302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MAY 13, 2013 7:00 P.M. ACTON LIBRARY |
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The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M.
by Chairman Collins.
Present: R. Collins, Chairman; D. Cole, R. Goduti; L. Bowman, G. Wall, Commissioners; S. Mitchell, Dock Master/Harbor Master; Gerri Lewis, Clerk
Absent: None
- Citizens with Business before the Commission – None
- Minutes – 4/8/13
A MOTION to approve the minutes of 4/8/13 was made by Mr. Bowman and seconded by Mr. Goduti. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The commission read Ms. Lewis’ report and had no comment.
a. Mooring renewals – Ms. Lewis noted that a few are still coming in.
b. North Cove Wait List update – No report.
c. Assignment of Moorings - Mr. Mitchell reported that there were 5 open spots for placement in the North Cove dredged area. He noted that the placements had to be a shallow draft. A short discussion about placements and waiving the 50% rule was had and the following motion was made:
COLLINS/GODUTI: A motion to give the Harbor Master the full authority to fill the 5 slots in the North Cove Deep Water Dredged area and close the Cove by May 27th, 2013 was made and seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Ferry Road Dock –
a. Wait List - No update
b. Slip Renewals – No update
c. Ferry Road Project -
Mr. Collins reported that the masonry was done and that Neri would like to bring in a Crane and put it on a pad. The commission discussed slips, floats, etc. and noted that a minimum of 6 should be replaced. The commission asked Scott if he would want to build 2 docks. Mr. Collins reported that he went to see Attorney Cronin about the original contract. He noted that the pilings were not part of the original contract. A discussion was had with regard to the pilings and whether or not the DEEP would have to be notified if pilings were added or if the design was changed. Also Mr. Cole brought up the issue of using hoops in place of ropes and chains. Mr. Mitchell noted that he could get hoops. Mr. Collins asked if Mr. Mitchell would want to make the floating
docks to which Mr. Mitchell replied in the affirmative. It was decided that Mr. Goduti and Mr. Cole will design a plan to add the pilings, which are already on the drawings, and get back to the commission in 2 weeks.
8. Waterways: Mr. Wall gave his report.
9. Harbor Master Report:
Mr. Mitchell reported the there were 6 planks (Sheffield) that need to be replaced.
10. Correspondence:
- From Geraldine Lewis, Secy. Zoning Commission: Petition to Amend the OS Zoning Regulations, Section 53 Special Standards, to permit Food and Beverage Concession Service at Town Parks adjacent to Long island Sound. No Action Requested unless you have an objection.
Mr. Goduti made a motion to instruct Ms. Lewis to write a letter to The Zoning Commission to say the commission had no objection, seconded by Mr. Cole and MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
- From Maggie Eldredge: Father, Henry Bakewell, passed away and had already paid his mooring fee. Would like a refund of $344.50 made payable to Henry P. Bakewell Estate.
Mr. Bowman made a motion to refund mooring fee to the Henry Bakewell estate, seconded by Mr. Cole and MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
- Invitation to Connecticut Harbor Management Association 17th Annual Banquet.
Mr. Collins noted that he would like to attend the annual banquet of the CHMA on June 10th.
Mr. Goduti made a motion that the regular meeting of June 10th be cancelled and that a special meeting on June 11th be held in its place, seconded by Mr. Bowman and MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Dispensation to Rule 11:
- Walter W. Moore, III: Will be taking extended cruise during the 2013 boating season from June 20, 2013 to September 20, 2013. Action Requested.
- Fred Volker: Will be spending significant time in Maine and Canada. Action Requested.
- Laura Hanson: New to North Cove. Will be spending time away for the summer and request exemption to Rule 11. Action Requested.
A motion to grant dispensation to Rule 11 to Walter Moore, Fred Volker and Laura Hanson was made by Mr. Bowman and seconded by Mr. Cole and MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
- Letter from Mr. Fyler requesting refund for mooring: Action requested.
A motion made by Mr. Wall to refund Mr. Fyler for mooring and seconded by Mr. Cole and MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
.DEEP: OLISP Applications:
- CT DEEP/OLISP application: Certification of Notice Form. Angus McDonald/Gary Sharpe & Assoc., Inc. agent for Thomas J. Perrone, III. No Action Requested. The commission had no comment.
- Certificate of Permission Application: Submitted by Harkin Engineering. Repair of Dock at 29 Fenwick Street destroyed during Storm Irene. No Action Requested. The commission had no comment.
- CT DEEP/OLISP: Certificate Of Permission Application from Docko, Inc. regarding 7 River Edge Road, Old Saybrook; Dock Modifications. No Action Requested. The commission had no comment.
11. New Business – Ms. Lewis reported that the minutes and agendas are and have always been on the town website as well as the individual Harbor Management Website.
12. Old Business
a. C.G. Anchorage Designations – Commissioner Wall gave his report.
13. Payment of Bills:
- Clerk: 52 hrs. $832.00
- State of CT DRS: $4644.68
- GNCB Consulting Engineers: $900.00 (Construction Admin.)
- Paint Shop: $ 24.95
- Saybrook Hardware:Spray Paint/Sprayer $97.56
- Henry Bakewell Estate: $344.50
- Kevin Detro: Remove Docks Ferry Rd. $200.00
- CHMA Association Dues: $200.00
A MOTION to pay the bills was made by Mr. Wall, SECONDED by Mr. Bowman and MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
14. Adjournment:
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Wall and seconded by Mr. Bowman at 7:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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