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WATERFORD
HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Agenda (Amended, Zoom info added)
Regular Meeting
Wednesday October 7, 2020 at 5:00 P.M.
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1. Call to Order and establish a quorum
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve minutes from September 2, 2020 meeting
4. Harbor Master’s report .
5. Correspondence
a) Annual Report Summaries FY 2021
6. Applications
7. Old Business
a) GIS discussion on updating and webpage location
8. New Business
a) Status of Mooring Inspection Results
b) Inspection protocol/points to discuss with Mooring Inspectors
c) Review and possible changes to 2021 Mooring Application
d) Annual Meeting Schedule FY 2021
9. Adjourn
c/o Waterford Police Dept., 41 Avery Lane, Waterford, CT 06385 (860) 440-0548

WATERFORD
HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 5:00 P.M.
ZOOM REMOTE ACCESS ONLY
1. Call to Order and establish a quorum
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve minutes from September 2, 2020 meeting
4, Harbor Master’s report :
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5. Correspondence
a) Annual Report Summaries FY 2021
6. Applications
7. Old Business
a) GIS discussion on updating and webpage location
8. New Business
a) Status of Mooring Inspection Results
b) Inspection protocol/points to discuss with Mooring Inspectors
c) Review and possible changes to 2021 Mooring Application
d) Annual Meeting Schedule FY 2021
9. Adjourn
c/o Waterford Police Dept., 41 Avery Lane, Waterford, CT 06385 (860) 440-0548

MINUTES
HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
ZOOM Meeting Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Present: Commissioners Jane Adams, Robert DeRosa, Robert Dutton, Philip Fine, Jim
Hamsher, Greg Crocker (alternate), and Fred Wise (alternate).
Absent: Eva Bunnell, Bryan Lynch, Harbor Master David Crocker and Deputy Harbor
Master Richard Miller
1. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm and quorum established. Greg Crocker and
Fred Wise will be the voting alternates for Eva Bunnell and Robert Dutton (Bryan Lynch
after Mr. Dutton’s arrival).
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Approval of the minutes
Motion by Mr. Wise, seconded by Mr. Hamsher to approve the minutes of the July 1, 2020
regular zoom meeting, motion passed, vote 6-0.
4. Harbor Masters Report
Ms. Adams provided an update in Mr. Crocker’s absence:
a) Aminor modification to the Thames River Marina Removal permit has been received.
b) A public notice was posted in The Day newspaper on August 18, 2020 that the HMC
would begin checking moorings in Waterford Waters for valid permits. This task was done
on August 7" and August 14. The area of Kidde Beach still needs to be completed,
c) Some changes will likely be recommended to the Harbor Master for 2021 applications to
add an effective date for Winter mooring stick removal and requesting all owners to use the
4 digits numbers on their mooring balls.
5. Correspondence —
a) Attorney Robert Avena obtained legal information on the jurisdictional boundary line in
the Niantic River between East Lyme and Waterford. During the recent review of moorings
in the Waterford harbor a number of moorings had permits issued by East Lyme.
b) The commission received the updated MOU from WELSCO dated 8.1.2020 noting the
boundary revisions for the open and seasonally conditional shellfishing areas. Mr. Wise is a
member of WELSCO and agreed to obtain clarification on page 14 Section 8E regarding
commercial shellfishing.
6. Applications -
a) A license was approved for the dock on 17 Riverside Drive; no action by the commission.
Mr. Dutton arrived at the meeting at 5:15 pm.

7. Old Business —
a) Mr, Fine will contact Tighe Bound regarding the GIS mapping performed last year for the
HMC. The changes include the formatting of longitude and latitude, background color,
providing a link to the GIS maps from the HMC web page website and updating of the
WELSCO shellifishing maps.
b) Mr. Wise previously presented a discussion paper suggesting the establishment of
mooring fields and identified 3 potential. Ms. Adams requested that Commissioners
provide her with the questions/issues that they believe would need to be addressed in
considering a mooring field and the potential relocation of certain moorings. Discussion will
continue at a future meeting. The Harbor Master would have to approve the creation of a
mooring field.
8. New Business —
a) The Harbor Management Office at the Waterford Police Department will be moved soon
to another location within the Police station.
9. Adjourn
There being no further business to come before the Commission, and upon motion by
Mr. Hamsher, seconded by Mr. DeRosa, the meeting was adjourned at 5:32 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Tinker
Recording Secretary

PHONE: 860-442-0553
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FIRST SELECTMAN’S OFFICE INTEROFFICE CORRESPONDENCE
TO: To All Town Boards, Commissions, Agencies, Reporting Staff
FROM: Robert Brule, First Selectman
DATE: October 1, 2020
SUBJECT: ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARIES, FY2021
The Board of Finance is compiling the reports for the Town Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020. These
are intended to reflect a report concerning activity during the preceding Fiscal Year and the proposed
program for the next year as an outline of long-range programs and accomplishments.
To insure complete and accurate compilation, | send this reminder to forward your reports to this office,
and, as a practical matter, send a copy to the Secretary to the Board of Finance c/o Kirn Allen, by
November 20, 2020. All reports should be on town letterhead stationery.
Thank you.
cc Kim Allen, Director of Finance

TOWN OF WATERFORD HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR INDIVIDUAL, NON-COMMERCIAL MOORING SPACE AND PERMIT
TO BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE HARBOR MASTER
c/o Waterford Police Department, 41 Avery Lane, Waterford, CT 06385
Applicant's Narne:
Residential Address:
Mailing Address:
Email Address:
Telephone #: Home Work: Cell:
Request for permission to place a 2020 seasonal mooring in the
This request is for a: (circle one) New Permit Permit Renewal Mooring Relocation
The mooring is to be located at the following coordinates: N41° W72°
Vessel Owner's Name & Address (if different)
Telephone #: Home Work: Cell:
Name of Vessel: CT Reg. Or Documentation #
Make of Vessel: Type (cruiser, sail, etc.):
Length: Beam: Draft: Displacement, lbs.:
Does the vessel have an operable Marine Sanitation Device (MSD)? Yes No
Mooring Description: Anchor Type: _ Weight:
Bottom Chain: of ; Upper Chain: of ; Pendant
(Length) (Size) (Length) (Size) (Length) (Size)
Water depth at high tide: Year installed (if applicable): Year last inspected:
Dinghy Location or Access:
Mooring permits expire on December 31* of each calendar year and are not transferable to other parties. A permit holder
shall have priority rights to the same mooring each year if renewed by March 31° of the foilowing year. | understand that
my vessel must be properly registered in Connecticut or be documented with a Connecticut Certificate of Decal in order to
obtain a mooring space.
Signature of Mooring Owner
Do not write in this space ~ for Harbormaster’s use only Ground Tackle inspected:
Permit Number Assigned: Approved Date:
(Harbormaster)
Note: Itis recommended that all chains associated with moorings be galvanized. Moorings should have adequate ground tackle,
pendani(s), chafing gear and scope for the area and conditions expected. A vessel riding on its mooring must not infringe on other
moorings. Moorings, by action of wind or current, shall not encroach upon navigation channels maintained by the Corps of Engineers,
or interfere with established fairways, wharfs, docks, or floats. Mooring buoys shall be white with a clearly visible horizontal blue band
around the circumference of the buoy centered midway between the top of the buoy and the waterline. The weight of the anchor and
name of the vessel should be indicated on the buoy. Moored vessels shall comply with Inland Navigation Rule 30 (Lights for anchored
vessels). Mooring and anchoring is prohibited over submarine cable areas.
Revised 2/23/19

WATERFORD HARBOR MANAGEMENT
PULLEY POLE INSPECTION FORM
TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED INSPECTOR
All Pulley poles within Waterford waters require permits, which must be renewed annually.
All Pulley poles shall be inspected by an approved inspector annually.
New installations are not authorized until a permit has been approved by the Waterford Harbor Master.
Questions? Please call the Harbor Master at (860) 443-6304.
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Permit # Permittee Name:
Address location: Post(s) Material:
Height above mean high water: feet. Distance between poles: feet.
Poles installed into river bed with:
Size of Dinghy: feet. Large Boat Mooring Number —if applicable
Special Notes:
Date of inspection: Company Name:
Inspector Name (Print): Phone:
Inspector signature:
SEND THIS COMPLETED FORM TO
Waterford Harbor Management
clo Waterford Police Department, 41 Avery Lane, Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 440-0548
Revised 2/23/19

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THIS FORM
ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION FORM AND FEE
Calendar Year 2020
To All Mooring & Pulley Pole Permit Holders:
The final step in the mooring permit process is to issue decals which must be affixed to mooring
buoys or pulley poles. The color of the decals will change each year and will be marked with the year
and your permit number. Upon approval of your 2020 mooring permit application, your 2020 decals
will be mailed to you. The decal that begins with #1 must be affixed to your vessel and the other decal
that begins with #2 should be affixed to your mooring or pulley pole.
By signing this form, you are acknowledging the following:
e Your buoy is white with a clearly visible horizontal blue band around the circumference of the
buoy, centered midway between the top of the buoy and the waterline.
e Your mooring or pulley pole permit number is identified on your mooring buoy in
letters/numbers at least 3” in height.
e You will affix your decal to your mooring buoy in a clearly visible spot, approximately 2” to the
right of your permit number.
e You are responsible for removing your ground tackle if you are not renewing your mooring or
pulley pole permit.
e \f your ground tackle becomes “lost”, you are responsible for hiring a certified diver to search
for the lost equipment and provide a signed statement to the Harbor Master, attesting to the
details of the search. You will not receive a new mooring or pulley pole permit until such
search is performed and signed statement is received.
¢ Moorings or pulley poles that are not in compliance with the Harbor Management Plan are
subject to removal by the Harbor Master, at the owner's expense.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Harbor Master at (860) 443-6304 or email
at crockerd64gmail.com.
Acknowledged by (your signature): Date:
Printed Name:
Revised 2/23/19

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WATERFORD MOORING & PULLEY POLE PERMITS
2019 permits expired on December 31*' and applications are now being processed for calendar year 2020.
A permit holder shail have priority rights to the same mooring, if renewed by March 31* of each calendar year.
For your convenience, mooring permit application forms are enclosed. Please be certain to provide current,
accurate information and your e-mail address, if you have one; all information including a copy of your latest
inspection and your vessel registration for the current year.
> NEW mooring or pulley pole applications: $75.00
> RENEWAL mooring or pulley pole applications: $50.00
(Renewing a 2019 mooring or pulley pole permit)
= Pidase Complete the application forms and return them, along with your check to}
Waterford Harbor Management
c/o Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT 06385
Itis the responsibility of each vessel owner to have his/her mooring inspected by a qualified, approved inspector at least
once every three years. The renewal cannot be approved without sending in a signed inspection copy along with your
application. If you are overdue for inspection; your application will be denied. If your application is denied, your check will
be returned to you.
If you have not had your mooring inspected within the past three years, please contact an approved, qualified mooring
inspector, several of whom are listed below for your convenience.
If you have a pulley pole it MUST be inspected every year, please contact an approved, qualified mooring inspector,
several are listed below for your convenience. *Only vessels up to 16’ may use pulley poles.
if you have used or wish to use a qualified inspector NOT on the list below, you must first have him/her contact the
Waterford Harbor Master at (860) 443-6304.
Sound Marine, LLC
Jaxon Vibber
Luca Addabo
860-303-4448
860-886-3765
Three Belles Marina
Lee Deer, General Manage? .....000.00 cece cece eee ee nena eerie treee 860-739-6264
860- 598-9579
860- 982-7555
H. S. Plaut Environmental Company ....
Harry Plaut ...
Shoreline Diving
AEN C0 > ESOS SERESETOSOCCEOOSOSOO TOONS 860-460-3664
Jeanette T. Fisheries :
Mike Theiler 0.0.0.0... cece ee eeetee ence nese ee tee eee eae nea nas aanea nares 860-235-5117
860-536-5095
860-460-3185
Seaport Construction LLC ....
Chris Drake
Gwenmor Marina ...... 2... ccc eee ce teeeen cee cee crete eee eeeaee naa ees ree ene ns 860-536-0281
After approval of your 2020 permit application, your 2020 decals will be mailed to you. The decal #2 must be affixed to your
mooring buoy/pulley pole, approximately 2” to the right of your permit number; the #1 decal must be affixed to your vessel.
If you have any questions, please contact the Harbor Master at (860) 443-6304 or via email at crockerd64@gmail.com
Revised 3/18/19

EXCERPT FROM THE WATERFORD HARBOR MANAGEMENT PLAN
APPENDIX B
Minimum Mooring Tackle Specifications
(Pages B-1 & B-2, dated 10/26/99)
Introduction
Utilization of proper tackle is necessary to secure vessels adequately at their moorings. Storms, wind, waves,
tides, currents and wash must be considered when selecting appropriate mooring tackle. Each person
mooring a vessel in the Waterford Harbor Management Area is responsible for any damage to their own vessel
or to any other vessel or property that may be caused by their vessel. The Harbor Management Commission
recommends minimum standards for tackle to secure vessels adequately in the Harbor Management Area, but
these standards are advisory only, and the Town of Waterford assumes no liability for personal injury or
property damage which may result from the utilization of any mooring tackle which meet or exceed these
recommendations.
The Harbor Management Commission will periodically review and update the recommended minimum
standards for mooring tackle. These recommended minimum standards will be provided to each person
applying for a mooring permit. It must be remembered, however, that no standards can ensure adequate
vessel security under all conditions, particularly severe coastal storm conditions with associated wind and
wave hazards.
Minimum Recommended Standards for All Moorings
4. Mooring tackle should meet the following minimum standards:
Boat Length Mushroom — Bottom Top Nylon or Dacron
(Feet) Anchor Chain Chain Line
(Pounds) (Inches) (Inches) (Inches)
Under 16 75 3/8 5/16 1/2
16-19 150 3/8 516 4/2
20-22 200 1/2 5/16 5/8
23-25 250 1/2 5/16 5/8
26-30 300 5/8 3/8 3/4
31-35 400 5/8 3/8 3/4
36-40 500 3/4 1/2 7/8
41-50 600 3/4 112 1
51-65 750 1 1/2 1-1/4
1. Only “purpose built” anchors should be used on permanent moorings.
2. The maximum length of the pennant should be two and one-half (2-1/2) times the distance from the
bow chock to the water plus the distance from the bow chock to the mooring cleat or post.
3. All pennant lines running through a chock or any other object where chafing may occur should have
adequate chafe guards.
4. The total scope of the chain should be no less than two and one-half (2-1/2) times the depth of the
water at high tide at the location of the mooring unless the Harbor Master approves a lesser length
based on a finding that special physical conditions exist which make such length unnecessary. The
bottom and top chains should each consist of approximately fifty percent (50%) of the scope.
5. Allshackles, swivels and other hardware used in the mooring hook-up should be proportional in size to
the chain used.
6. All Shackles should be properly sized.
7. {tis recommended that the pennant be spliced or shackled into the bitter end of the top chain below the
permanent buoy so the strain is not carried by the buoy. A second pennant and anchor meeting the
minimum specifications should be used in heavy weather.
8. The pick-up or permanent buoy should be of a type and size to be determined by the Harbor
Management Commission and should be marked in accordance with standards provided by the Harbor
Master.
Revised 11/01/16

WATERFORD
HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
October 7, 2020
Mr. David Campo, Town Clerk
15 Rope Ferry Road ’
Waterford, CT 06385
RE: HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
2021 REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
Dear Mr. Campo:
During calendar year 2021, the Harbor Management Commission will conduct regular meetings
at 5:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month (except January on the second Wednesday)
at the Waterford Police Dept. Training Room. The regular meeting dates for 2021 are as
follows:
January 6, 2024 July 7, 2021
February 3, 2021 August 4, 2021
March 3, 2021 September 1, 2021
April 7, 2021 October 6, 2021
May 5, 2021 November 3, 2021
June 2, 2021 December 1, 2021
lf you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 440-0548. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Amy Tinker
Recording Secretary
Waterford Harbor Management Commission
cc: Harbor Management Commission
Harbor Master and Deputy Harbor Master
Marlena Montgomery
Kathleen Peterson
Waterford Harbor Management Commission, c/o Waterford Police Department, 41 Avery Lane, Waterford, Connecticut 06385
David Crocker, Harbor Master
(860) 440-0548

WATERFORD
HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
FY 2019/2020 ANNUAL REPORT
The Waterford Harbor Management Commission continued its efforts during FYE
2020 to manage the waterways under its jurisdiction in accordance with the
adopted Harbor Management Plan.
During calendar 2020, 196 mooring and 15 pulley pole permit applications were
reviewed and approved by the Harbor Master in accordance with the Waterford
Harbor Management Plan. As part of the mooring permit process, mooring
inspections every 3 years continue to be required; pulley poles must be inspected
annually.
Our full slate of commissioners and alternates remained the same as in 2018-2019,
Dave Crocker serves as our Harbor Master and Rich Miller as our Deputy Harbor
Master. Waterford’s Harbor Management Commission continues to benefit from
the continuity of commissioners and Harbor Master and Deputy Harbor Mastor and
from their depth of experience and expertise.
Our typical meetings include the review of applications for structures, such as
docks, for consistency with the Harbor Management Plan. During the year we
finalized a Global Information System (GIS) mapping project that provides online
mapping layers on the Town’s website which include data such as Water Use Maps
and mooring locations.
By: Jane B. Adams, Chair FY 2019/2020
Harbor Management Commission
Jane Adams, Chair
Eva Bunnell
Greg Crocker, Alternate
: Robert DeRosa
Harbor Master Robert Dutton
David Crocker Philip Fine
James Hamsher
Deputy Harbor Master Brian Lynch
Richard Miller Fred Wise, Alternate
c/o Waterford Police Department, 41 Avery Lane, Waterford, CT 06385 Office: (860) 440-0548

WATERFORD
HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
ZOOM REMOTE ONLY
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 5:00 P.M. ,
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1. Call to Order and establish a quorum
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve minutes from September 2, 2020 meeting
4, Harbor Master’s report
5. Correspondence
a) Annual Report Summaries FY 2021
6. Applications
7. Old Business
a) GIS discussion on updating and webpage location
8. New Business
a) Status of Mooring Inspection Results
b) Inspection protocol/points to discuss with Mooring Inspectors
c) Review and possible changes to 2021 Mooring Application
d) Annual Meeting Schedule FY 2021
9. Adjourn
c/o Waterford Police Dept., 41 Avery Lane, Waterford, CT 06385 (860) 440-0548