302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125 HMC SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
May 14, 2014 7:PM Lower Level OS Town Hall
|
|
|
|
|
1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Collins.
2. Roll Call:
Present: R. Collins, Chairman, Les Bowman, Secretary, D. Cole, R. Goduti, Scott
Mitchell, Harbor Master; Gerri Lewis, Clerk.
Absent: G. Wall
Guests: Richard Beck; William Forrest
3. Citizens with Business before the Commission:
Mr. Forrest reported that he was going on vacation and he brought in his registration for his boat for a possible placement at Ferry Dock. Mr. Cole instructed Ms. Lewis to send Mr. Forrest an application for Ferry Dock.
4. Minutes: 4/14/14
A motion was made by Mr. Goduti to approve the minutes, seconded by Mr. Cole. Motion passed unanimously.
5. Clerk Report:
Clerk Report was presented and accepted. It was noted that Ms. Lewis sent several emails and also spoke with Mr. Threlfall on the phone with regard to his NC mooring. Mr. Mitchell also noted that he tried calling Mr. Threlfall. After discussion the commission made the following motion:
A motion was made by Mr. Collins that Mr. Threlfall be put back on the wait list for North Cove, seconded by Mr. Bowman, and it was so VOTED unanimously.
6. North Cove:
Mr. Mitchell reported that he made 1 placement in North Cove.
7. Ferry Road: Placements:
Mr. Cole noted that he contacted Mr. Bates and was waiting to hear back. He noted that he spoke with Ryan Walsh and Mr. Walsh was in the process of buying a boat.
Mr. Goduti reported that Rutan would be at Ferry Dock next week.
Clothesline – wait list
Renewals:
Ms. Lewis reported that there were 30 renewals including the 5 new from end of last year. Ms. Lewis noted that 3 mooring holders did not renew for this year.
8. Waterways:
Mr. Collins reported that he and Mr. Wall met with DEEP and the Old Lyme Harbormaster. They discussed the congestion at Ferry Pt. and noted that a change in regulations would be very expensive. Mr. Collins noted the discussions will be ongoing. The next legislative session will be in January, 2015.
9. Harbor Master:
Mr. Mitchell reported to the commission that he made 1 placement in North Cove. He also presented bills to the Commission for help he received for placement of moorings. He also presented a bill for a mooring he replaced for Mr. Peske which was damaged while Mr. Rutan was pulling the moorings.
Mr. Bowman noted that a schedule has to be created for placement of moorings in North Cove. He noted that we have 10 vacant moorings and only 1 has been filled. He discussed the commitment this Commission has to the early placement of moorings.
10. Correspondence:
- Invitation to North Cove Yacht Club’s 45th Commissioning on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.
- Letter to Harbor Master from Allan Carlson. No action taken.
Request for refund: Mr. Mattheis for NC Mooring.
A motion made by Mr. Collins to refund NC mooring fee to Mr. Mattheis, seconded by Mr. Bowman was so VOTED unanimously.
Dispensation to Rule 11:
- Walter Moore: Taking an extended cruise. Action requested.
Mr. Moore’s request for dispensation to Rule 11 was approved by the commission.
.DEEP: OLISP Applications:
- Certificate of Permission: Application of Borough of Fenwick. Regarding maintenance of breakwater structure. No action requested. No action taken.
11. New Business:
None
12. Old Business:
At this time Mr. Goduti reported on the signs for the different areas and his conversations with Land Use. He noted that he would attend the next meeting of the Historic District Commission. He noted that unfortunately they cancelled their current meeting so he will have to wait another month to be at that meeting.
Mr. Bowman asked the commission if they wanted him to proceed as liaison for dredging in North Cove with ACOE and whatever opportunity he may have with legislative representatives. The commission noted that they appreciated whatever progress Mr. Bowman could make in this regard and to please proceed.
Mr. Collins reported on the piece of State land on Ferry Road. He noted that it is not owned by DOT but rather by DEEP. He will be meeting with DEEP next month.
The Commission discussed not being noticed by Land Use re Mariners Way. Mr. Collins noted that he would contact Land Use to let them know that HMC would like to be noticed in this project.
Mr. Goduti noted that he would ask Mr. Greider to give him a price for picking up the ramps and bringing them to the Transfer Station.
13: Payment of Bills:
A motion was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Bowman to pay the bills. Motion was so voted unanimously.
14: Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made and seconded at 8:21 p.m.
Submitted: Gerri Lewis, Clerk
| 