302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 7:00 P.M. ACTON PUBLIC LIBRARY |
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The meeting was called to order at 7:03 P.M.
by Chairman Collins
Present: R. Collins, Chairman; R. Goduti, L. Bowman – Commissioners; S. Mitchell – Dock Master/Harbor Master; Gerri Lewis, Clerk
Absent: G. Wall, D. Cole
- Citizens with Business before the Commission - None
- Minutes – 11/05/12;
Mr. Goduti MOVED and Mr. Bowman SECONDED that the minutes of the 11/05/12 meeting be approved as presented. MOTION APPROVED unanimously.
At this time, the commission read Ms. Lewis’ report and noted the 2013 scheduled calendar of meetings at the Acton Library.
a. Mooring renewals – Reserved for end of meeting.
b. North Cove Wait List update – Tabled
c. Assignment of Moorings - Tabled
7. Ferry Road Dock
a. Wait List - No update
b. Slip Renewals – No update
c. Ferry Road Project -
Mr. Collins reported that he and Mr. Cole met with Neri with regard to the project. He noted that the steel mill shuts down for the holiday so that would possibly shorten the lead time. Neri asked for a start date of February 15th. Mr. Collins noted that he would like it to be sooner weather permitting. Mr. Collins noted that he put into the contract, “…to begin 2/15/13 or sooner weather permitting…” Mr. Goduti had questions about the finances and Mr. Collins reported that this would all be reimbursed from the grant. After a short discussion the following motion was made:
Mr. Collins MOVED and Mr. Bowman SECONDED that it be authorized up to $85K to extend four (4) more sections [of steel] in the project and further if more funds become available. MOTION APPROVED unanimously.
A discussion followed with regard to spending down the grant to “$0”.
Mr. Collins reported that he met with Selectman Fortuna regarding the Storm Sandy damage to the piers and ramps. Mr. Collins noted that he will contact DOCKO and try to get reimbursed by FEMA. A discussion by Mr. Goduti ensued with regard to how to fix the ramps; costs; concern with fishing season; cost of future work.
8. Waterways: No Report
9. Harbor Master Report:
Mr. Mitchell noted that some moorings are still in the water. There was a discussion with regard to the “packet” Mr. Mitchell must complete and send up to the State. At this time Mr. Goduti noted that Mr. Mitchell should make sure that all boats are out of the water by January 1st. Mr. Mitchell was instructed to post a notice
10. Correspondence
- Memorandum from Geraldine Lewis, Secretary, Zoning Commission re: Petition to Amend the OS Zoning Regulations Section 53.1 Saybrook Point SP-3 District to reduce the parking ration for Hotel Suites and Hotel Rooms required by the applicable Special Exception regulations. (If you wish to comment) Public Hearing Monday, January 7, 2013.
.DEEP: OLISP Applications:
- DEEP Notice of Public Hearing: 6:30 PM; December 12, 2012; RAP Riverside Drive, LLC, Groton, CT;
- Certificate of Permission: 3 Barnes Road; issued with conditions;
- Certificate of Permission: 7 Barnes Road; issued with conditions;
- Certificate of Permission: 5 Barnes Road; issued with conditions;
11. New Business None
12. Old Business
a. C.G. Anchorage Designations - No report.
13. Bills for Payment:
- Connecticut River Dock & Dredge: $5,000.00 (Remove, power wash & place buoys)
- Beard Lumber: $ 16.21 (Ferry Road Barricade)
- GNCB Consulting Engineers $6,060.30
- Clerk: 55.5 hrs: $ 888.00 (NC Mooring Renewals)
A MOTION to pay all of the bills was made by Mr. Bowman, SECONDED by Mr. Collins and MOTION APPROVED unanimously.
A discussion regarding the NC Mooring application of Brendan Montano was rejected because he didn’t make the 50% rule with the correct boat and he didn’t get his boat off the mooring until two (2) weeks later and other problems. Clerk will send rejection letter.
14. Adjournment:
Mr. Goduti MOVED and Mr. Bowman SECONDED that the meeting be ADJOURNED at 8:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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