302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125 HMC SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES November 13, 2013 7:PM SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM TOWN HALL |
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1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Collins.
2. Roll Call:
Present: R. Collins, Chairman, D. Cole, R. Goduti, L. Bowman; G. Wall.
Dock/Harbormaster S. Mitchell, Clerk Gerri Lewis.
3. Citizens with Business before the Commission: NONE
4. Minutes: 10/16/13
A motion was made by Mr. Cole to approve the minutes, seconded by Mr. Bowman. Motion passed. Mr. Wall abstained.
5. Clerk Report:
Clerk Report was presented to the Commission. The Commission accepted the report.
6. North Cove:
It was noted that Steve Tagliatela would like to have the concrete dock.
7. Ferry Road Dock:
Mr. Goduti discussed with the Commission the letter that would be going out to all Ferry Dock holders. The Commission asked that the letters be emailed to them for verification. Ms. Lewis agreed to email the letters and would then send them out after she received receipt from the Commission.
It was noted that Town Council decided that it wasn’t necessary to take the Ferry Dock Fees to Town Meeting. It was relayed to the Commission that they have the right to make the decision to raise fees. It was agreed that the deadline would be December 31, 2013, for Ferry Dock holders’ renewals.
Mr. Bowman suggested perhaps having a public meeting to discuss raised Ferry dock fees. After a short discussion, it was decided to not have such a meeting.
8. Waterways: No Report.
9. Harbor Master:
Scott reported that Dan would be pulling the moorings over the coming weekend. He also noted that Mr. Bonin made him aware that the water line froze. He was having the water shut off today. He mentioned the concrete float that Steve Tagliatela wanted. He also noted that Sheffield Street Dock was falling apart. Mr. Goduti noted that the docks are too narrow.
Mr. Bowman made a motion to give the concrete dock as fair trade to Mr. Tagliatela for whatever he intends to do with it, seconded by Mr. Cole. Motion passed.
10. Correspondence:
- Robin & Betsy Varian: No longer be mooring in North Cove; decided not to move to Old Saybrook;
- George Wisner: In the process of finding a new 18-20 ft. power boat to replace sail boat he sold this past summer.
- Norman Swanson: Mooring location #20 Clothesline has not been used for 2 years.
- Michael Gioffre: mail returned for mooring in front of house at beach property.
- Shawn Sodergren: Will not be using a mooring in 2014.
- Hugh Hunsinger: wishes to retain mooring for 2014;
- Edward Godfrey: In process of selling boat and will not be placing a mooring in North Cove for the 2014 season.
- Jorgen Bjorkman: Sent note re boat.
- McChesney: New boat; draws less than sail boat.
- Beth Ann Merola: question about the wait list.
Dispensation to Rule 11: None
.DEEP: OLISP Applications:
- Coastline Consulting & Development: Certificate of Permission: Indian Town Association to conduct maintenance dredging.
- Coastline Consulting & Development: Certificate of Permission: Groin & Bulkhead Repair Project; 10 Toms Road, Old Saybrook;
- DEEP: Certificate of Permission: Repair of existing Groin at 141 Plum Bank Road; Old Saybrook
11. New Business:
None
12. Old Business:
a. Anchorage Designations: Mr. Wall gave a short report.
b. North Cove Policies: it was noted that this would be discussed at the December meeting or sooner if a venue could be secured.
Mr. Bowman reported to the Commission that he followed up with Steadman following the Norwalk dredging. He noted that Phase II is complete in Norwalk. Mr. Bowman continued his conversation that he has been speaking with Ed O’Donnell at the Army Corp and told the Commission if they wished, he would follow that through and keep in contact with them for future in OS. The Commission agreed and thanked Mr. Bowman for the follow-up.
Ms. Lewis presented the meeting schedule for 2014.
A motion to approve the schedule of meetings for 2014 was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Bowman and motion passed unanimously.
13: Payment of Bills:
A motion was made by Mr. Wall, seconded by Mr. Collins to pay the bills. Mr. Collins noted the GNCB bill from August that was set aside by the commission could now be paid. The commission agreed to pay this bill. Motion was so voted unanimously
14: Adjournment: A motion to adjourn made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Collins at 8:11 p.m.
Submitted: Gerri Lewis, Clerk
NOTE: The commission stayed to sign the North Cove Dredged Area applications after the meeting.
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