Harbor Management Commission - Minutes - 10/05/2022

MINUTES 
HARBOR MANAGEMENT 
COMMISSION 
 REGULAR MEETING-  
Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 
 
Present: 
Commissioners Robert Derosa, Robert Dutton, Fred Wise 
Joseph Buths Jr. (alternate) and Harbor Master, David Crocker 
 
Absent: 
Jane Adams, Jim Hamsher, Eva Bunnell, Greg Crocker (alternate) and 
Deputy Harbor Master Richard Miller 
 
1. 
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm and quorum established. Mr. Buths will be 
voting in the absence of Mr. Hamsher. 
 
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 
 
3. Approval of the minutes 
Motion by Mr. Dutton seconded by Mr. Wise to approve the minutes of the August 3rd, 
2022 regular meeting, all in favor, motion passed. 
 
4. Harbor Masters Report - 
A. Harbor Master reported that all tagged boats left at the Waterford boat launch were 
removed by DEEP. 
 
5. Correspondence- 
A. Town Clerk email regarding new FOIA requirements were discussed. 
B. Email sent about Eel Grass Initiative Niantic River event hosted by Jamie Vaudrey, Ph.D., 
Research Coordinator, CT National Estuarine Research Reserve UCONN. Discussed among 
commissioners.  
C. Commissioners discussed correspondence requesting marine contractor requirements for 
mooring inspections. 
 
  
6. Applications-  
 
7. Old Business- None.  
 
8. New Business-  
A. Invoices for approval 
• Invoice from the Day for $150.80 was approved for August notification of mooring 
tagging and intent to dispose of previously pulled mooring gear. Motion by Mr. Dutton 
seconded by Mr. Wise to approve payment, all in favor, motion passed. 
• Reauthorize the payment of stipends to Harbor Master ($60/hour) and Deputy Harbor 
Master ($50/hour) for time on the water tagging and pulling moorings. Motion by Mr. 

Wise seconded by Mr. Buths to approve payment, all in favor, motion passed. 
• Motion by Mr. Buths seconded by Mr. Dutton to approve payment for Rich Miller; all in 
favor, motion passed.  
B. Approval of the 2023 meeting dates- Motion by Mr. Dutton seconded by Mr. Wise to 
approve dates, all in favor, motion passed. 
C. Approval of annual report for fiscal year, ended June 30th, 2022- Motion by Mr. Buths 
seconded by Mr. Dutton to approve report. All in favor, motion passed.  
D. Commissioners discussed requirements for marine contractor eligibility. 
E. Reviewed current application forms and discussed changes about next year’s application 
form process.  
F. Discussed sending notices to mooring permit holders that they’re due for inspections 
before the next season.  
 
9. Public Input- None 
 
10. Adjourn 
There being no further business to come before the Commission, and upon motion by 
Mr. Wise, seconded Mr. Dutton, the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
Karlin Bergeson 
Recording Secretary