The Stonington Harbor Management Commission held a special meeting on Monday, January 9, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Stonington Police Headquarters. Committee members present were Chairman Peter Vermilya, George Kenyon, Jack Gorby, William Geary, William Abt and Rodney Johnstone. Rose Raffo, Ed Smith, Arthur Medeiros, and Francis Falck were absent. Harbormaster Eric Donch was present. Students Michael Piscatelli, Nick Mazzarese and Kenny Dolce were present.
Chairman Vermilya called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Kenyon made a motion to accept the December 12, 2005 minutes. Mr. Johnstone seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Correspondence
The Commission received a letter from Docko, Inc. regarding the harbormaster boat dock; a letter from John Pereira III regarding the harbormaster boat engine; and, Docko’s application to the DEP for a permit on behalf of Rosemary McKinney to repair the seawall on her property.
Treasurer’s Report
There was no treasurer’s report available.
Harbormaster’s Report
Harbormaster Donch said that no new mooring permits were issued, offered or given up this month. He deposited $260.00 to the SHMC account on December 21, 2005. The total amount of deposits during 2005 was $8161.00. Harbormaster Donch and Mr. Smith have updated the mooring database in preparation for mailing the renewal applications in mid-January. The waiting list is also being updated and will be posted at Town Hall at the end of January. The Robert G has been stored 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
Harbormaster Boat Dock Construction – Chairman Vermilya forwarded a $2,700.00 check to Docko, Inc. to initiate preparation of ACOE and DEP permit application documents and conceptual drawings. Docko sent the Commission a thank you letter for the contract.
Harbormaster Boat Engine – Mr. John Pereira III of PMW Marine LLC sent a letter with invoice for a 2005 motor, parts and labor. Mr. Pereira will try to sell the old engine and credit the Commission.
Harbor Management Plan Revisions – The discussion of suggested revisions was tabled until the next meeting.
Information Management Subcommittee – The discussion of possible hardware and software acquisitions was tabled until the next meeting.
Budget for 2006-2007 - Chairman Vermilya and Mr. Abt will meet to discuss the Commission’s long range financial plan.
New Business
DEP/McKinney Seawall Repairs – Mr. Kenyon made a motion that the Commission has no objection to the application to the DEP for a permit to repair the seawall on Ms. McKinney’s property. Mr. Geary seconded the motion and it was so voted.
Mr. Geary will draft a donation letter to be sent with the mooring renewal applications. The letter will detail the Commission’s plans for a harbormaster boat dock and new engine for the harbormaster’s boat.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Adjournment
Mr. Kenyon made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Gorby seconded the motion and it was so voted.
Respectfully submitted,
Peter Vermilya, Chairman
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