Shellfish Commission - Minutes - 06/06/2023

Town of Waterford Shellfish Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
7:00 p.m. -Waterford Town Hall
1. Call to Order
Chairman Lawson called the regular meeting of the Waterford
Shellfish Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. after establishing a
quorum.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
All in attendance stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
Present were Commissioners Lawson, Drennen, Healy, Porter and
Jamroga. Absent were Commissioners Calkins and Francolino.
4. Approval of the April 4, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Commissioner Drennen, seconded by
Commissioner Healy to approve the April 4, 2023 regular meeting
minutes as filed. Voice vote, 5-0, all in favor, motion carried.
5. Correspondence
Chairman Lawson stated that he has been forwarding all

correspondence relating to the Waterford Shellfish Commission to
the Commissioners as he receives them in between meetings to keep
everyone as current as possible. He stated that anyone on the
Commission can call or email if they have questions regarding
anything sent in between meetings.
6. Treasurer’s Report
Chairman Lawson reviewed the May, 2023 Treasurer’s Report with
the Commission members in the absence of Commissioner
Francolino. The most recent report was not available as of the time
of the meeting.
Motion made by Commissioner Drennen, seconded by
Commissioner Porter to approve the Treasurer’s Report as reviewed,
voice vote, 5-0, all in favor, motion carried.
7. Monthly Monitoring and Sampling Report
Chairman Lawson stated that the recreational shell fishing areas are
currently open for recreational shell fishing for those who purchase
a permit to do so.
8. New Business
a. Discussion and vote regarding the pre-submission shellfish
consultation form for the Navy by Stantec Company in support of
the Pier 31 extension project in the Thames River.
The Commission discussed the request in length and it was
determined by the Commission that the proposed project will not
negatively impact the seeding performed in the Thames River by
the commercial leasee.

Motion made by Commissioner Jamroga, seconded by
Commissioner Drennen to authorize Chairman Lawson to sign off
on the consultation form as requested by the Stantec Company for
the Pier 31 extension project in the Thames River as it will not
negatively impact shell fish activity in the area. Voice vote, 5-0, all
in favor, motion carried.
9. Old Business
a. Discussion regarding updates to the Town of Waterford Shellfish
Commission Shellfish Resource Management Plan.
Chairman Lawson stated the Plan will be forwarded to David Carey
for review and amendments if needed. He will keep the Commission
updated regarding the progress as he receives it.
b. Discussion regarding restock for the 2023 season.
Chairman Lawson has been in contact with several little neck clam
providers but is not finding anything available right now due to
high demand but he will keep looking. The Commission discussed
other options and will try their best to secure restock during the
upcoming season.
c. Discussion regarding progress to the FY2024 Waterford Shellfish
Commission proposed budget meetings.
Chairman Lawson attended the May 3, 2023 budget meeting where
the FY2024 Waterford Shellfish Commission budget was approved.
10. Public Input specifically regarding business pertaining to the
Waterford Shellfish Commission.
There was no one from the public present to address the

Commission at this meeting.
11. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss the Commission
adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Audrey Ulmer, Recording Secretary for the Waterford Shellfish
Commission