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SHELLFISH
COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
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January 8, 2004
Commission: John Frank, Bob Searles, Dr. Frank Serena,
Jack Casagrande, Sal Chappa
Staff: Tom Closter
Police
Dept: Sgt Peter LaPak, Off Ron Spagnuola
Advisory: Capt. Dave Hopp
Guests: Mark Errico, Mrs. Griffith,
Harbormaster Mike Griffin
MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
Move to accept, with out corrections, by Mr. Searles,
2nd by Mr. Casagrande
TREASURER
Mr. Searles reports
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OPENING |
BALANCE |
11-30-03 |
$52,463.10 |
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NAME |
DATE |
AMOUNT |
REASON |
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DEPOSITS |
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Fisherman's world |
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$835.00 |
permits |
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Norm Bloom & Sons |
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$470.00 |
product |
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Norm Bloom & Sons |
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$300.00 |
permits |
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Interest |
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$79.09 |
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EXPENSES |
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Police OT |
12-01-03 |
($76.22) |
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Police OT |
12-12-03 |
($376.04) |
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Police OT |
12-19-03 |
($360.78) |
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Police OT |
12-26-03 |
($536.11) |
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SNET |
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($72.13) |
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SNET |
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($66.76) |
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PRESENT |
BALANCE |
12-31-03 |
$52,659.15 |
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| YEAR AGO |
Balance |
12-31-02 |
$47,248.97 |
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| TWO YEARS AGO |
Balance |
12-31-01 |
$42,229.34 |
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SECRETARY
Mr. Frank reports
He went to Branford today for deposition in Nowinski/Gardella civil suit
by State.
Mr. Searles moves to reimburse travel expense, 2nd
by Mr. Casagrande
Two trips to Calf Pasture Island with Dr Inke Sunila
and Sgt LaPak and Off Spagnuola & LePore and assistant AG Carmel Motherway
on December 16th and on 19th to evaluate damage to shellfish
bed. Sgt LaPak dove on site and took photos, not happy with results, will
retake later. Dr. Sunila came back on 19th and we went out again
at much better tide and found healthy clam bed next to damaged area. Dr Sunila
is shellfish pathologist from aquaculture dept. Mr. Frank took photos on each
visit to site.
Application for dock in Wilson Cove, Graham Bluff Partners,
(Hewitt property) has been commented on to DEP. Dock is OK, large Dolphins, for big boats,
are unacceptable. Presentation
by agent for applicant was made at harbor management plan review committee
meeting and met opposition from neighbors on several counts. Agent will modify
application and appear at next meeting of that committee, Jan 20th. Agent has talked to Mr. Frank by phone about
our objections.
Application at 20 Point Rd by 20 point Rd LLC, was
discussed briefly. It is on shellfish
bed open and accessible from beach and would interfere with beach and with
shellfish bed. Comment has been made
in opposition to DEP. Only response from DEP dealt with registration of the
limited liability corporation, ignored our objections.
Harbormaster, Mike Griffin, will be a regular participant
in our meetings, representing the Harbor management commission, as a result
of invitation extended by our commission to Harbor Mgmt.
State license Plate program has funding for projects
promoting preservation and restoration of Long Island Sound. Chair will do paperwork if anyone has proposal,
deadline is March 17th, and Chair will be away, only available
till next meeting.
MIT Sea Grant adopt-a-boat program links commercial
fishermen to classrooms, pays for boat time and necessary equipment.
Commercial permits have been renewed by Norm Bloom
& Sons and by Mr. Hopp.
COMMITTEES
HEALTH DEPT
Mr. Closter reports rainfall in December of 4.32 Inches,
vs. 4.93 in 2002 and average of 2.95inches. 111 calls received. There was
a closure, for rainfall, started on 11th through 31st
only for area that closes at ½ inch of rain. New Range Gauge bill has come
in and been paid by Health dept, commission will reimburse. (approved at prior meeting, exact amount will
show next month, a bit over $900.) Wastewater
treatment reported five bypass events at various locations, all contained,
and promptly reported
New name, Brenda Myles, is making reports to health
dept. Mr. Closter has been told that
Fred Trefeissen is still with OMI, but has been transferred
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Mr. Searles reports nobody at plant is talking to him.
On recent visit to wastewater plant, week
before Christmas, he was informed that Mr. Trefeissen is no longer at Norwalk.
WATER QUALITY
Mr. Casagrande reports water quality had no meeting.
PERMITS
Mr. Casagrande reports new Permits delivered to dealers
this week. Printing bill turned over
to Mr. Searles. Tide Tables
were distributed, printing bill has not arrived yet.
POLICE
Sgt LaPak reports 20 hours shellfish patrol with no
arrests. There has been surprising
amount of activity, at Calf Pasture and out at Islands. Police assisted in evaluation trips reported
by chair and Sgt LaPak will take more pictures, using different camera. .
Some discussion of process and equipment available
for underwater photography, resulted in suggestion that project to photograph
various parts of harbor bottom from a boat w/o diving might be very useful
to commission and educational and might qualify for License plate fund grant. Chair suggested Sgt LaPak contact Mr. Schnierlein
at maritime aquarium for info on equipment and advice on program.
Sgt LaPak also mentioned contact with dredging company
taking barges out east channel, perilously close to shellfish grounds which
are vulnerable to damage from any spill from barge, and getting voluntary
compliance with directions to use East channel
Marine division expects to have two wave runners this
summer
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ADVISORY
Capt. Hopp reports water temp 38o at this time, dropping
fast now. Mike Oravez has indicated
he will be devoting most of his time to landscaping business and may become
less active as advisor. If commission
would consider appointing Mike Errico to advisory position, it would be helpful
as commission has asked for input on new clamming permits. Motion made by Dr. Serena, 2nd by
Mr. Casagrande. Mr. Errico invited to advisory panel and accepted.
HARBOR MANAGEMENT
Mr. Casagrande reports no report. Mr. Griffin reported briefly on harbor management
activity for December. Plans have
been made to go to Army Corps office again in regard to disposal of dredge
spoils. He briefly reported on private dredging projects in harbor.
Move
to accept committee reports by Dr Serena, 2nd By Mr. Casagrande
OLD BUSINESS
Clam permits need to be updated for April and Capt Hopp will come back
with industry recommendations
on equipment. New permits will be
limited in number and for shorter term
and will allow power hauling equipment.
New boat to replace old Maritime Skiff
should be ready soon. Off Spagnuola reported on required signage costs and was told to go ahead for amount
a little over $300 and bring bill
to Mr. Searles.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Chappa will be away for Feb. meeting and possibly for Mar.meeting.
Mr. Frank will be away for March meeting.
Mr. Casagrande will chair March
meeting.
NEXT MEETING
Thursday,
Feb. 5th, 2004
MOTION TO ADJOURN
10:12PM by Mr. Casagrande, 2nd
by Dr Serena
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