Stonington Harbor Management Commission
December 12, 2005
The Stonington Harbor Management Commission held a regular meeting on Monday, December 12, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Stonington Police Headquarters. Committee members present were Chairman Peter Vermilya, Ed Smith, Jack Gorby, George Kenyon, Rose Raffo, and Rodney Johnstone. Arthur Medeiros, William Geary, William Abt 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 November 14, 2005 minutes. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Correspondence
Chairman Vermilya said that three letters received from the DEP were not relevant to the Commission’s jurisdiction.
Harbormaster’s Report
Harbormaster Donch said that no new mooring permits were issued and no new mooring assignments have been offered. The waiting list now totals 190. The Robert G has been hauled. Mr. Donch spoke with First Selectman Brown and Mr. Bill Stewart of the Highway Department and received approval for storing the Robert G at the Town Garage. Mr. Gorby made a motion to accept the Harbormaster’s Report. Mr. Kenyon seconded the motion and it was so voted.
Old Business
Repowering of Robert G – The Commission reviewed and discussed estimates received from the Ocean Scout dealer at PMW Marine LLC. Mr. Kenyon made a motion to authorize spending the estimated $10,580.00 for a 2006 Yamaha 115 HP 4 Stroke engine, parts and labor. Mr. Gorby seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Mr. Johnstone will inquire as to whether the Commission can receive some value back on the old engine.
Dock Construction for Robert G - The Commission reviewed and discussed the December 1, 2005 proposal letter from Docko, Inc. explaining the services and costs of preparing permit application documents and conceptual drawings. Mr. Smith made a motion for approval of Docko to begin the permitting process. Mr. Kenyon seconded the motion and it was so voted.
Harbor Management Plan Revisions – Chairman Vermilya requested that Commission members study the homework package of suggested revisions and return with their comments and questions at the January 9, 2006 meeting.
Information Management Subcommittee – Mr. Smith presented a suggested list of documents with supporting software acquisitions, which would be used to maintain official Commission records. He asked Commission members for additional suggestions. The subcommittee will examine computer hardware for data storage.
The Commission discussed maintaining the mooring renewal database in-house as opposed to hiring an outside contractor. Mr. Gorby made a motion authorizing the Commission to takeover, update and maintain the mooring renewal database and to produce the necessary reports and mooring renewals as required by the Commission. Ms. Raffo seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Smith and Harbormaster Donch will produce the 2006 mooring renewals.
Dodson Boat Yard LLC Connector Dock Application
Mr. Johnstone made a motion that the Commission approve Dodson’s connector dock application with the stipulation that any moorings that are displaced shall not be relocated. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and it was so voted.
New Business
Chairman Vermilya said that the Commission needs to prepare budgets for the calendar years 2006 and 2007 and would like to address this at the January 9, 2006 meeting.
Adjournment
Mr. Gorby made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Ms. Raffo seconded the motion and it was so voted.
Respectfully submitted,
Peter Vermilya, Chairman
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