302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125 HMC REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 11, 2016 7:PM ACTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm by Chairman, Ray Collins.
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
Election of Officers
A motion made by Mr. Bowman to elect Ray Collins as Chairman, seconded by Mr. Cole and motion was so VOTED unanimously.
A motion made by Mr. Collins to elect Mr. Bowman as Secretary, seconded by Mr. Cole and motion was so VOTED unanimously.
Citizens with Business before the Commission: None
Minutes: Meeting 12/14/15
A motion to approve minutes of the 12/14/15 regular meeting was made by Mr. Wall, seconded by Mr. Cole and motion was so VOTED unanimously.
Clerk Report
Mr. Collins thanked the clerk for her report. There were no questions.
North Cove Wait List: No updates.
Clothesline Wait List Renewals: No updates.
Ferry Dock Wait List: No updates.
Ferry Road Project
It was noted that Norman Root, Jr. did not get his boat out of the water at Ferry Dock in a timely manner. Mr. Root noted that there is not a “pull out” date in the Ferry Dock rules. The commission discussed this briefly and will take a look at the rules.
Harbor Master Report:
Mr. Mitchell reported that the red kayak was taken from the town garage but not paid for.
Mr. Mitchell exited the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
10. Correspondence - None
Dispensation to Rule 11: None
DEEP: OLISP Applications: None
New Business
a. Rules for Commercial Mooring Services: Mr. Wall thought that Mr. Plaut perhaps could use a reminder to send his information to us on harbormasters working in other towns. The commission instructed the clerk to send a reminder to Mr. Plaut.
Old Business
a. OS Special Anchorage areas update
Mr. Wall noted that we are on track for Spring; final rules have to be written and go through the review process.
Mr. Collins thanked Mr. Wall for his hard work in this regard.
b. Budget Discussion
Mr. Collins noted that he met with Ms. Palladino, the interim Finance Director on the budget for Harbor Management.
A motion to pass the budget was made by Mr. Wall, seconded by Mr. Cole and was so VOTED unanimously.
c. North Cove Dredge Project Update – Mr. Bowman announced that the dredge project has been somewhat delayed to 2017. He noted that if the commissioners wanted to google LIS DMMP, there is some information to read.
Mr. Goduti mentioned the land next to the NC Yacht Club. He noted that there is approximately 1.5 acres of tidal wetlands. The commission discussed potential possibilities. Mr. Cole and Mr. Collins said they would take a look.
Bills for Payment:
A motion to pay Clerk; CT. Water Company and Connecticut DRS was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Wall and was so VOTED unanimously.
14: Adjournment: A motion to adjourn at 8:05 was seconded and passed.
Submitted: Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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