302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125
HMC MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 7:PM ACTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm by Chairman Collins.
2. Roll Call:
Present: R. Collins, Chairman, Les Bowman, Secretary, D. Cole, R. Goduti, G. Wall; S. Mitchell, Harbor Master; G. Lewis, Clerk.
Guests: John Aldi; Diane Aldi; Paul Connelly
Mr. Collins made a motion that Mr. Bowman continue to be liaison to the Army Corps of Engineers, seconded by Mr. Wall and it was so VOTED unanimously.
3. Citizens with Business before the Commission:
Mr. and Mrs. Aldi presented the commission with a survey map and letter dated September 6, 2014, which refers to a deed from 1934 describing the boundaries of what is now referred to as the North Cove Boat Launch.
A motion was made by Mr. Collins to have a sign made for the North Cove Boat Launch to read: No Crabbing; No Fishing; No Swimming; No Diving; No Camping; Permit Parking Only. There was no second to the motion. Mr. Collins withdrew his motion.
Mr. Goduti suggested putting together a committee to investigate the North Cove Boat Launch issue. Mr. Wall wanted to see something in writing regarding the background of this issue. It was decided that a special meeting would be held to address all issues.
4. Minutes: 7/14/14
A motion was made by Mr. Goduti to approve the minutes, seconded by Mr. Wall.
Discussion: Mr. Bowman asked that names be listed in motions when appropriate. Motion passed 4-0-1.
5. Clerk Report:
Clerk Report was presented and accepted. See below the details of wait lists.
6. - 8. North Cove; Clothesline; Ferry Dock
North Cove Deep Water Wait List new: Carten;
A motion was made by Mr. Goduti, seconded by Mr. Wall to approve addition of Mr. Carten to the North Cove Wait List in order of date received. Motion passed unanimously.
Clothesline Wait List New: Gernhardt; Goduti
A motion was made by Mr. Bowman, seconded by Mr. Cole to approve additions of Mr. Gernhardt and Mr. Goduti to the Clothesline Wait List in order of date received. Motion passed 4-0-1.
In preparation of the mailings for renewals: Last year fees are as follows:
NC Mooring fee: (Mail date: 10/15) $200.00; $100.00 management fee; $25.00 inspection fee tax $20.64.= $345.64
A motion to maintain the North Cove mooring fees was made by Mr. Bowman, seconded by Mr. Goduti and was so VOTED unanimously.
Clothesline: (Mail date: 11/1) $75.00; tax 4.76 = $79.76
A motion to maintain the Clothesline mooring fee was made by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr. Goduti and was so VOTED unanimously.
Flats/others fee: (Mail date: 11/1) $150.00, tax $9.52 = $159.52
A motion to maintain the Flats/others mooring fee was made by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr. Goduti and was so VOTED unanimously.
Ferry Dock fee: (Mail date: 10/15) $30/ft LOA plus tax; $500 minimum fee.
A motion by Mr. Goduti to raise the fee at Ferry Dock to $40/ft LOA and $750 minimum was seconded by Mr. Wall. After a short discussion of whether or not to raise the mooring fee at Ferry Dock, the following motion was made:
An amended motion to maintain the Ferry Dock mooring fee was made by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr. Cole and was so VOTED unanimously.
Mr. Cole noted that larger boats could be put on T dock if it wasn’t for the issue of water.
Mr. Goduti passed out an estimate from Patterson Plumbing, LLC with regard to getting water to Ferry Dock. The breakdown is as follows:
- Run 1800’ water service to dock by BTB Marina and install spigots on retaining wall for boat washdown; $3,500.
- Price to include Watts 909 backflow preventor, 1800’ 200psi ½” polly pipe, Mueller curb stop and waste valve, curb box, Tracer wire and labor; $5,900.
- Meter Pit from CT Water Co Materials Out-of-State sale, exempt from sales tax; $1,500.
- Total Estimate: $10,900.
Mr. Bowman suggested that with regard to keeping fees as is for this year, we apprise Ferry Dock holders that a proposal to add water at Ferry Dock may mean a rise in fees in the future. Mr. Collins added that he wanted to see engineered drawings for the same. After a short discussion, the following motion was made:
A motion to move forward on bringing water to Ferry Dock was made by Mr. Cole and seconded by Mr. Wall. Discussion: Costs will be finalized for next year. Motion passed unanimously.
9. Waterways: (see #13)
10. Harbor Master:
Mr. Mitchell reported that there would be openings in the Clothesline Marina. He also reported the “Welcome to North Cove” sign was not in good shape. He reported that the floats are in bad shape. He noted that he could probably get replacements. He also reported that at North Cove dock the bulb needs to be replaced. He suggested LED lights at $78/each.
A motion to authorize Mr. Mitchell to purchase LED replacement lights where needed was made by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr. Wall and it was so VOTED unanimously.
Mr. Mitchell reported that he did not see 2 boats on their moorings at least 50% of the time; Coppes and Sheehan. Ms. Lewis will send out appeal letters.
11. Correspondence:
- (July) Keith Rich: was having work done on boat but will be on mooring soon.
- (August) Robert Murphy letter.
- Craig Elliott: concern re floating dock; see letter
Dispensation to Rule 11: Action requested.
- Walter H. Wiegert: Cruising this summer;
- Leeandert van Vliet: Sold boat; see letter;
- Ted Tester: wife ill; see letter
- Roy Guile: boat being repaired; see letter
- Gerald Heller: boat under repair and family member ill
- James Mitchell; knee replacements; (6/20/14)
- Bart Langer: extensive cruising
- Henri David: sold boat after wife’s death
- Jorgen Bjorkman; sold boat
- Anderson: Away a good part of the summer
A motion to approve the above requests for dispensations to Rule 11 was made by Mr. Goduti, seconded by Mr. Bowman and was so VOTED unanimously.
.DEEP: OLISP Applications:
- DEEP Shellfish Commission consultation form: DOCKO: signature requested; DOCKO would like to make presentation; action requested
A motion to approve the DEEP Shellfish Commission request was made by Mr. Goduti, seconded by Mr. Bowman: Discussion: it was noted that the criteria met all DEEP standards. It was so VOTED unanimously.
- DEEP Certificate of Permission: Replacement of Wooden Dock; Appleby Holdings. No action requested.
- DEEP permit to modify construction; Knollwood Beach Assoc. OS. No action requested.
- DEEP Certificate of Permission: Coastline Consulting & Dev.; Dock Modification Project; 12 Anchorage Lane, Old Saybrook. No action requested.
12. New Business: None
13. Old Business:
Mr. Wall, as Project Coordinator for Special Anchorages, submitted to the Commission his results for request for special anchorages. He requested/proposed the following:
1. HMC approve the withdrawal (without prejudice) of areas “B” & “C” from the current request being processed with the USCG. This will permit the continued processing of the request for areas A/D/E – the existing mooring areas.
2. That the HMC hold meetings in October (or as otherwise scheduled) to seek public input including commenter’s and abutters regarding areas B & C.
A motion was made by Mr. Collins to approve the withdrawal, without prejudice, of areas B & C from the current request being processed with the USCG, seconded by Mr. Cole was so VOTED unanimously.
Mr. Wall noted there is an ongoing general issue regarding SAV (Submerged Aquatic Vegetation), particularly EELGRASS. It is Mr. Wall’s hope that this will be resolved by the information submitted by Amtrak for the Bridge Replacement Project.
Mr. Wall also submitted a letter written to Ms. Bailey of the DEEP Office of Long Island Sound Programs from CMD Ventures, LLC with regard to area “C” anchorage of their disapproval. Between The Bridges also submitted their letter of disapproval of “B” and “C.”
14. Payment of Bills:
A motion was made by Mr.Cole, seconded by Mr. Wall to pay the bills. Motion was so VOTED unanimously.
Mr. Mitchell submitted his bills at the meeting.
A motion was made by Mr. Bowman, seconded by Mr. Cole to pay these bills. Motion was so VOTED unanimously.
Mr. Goduti suggested having a sign made for Harbor Master’s boat and also discussed purchasing insurance for the same.
15: Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made and seconded at 8:36 p.m.
Submitted: Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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