302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125 HMC MEETING MINUTES APRIL 11, 2016, 7:00 P.M. ACTON LIBRARY PROGRAM ROOM
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1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 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
Guests: Mr. Mann
3. Citizens with Business before the Commission:
Mr. Mann read a letter from his mother, Linda Mann. She did not renew her Clothesline renewal application for 2016 nor did she use the space in 2015, and asked that the commission consider reinstating her to the Clothesline.
Mr. Collins explained that unfortunately her spot was given to the next person on the wait list and that there were no other spots available.
4. Minutes 3/14/2016
A MOTION to approve the minutes of the 3/14/2016 meeting was made by Mr. Wall, seconded by Mr. Cole. Motion passed with 1 abstention.
5. Clerks Report.
The clerk’s report was shared with the commission. It was noted that the quarterly Sales and Use Tax return was filed. The clerk and harbor master met for placement of vessels in North Cove deep water. There were no questions. Mr. Collins thanked Ms. Lewis for her report.
6. North Cove – No changes to wait list.
Mr. Bowman reported that according to the Army Corps the state obligation is still status quo.
Mr. Bowman also noted that in back of the building of the new Fenwick golf facility, there is a dock. After some discussion, it was decided that someone from the commission will take a look at it to see if this is something the HMC could use.
7. Ferry Road – Michael Peske, Old Saybrook, was moved from wait list to the dock.
Mr. Cole inquired if the Harbor Master got the punch list of repairs that needed to be done. Mr. Mitchell noted yes, he got it from the clerk. He reported that he started the decking; started to replace the fence around the dumpster. He also noted that he would have Public Works take care of the float that the sign was on.
At this time, Mr. Goduti noted the Ferry Dock work done by Neri, and reported that Attorney Cronin went to arbitration on this and he thought that perhaps Attorney Cronin would come to the meeting. Mr. Collins noted that he would contact Attorney Cronin.
8. Clothesline – Now Full
9. Harbor Master/Dock Master Report – Mr. Mitchell noted that he received the punch list and was starting to work on that. Also, working on placing vessels in North Cove deep water. He noted that the Clothesline was full.
Mr. Collins reminded Mr. Mitchell that he needs to be more diligent about replying to phone calls. Mr. Mitchell exited the meeting at 7:25.
Regarding the budget, Mr. Goduti was concerned about a 5 year capital plan and asked that it be put on the agenda for the May meeting. Mr. Collins noted to the commission that Mr. Goduti did a fine job and was well prepared at the Board of Finance budget meeting. He thanked Mr. Goduti for his fine work and for being prepared.
10. Correspondence
- Letter from Michael Armstrong; giving up mooring; request refund; action requested;
A motion by Mr. Bowman, seconded by Mr. Wall to send a refund to Mr. Armstrong was so voted unanimously.
It was noted that we would not be replacing Mr. Armstrong’s mooring.
Dispensation to Rule 11:
- David Miller: Sold boat; have not purchased a new vessel as of yet; requests exemption.
A motion to approve Mr. Miller’s requested was made by Mr. Bowman, seconded by Mr. Wall and was so voted unanimously.
DEEP: OLISP Applications:
- Indigo Land Design: COP Application to DEEP; Repair and replace storm damaged deck and residence (built in 1956); no action requested.
- Public Notice: from US Army Corps of Engineers; seeking public comment in order to properly evaluate the proposed GP’s (General Permit) in Connecticut. Comment due May 8th.
Mr. Collins handed out the materials to the commissioners to peruse at their leisure.
11. New Business –
There will be a special meeting on April 21st to discuss the “Beached List.”
12. Old Business – OS Special Anchorage areas update. Mr. Wall reported there was no update but that there was a discussion about pushing the no wake zone north.
13. Payment of bills – A motion to pay the Clerk, CTDRS, Michael Armstrong, NCYC, and CWC was made by Mr. Goduti, seconded by Mr. Cole and was so VOTED unanimously.
14. Adjournment – Mr. Goduti made a motion to adjourn at 8:10, seconded by Mr. Collins and was so VOTED unanimously.
Submitted,
Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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