302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125
HMC SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES December 11,
2013 7:PM Second Floor Conference Room Town Hall |
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1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 pm by Chairman Collins.
2. Roll Call:
Present: R. Collins, Chairman, D. Cole, R. Goduti, L. Bowman, Secretary; G. Wall.
Clerk, Gerri Lewis
Absent: Dock Master/Harbor Master S. Mitchell
3. Citizens with Business before the Commission: NONE
4. Minutes: 11/13/13
A motion by Mr. Bowman to approve the minutes, seconded by Mr. Wall.
Discussion: Mr. Goduti brought up Attorney Cronin’s ruling re raising fees. After a short discussion, Mr. Bowman suggested getting the documentation regarding this ruling. The clerk was asked to get this documentation for the next regular meeting.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. Clerk Report:
Clerk Report was presented to the Commission. The Commission accepted the report.
6. North Cove: It was discussed that a special meeting needed to be arranged for discussion of the North Cove Policies and Procedures. The clerk was instructed to arrange a venue for this for January 8th, 2014 if possible.
7. Ferry Road Dock:
Mr. Goduti noted that the ramps are here and floats will be built by Between The Bridges. He noted that he has been in communication with Dan Rutan to replace new floats and ramps off T-Dock.
Mr. Goduti expressed his displeasure of a Ferry Dock bill that was paid. He felt that the commission has no control, in general, over the HMC funds. He expressed his annoyance and displeasure with not having control over these funds. Additionally, he expressed his displeasure with a letter that went out to one of the Ferry Dock holders, a commission member, who said the dimensions were not correct for his “new” boat. The clerk noted that the letters went out for “review” to the commission members before they were sent out to the Ferry Dock holders. She noted that this was not brought to her attention and that she was never notified of a new boat.
The discussion of fees was brought up once again. Mr. Goduti noted that he didn’t see North Cove holders supporting the commission’s efforts. He felt that the commission was over-charging fees in the North Cove dredged area and suggested a refund. A discussion ensued regarding the fees. Mr. Bowman commented that he was not aware of any displeasure by the North Cove dredged area holders. Mr. Goduti commented that he would like to continue this discussion to the next meeting.
8. Waterways: Mr. Wall read a letter from the Coast Guard to update the Commission members. Mr. Collins thanked Mr. Wall.
9. Harbor Master: No report.
10. Correspondence:
- Jeff Brewyer, Fisherman inquired wait list & fees for Ferry Dock.
- Between The Bridges: Summer Contract;
- Copy of Letter to DEEP re STEAP Grant from Selectman’s Office;
- Announcement from Lower Connecticut River Valley Regional Agriculture Council introducing themselves
Dispensation to Rule 11: None
.DEEP: OLISP Applications: None
11. New Business:- Election of Officers
A motion was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Bowman to elect Mr. Collins as Chairman of the Harbor Management Commission. In favor: Mr. Cole; Mr. Collins; Mr. Bowman; Mr. Wall; Opposed: Mr. Goduti
A motion was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Collins to elect Mr. Bowman as Secretary of the Harbor Management Commission. Motion passed unanimously.
At this time, it was mentioned that a review of the Harbor Management Plan needed to be done in the near future.
12. Old Business:
Mr. Cole gave a report of his findings on the property next to the State launch ramp. Mr. Collins noted, if the commission agreed, he would continue talking to our representative Marilyn Giuliano with regard to acquiring this property.
A motion to authorize the chairman to move forward with attempts to acquire this property was made by Mr. Goduti and seconded by Mr. Cole. Motion passed unanimously.
At this time, Mr. Goduti commented that he would like the agenda mailed out at least 1 week before the regular meeting.
A motion was made by Mr. Wall and seconded by Mr. Goduti that a standardized agenda be had for monthly meetings. After a short discussion it was noted that the clerk would mail the agenda, minutes, correspondence and accounting sheet on the Wednesday or Thursday preceding the meeting for the following Monday.
Mr. Wall withdrew his motion.
13: Payment of Bills:
A motion was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr.Wall to pay the bills. Motion passed unanimously.
14: Adjournment: A motion was made to adjourn by Mr. Cole, and was seconded by Mr. Collins at 8:50 p.m.
Submitted: Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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