Harbor Management Commission

HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING The Harbor Management Commission Meeting of August 24, 2010 was held in The City Manager‘s Office. Chairman John Paul Mereen called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Attendance was as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT John Paul Mereen, Chairman Richard Benoit, Vice Chairman Alan Bergren, City Manager Edward Seder Alderman Peter Desaulniers Alderman H. Tucker Braddock MEMBERS ABSENT James Paulsen OTHERS PRESENT Geoff Steadman, Harbor Management Consultant Joan Seder, Resident 2. Determination of Quorum It was determined a quorum was present. 3. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Mr. Bergren, second by Mr. Braddock, to accept the minutes dated July 27, 2010. The vote was unanimous. 4. Citizen Comment-None at this time 5. Correspondence-HMC activity report for July Letter from HMC to Congressman Joseph Courtney Mr. Bergren informed the Commission he had received a letter from Jenny Contois who will contact him to set a meeting time up within the next two months. Mr. Steadman, Mr. Braddock and Mr. Desaulniers stated they would like to attend. The Commission agreed they would bring photos of the Harbor, information on the Yantic River Dredging project, how to access to the falls by canoe and kayak, plaques and a survey of Hollyhock Island. 6. Harbor Master Report Mr. Harrison was not present; therefore there was no report. 7. Old Business A. Harbor Management Plan Update-Mr. Steadman Mr. Steadman stated that since there were no changes that the members had to the Norwich Code of Ordinances, he would put together all the information. The only change he noted will be the boundary from the Shetucket River to the Dam. The Commission stated it would be a good idea to mention the Shipping Street property project also to Mr. Courtney at the upcoming meeting. B. City Pier/City Dock/Seawall Mr. Mereen stated that there is nothing new to report. C. Yantic River Dredging Update Mr. Mereen stated that there is nothing to report at this time. 8. New Business Mr. Steadman will provide the members with a copy of the CAM Law for the upcoming CT HMA meeting which will be held the either the last or second to the last Thursday of September. It will be held in the Captains Quarters at the Marina and will cost $100.00 for the rental of the meeting room. Mr. Braddock stated the plaque for Mr. Aliano would be in by the end of the month. NPU (John Bilda) will provide and set the plaque in a stone. Mr. Steadman informed the Commission he received e-mail from Lou DePina of NRD regarding the permit issued by the DEP to the Marina in 2003. He discussed the legislation to modify the turn basin in 1996 and plans that were submitted by CLA. Each member reviewed and discussed in detail the site plans that were presented. There was discussion regarding the reconfiguration perimeter and the proposed work that could be done without going back to the DEP. The Commission discussed The Special Terms and Conditions and the fact that an As-Built survey was never received for a commercial dock where the ferry dock was built. Mr. Steadman informed the Commission that the reason for the DEP to inquire into the As-Built survey was due to the Chelsea Boat Club operating on a Certificate of Permission due to the fact they were operating out of compliance with DEP regulations with regard to improper floatation devices. They were sent a notice of violation and if they wanted to continue to operate this they would be required to provide this information. DEP also expected a Certificate of Operation for the NPU Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Commission went over Map #7 and #2 in detail. 9. Other Mr. Bergren informed the Commission that the PWD is in the process of getting bids to finish up the Heritage Walkway. 10. Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Braddock and second by Mr. Desaulniers, the Harbor Management Commission Meeting of August 24, 2010 was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Respectfully Submitted By: Darlene Fedus-Papineau Recording Secretary