302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125
HMC MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 12, 2015 7:PM ACTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 pm by Chairman Ray Collins.
2. Roll Call:
Present: Ray Collins, Chairman; Les Bowman, Secretary; David Cole; Dick Goduti; Scott Mitchell, Harbor Master; Gerri Lewis, Clerk.
Absent: George Wall
Guests: Paul Connolly
3. Citizens with Business before the Commission:
Mr. Connolly, who lives on North Cove Road noted that steps and landing at Clothesline Marina need repair and filling in. The commission discussed this safety issue.
The commission decided to ask Larry Bonin to work on the landing at the Clothesline Marina. Mr. Cole suggested that yellow tape be used to block off the unsafe area.
4. Minutes:
A motion was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Bowman to approve the minutes of December 8, 2014. Motion passed.
5. Clerk Report:
The Commission accepted the Clerk’s report as presented. It was noted on the Clerk’s report that Mr. Forrestt, who has a slip at Ferry Dock, sold his boat. He paid the minimum slip fee of $500 and will send the balance owed after the purchase of his new boat. Clerk will follow up on this.
6, 7, 8. North Cove; Clothesline; Ferry Dock
A motion by Mr. Goduti was made to add John Bubello of Old Saybrook to the North Cove Wait List, seconded by Mr. Cole and it was so VOTED unanimously.
A motion by Mr. Cole was made to approve Ferry Dock Wait List, seconded by Mr. Collins and it was so VOTED unanimously.
Mr. Cole questioned if Mr. Mulligan was still interested in the Ferry Dock Wait List. Mr. Mitchell will follow up with Mr. Mulligan to see if he still wished to be on wait list. Mr. Brayton Walsh is no longer in the area. Clerk will update wait list.
Mr. Collins noted that he spoke to Attorney Cronin with regard to “bidding” the water to Ferry Dock. After a short discussion the following motion was made:
A motion to approve the proposal for the water to Ferry Dock by Patterson Plumbing was made by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr. Bowman and it was so voted unanimously.
9. Waterways: No Report
10. Harbor Master:
Mr. Mitchell discussed the damage that was caused when the moorings were pulled. The Commission decided to pay Mr. Rutan minus $150.00 for Mr. Gresham’s damaged mooring.
Mr. Mitchell noted that if there was room for 150 spaces in the North Cove Deep Water, there would be approximately 30 vacant moorings. There is approximately 9 open moorings in the Clothesline Marina. It was noted by the commission to be consistent as practice will allow.
11. Correspondence:
- Bill Forrestt: Sold boat. See Clerk Report above.
- Bill Gresham: Letter and picture regarding damage to his mooring;
A motion by Mr. Collins was made to send a check in the amount of $150.00 to Mr. Gresham for the damaged mooring, seconded by Mr. Bowman and it was so voted unanimously.
Dispensation to Rule 11:
.DEEP: OLISP Applications:
- Copy of letter to Ms. Howard-Strobel from DEEP; Work site is shown on nautical chart. No action requested.
12. New Business: None
13. Old Business:
Mr. Goduti discussed briefly the sign permits. Mr. Collins will follow up with DEEP.
A short discussion ensued with regard the mastless boat. Is Fire Department liable? Mr. Mitchell suggested writing a letter to the Fire Department.
Mr. Goduti inquired of Mr. Collins’ progress regarding the sliver of dry land next to state pier.
14. Payment of Bills:
A motion was made by Mr.Bowman, seconded by Mr. Cole to pay the bills. Motion was so VOTED unanimously.
16: Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made and seconded at 8:21 p.m.
Submitted: Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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