302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125 HMC MEETING MINUTES MARCH 14, 2016, 7:00 P.M. ACTON LIBRARY PROGRAM ROOM
|
|
|
|
|
1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:09 pm by Chairman Ray Collins.
2. Roll Call:
Present: Ray Collins, Chairman; Dick Goduti; David Cole George Wall; Scott Mitchell, Harbor Master; Gerri Lewis, Clerk
Absent: Les Bowman, Secretary;
Guests: Paul Connolly, Tad & Mrs. Szot; Allen Ames
3. Citizens with Business before the Commission:
Mr. Collins called upon Mr. & Mrs. Szot who were at the meeting to appeal the decision that the Commission made to deny their North Cove Deep Water Application that came in late. After discussion the following motion was made:
A motion to rescind the denial and reinstate the Szots’application to have their mooring in the North Cove Deep Water, seconded by Mr. Wall. Motion passed with 1 opposition.
Mr. Ames was present to let the commission know that his application was late due to health reasons. After discussion the following motion was made:
A motion to approve Mr. Ames’ application for his mooring in the North Cove Deep Water, seconded by Mr. Cole. Motion passed with 1 opposition.
The clerk brought to the commission’s attention an application that was late due to the gentleman’s work schedule. The commission discussed this and the following motion was made:
A motion to accept and approve the North Cove Deep Water mooring application from Mr. Garofalo was made by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr. Cole and is was so VOTED unanimously.
4. Minutes 3/14/2016
A MOTION to approve the minutes of the Commission’s February meeting was made by Mr. Wall, seconded by Mr. Cole. Discussion: Change “Collins” to “Cole” last page of minutes.
Motion passed with 1 abstention.
5. Clerks Report.
The clerk’s report was shared with the commission. There were no questions. The clerk noted that there were several North Cove mooring holders that did not renew this year. The commission felt it was because of the shoaling and shallow water in the cove. It was decided that the boaters that did not renew will be put on a separate wait list at no charge. Clerk will contact these boaters. It was suggested that the commission develop a policy of this “Beached List.”
6. North Cove - Unchanged
7. Ferry Road – Wait list: Peter & Julie Moskowitz, Old Saybrook
The clerk will contact Reginald and Anita Rutty about a possible refund for the deceased Rutty’s Ferry Dock slip application.
The commission made a list of things that needed attention/repair by Mr. Mitchell as follows:
- Float that sign was on cement dock; Mr. Tagliatela does not want it.
- Sheffield St. fence around dumpster is down;
- Dinghy racks – broken boards;
- Behind fence is contraption to hold port-o-potties needs to be taken out;
- Bulletin board – glass cracked.
8. Clothesline – Unchanged
9. Harbor Master/Dock Master Report – Nothing to report. Mr. Mitchell exited the meeting at 7:25.
Regarding the budget, Mr. Goduti was concerned about a 5 year capital plan.
Mr. Collins suggested a new wood dock at Ferry Road, which would be about $200K and update the Sheffield Street Dock which would cost about $250K.
Mr. Cole made a suggestion that it would probably be more prudent to check the life of the docks. Mr. Goduti suggested there be a different plan for the Sheffield Street dock.
Mr. Collins suggested and the commission agreed, to have a special meeting to discuss this including the ordinance which Mr. Goduti has a copy of. The special meeting will be scheduled for April 21, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Lewis will find a venue.
10. Correspondence
- Allen Ames: Sent in NC mooring application late. After emailing back & forth with cc to Chairman Ray, Mr. Ames is attending our meeting this evening. See #3. Mr. Ames attended the meeting.
- Marine Safety Information Bulletin; No action requested; no action taken;
- Federal Register: Dept. of Homeland Security from George Wall; Mr. Wall went over this with the Commission. He asked that this be part of the minutes.
- “Brodeur” Petition to Amend the OS Zoning Map from Resident A to Restricted Business B-3. Public Hearing tonight at the pavilion. No action requested; no action taken.
Dispensation to Rule 11:
- Walter Moore: Will be doing some extended cruising 2016 season. This was approved by the Commission.
DEEP: OLISP Applications:
- From Harbor Engineering: DEEP Permit Consultation Form; applicant Borough of Fenwick; permission to maintain existing bridge abutments. No action requested. No action taken.
- Indigo Land Design: Registration with DEEP; proposed activity at the property of Frank Squillante, 12 Mulberry Street, Old Saybrook. No action requested. No action taken.
11. New Business – Senate Bill #74 (SB-78)
Mr. Collins noted that this bill is probably dead by now. This was put in by Senator Kennedy at the request of people on Long Island.
12. Old Business – OS Special Anchorage areas update. Mr. Wall reported that the Publication of Final Rule is enforceable April 11, 2016. Mr. Collins thanked Mr. Wall for all of his hard work.
13. Payment of bills – A motion to pay the Clerk and CT Water Co. was made by Mr. Goduti, seconded by Mr. Collins and was so VOTED unanimously.
14. Adjournment – Mr. Goduti made a motion to adjourn at 8:22, seconded by Mr. Collins and was so VOTED unanimously.
Submitted,
Gerri Lewis, Clerk
| 