302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125 HMC REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2015 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, Ray Collins.
2. Roll Call:
Present: Ray Collins, Chairman; Les Bowman, Secretary; Dick Goduti; David Cole; George Wall; Scott Mitchell, Harbor Master, Gerri Lewis, Clerk;
Absent: None
Guests: None
3. Citizens with Business before the Commission: None
4. Minutes: Meeting 11/09/15
A motion to approve minutes of the 11/09/15 regular meeting was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Bowman. Discussion: add “and a” in item 3, line 2. Motion was so VOTED unanimously.
5. Clerk Report
Mr. Collins thanked the clerk for her report. There were no questions.
6. North Cove
North Cove Wait List: Rick Beck, Old Saybrook; Vincent Sutton, Clinton; Seth Pardi, Old Saybrook; Hailey Pardi, Old Saybrook; Frederick Pardi, Old Saybrook; Welch, Deep River.
A motion to add Rick Beck, Old Saybrook; Vincent Sutton, Clinton; Seth Pardi, Old Saybrook; Hailey Pardi, Old Saybrook; Frederick Pardi, Old Saybrook; Welch, Deep River to the North Cove Wait List was made by Mr. Bowman, seconded by Mr. Cole and was so VOTED unanimously.
Clothesline Wait List: Frederick Pardi, Old Saybrook
A motion to add Frederick Pardi of Old Saybrook to the Clothesline wait list was made by Mr. Bowman, seconded by Mr. Wall and was so VOTED unanimously.
Ferry Dock Wait List: None
7c. Ferry Road Project
Mr. Collins reported that he spoke with Keith of DOCKO and the charge will be $200K for Ferry Road and this will include T Dock. Sheffield St. Dock will be $150K for a total of $350K. Keith recommended not doing the “as built.” Keith will re-apply for the permit.
Mr. Goduti inquired if there was a discussion about the kayaks. Mr. Collins asked if a discussion should be started with Parks & Recreation and Public Works. Mr. Mitchell noted that he had to remove 4 kayaks and take them to the town garage. The Commission made a decision to charge $50 to the owners for the return of the Kayaks.
8. Clothesline wait list update: See above.
9. Harbor Master Report:
Mr. Mitchell reported that the moorings are pulled. He noted that one mooring couldn’t be found. The Commission discussed that until the mooring can be located, money will be held back from the payment to Connecticut River Dock & Dredge.
10. Correspondence
- From Ryan Walsh: Removed hose hanger from his dock at Ferry Road.
- From Les Bowman: Sold boat; will not be renewing North Cove mooring that they have had since 1976. Mr. Bowman noted that he had enjoyed his many years in North Cove.
Dispensation to Rule 11: None
DEEP: OLISP Applications:
- DEEP; COP: from Indigo Design; 147 Plum Bank Rd. minor modification to seawall. No action requested. No action taken.
- DEEP; COP: from Coastline Consulting & Development: Bulkhead Repair Project; Between the Bridges Marina – North Yard. No action requested. No action taken.
At this time, Mr. Goduti noted that he had concerns about Mariner’s Way and possible effects it may have on Ferry Road Dock. Mr. Collins noted that he planned on going to the Mariner’s Way meeting at the Pavilion.
11. New Business
a. Rules for Commercial Mooring Services – no discussion
12 Old Business
a. OS Special Anchorage areas update
Mr. Wall passed out copies from the Federal Register. The Department of Homeland Security; Agency: Coast Guard; Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
Summary: “The Coast Guard proposes to establish three special anchorage areas in the Connecticut River to the vicinity Old Saybrook, CT. This proposed action is necessary to facilitate safe navigation in that area and provide safe and secure anchorages for vessels less than 20 meters in length. This action is intended to increase the safety of life and property in the Connecticut River in the vicinity of Old Saybrook, improve the safety of anchoraged vessels, and provide for the overall safe and efficient low of vessel traffic and commerce. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.”
Mr. Collins thanked Mr. Wall for his hard work and perseverance on this topic.
b. Budget Discussion
The Commission went over the HMC budget submitted by Selectman Fortuna. Changes were made to line items and will be brought to the Board of Selectman for review before it is submitted to the Board of Finance for approval.
Mr. Bowman submitted to the Commission a first draft of the HMC revenue forecasting tool as part of their budget planning process. The goal of this tool is to be able to look out and estimate what the impact of the many financial change options available are on HMC revenue going forward. This tool is the first step toward producing both an annual operating plan and a 5 year capital plan.
c. North Cove Dredge Project Update – None
13. Bills for Payment:
A motion to pay Clerk; Burke Turf; Lighthouse Printing; CT. Water Company and Connecticut River Dock & Dredge was made by Mr. Bowman, seconded by Mr. Cole and was so VOTED unanimously.
14: Adjournment: A motion to adjourn at 8:50 was seconded and passed.
Submitted: Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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