Harbor Management Commission

HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 5:00 PM Hybrid Meeting Norwich City Hall, Room 319/ Zoom Meeting MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Tucker Braddock, Treasurer Michael Gualtieri, Mark Sicuso, Alderman Grant Neuendorf, Michael Aliano, David Bishop OTHERS PRESENT: Coastal Area Planning Consultant Geoff Steadman, Recording Secretary Kaitlyn Griffiths MEMBERS ABSENT: John Salomone, Alderman Derell Wilson, Sofia LeWitt CITIZENS PRESENT: None 1. Call to Order: Chair Tucker Braddock called the meeting to order at 5:03 PM. 2. Determination of Quorum: It was determined a quorum was present. 3. Approval of Minutes: On motion by Michael Gualtieri, seconded by Michael Aliano, the August 23, 2022, meeting minutes of the Harbor Management Commission (HMC) were unanimously approved as presented. 4. Harbor Master Report: On behalf of Harbor Master Richard Thayer, Chair Tucker Braddock has nothing new to report. 5. Correspondence: Nothing to report. 6. Financial Report: Michael Gualtieri reviewed the revenue, expenses, and balances of the August 1st – 31st 2022 report. Mr. Gualtieri reports the $75.40 expenditure of the data line is for the Harbor Management Commission’s share of the camera. Mr. Gualtieri also reports the $80.00 expenditure of professional services for Harbor Management Commission is for recording secretary fees. On a motion by Michael Aliano, seconded by David Bishop, the August 2022 Financial Report was unanimously accepted by roll call vote. 7. New Business: a) Clock Tower at Howard T. Brown Park: Chair Braddock asked for any more details on the possible Clock Tower. Alderman Grant Neuendorf states that there is no further information to report. 8. Old Business: a) Rowing Shells: Chair Braddock says there’s nothing new to report currently. b) Bond Commission – Purchasing Agent; RPF for Docks Howard Brown: Chair Braddock reiterates that both SHIPP grant applications are awaiting state bonding approval. 9. Citizen Comment: None 10. Other: Michael Gualtieri reports that our Purchasing Agent-Robert Castronova has advised the Commission that he has received the general permit for the replacement and repair of the Howard T. Brown Park dock pilings from the Department of the Navy - Army Corps. of Engineers. Commission Consultant Geoff Steadman reiterates to the commission members that CT Port Authority is encouraging the Commission to apply for any new funding grant as soon as possible. Chair Braddock has been informed by former Mayor Ben Lathrop that he is in possession of rowing Shells from a prior City rowing club and would like to donate them to the City. Discussion ensued about a proper location to store them. David Bishop presented a vision to the Commission on the development of the New Wharf property after discussing with the Director of Planning and Neighborhood Services – Deana Rhodes. Deanna advised David that there are restrictions to new construction and limitations on existing construction when developing within a flood plain. This will be discussed in the future as David gathers more details. 11. Adjournment: On a motion to adjourn by Michael Aliano, seconded by Michael Gualtieri, the Harbor Management Commission meeting adjourned at 5:21PM. Respectfully submitted, Kaitlyn Griffiths Recording Secretary