302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125 HMC REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 12, 2013 7:PM ACTION LIBRARY
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1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm by Chairman Collins.
2. Roll Call:
Present: R. Collins, Chairman, D. Cole, R. Goduti, G. Wall; L. Bowman.
Dock/Harbor Master S. Mitchell, Clerk Gerri Lewis.
3. Citizens with Business before the Commission:
There were 5 members of the public in attendance.
Attorney John Bennett came to inquire about a CAM application. It was noted that application was brought to the commission previously. Mr. Bennett noted that he was going to be bringing it before the Zoning Commission.
Mr. Grieder and Mr. Root were there as Ferry Dock slip holders. Two others were fishermen. Mr. Root inquired of the pilings. Mr. Bowman told the commission that NC Yacht Club had two 2.5 foot aluminum ramps with railings that are 35” wide. These could be used at T dock. Mr. Goduti said he would give Scott a hand with the ramps. After a short discussion, the commission voted:
A motion to purchase the two ramps for $500.00 each from the NC Yacht Club was made by Mr. Goduti, seconded by Mr. Wall and it was so voted by: Mr. Collins; Mr. Goduti; Mr. Cole; Mr. Wall; Abstention: Mr. Bowman.
4. Minutes: 07/08/13
A motion by Mr. Goduti to approve the minutes of 07/08/2013 was seconded by Mr. Cole.
Discussion: Mr. Collins noted that he opposed the motion in the July minutes: R. Goduti made a motion that we get an estimate to replace the dock with floats, extend the
dock 100' to deep water and regain use of six slips.
A motion by Mr. Goduti to approve the minutes of 7/8/13 as amended, seconded by Mr. Cole was so voted by Mr. Collins; Mr. Wall; Mr. Cole; Mr. Goduti. Abstention: Mr. Bowman.
The subject of the rate increase for Ferry Dock was brought up. Mr. Collins asked Ms. Lewis if she spoke to the selectman’s office about getting this on the agenda for a town meeting. Ms. Lewis reported that she did not remember being asked to do this, but that she would look back into the minutes with regard to this subject, and would get back to the commission in a day or so. Mr. Goduti noted that at that particular meeting there was a motion to raise the fees at Ferry Road dock to $30/Ft. with a minimum fee of $500.00 and “qualifying” commercial fishermen to receive the same consideration as they do now; they must have a state tax exempt certificate/number.
Mr. Goduti brought up a concern from Ted Tester who was troubled about the litter on Sheffield Street and would like to see a web cam installed. The commission discussed this problem at length as it has been ongoing. Mr. Goduti suggested that Mr. Collins write a letter to Chief Spera with a copy to Selectman Fortuna. The only way the problem could be resolved is with constant police presence.
5. Clerk Report:
Written Clerk Report was presented to the Commission Chairman Collins. Ms. Lewis noted that the Swains are paid up for Ferry Dock. Letters for dispensation to Rule ll were mailed to Messrs. Langer; Cotrill; and Wilks. Ms. Lewis received inquiries from NC wait list holder Vicki Sylvia; NC slip holder Mr. Faulkner was having his boat brought to NC to be put on mooring after pending divorce proceedings. Ms. Lewis, at the request of Mr. Collins, presented a report to Selectman’s office for inclusion into the Town Report and Saybrook Events for the Harbor Management Commission. Ms. Lewis reported that she and Mr. Mitchell met at the Town Hall for 3 hours going over current mooring lists; available space and updates.
Ms. Lewis noted that she emailed to the commission and brought to the meeting the following lists: NC current holders; NC wait list updated: Clothesline current holders; Clothesline wait list updated; Ferry Dock holders; Ferry Dock wait list updated. She asked for the commission’s permission to approve the lists so that she could get them on the website as soon as she could get an appt. with the new IT person.
A motion was made to approve the lists as presented by Mr. Wall and seconded by Mr. Cole. Motion passed by: Mr. Collins; Mr. Goduti; Mr. Wall; Mr. Cole. Abstentions: Mr. Bowman
6. North Cove:
It was noted that the mooring renewals would be addressed at the November or December meetings. No further updates.
7. Ferry Road Dock:
The commissioners after visiting the Ferry Dock project noted problems and the need for expansion. Mr. Goduti noted that there is no coordination between agencies. He noted that our Harbor Management Plan says: “cooperation among agencies….” Mr. Collins suggested the commissioners meet with Selectman Fortuna and Lane Use.
The commissioners discussed the following plan:
- Walkway and Fingers $51,516.00; main walkways 10’ x 100’, built in 3 sections, hinged together
Fingers: (6) 6’ x 28’, hinges to main walkway; (off-load & install by others) $48,084.00;
Misc.: 360’ vinyl finder on fingers with (2) corner bumpers each finger; $1,392.00;
(12) hoop & roller pile guides; $2,040.00
- Ramp $3,087.00
- Installation and Pilings Removal of Old Dock $58,750.00
- Options (change fingers to 10’ wide) add: $15,956.00
Total with options: $139,309.00
The commission estimated that this cost could be up to $150K with the removal of T-Dock.
Mr. Goduti moved that the HMC authorize this plan for expansion up to $150K, seconded by Mr. Cole.
Discussion: Mr. Bowman emphasized concern of the permitting and that if this requires town funding we need to keep in mind the STEAP grant which is owned by the town. Motion was VOTED unanimously.
With regard to Ferry Dock holders, the commissioners made a decision to refund the Ferry Dock slip holders their fees paid for this year.
A motion was made by Mr. Cole to refund the 2013 fees paid by the Ferry Dock slip holders; seconded by Mr. Collins and it was so VOTED unanimously.
Mr. Collins read an email from Mr. Jim Mitchell regarding “regulatory buoys”. Mr. Mitchell noted the email he received from the Coast Guard regarding the rock buoys A, B. C. & D. being marked improperly. Mr. Goduti inquired regarding the responsibility of the Coast Guard with respect to buoys.
The commission asked the dock master Scott Mitchell to explore the possibilities of removing the shafts out of the rocks and they would reimburse him for his time and the following motion was made:
A motion by Mr. Goduti to remove the shafts out of the rocks and notify the Coast Guard if we are successful; seconded by Mr. Bowman, was so VOTED unanimously.
8. Waterways:
Mr. Wall noted that there was nothing new to report.
9. Harbor Master:
Mr. Mitchell noted that he got the decking material for Sheffield Street and also noted that there was a problem with the lights. He will look into this.
10. Correspondence:
- Letter to Susan Bailey, DEEP from Keith Neilson, DOCKO re the deminimus change in the sheet piling to vary from the 18” authorization limit. Commission had no comment.
- From Christine Nelson, Town Planner: Petition to Amend the OS Zoning Map.
Petition to Amend the Old Saybrook Zoning Regulations. Commission had no comment.
- Leendert van Vliet. Purchased larger sailboat and would like to be assigned a deep water mooring for next season 2014. Mr. Mitchell is looking into this.
- Letter from Keith and Lori Rich re mooring location of boat. Mr. Mitchell is addressing this with the Rich’s.
Dispensation to Rule 11:
David Henderson; Dwight Merriam; George Wisner; Gerald M. Heller; Thomas Forella; Dick Goduti; and Walter Wiegert requested an exemption to Rule 11. Mr. Goduti noted to the Chairman that he no longer required an exemption.
A motion was made by Mr. Wall to approve the requests for exemption to Rule 11, seconded by Mr. Cole and it was so VOTED unanimously.
Mr. Collins brought to the attention of the commissioners correspondence he and Chief Spera received from Selectman Fortuna re a possible tide gage for Old Saybrook. This was passed on to Mr. Fortuna from the NECG Water Science Center. Chief Spera noted that for the amount of money that would need to be invested annually, he could not see the overall benefit over other emergency preparedness initiatives that could be realized with the same amount of money. The commission took no action on this item.
.DEEP: OLISP Applications:
- CT DEEP/OLISP: Certificate of Permission Application: Submitted by Nathan L. Jacobson & Associates, Inc. Repairs to storm damaged Bellaire Drive; Cornfield Point, Old Saybrook. The Commission had no comment.
11. New Business:
None
12. Old Business:
Mr. Goduti noted that he rescheduled the dumpster for Ferry Road. Mr. Mitchell will call Olsen Sanitation to get port-o-potties to Ferry Road.
13: Payment of Bills:
The commission agreed that they would not pay the GNCB bill until further notice.
A motion was made by R. Goduti, seconded by G. Wall to pay all bills except the GNCB bill. Motion was so VOTED unanimously.
14: Adjournment: A motion to adjourn made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Collins at 8:32 p.m.
Submitted: Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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