302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125
HMC MEETING MINUTES March 10, 2014 7:PM ACTION LIBRARY
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1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:08 pm by Chairman Collins.
2. Roll Call:
Present: R. Collins, Chairman, Les Bowman, Secretary, D. Cole, R. Goduti, G. Wall, Scott
Mitchell, Harbor Master; Gerri Lewis, Clerk.
3. Citizens with Business before the Commission: NONE
4. Minutes: 2/10/14
A motion was made by Mr. Bowman to approve the minutes, seconded by Mr. Cole. Discussion: Mr. Bowman noted the misspelling of Mr. Shearer’s last name and Mr. Clark’s first name being Scott. Motion passed with 1 abstention.
5. Clerk Report:
Clerk Report was presented and accepted.
6. North Cove:
A motion by Mr. Wall to approve the North Cove renewal applications of Mr. Ozycz and Mr. Pantages was seconded by Mr. Bowman and it was so VOTED unanimously.
Assignment of Moorings: Mr. Mitchell and Ms. Lewis will meet on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 to do the assignment of moorings.
7. Ferry Road:
The Commission looked over the Ferry Road Dock renewals and noted that the following people did not renew: T. Baldi; K. Rutty; A. Swain; H. Swain. Additionally, the following observations were made:
- Mattson: Missing Fisherman Tax Exemption Certificate;
- Madden: Missing Fisherman Tax Exemption Certificate;
- Peterson: Missing Registration
- Clark: Missing Registration
The Commission asked Ms. Lewis to follow up on these issues.
At this time, Mr. Collins made a motion to add Executive Session to the agenda for the purpose of discussing Ferry Dock facility and it was seconded by Mr. Cole and so VOTED unanimously.
The Commission went into Executive Session at 7:15 pm and ended at 7:27 pm. The following motion was made:
A motion was made by Mr. Collins that the Harbor Management Commission will be responsible for 50% of the Ferry Dock negotiated settlement, as agreed to by the Commission, and it was seconded by Mr. Goduti and it was so VOTED unanimously.
Mr. Goduti reported to the commission that the floats and ramps for Ferry Dock are being built and will be complete and installed by April 1st. Mr. Goduti also told the commission that he asked that Dan install pilings as well.
Mr. Collins noted that a new dock and ramp will be needed at North Cove. Mr. Goduti has also been in contact with Between the Bridges about working on a design for a dinghy dock and ramp as well. Mr. Cole inquired if when the moorings are being hauled, if the dock could be hauled out as well. After a short discussion the following motion was made:
A motion was made by Mr. Collins to have Between the Bridges remove, build and install a dock and ramp at North Cove, Sheffield St. Dock with Mr. Goduti being the point man/contact person. It was seconded by Mr. Cole and it was so VOTED unanimously.
8. Waterways: No Report.
Mr. Wall reported to the commission that he got a call from Island Cove Marina with regard to enforcement and extension of the “no wake” area.
9. Harbor Master:
Mr. Mitchell reported to the commission that when #18 mooring was being hauled, the chain broke. The commission and he felt that it was the responsibility of Dan Rutan. This was Mr. Peske’s mooring. It was noted that the moorings were still sitting at the town dock.
Mr. Mitchell also reported that he was going to get together with Ms. Lewis to start the assignment of moorings in North Cove.
10. Correspondence:
Janet Fiorelli asked for an exemption to Rule 11, as she will be doing extensive cruising with her grandchildren this summer.
A motion was made and seconded approving Ms. Fiorelli’s request, and it was so VOTED unanimously.
DEEP: OLISP Applications:
DEEP: COP: Between the Bridges Marina – North yard to conduct maintenance dredging. No action required. No action taken.
DEEP: COP: Appleby: Replacement of Existing Elevated Wooden Walkway; No action requested. No action taken.
11. New Business:
It was decided that Mr. Collins would contact DEEP with regard to further conversation re no wake zones on the Connecticut River.
12. Old Business:
In January, Mr. Goduti did extensive research on signs for the docks. A discussion ensued of what would be put on each individual sign for the Clothesline Area; North Cove at Sheffield St. and Ferry Dock.
13: Payment of Bills:
A motion was made by Mr. Bowman, seconded by Mr. Wall to pay the bills. Motion was so voted unanimously.
14: Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made and seconded at 8:06 p.m.
Submitted: Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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