302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125 HMC MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2014 7:PM ACTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Secretary Les Bowman.
2. Roll Call:
Present: L. Bowman, Secretary, D. Cole, R. Goduti, G. Wall; G. Lewis, Clerk.
Absent: R. Collins, Chairman; S. Mitchell, Harbor Master;
Guests: 2
3. Citizens with Business before the Commission:
Mr. Goduti introduced John from Patterson Plumbing. He discussed briefly the estimate/information on the water line to Ferry Dock that Mr. Goduti passed out at the last meeting. He noted that the job would be approximately $9,400 plus $1,500 for parts and $78 to tap into the water main. John reported that he would give the HMC an exact detailed description of the job and the exact costs.
At this time, Mr. Bowman called upon Stephen Sheehan, a North Cove Mooring holder. It was noted that Mr. Sheehan had not requested an exemption to Rule 11 for the 2014 boating season. Mr. Sheehan apologized and explained that due to planned surgeries and work constraints, he failed to notify the commission.
A motion to accept Mr. Sheehan’s 2015 application for North Cove mooring was made by Mr. Goduti and seconded by Mr. Wall and it was so VOTED unanimously.
4. Minutes: Special Meeting 10/15/14
A motion was made by Mr. Cole to approve the minutes, seconded by Mr. Wall and the
Motion passed 3-1-0 with Mr. Bowman opposing.
Mr. Cole inquired regarding the parking stickers. Ms. Lewis had already ordered them in September. After a short discussion, Mr. Wall will compose the letter re parking stickers.
5. Clerk Report:
The Commission accepted the Clerk’s report as presented.
6, 7, 8. North Cove; Clothesline; Ferry Dock
A motion by Mr. Goduti was made to add Brian Rousseau of Old Saybrook and John Flynn of Old Saybrook to the Clothesline Wait List, seconded by Mr. Wall and it was so VOTED unanimously.
A motion by Mr. Goduti was made to delete Brian Rousseau of Old Saybrook from the Ferry Dock Wait List, seconded by Mr. Wall and it was so VOTED unanimously.
9. Waterways: No Report
10. Harbor Master: No Report
Mr. Goduti discussed the importance of the grid for North Cove deep water and reminded the commission of the seniority rule. Mr. Cole inquired if it was possible to amend the Harbor Management Plan and would that affect dredging. Mr. Bowman noted that could be done and that it would not affect dredging.
11. Correspondence:
- Larry Ritzhaupt; request change from current mooring location; no action taken
- John Donnelly will not be renewing his NC mooring for 2015; no action taken
Dispensation to Rule 11:
- Janet Fiorelli will be cruising with grandchildren;
A motion to table Ms. Fiorelli’s request until the commission deliberates on the North Cove Deep Water applications was made by Mr. Goduti, seconded by Mr. Wall and it was so VOTED unanimously.
.DEEP: OLISP Applications: None
13. New Business:
Mr. Goduti reported that he spoke to Keith at DOCKO about doing a survey on the Sheffield Street Dock.
Mr. Goduti made a motion that the Harbor Management Commission retain DOCKO to do a survey of the Sheffield Street Dock and make recommendations as to work needing to be done, seconded by Mr. Wall.
Discussion: Should HMC get proposals to inspect and rebuild dock?
All opposed; motion did not carry.
Mr. Bowman made a motion to ask Mr. Goduti to work with Keith of DOCKO to complete a structural review of Sheffield St. Dock, seconded by Mr. Goduti and is was so VOTED unanimously.
14. Old Business:
Mr. Wall, Project Coordinator for Special Anchorages, reported that he had been trying to reach the Coast Guard since the last meeting and just heard from them today. Mr. Wall noted that he would like to have an extended discussion at the next meeting regarding the 2 anchorage areas by the railroad bridge and the other 2 areas off Ferry Road and off the fishing ramp.
Mr. Bowman suggested offering moorings to Oak Leaf Marina. Mr. Wall noted that he would like to have a special meeting to discuss commercial moorings.
Mr. Bowman gave the commission an update on his progress with the Army Corp. Applications are due during the 1st quarter of 2015.
15. Payment of Bills:
A motion was made by Mr.Cole, seconded by Mr. Goduti to pay the bills. Motion was so VOTED unanimously.
16: Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made and seconded at 8:17 p.m.
Submitted: Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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