Harbor Management Commission

HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING March 25, 2014 MEMBERS PRESENT Alderman Pete Desaulniers Chairman John Paul Mereen Gerald Martin Alderman Bill Eyberse City Manager Alan H. Bergren H. Tucker Braddock MEMBERS ABSENT Vice -Chairman Richard Benoit OTHERS PRESENT Randy Black-NPU Jill Brennan-Recording Secretary Harbormaster Michael Valentine 1. Call to Order-Chair JP Mereen called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. 2. Determination of quorum: It was determined that a quorum was present. 3. Motion to discuss item "a" as number 3 on the agenda, B. Eyberse, 2nd P. Desaulniers, motion carried. a. Installation of harbor cam-Randy Black of NPU distributed a revised presentation regarding installing a harbor camera review. They took a bucket truck and researched different locations. Presentation will be attached to minutes. T. Braddock asked about One Thames Plaza. R. Black expressed concern about the age of the building, Conduit may not exist where it is needed and access to the building would be needed. P. Desaulniers asked what the time frame is for completion of the installation project. There is no definite time limit that this must be completed within so there is time to raise additional money. T. Braddock thinks that the success of the fundraiser can be duplicated this year and eventually funds will be raised. JP Mereen suggested looking for outside grants. 4. Approval of Minutes-Minutes of February 25, 2014 meeting Motion to approve minutes, T. Braddock, 2nd G. Martin, motion carried unanimously. 5. Citizen Comment None HMC Minutes p -2- March 25, 2014 6. Correspondence a. February budget report-motion to approve A. Bergren, 2nd T. Braddock, motion carried unanimously. 7. Old Business a. Harbor Cam installation- moved to number 3 on the agenda b. River Trails map grant status-G. Steadman will be emailing the artist's rendition for everyone to look at. c. Fundraiser planning-JP Mereen will call the Moose Lodge to make sure they do not still have the HMC reserving the premise. T. Braddock and P. Desaulniers met with the new management of the marina restaurant. The tent will be free. They are working on the menu and prices and then a date will be set. JP Mereen stressed that the silent auction will be a large fundraiser and that needs to be well planned. d. Rock the Docks-This is all arranged and has been paid for. There is a new addition with the Friday afternoon gazebo acoustic music from 6-8PM. Motion for the HMC to endorse this event, B. Eyberse, 2nd A. Bergren, discussion followed, motion carried unanimously. At this time beer and wine sales will not be part of this event. The wrist bands needs to be more closely monitored. A resolution will be sponsored by P. Desaulniers and B. Eyberse. J. Martin would like to have the same liquor and food sales that are available at Rock the Docks. JP Mereen is optimistic about the acoustic shows, but would like to see how the two shows go and plan those additions for next year. G. Martin's father memorial fund will be paying for the second concert in the memory of his father. e. Petition to the State-J. Brennan will contact OPM to find out where this is in the legislative process. f. Boat launch relocation funding-Two brownfield assessment grants have been applied for. EPA assessment grant and the DECD State grant. g. Downtown policing-nothing to report. HMC Minutes p -3- February 25, 2014 7. Harbor Master Report-M Valentine reported that there is less ice than last month. More boat activity has been reported. The harbor seal was out last week. The marina restaurant is looking to open on April 15th. 8. New Business-P. Davis is looking for a single member of the Harbor Management Commission to work on the . He asked if T. Braddock could represent the HMC as he will already be at the meetings for the RDA. T. Braddock agreed to be the representative and he will contact Peter Davis for more details. 9. Other- G. Martin reported that Thayer's Marine is running a tournament this weekend with a good payout. The entry fee is $25. They are also hosting an open house this weekend and it would be a good idea if HMC members could stop in at come point this weekend. 10. Adjournment-Motion to adjourn, G. Martin, 2nd T. Braddock, meeting adjourned at 5:50PM.