302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125 HMC MEETING MINUTES JULY 11, 2016, 7:00 P.M. TOWN HALL CAFÉ LOWER LEVEL
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1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Les Bowman.
2. Roll Call:
Present: Les Bowman, Secretary, Interim Chair; Dick Goduti; David Cole; Gerri Lewis, Clerk
Absent: Ray Collins, Chairman; Scott Mitchell, Harbor Master
Guests: Paul Connolly; Mrs. Kathryn Dubuc; Mr. Dubuc
3. Citizens with Business before the Commission:
Mrs. Dubuc noticed that she did not receive a Clothesline renewal application. She also noted that her husband was ill and has been for some time. It was explained to Mrs. Dubuc that if the pole is not used in the Clothesline, you lose it and your right to renew the application for the following year. The Harbor Master noticed that their spot hadn’t been used the past season. The spot was given to next on the wait list.
The Commission discussed that a procedure needed to be put in place going forward for non-renewals by the commission.
4. Minutes 6/13/2016
A MOTION to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2016 meeting was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Goduti and was so VOTED unanimously.
5. Clerks Report.
The clerk’s report was shared with the commission. She reported on the following:
North Cove Wait List Renewal: Anthony Brodeur, Old Saybrook; Eric Swallow, Old Saybrook;
A motion to approve the NC Wait List renewals was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Bowman and was so VOTED unanimously.
Clothesline List (new additions): Michael Peszke, Old Saybrook
A motion to approve the addition of Michael Peszke to the Clothesline Marina was made by Mr. Goduti, Seconded by Mr. Cole and was so VOTED unanimously.
Clothesline Wait List Renewal: No update
Clothesline Wait List New: William Mulligan
A motion to approve the Clothesline Wait List new was made by Mr. Goduti, seconded by Mr. Cole and was so VOTED unanimously.
Ferry Dock Wait List New: None
Ms. Lewis noted that she spends so much time on this commission, she now has an office in the office space in the Tax Collector’s Office at the Town Hall. She noted that she is in the process of bringing files electronically to that computer. That office is locked at all times except when she is working in there.
6. Harbor Master/Dock Master Report – Mr. Mitchell could not get out of work to attend the meeting. Clerk read a text from the Harbor Master as follows: “People in cove say no water in their area and want to be moved. I have no where to move them to.”
7. Correspondence:
Email from clerk to Harbor Master re Clothesline holder Sapozhnikov.
Email from Goduti re: budget approval by BOS
Email from Goduti re: Peszke/Clothesline
Email from Selectman’s Office re: Stone/Ferry Dock
Email from Selectman’s Office re: Parking Passes
Dispensation to Rule 11:
DEEP: OLISP Applications:
8. New Business
It was noted that a meeting would be set up with Mr. Neilsen by Mr. Goduti. Mr. Goduti discussed briefly that we needed to put a plan in place with regard to Ferry Road dock and Sheffield Street dock; to be discussed with Mr. Neilsen at the next meeting. He noted that the big cost at Ferry Road is the dock removal. Should the T Dock be removed? Mr. Cole noted that maybe shorten T Dock and perhaps use for emergencies. Some of the problems:
- T dock in wrong place
- Expansion – what can we do to get there
- Police Boat and Fire Boat need 4 feet
Mr. Goduti noted that the Police Department would like Harbor Management Commission to set up a slip for the Police Boat and the Fire Boat at Ferry Dock. The Fire Department would need a shed as well. A short discussion ensued.
Mr. Cole was confused about the permitting process. Do we need new permits for 2 more slips?
A discussion continued about the Fire Boat and Police Boat and shed for Fire Dept. Mr. Goduti noted that there may be money available from Homeland Security. He noted that we are looking at $250K.
Mr. Bowman noted that Mr. Neilsen can help with permitting issues and give us some ideas how to proceed. Mr. Goduti added that Mr. Neilsen would be helpful with cost savings ideas.
Mr. Goduti noted that Sheffield Street docks are rotting, but the pilings don’t look too bad.
Mr. Connolly reported that he was appointed to the Harbor Commission by the Selectmen at their last meeting, and he was going to be sworn in the following day.
9. Old Business –
- North Cove Dredge Project Update: No change.
- “Beached List” – Tabled until meeting in Fall
10. Payment of Bills
A motion to pay the clerk, CWC, Olsen Sanitation was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Bowman and was so VOTED unanimously.
Adjournment: A motion to adjourn at 8:53 P.M. was made by Mr. Goduti, seconded by Mr. Cole and was so VOTED unanimously.
Submitted: Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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