Shellfish Commission - Minutes - 04/01/2025

Town of Waterford Shellfish Commission
Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, April 1, 2025
7:00 p.m. – Waterford Town Hall
1. Establish a Quorum and Call the Meeting to Order
Chairman Francolino called the regular meeting of the Waterford
Shellfish Commission to order at 7:04 p.m. after establishing a
quorum.
Present were Commissioners Francolino, Drennen and Jamroga.
Absent were Commissioners Healy, Porter and Calkins.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the March 4, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Commissioner Drennen, seconded by
Commissioner Jamroga to approve the March 4, 2025 meeting
minutes as filed. All in favor, motion carried.
4. Correspondence
Chairman Francolino will continue to forward all correspondences
he receives in between meetings to the Commission members to
keep everyone as up to date as possible with Shellfish Commission
business.
5. Treasurer’s Report
a. Update from Treasurer Regarding Progress with the FY26 Budget
Meetings Regarding the Waterford Shellfish Commission Budget
Request.
Chairman Francolino spoke in Commissioner Porters absence stating
the budget meetings are ongoing and that Commissioner Porter has
been attending the meetings to answer questions from the review
boards.

b. Review of Monthly Treasurer’s Report Generated from Finance
Chairman Francolino reviewed the Treasurer’s Report generated
from the Finance Office through February 28, 2025 with the
Commission members.
Motion made by Commissioner Drennen, seconded by
Commissioner Jamroga to approve the Treasurer’s Report as
reviewed. All in favor, motion carried.
6. Monthly Monitoring and Sampling Report
The recreational shell fishing areas are currently open for the 2025
season and permits to harvest little neck clams and oysters are
available for purchase April 1st – December 31st.
7. New Business
a. Discussion Regarding Re-stock of Certified Little Neck Clams and
Oysters for the 2025 Season in the Recreational Shell Fishing Area.
Chairman Francolino stated he will contact the supplier to set up
the purchase of product for distribution into the recreational shell
fishing area as soon as the water temperature rises to fifty degrees.
It is his hope that the Commission will have the opportunity to
restock several times during the 2025 season with the hope that
permit sales will increase this season.
8. Old Business
a. Update Regarding Progress to the Shellfish Resource Management
Plan Area Designations and Updated Maps
Chairman Francolino stated he has been in contact with the State of
Connecticut regarding the consolidation of Areas A and G into one
area labeled as Area G. Once an updated map is available the
Commission will then attach the updated map to the recreational
shell fishing permits sold in 2025.
A discussion was held regarding checking on the demarcation signs
for the Commission and updating the 2025 permits to reflect any
changes to the wording and maps.

9. Public Comment Regarding Items Specifically Relating to
Waterford Shellfish Business.
There was no one present to address the Commission.
10. Adjournment
There being nothing further to discuss the Commission adjourned
the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Audrey Ulmer, Recording Secretary for the Town of Waterford
Shellfish Commission