the COP applications were presented at a previous meeting and these are the decisions of the DEEP.
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 – Mr. Goduti and Mr. Wall brought to the Commission’s attention Ordinance #19 and sections of the “North Cove Dredged Area.” Items for discussion were put forth including the following:
- Parking Stickers: According to the ordinance, the “flats” don’t quality for parking stickers;
- Dinghys on the Dinghy Dock; after a long discussion and some reflective review of the ordinance, the Commissioners felt that it would be a good policy to have the dinghys tied up at the “back” side of the dock where they are not blocking anything or anyone. The dinghy sign will be removed and an appropriate sign will be put in its place according to the following motion:
A MOTION was made by Mr. Goduti to allow dinghys to stay in the water on the back side against the concrete but not overnight, SECONDED by Mr. Wall and it was so VOTED unanimously.
The issue of private mooring business using the Town dock to store and deploy private moorings was again discussed. Mr. Mitchell brought up the fact that it was settled at the previous meeting and no further discussion was necessary. Mr. Goduti did note, however, that this body may not have the authority to make a determination. He said this may be an ethics issue and he and Mr. Wall advised Mr. Mitchell to bring it before The Ethics Committee. Mr. Bowman inquired of the Commission if anyone knew of any entity that had been precluded from using the town dock to place moorings. Mr. Goduti, again, suggested taking this matter to the Ethics Commission.
13. Bills for Payment:
- Beard Lumber: (Ferry Rd. Dock) $133.47
- Saybrook Hardware: (Ferry Rd. Dock) $308.28
- Olsen’s Sanitation Co., LLC: May Rental Ferry Rd., May Rental Sheffield St.:$166.00
- Dept. of Revenue Services: Sales & Use Tax: $853.22
- Clerk: 29 Hours @ $15.30: $443.70
Mr. Mitchell: 34 Hours @ $15.00
Mr. Collins reviewed the package of bills presented by the clerk. Mr. Bowman MOVED and Mr. Wall SECONDED that the bills be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
14. Adjournment:
Mr. Goduti MOVED and Mr. Cole SECONDED that the meeting be ADJOURNED at 7:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Gerri Lewis, Clerk
Old Saybrook Harbor Management Commission
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