Harbor Management Commission - Minutes - 01/03/2024

Town of Waterford Harbor Management Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes of Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Waterford Police Station Training Room
5:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
Acting Chairman Buths welcomed everyone to the meeting and
called the regular meeting of the Waterford Harbor Management
Commission to order at 5:00 p.m. after establishing a quorum.
Present were Commissioners Hughes (remotely), Buths, Hamsher,
Jamroga, Wise, DeRosa, Crocker and Dutton. Absent was
Commissioner Bunnell. Also in attendance was Harbor Master David
Crocker.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
All in attendance stood for and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Approval of the December 6, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Commissioner Wise, seconded by Commissioner
Jamroga to approve the December 6, 2023 regular meeting minutes
as submitted. All in favor, motion carried.
4. Harbor Master Report
Harbor Master Crocker reported that 6-7 tagged moorings have

been pulled and he will be taking pictures of moorings as they are
pulled going forward for clarification purposes because inaccurate
GPS coordinates have been found in some cases.
5. Correspondence
Chairman Hughes discussed items he has received for discussion at
the February meeting including an application for a permit to retain
a pre-1995 dock and low-lying concrete scour and a bill for boat
repair from Boats Inc.
6. Old Business
a. Presentation from David Provencher, AIA, Project Architect from
Shore Design, PLLC Regarding DEEP LWRD Application for Marissa
Goldberg, 11 Baldwin Drive, Waterford C
Mr. Provencher gave a thorough presentation regarding this project
and included maps and coordinates for the proposed project upon
approval and completion, and similar projects he has completed for
comparison. He answered questions and addressed concerns from
the Commission. After the presentation was completed, the
Commission members concluded that this project will not
negatively impact the area and they do not have concerns or
opposition to the proposed plan. The Commission thanked Mr.
Provencher for his time and clarification regarding this proposal.
b. Presentation from David Provencher, AIA, Project Architect from
Shore Design, PLLC regarding the LWRD license application for
Jack Kohanim for property located at 212 Niantic River Road,
Waterford, CT
Mr. Provencher indicated this project has not yet filed for State and
Federal permits and is in the first phases of application. The
homeowners are seeking clarification from the Commission to

determine if their proposal for a dock is consistent with the
Waterford Harbor Management Plan. The project is in Keeney Cove
in the Niantic River, and he stated that the Department of Energy
and Environmental Protection is in support of this design for
constructability.
Mr. Provencher presented a thorough explanation of the proposal
with maps and coordinates and answered all questions from the
Commission members. It was the determination of the Commission
that this proposal is within the parameters of the Harbor
Management Plan, and they do not have concerns or opposition to
this proposal moving forward. The Commission thanked Mr.
Provencher for his time and clarification regarding this proposal.
c. Update Regarding the Mago Point Dock Repair.
Harbor Master Crocker stated there is nothing new to report and
that the project is moving along as it should.
d. Discussion Regarding Mooring and Pully Pull 2024 Applications
Chairman Hughes indicated that he has updated the 2024
applications with the new Harbor Management Commission mailing
address, and they have been submitted to the First Selectman’s
office to be added to the Town website. He stated the Commission
is ready for the upcoming season and emails will go out on or
around March 1, 2024 for pully pull and mooring renewals with a
return date of April 15, 2024. Harbor Master Crocker stated 2024
stickers have been ordered. A discussion was held regarding the
content of the emails for renewal and if the Commission should
separate pully pull permits from mooring permits and it was the
consensus of the Commission to send both applications to allow the
applicants to pick the one that applies to their needs.
e. Update Regarding the Harbor Management Commission Office
Relocation.

Chairman Hughes stated the process of moving the office has gone
smoothly and the new office has been painted and the filing
cabinets and contents of the old office in the Police Station have
been moved into the new office. Mail will now be delivered to the
new office address. Most of the Commission members have received
their key cards for the new building and those that have not yet
received their key cards have been notified of the process to do so.
The Commission will continue to hold meetings at the Police
Station Training Room but the office is now located across the
parking lot at the Public Safety building. The Commission members
thanked Chairman Hughes for all his help with the painting and
coordinating the move.
7. New Business
a. Election of a Vice Chairman for the Harbor Management
Commission
Chairman Hughes stated the Vice Chairman would be responsible
for overseeing the duties of the Chairman in the Chairmans absence,
including chairing the meetings as needed.
Commissioner Jamroga nominated Commissioner Buths as the Vice
Chairman of the Commission. Commissioner Buths accepted the
nomination. Voice vote, unanimous. The Commission thanked
Commissioner Buths for taking on the role and congratulated him
on his new appointment.
b. Election of a Treasurer for the Harbor Management Commission
Chairman Hughes stated the Treasurer responsibilities include
attending budget meetings if applicable, overseeing the finances of
the Commission and acting as Chairman of the Commission to
include chairing the meetings if both the Chairman and Vice
Chairman are unavailable to do so.

Commissioner Wise nominated Commissioner Hamsher as the
Treasurer of the Harbor Management Commission. Commissioner
Hamsher accepted the nomination as Treasurer of the Commission.
Voice vote, unanimous. The Commission thanked Commissioner
Hamsher for taking on the role and congratulated him on his new
appointment.
8. Public Comment Relating to Waterford Harbor Management
Commission Business Only
There was no one from the public present to address the
Commission at this meeting.
9. Adjournment
There being nothing further do discuss the regular meeting of the
Waterford Harbor Management Commission adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Audrey Ulmer, Recording Secretary for the Waterford Harbor
Management Commission