302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125 HMC MEETING MINUTES September 12, 2016, 7:00 P.M. TOWN HALL CAFÉ LOWER LEVEL
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Call to Order: Chairman Ray Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Ray Collins, Chairman; Les Bowman, Secretary; Dick Goduti; David Cole; Paul Connolly, Scott Mitchell, Harbor Master; Gerri Lewis, Clerk
Absent:
Guests: Rick Beck; Joe Johnson, Fire Dept.; Chief Michael Spera, OSPD; Scott Massey, Oak Leaf Marina
Citizens with Business before the Commission:
Keith Neilson of Docko received input from Assistant Fire Chief Joe Johnson and Chief of Police Michael Spera about special accommodations to facilitate a public safety slip at Ferry Road.
Also discussed was the permitting for the Sheffield Street Dock upgrade. Mr. Neilson pointed out that Docko's preliminary survey of the Sheffield Street Dock showed the possibility of a boundary conflict. The HMC will follow up with Town Engineer Geoff Jacobsen for a comprehensive boundary survey.
Minutes 8/8/2016
A MOTION to approve the minutes of the August 8, 2016 meeting was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Goduti. Discussion: Mr. Connolly noted that he wasn’t seated at this meeting so minutes should reflect same. Motion passed with 2 abstentions.
Clerks Report
The clerk’s report was shared with the commission as follows:
North Cove Wait List Renewal: No update
North Cove Wait List New: Ronald Milardo, Old Saybrook
A motion to add Mr. Milardo to the North Cove Wait List was made by Mr. Goduti, seconded by Mr. Bowman and was so VOTED unanimously.
Clothesline List (new additions): No update
Clothesline Wait List Renewal: No update
Clothesline Wait List New: No update
Ferry Dock Wait List New: No update
As the Commission unanimously agreed at the August meeting, the agendas, minutes and accounting reports are being sent electronically before the meeting. Copies will be brought to the meeting.
Reorganizing old files for file cabinet in town hall vault. Process of bringing files electronically to computer at the town hall is ongoing.
Mr. Collins thanked Ms. Lewis for her report.
Harbor Master/Dock Master Report
Mr. Mitchell reported that the following Clothesline holders did not use their slips for a sufficient amount of time: Knightly; Flynn; Bulgini; Pardi; Kehais; Yerman; Osnato; Bjorkman; Bjorkman; Peske. Mr. Rafala is no longer a resident of Old Saybrook and so he will not be offered a slip as well. Chairman Collins asked Ms. Lewis to send letters to the list informing them that they will not be offered a slip for the 2017 year and to let them know of the appeal process.
Mr. Cole noted that Elmer Rutty was not on his slip this year. The clerk was asked to send him a letter as well.
Mr. Mitchell reported to the commission that he was trying to schedule the pulling of moorings.
Correspondence:
Dispensation to Rule 11:
- Mike Osnato: Boat is at Old Lyme Marina waiting for a difficult part to find;
A motion to grant dispensation to Rule 11 to Mr. Osnato was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Connolly and was so VOTED unanimously.
Mr. Mitchell noted that Mr. Osnato was now back on his mooring.
- Jae Lee: Boat is in the shop.
A motion to grant dispensation to Rule 11 to Mr. Lee was made by Mr. Bowman, seconded by Mr. Connolly and was so VOTED unanimously.
DEEP: OLISP Applications:
- COP re: Beach Sand Renourishment requested by Chalker Beach Improvement Association: NO ACTION REQUESTED
- DEEP Permit Consultation Form: S&S Holdings, LLC; ACTION REQUESTED
A motion to approve the DEEP Permit for S&S Holding was made by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr. Bowman and was so VOTED unanimously.
- Coastline Consulting & Development, LLC: Structure Retention & Modification Project COP Application: Loiselle Property. NO ACTION REQUESTED
New Business
a. Discussion of “use it or lose it” for all facilities. See Clothesline discussion under Harbor Master report.
Old Business
Mr. Goduti reported that Mr. Fortuna spoke to DEEP regarding Public Access Signs.
Mr. Goduti reported that he is working with Don Lucas, Building Inspector, to bring 400 amp service to Ferry Road.
Mr. Bowman reported that the dredging of North Cove was still on target for Fall of 2017.
Bills for Payment:
A motion to pay the clerk and Olsen Sanitation was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Bowman was so VOTED unanimously.
Mr. Bowman announced that this was his last meeting. He will be relocating to the Eastern Shore of Maryland to be closer to his family. The commission thanked Mr. Bowman for his service on the commission and wished him well. His email address is as follows: lesliebowman129@gmail.com.
Adjournment: A motion to adjourn at 8:21 P.M. was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Connolly and was so VOTED unanimously.
Submitted: Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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