302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 2012 7:00 P.M. ACTON PUBLIC LIBRARY |
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The meeting was called to order at 7:07 P.M.
by Chairman Collins
Present: R. Collins, Chairman; R. Goduti, D. Cole, L. Bowman – Commissioners; S. Mitchell – Dock Master/Harbor Master; Gerri Lewis, Clerk
Absent: G. Wall,
- Citizens with Business before the Commission - None
- Minutes – 9/27/12; 10/4/12; 10/22/12;
Mr. Bowman MOVED and Mr. Cole SECONDED that the minutes of the 9/27/12 and 10/4/12 and 10/22/12 meetings be approved as presented. Mr. Cole noted that he was not present for the 10/22/12 meeting. Mr. Bowman MOVED that the 10/22/12 meeting be approved as amended; SECONDED by Mr. Cole. All MOTIONS APPROVED unanimously.
At this time, the commission read Ms. Lewis’ report.
a. Mooring renewals – No update
b. North Cove Wait List update – No update
c. Assignment of Moorings - No update
7. Ferry Road Dock
a. Wait List - No update
b. Slip Renewals – No update
c. Ferry Road Project -
Mr. Collins reported on the pre-bid meeting on November 5, 2012. There were 16 bidders at this point in time. David Freed of GNCB was invited but could not attend. Bids are due November 20, 2012. Mr. Cole wished to see a copy of the specs which Ms. Lewis will try to obtain from the Selectman’s Office.
Mr. Goduti noted that due to the storm, the town dock needed to be shut down and suggested possible planks be nailed across the dock and have Larry Bonin put horses in to block the area. Mr. Goduti suggested that Mr. Mitchell put up yellow tape to mark the area.
8. Waterways: No Report
9. Harbor Master Report:
Mr. Mitchell reported on the damage from storm Sandy. Mr. Bowman suggested that Mr. Mitchell take pictures. Mr. Mitchell noted that he did take photos. He also told the commission that he found the welcome sign in someone’s yard. It was dirty but not damaged. Mr. Collins noted that he spoke with Selectman’s Office re FEMA and also noted that Mr. Mitchell did a fine job during the storm. All agreed.
10. Correspondence
Letter from Coastline Consulting & Development, LLC: Coastal Permit
Application for Indian Town Association, Nehantic Trail & Red Bird Trail, Old Saybrook; Affidavit of Publication. No Action required or taken.
.DEEP: OLISP Applications: Certificate of Permission: Arthur Godbout; 8 Old Fenwick Road, Borough of Fenwick. No action required or taken.
11. New Business None
12. Old Business
a. C.G. Anchorage Designations - No report.
b. North Cove Policies
Mr. Goduti brought up the discussion of why people have to get their mooring out of the flats. Mr. Bowman commented that historically this was the process of hauling and then they were placed in the Spring. Mr. Mitchell noted that after November 1st, all dinghies have to come out. Mr. Cole inquired of Mr. Mitchell does he inspect every single mooring to which Mr. Mitchell answered in the affirmative. Mr. Bowman suggested that any changes come to the commission in the form of a letter asking for consideration.
Mr. Goduti, with regard to the Harbor Management Plan, discussed that if the North Cove Policies & Procedures are part of the Plan, any changes would have to go through DEEP, DOT and ACOE prior to a town meeting.
Mr. Collins commented that he would make some calls to find solutions to our questions.
13. Bills for Payment:
- Olsen Sanitation: $166.00
- Connecticut Water Co: $124.71
- Ceil, Inc. $419.52
- Clerk: 19 hrs: $304.00
A MOTION to pay all of the bills was made by Mr. Bowman, SECONDED by Mr. Goduti and MOTION APPROVED unanimously.
At this time, Mr. Mitchell informed the commission of his conversation with Claudia Brooks of Baldwin Yacht Club with regard to her question of “rafting.” Mr. Mitchell commented that perhaps we should have a written rule on this.
14. Adjournment:
Mr. Cole MOVED and Mr. Bowman SECONDED that the meeting be ADJOURNED at 8:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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