302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 11, 2013 7:00 P.M. ACTON PUBLIC LIBRARY |
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The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M.
by Les Bowman.
Present: R. Collins, Chairman (8:00 p.m.); D. Cole, L. Bowman, G. Wall, Commissioners; S. Mitchell – Dock Master/Harbor Master; Gerri Lewis, Clerk
Absent: R. Goduti
- Citizens with Business before the Commission – Mr. Ozycz attended the meeting with regard to his dock application at 30 Saltus Drive, submitted by Angus McDonald Gary Sharpe & Associates. After a short discussion, the Commission decided to invite the engineers to the next meeting so that the commission could deliberate on this application. The engineers were invited to past meetings.
Mr. David Shearer attended the meeting. He had questions regarding the wait list and the protocol with regard to placement of boats in the North Cove dredged area. After an explanation from the commission, he left a check for $10 and his application for the NC dredged area with Ms. Lewis for processing.
- Minutes – Special mtg. 1/28/13; Special mtg. 2/16/13;
The Commission decided to table the minutes as there was not a quorum present at the time.
The commission read Ms. Lewis’ report.
a. Mooring renewals - None
b. North Cove Wait List update – None
c. Assignment of Moorings - Mr. Mitchell reported that he was in the process of making assignments and would be meeting with Ms. Lewis after the meeting to go over NC wait list holders for placement in the North Cove dredged area.
Mr. Bowman noted that he would put a timeline together for the NC dredged area for future use.
7. Ferry Road Dock – The working timeline of the Ferry Road Dock was discussed briefly.
a. Wait List - No update
b. Slip Renewals – No update
c. Ferry Road Project - See above.
8. Waterways: No Report.
Mr. Wall did however hand out/read the email from Maritime to the Commission. They inquired about a donation of a slip from the Town to Maritime. After a brief discussion, Mr. Collins instructed Ms. Lewis to inquire of the Selectman’s office if there was a policy regarding donating to non-profits. Mr. Wall will get back to Maritime. The HMC, if a slip is available, noted that it couldn’t be used until mid July.
9. Harbor Master Report: Scott reported that during high winds a 12’ dinghy blew towards Saltus Drive. He called the Police but never heard back.
Scott noted that James Mitchell never resigned as Deputy Harbor Master. Scott is going to be needing help with the moorings. The commission agreed.
Mr. Collins noted that there is a bill in Hartford with respect to the duties and responsibilities of a Harbor Master.
10. Correspondence: None
Dispensation to Rule 11: None
DEEP: OLISP Applications:
- 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) This item was continued until engineers attend a meeting.
- DEEP: Temporary Authorization issued to Sea Tow to remove a boat from tidal wetlands in the Town of Guilford. No action requested.
- COP Application: Mr. Gerald Neipp, 167 Plum Bank Road, Old Saybrook. No action requested.
11. New Business – None
12. Old Business – None
13. Bills for Payment:
A MOTION to pay the bills was made by Mr. Bowman, SECONDED by Mr. Wall and motion passed unanimously.
14. Adjournment:
Mr. Bowman MOVED and Mr. Wall SECONDED that the meeting be ADJOURNED at 8:43 p.m. The clerk and harbormaster stayed on to discuss placement of moorings until 9:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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