302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125 HMC MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 11, 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; Dick Goduti; David Cole; Paul Connolly, Gerri Lewis, Clerk
Absent: Scott Mitchell, Harbor Master;
Guests: Scott Massey, Oak Leaf Marina; Fred Pardi; Jorgen Bjorkman; Michael Bjorkman; Louis Rafala; Elmer Rutty
Citizens with Business before the Commission: Clothesline Marina holders came in to appeal the commission’s decision to not renew their poles. A few holders had repairs done to their boats and others were away for the summer. Mr. Goduti explained that “a reasonable amount of time” to be on their pole is determined by the Commission. It was noted that a letter should have been sent to the commission with reasons why they were not on their poles. This was not realized by the attendees. After deliberating, the commission made a motion to reinstate the Clothesline holders, Fred Pardi; Jorgen Bjorkman; Michael Bjorkman.
Mr. Rafala came in as the Commission also wrote him a letter that they would not be renewing his Clothesline Pole. The reason noted was that he did not own property in Old Saybrook. Mr. Rafala was denied a renewal for 2017 by the full Commission.
Mr. Elmer Rutty also came to the meeting to appeal his letter of non-renewal for Ferry Dock. He explained that his boat needed work and he didn’t get a chance to put it in the water. Again, it was explained to Mr. Rutty that a letter to the Commission should have been sent by him. He understood and asked if the commission would reconsider. The commission did reconsider and Mr. Rutty will receive a renewal application for Ferry Dock for 2017.
Minutes 9/12/2016
A MOTION to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2016 meeting was made by Mr. Connolly, seconded by Mr. Cole and motion passed unanimously.
Clerks Report
The clerk’s report was shared with the commission. Ms. Lewis noted that she was ready to send out the mailing of the 2017 renewal applications for North Cove Deep Water, Clothesline Marina and Ferry Dock.
North Cove Wait List Renewal: No update;
Chairman Collins asked the clerk to get the North Cove wait list to the harbormaster. It was ordered that the Harbormaster will start calling the North Cove wait list to fill the vacancies in the Cove immediately.
North Cove Wait List New: Tamara Laurie, Old Saybrook (no boat listed); the Commission asked the clerk to contact Ms. Laurie and note that a boat should be listed on her wait list application.
Clothesline List (new additions): No update
Clothesline Wait List Renewal: No update
Clothesline Wait List New: Susan Perruti, Old Saybrook; James Mitchell, Sr., Old Saybrook.
A motion to add Ms. Perruti and Mr. Mitchell to the Clothesline wait list was made by Mr. Goduti, seconded by Mr. Connolly and so VOTED unanimously.
Ferry Dock Wait List New: No update
Mr. Collins thanked Ms. Lewis for her report.
At this time, Mr. Goduti introduced enlarged drawings of both Ferry Rd and Sheffield Street docks. He explained that he had brought the drawings hoping the commission would reach a consensus to inform Keith Neilson at Docko. The drawings were discussed and Chairman Collins will contact Keith Neilson with the commission’s thoughts. He will invite him to the next meeting.
A discussion ensued with regard to Ferry Dock; the slips; electricity; water usage; type of boat to be served. The commission also discussed building the dock without the Police Department or Fire Department slips in mind. The costs were discussed of the dock extension at Ferry Dock. The Commission agreed that the easement work at Ferry Road will be done by Attorney Michael Cronin.
Mr. Cole commented that with regard to the permitting process for Ferry Dock, he felt Sheffield Street dock issues should be the priority.
Mr. Goduti noted that Dan Rutan will pull moorings first week of November. He also asked about the parking signs at Ferry Road.
Harbor Master/Dock Master Report – No report.
Correspondence:
- Letter from Scott Massey re S&S Marine. (would like to be on next meeting agenda)
- Letter from Between the Bridges re S&S Marine.
- Letter from Frederick Pardi re Clothesline Marina.
Dispensation to Rule 11:
- Mike Osnato: Boat is at Old Lyme Marina waiting for a difficult part to find; at the time of this meeting, Mr. Osnato’s boat was back on its mooring.
DEEP: OLISP Applications: None
At this time, Mr. Massey asked that he be put on the next meeting agenda to discuss S&S Marine. He noted that he was not asked to comment on this application even though the Commission already signed off on the DEEP application. He commented that this application may affect the riparian buffer. Chairman Collins noted that the Harbor Management Commission signs off on DEEP applications if it is in concert with the Harbor Management Plan.
New Business
Chairman Collins noted the calendar for the 2017 year. Commission approved the calendar unanimously. Ms. Lewis will file this calendar with the Town Clerk.
At this time Chairman Collins asked if there was someone on the Commission who was interested in the position of Secretary. Paul Connolly accepted the position of Secretary and was so voted unanimously.
Old Business: Dredging of North Cove still on target for 2017.
Bills for Payment:
A motion to pay the clerk, Saybrook Hardware, Olsen Sanitation and Connecticut Water Company was made by Mr. Goduti, seconded by Mr. Cole was so VOTED unanimously.
Adjournment: A motion to adjourn at 8:57 P.M. was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Connolly and was so VOTED unanimously.
Submitted: Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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