302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125
HMC MEETING MINUTES January 13, 2014 7:PM ACTION LIBRARY
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1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by Chairman Collins.
2. Roll Call:
Present: R. Collins, Chairman, D. Cole, R. Goduti, G. Wall.
Clerk Gerri Lewis.
Absent: L. Bowman, Secretary; Scott Mitchell, Harbormaster;
3. Citizens with Business before the Commission: NONE
At this time, Mr. Goduti brought up a charge that he felt was not the responsibility of the Harbor Management Commission. It was decided that Mr. Collins would go to the selectman.
4. Minutes: 12/11/13
A motion was made by Mr. Wall to approve the minutes, seconded by Mr. Cole. Motion passed.
5. Clerk Report:
Clerk Report was presented and items in the narrative were discussed.
At this time, the Clothesline wait list was discussed.
Mr. Goduti made a motion to place Frederick Pardi on the Clothesline wait list, seconded by David Cole and motion passed unanimously.
It was noted that Mr. Sapozhnikov, who applied for the Clothesline wait list was not an Old Saybrook resident and could not be on the wait list.
6. North Cove:
Mr. Ritzhaupt had a question about a different mooring to accommodate one of his vessels. Mr. Collins spoke to him about this and Mr. Ritzhaupt will stay with his current mooring.
7. Ferry Road Dock:
The commission was concerned about having room for all of the boats at the Ferry Dock. It was noted that 5 people did not pay their mooring fees as of yet. Phone calls and emails to contact these people will be done. The commission decided to give them until the next meeting to pay for their moorings.
Mr. Collins informed the commission that Mr. Freed of GNCB was trying to arrange a meeting with Mr. Neri, Mr. Fortuna and himself to discuss the last statement balance from Mr. Neri.
8. Waterways: No Report.
9. Harbor Master: No Report.
10. Correspondence:
DEEP to Jerzy & Stella Jedrychowski: Notice of Non-Compliance at 4 Toms Road, Old Saybrook. No Action Taken.
Letter from Stephen Sheehan requesting to retain mooring in North Cove.
Mr. Goduti made a motion to reinstate Mr. Sheehan in The North Cove Anchorage, seconded by Mr. Cole and motion passed unanimously.
Letter from Hugh Hunsinger giving up mooring in North Cove asking for refund.
Mr. Cole made a motion to refund Mr. Hunsinger, seconded by Mr. Collins and motion passed unanimously.
DEEP: OLISP Applications:
DEEP: Notice of Tentative Determination to Approve Structures, Dredging & Fill and Tidal Wetlands and Intent to Waive Public Hearing: Applicant: John Ozycz. Site location: 30 Saltus Drive, Old Saybrook. No Action Taken.
DEEP: Saybrook Point Marina: Complete Maintenance Dredging. After a short discussion, Chairman Collins signed the Permit Consultation Form on behalf of the Harbor Management Commission.
11. New Business:
Mr. Goduti noted that he felt that FOI rules should be paid more attention to.
The commission discussed the moorings that were left on the Sheffield St. Dock which were then removed by Mr. Mitchell. The commission decided to be more definitive when hiring someone to pull moorings next year.
12. Old Business:
Mr. Goduti inquired if Mr. Cronin got back to the commission about the decision that the HMC did not have to go to town meeting to raise fees. Ms. Lewis said she would contact him.
North Cove Policies:
A motion to approve the changes made to North Cove Policies by Mr. Wall was seconded by Mr. Cole. Discussion: There was a lengthy discussion regarding transient yachtsmen and it was decided that this would be tabled until the next meeting.
At this time, Mr. Goduti passed out a packet which he researched on signs for the anchorage areas. He noted the town-wide requirements from Zoning Regulations. He discussed the application form for Design Review from the Architectural Review Board; a certificate of Zoning Compliance for signs; and an application for Certificate of Appropriateness as to Exterior Features from the Historic District Commission. He also noted and discussed the list of items that could possibly be on the signs. The commission favored the design of the Founders Memorial Park sign. Mr. Goduti suggested going through the above rules for each sign.
Mr. Collins thanked Mr. Goduti for doing this research. It was decided that this would be tabled until the next meeting.
At this time, Mr. Goduti reported that he spoke with Mr. Rutan and that the floats for Ferry Dock will be ready in March.
The commission also discussed the possible shortage of slips at Ferry Dock.
13: Payment of Bills:
A motion was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Wall to pay the bills. Motion was so voted unanimously.
14: Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made and seconded at 8:14 p.m.
Submitted: Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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