302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2013 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 (7:25), L. Bowman, D. Cole; G. Wall, Commissioners; S. Mitchell – Dock Master/Harbor Master; Gerri Lewis, Clerk
- Citizens with Business before the Commission – Brendan Montano
Mr. Montano came before the Commission after learning that the Commission did not renew his contract for a mooring in the North Cove dredged area for the 2013 year. At the December 10, 2012 meeting of the Commission, a discussion regarding the NC Mooring application of Brendan Montano was rejected because he didn’t make the 50% rule with the correct boat, did not notify the Commission in writing and he didn’t get his boat off the mooring until two (2) weeks later and other problems were noted. Mr. Montano presented records and text messages to the Commission as evidence of his reasons for the issues with his vessel. He noted that he spoke to the Harbor Master during the time he was having problems with his vessel. Chairman Collins commented to Mr. Montano that he
should have written to the Commission to make the Commission aware of the issues with his vessel and instructed him to do that in the future. After a short discussion, the Commission made the following motion with regard to their previous action concerning Mr. Montano:
A motion was made by Mr. Bowman to rescind the action previously taken with regard to Mr. Montano’s Mooring Application, seconded by Mr. Cole. MOTION APPROVED Collins, Wall, Cole, Bowman.
Mr. Bowman MOVED and Mr. Collins SECONDED that the minutes of the 12/10/12 meeting be approved.
Discussion: Mr. Bowman commented that under bills for payment, it read: “..(Remove, power wash & place buoys)..”he thought the “placement” of the buoys should note the location and also noted a typo in the minutes. A motion to approve the minutes as amended was made by Mr. Bowman and seconded by Mr. Wall. MOTION APPROVED Goduti, Collins, Wall, Bowman; ABSTAIN: Cole.
At this time, the commission read Ms. Lewis’ report.
a. Mooring renewals - None
b. North Cove Wait List update – Ms. Lewis noted a new application for the North Cove Dredged Area, Mr. Ocycz of Saltus Drive, Old Saybrook. Also, Patty Lynn Conard.
A motion was made to add Mr. Ocycz and Ms. Conard to the North Cove Wait List by Mr. Wall, seconded by Mr. Cole and the MOTION APPROVED unanimously.
c. Assignment of Moorings - A special meeting will take place on January 22, 2013, 7:00 p.m. to assign moorings. Ms. Lewis will find a location for the special meeting.
7. Ferry Road Dock
a. Wait List - No update
b. Slip Renewals – Ms. Lewis noted that the renewals are coming in.
c. Ferry Road Project -
Mr. Collins reported that Selectman Fortuna wrote a letter to Mr. Lambert of the DEEP, OLISP with regard to the Town’s award of the construction contract for Ferry Dock Wharf Modification project. Mr. Collins will contact the DEEP as well. He noted that we are waiting for Mr. Lambert’s reply. Mr. Goduti still had questions about the finances.
8. Waterways: No Report
9. Harbor Master Report:
Mr. Mitchell discussed the abandoned sail boat. Mr. Goduti reminded Mr. Mitchell about the paperwork to complete and send up to the State so he could get paid. Mr. Mitchell noted that he went to Ceil to have a sign made to post that all boats have to be out of the water by January 1st.
10. Correspondence
- 3 Memorandums from Geraldine Lewis, Secretary, Zoning Commission re: Petition to amend the OS Zoning Regulations; These do not affect the Harbor Management Commission. No action requested. No action taken.
- Letter from Richard Narad re health issues and mooring fee;
A motion to refund Mr. Narad his mooring fees was made by Mr. Bowman, seconded by Mr. Cole and MOTION APPROVED unanimously.
Dispensation to Rule 11: None
DEEP: OLISP Applications:
- DEEP Permit application to install 55 cubic yards riprap along the bank of Hagar Creek, Old Saybrook; No action requested from Commission. No comments by the Commission.
- DEEP Application: Saybrook Pt. Marina; No action requested from Commission. No comments by the Commission.
- Consultation form: Ozycz property at 30 Saltus Drive, Old Saybrook to construct a 5; X 20’ dock with associated boatlift, pilings, and a 3; X 103’ boardwalk with railing.
The Commission decided that more information was needed before taking action on this request. Ms. Lewis will contact Angus McDonald Gary Sharpe Associates to attend a meeting.
- DEEP Consultation Form: Perrone property; 21 Pelton Avenue, Old Saybrook.
A motion to approve this application was made by Mr. Bowman, seconded by Mr. Wall and MOTION APPROVED unanimously.
- Certificate of Permission Aplication: Buckingham Avenue. No action requested. The Commission had no comment.
11. New Business – Discussion of Budget: A motion to table this discussion to the Special Meeting was made by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr. Bowman and MOTION APPROVED unanimously.
12. Old Business
a. C.G. Anchorage Designations - Mr. Wall noted no updated report.
b. North Cove Policies - None
13. Bills for Payment:
- L. Wagner & Assoc. $2,400.00 (Ferry Dock Project)
- GNCB Consulting Engineers $ 480.00 (Bid process Ferry Dock Project)
- CIEL, Inc. $ 23.00 (Ferry Dock Project)
- Clerk: 30.5 hrs: $ 488.00 (Annual Mooring Renewals)
A MOTION to pay all of the bills was made by Mr. Bowman, SECONDED by Mr. Cole and MOTION APPROVED unanimously.
14. Adjournment:
Mr. Bowman MOVED and Mr. Cole SECONDED that the meeting be ADJOURNED at 8:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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