302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 2013 7:00 P.M. (REPLACE 2/11/13 MEETING) FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM TOWN HALL |
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The meeting was called to order at 12:10 P.M.
by Chairman Collins. It was noted that the regular meeting of February 11th had to be cancelled at the last minute because of a power outage at the Library.
Present: R. Collins, Chairman; D. Cole; R. Goduti, L. Bowman, Commissioners; S. Mitchell – Dock Master/Harbor Master; Gerri Lewis, Clerk
Absent: G. Wall
- Citizens with Business before the Commission – None
- Minutes – 1/14/13
The Commission decided to table the minutes.
At this time, the commission read Ms. Lewis’ report.
a. Mooring renewals - None
b. North Cove Wait List update – None
c. Assignment of Moorings - Mr. Mitchell told the Commission he was waiting for word from them to call NC wait list holders for placement in the North Cove dredged area.
7. Ferry Road Dock – See discussion under Old business.
a. Wait List - No update
b. Slip Renewals – No update
c. Ferry Road Project - No update
8. Waterways: No Report
9. Harbor Master Report: No update
10. Correspondence
- Letter from Ruth Hockert – Mr. Collins read Ms. Hockert’s letter to the Commission. No Action requested. No Action taken.
- Letter from Larry Ritzhaupt noting that he would like to keep his current mooring even though he cannot put his new larger boat on the mooring. He will put his 22 ft. Hydrosport motor boat on the mooring. The commission agreed that going forward, if Mr. Ritzhaupt has a bigger boat he will be put on the wait list and pay $10 to hold that place on the wait list.
- Letter from Richard Barnes apprising the Commission that he will not be using his mooring in North Cove. He is moving away.
A MOTION to refund Mr. Barnes’ mooring fee was made by Mr. Bowman, SECONDED by Mr. Cole and MOTION APPROVED unanimously.
Dispensation to Rule 11: None
.DEEP: OLISP Applications:
- Certificate of Permission Application: Repair of Pier damaged during Storm Irene; 157 Plum Bank Road Pier; No action requested; No action taken.
- Certificate of Permission Application: Winthrop Cody, 124 Sea Lane 2; No action requested; No action taken.
- Coastline Consulting: Groin Rebuild Project; Loiselle Property; 125 Plum Bank Road; No action requested; No action taken.
- CT DEEP GP 013 Application: Saybrook Point Marina, LLC; No action requested; No action taken.
- Continued: 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. Ms. Lewis sent an email to McDonald Sharpe to have someone attend this meeting. (Action requested) The Commission discussed whether or not it was in order to ask for an extension. Mr. Collins instructed Ms. Lewis to contact Angus McDonald Gary Sharpe & Assoc. to have someone attend the next meeting.
11. New Business – None
12. Old Business – Fees
The Commission engaged in a long discussion regarding Ferry Dock and the realization that it will need to be refurbished. Future depreciation and repairs and expenses were discussed. It was noted that on the average, the expenses are approximately $8,300.00 annually. Mr. Cole was concerned that the Ferry Dock holders get the fairest consideration possible.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Collins to charge $30.00/Ft. to Ferry Road dockholders plus a 50% discount to commercial fishermen with tax exempt certificate/number with fees or discounts that are in place today. MOTION FAILED as there was no second.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Goduti to raise the fees at Ferry Road dock at $30/Ft. with a minimum fee of $510.00 and “qualifying” commercial fishermen receive the same consideration as they do now; they must have a state tax exempt certificate/number. The MOTION SECONDED by Mr. Collins. MOTION PASSED: R. Collins; L. Bowman; D. Goduti; OPPOSED: D. Cole.
a. C.G. Anchorage Designations - None.
b. North Cove Policies - None
13. Bills for Payment:
- State of CT DRS $2,360.72
- Clerk: 22.5 hrs: $ 360.00
- James Mitchell, Sr. $ 90.00
A MOTION to pay all of the bills was made by Mr. Bowman, SECONDED by Mr. Cole. Discussion: Mr. Goduti asked Mr. Mitchell if James Mitchell, Sr. had resigned from the State to which Mr. Mitchell replied no. MOTION APPROVED unanimously.
14. Adjournment:
Mr. Bowman MOVED and Mr. Cole SECONDED that the meeting be ADJOURNED at 2:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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