302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125 HMC MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 13, 2017, 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 7:04 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Ray Collins, Chairman; Bob Murphy, Secretary; David Cole; Paul Connolly; Dick Goduti; Scott Mitchell, Harbor Master (7:16) Gerri Lewis, Clerk;
Guests: Keith Neilsen, Docko
Citizens with Business before the Commission:
Keith Neilsen from Docko noted that with regard to the Ferry Dock Modifications, he met with Planning and Zoning regarding those issues including parking. He brought the application and Certificate of permission for Chairman Collins’ signature. Chairman Collins signed the application and Mr. Neilsen will start the DEEP permitting process.
Mr. Neilsen passed out final drawings for Sheffield Street. He noted that next month the Certificate of Permission for Sheffield Street will be ready to sign.
Minutes 01/08/2017
A MOTION to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2017 meeting was made by Mr. Murphy, seconded by Mr. Cole. Discussion: Mr. Connolly noted that the signing of mooring applications was not mentioned in the minutes. Ms. Lewis noted that this was done after the meeting was adjourned. The assignment of moorings was also brought into the discussion. It was noted that the Harbor Master has control over the assignment of moorings. Mr. Murphy noted that he thought it good practice for the commissioners to sign mooring applications. The motion was approved unanimously.
Clerks Report
The clerk’s report was shared with the commission.
Ms. Lewis noted the following:
North Cove Wait List New: Clerk’s report listed new wait list applications: Patrick Cardello, Old Saybrook and Kathleen Maher, Essex.
A motion to approve Patrick Cardello and Kathleen Maher to the North Cove Wait List was made by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr. Cole and the motion was VOTED unanimously.
Clothesline List: The clerk’s report listed four (4) new additions to the Clothesline as follows: Dennis Vitro; Barbara Neilsen; John Ayer; and William Mulligan.
A motion to approve Dennis Vitro; Barbara Neilsen; John Ayer; and William Mulligan for a position in the Clothesline was made by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr. Cole and so VOTED unanimously.
Mr. Murphy inquired as to when the wait list applications go out to which Ms. Lewis replied early March. After discussion, the commission agreed that 30 days should be given as the limit to return the wait list application. They also agreed that you do not have to have a boat. Ms. Lewis will modify the wait list application. She will then get approval from the commission before she sends it out.
Harbor Master/Dock Master Report – Mr. Mitchell reported on the calls made to the North Cove wait list. He noted, when meeting with Ms. Lewis, that he had taken Mr. Ludwig’s wait list application with him by mistake and therefore this name didn’t make it to the wait list when it was sent out before this meeting. He also reported that he was working on placement of vessels into the cove. Mr. Mitchell reported that the Clothesline was now filled.
Correspondence: None
Dispensation to Rule 11: None
DEEP: OLISP Applications:
COP: Proposal for Environmental Permitting; Ferry Road Dock Modifications: Chairman Collins signed the paperwork. See above with regard to this COP.
CT DEEP COP Application: Chalker Beach; Armor Stone Retention; No action requested; no action taken.
DEEP Permit Consultation Form: Agnes Theresa Corigliano; 38 Watrous Point Road; Old Saybrook; Action requested. Chairman Collins signed the paperwork that the Harbor Management Commission determined that the work described in Part I of the form is consistent with the harbor management plan.
New Business
Mr. Goduti noted FOI regulations as to the timely filing of minutes. He then continued to berate the clerk and accuse her of falsehoods.
Chairman Collins noted the timely filing of minutes to the clerk.
It was discussed that a “drop box” account might be beneficial for wait lists access. This was tabled for further discussion.
Old Business:
None
Bills for Payment:
A motion to pay the bills was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Connolly and was so VOTED unanimously.
Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made at 8:24 pm.
Submitted: Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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