The Stonington Harbor Management Commission held a regular meeting on Monday, September 12, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Stonington Police Headquarters. Committee members present were Chairman Peter Vermilya, George Kenyon, Rose Raffo, Rodney Johnstone, William Geary, Ed Smith, Jack Gorby, and William Abt. Arthur Medeiros and Francis Falck were absent. Harbormaster Eric Donch was present.
Chairman Vermilya called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Kenyon made a motion to accept the September 12, 2005 minutes. Mr. Geary seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Correspondence
Chairman Vermilya said that no correspondence relevant to the Commission’s jurisdiction had been received.
Treasurer’s Report
Mr. Abt reported that as of the end of October, there was $15,126.00 cash available and $9,257.00 in the harbormaster’s boat fund.
Harbormaster’s Report
Harbormaster Donch said that there were no new mooring permits issued. The waiting list now totals 190. There have not been any moorings given up this month and no new mooring assignments have been offered. There is some “tweaking” of moorings to be completed in the area affected by the dock construction at Stonington Commons.
For planning purposes, Harbormaster Donch presented two versions of a harbormaster’s dock that were prepared by Docko.
On September 22, 2005, a meeting of Amtrak representatives, First Selectman Brown, Jane Dauphinias of Rep. Rob Simmons’s office and Harbormaster Donch was held to discuss Amtrak’s plan to raise two trestles at the north end of the harbor. This would result in a gain of approximately 18”. Preliminary drawings may be available in February or March, 2006.
The tow pin has been installed on the Robert G. Harbormaster Donch reported that the engine is becoming more difficult to start. If repowering does not occur before next spring, it would be beneficial to have a complete tune-up performed.
Harbormaster Donch plans to haul the Robert G this week. He will inquire with the Town if the Robert G can be stored at the town garage or in the fenced area behind the police station.
Mr. Kenyon made a motion to accept the harbormaster’s report. Mr. Gorby seconded the motion and it was so approved.
Old Business
A subcommittee of Chairman Vermilya, Mr. Smith and Harbormaster Donch will continue to review the Harbor Management Plan Revisions and present suggested modifications to the Commission.
An information management subcommittee of Mr. Gorby, Mr. Smith and Mr. Geary will study possible methods of maintaining the Commission’s data and records in a centralized manner. They will present their findings to the Commission for further discussion.
A subcommittee of Mr. Johnstone, Mr. Kenyon and Harbormaster Donch will address both the repowering and dock construction for the Robert G. Mr. Johnstone pointed out that Version A of Docko’s draft drawings would leave more room from the existing dock in the proposed area. In addition, Version A dock could be used more readily from both sides.
Mr. Gorby made a motion that the Commission authorizes the dock construction subcommittee to approach Docko for an engineering and permitting package that could be put out to bid. Mr. Geary seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Mr. Johnstone said that the subcommittee will research further the repowering of the Robert G and bring its recommendations to the Commission.
New Business
The Town has requested that the Commission post its approved minutes and agendas on the Town website. The recording secretary will e-mail them to Deb in the First Selectman’s Office on a monthly basis.
Chairman Vermilya presented a package prepared for Dodson’s dock proposal. Commission members will review the material and discuss the proposal at the December 12, 2005 meeting.
Other Business
There was no other business presented.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Adjournment
Mr. Kenyon made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Ms. Raffo seconded the motion and it was so voted.
Respectfully submitted,
Peter Vermilya, Chairman
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