The Stonington Harbor Management Commission held a regular meeting on Monday, March 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at Stonington Police Headquarters. Committee members present were Chairman Peter Vermilya, Rose Raffo, Arthur Medeiros, William Geary, Jack Gorby, Ed Smith, and William Abt. George Kenyon, Rodney Johnstone, and Francis Falck were absent. Harbormaster Eric Donch was present. Student Tanya Cote was present.
Chairman Vermilya called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Medeiros made a motion to accept the February 13, 2006 minutes. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Correspondence
Chairman Vermilya received correspondence from Eric Lawson and Sharon McKrell requesting docks. Both requests were out of jurisdiction.
Treasurer’s Report
Mr. Abt reported SHMC expenditures of $1,550.00 and revenue of $1,700.00 at the end of February. The boat fund has a zero balance.
Mr. Smith made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Mr. Medeiros seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Harbormaster’s Report
Harbormaster Donch said that no new mooring permits were issued or offered this month. Two moorings have been given up. There were no additions to the waiting list which totals 191. He provided a list of 98 mooring holders who have not returned their 2006 mooring applications. Mr. Smith will coordinate the list so that Commission members can make reminder calls regarding the March 31, 2006 renewal deadline.
Harbormaster Donch said that Coveside Marina on Wequetequock Cove may not reopen in 2006. He will inspect the area on a regular basis.
Installation of the new motor for the Robert G is expected to take place this week. Harbormaster Donch presented a list of predicted harbormaster expenses for 2006 totaling $1,935.00.
Mr. Gorby made a motion to accept the Harbormaster’s Report. Mr. Geary seconded the motion and it was so voted.
Old Business
Stonington Common Docks – Stonington Yacht Club will be managing the docks this season and asked Harbormaster Donch for assistance with filling ten public slips. Harbormaster Donch proposed sending a letter to current mooring holders informing them of the available slips and notifying them that if they decide to move to a slip, they will forfeit their mooring. If more than 10 parties respond in writing by the April 30, 2006 deadline, a lottery will be held at the SHMC May 8, 2006 meeting. If 10 responses are not received, Harbormaster Donch will start at the beginning of the waiting list to locate interested parties. Waiting list parties who take a slip will remain on the waiting list. If a mooring becomes available, they will have to choose whether to stay at the dock or take the mooring. Mr.
Smith made a motion to accept Harbormaster Donch’s procedure to fill the 10 public slips. Mr. Geary seconded the motion and it was so voted.
Docko “Draft Final Permit Application Drawings” – Commission members reviewed the drawings for a new fixed pier for the Robert G. Chairman Vermilya will set up a meeting with Docko to clarify the number of pilings for the project and the estimated cost. Mr. Smith made a motion to conditionally accept the drawings. Mr. Medeiros seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Stonington Yacht Club Management Plan – Mr. Gorby presented the SHYC dock management plan for Stonington Commons. He pointed out that safe and efficient operation of the dock facilities will include supervision, maintenance and administrative functions.
Information Management Subcommittee – Mr. Smith will obtain a quote for a laptop and software and report back to the Commission.
Budget for 2006-2007 - Chairman Vermilya will adjust projected capital expenditures to include buoys for speed zones and transient anchorage areas.
Water Pollution Control Authority – Chairman Vermilya reminded the Commission that the WPCA is revisiting its proposal for a single treatment plant to be located behind the high school that would pump 100% of treated effluent into Stonington Harbor.
Boat Dock Fund – Ms. Raffo reported that January donations were $1465.00 and February donations were $1,040.00.
New Business
Dodson Boat Yard requested that the Commission review its permit drawings to replace a floating dock with a fixed pier and finger piers. Mr. Gorby made a motion that the Commission accept the proposed dock modifications. Mr. Geary seconded the motion and it was so voted.
Adjournment
Mr. Abt made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Mr. Geary seconded the motion and it was so voted.
Respectfully submitted,
Peter Vermilya, Chairman
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