Harbor Management Commission - Minutes - 05/01/2024

Town of Waterford Harbor Management Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes of May 1, 2024
Waterford Police Station – 5:00 p.m.
1. Establish a Quorum and Call the Meeting to Order
Chairman Hughes called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. after
establishing a quorum.
Present were Commissioners Hughes, DeRosa, Crocker and Wise.
Absent were Commissioners Hamsher, Jamroga, Buths, Dutton and
Bunnell.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the April 3, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Commissioner Wise, seconded by Commissioner
Crocker to approve the April 3, 2024, regular meeting minutes as
filed. Voice vote, 4-0, all in favor, motion carried.
4. Harbor Master Report
Harbor Master Crocker was not present at the meeting to discuss
the report with the Commission.
5. Correspondence
Chairman Hughes reviewed various correspondence the
Commission has received over the past month, stating most are
related to the mooring and pully pole permit application process.

6. New Business
a. Presentation by Keith B. Neilson, Professional Engineer for
DOCKO, Inc. of Mystic, CT for application #202404180 CT DEEP
COP, David Corkum, 196 Niantic River Road, Waterford, CT 06385.
Mr. Neilson reviewed the proposal with the Commission members
and answered all questions presented. It was the consensus of the
Commission members that the proposed dock improvements will
not negatively impact the area as presented and that the proposal
follows the current Harbor Management Plan. Chairman Hughes
will sign off on the documentation for the project on behalf of the
Harbor Management Commission.
b. Discussion Regarding Participation in the 2024 Waterford Day
Parade
Chairman Hughes inquired if any of the Commission members
would be interested in participating in the Parade this year. He
stated the parade is scheduled for August 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
and encouraged anyone who would like to participate to contact
him prior to the Parade so that they can prepare for it.
c. Discussion regarding Updating the Existing Harbor Plan
Commissioner Wise suggested that the Commission review the
existing Plan for potential updating to keep the Plan as current as
possible. He will send the Commission members an electronic copy
of the existing Plan for review and discussion at the next meeting.
Old Business
a. Update regarding Mago Point Town Dock Improvements

Chairman Hughes stated the dock needs improvements but there
have been delays in correspondence from those involved in the
permitting process. He stated it is a work in progress and will keep
the Commission updated.
b. Update Regarding Progress with the 2024 Mooring and Pully
Pole Applications
Chairman Hughes stated that the permits continue to come into the
office and that they are being processed as they are received. He
discussed the criteria for the permitting process and suggested the
Commission include a check list for mooring and pully pole
applicants for next year to streamline the process and to avoid
delays in processing the permits due to incomplete applications. He
indicated all is going well and the stickers have been mailed out to
those that sent in a completed applications to date. The Commission
continues to accept and process applications for the 2024 season
and will continue to update the Commission members throughout
the process.
8. Public Comment Relating to Waterford Harbor Management
Commission Business
There was no one present to address the Commission at this
meeting.
9. Adjournment
There being nothing further to discuss the meeting adjourned at
5:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Audrey Ulmer, Recording Secretary for the Town of Waterford
Harbor Management Commission.