/ MINUTES 1/2 \ ) New London Port Authority 16 January 2013 Regularlv Scheduled Meeting [Approval: J Attendees: Port Authority Members:· Jefferson Harris, Greg Roth, Douglas Allen, Larry Hample, And Carolyn Leuze. Quorum present. Absent: Mayor Finizio, Peter Costas Others present: Chuck Beck, CT D.O.T. Frank McLaughlin, Econ Development Commis~iEm Liai~n Barbara J. Neff, Dock Master t', Tammy Daugherty, Mayor's Office Liaison ~,-, Ned Hammond 3~-j n, Patrick Kennedy 3:;U 0'+ liJ )~. (',J -,'"":';',1'--- ~';,.-- L.... ,{.'3 Call to Order 1600 . ;:-~ (5 -:> Meeting called to order by Chairman Greg Roth. .....>- ~-::J,- u ~ Approval of prior minutes Doug Allen made motions to accept, seconded by Jeff Harris. Voted to approve by unanimous vote Report of the Treasurer Larry Hample reported that no funds were collected. Chairmen Greg Roth reported that an invoice has been received from the Embassy guide for an ad. On- going and Old Business 1. Waterfront Updates: Activities: Barbara J. Neff reported that there has been no activity on the Waterfront. She did report that calls have been coming in to the office inquiring about when boats can reserve moorings for Sailfest. 2. Waterfront Planning Chairman Greg Roth reported that Doug Allen and he have been working with Tammy Daugherty to develop a business plan for the Waterfront Park. 3. Harbor Management plan: Chairman Greg Roth reported that he and Jeff Harris met with Mr. Geoff Steadman to discuss Harbor Management Plans. Mr. Steadman has developed the plan for Stamford and consulted on the New Haven and Bridgeport plans. He reviewed the steps that the Port Authority will need to take to develop a plan. Jeff Harris passed out copies of a high level table of content for a scope of work. Jeff asked commissioner s to review and have changes or additions sent to him by February 14. 4. CT Maritime Commission: Chuck Beck passed out Proposed Bill No. LCD No.1197 An Act Establishing a Task Force to Develop and expand the port of New London. • New Business 1. Budget FY 2013-2014: Chairman Greg Roth passed out a proposed budget for 2013-2014. Jeff Harris made motions to accept the proposed budget, seconded by Doug Allen .. Voted to approve by unanimous vote 2. Heavy weather action plan: Chairman Greg Roth reported that the commission will need to work on a Heavy weather action plan for New London Public works and have it ready by September 2013. 3. PA liaisons Carolyn Leuze agreed to serve as the Port Authority liaison to the Economic Develop Commission for the period of February - June. Other Business Chairman Greg Roth passed out the New London Waterfront Park Dockage/ Mooring form and asked the commissioners if they wanted any changes to the form for 2013. Jeff Harris suggested that we add a line for "Homeport" info. Tammy Dougherty suggested that a line "How did you hear about the port". Both suggestions will be added to the form. Executive Session None ADJOURN 1644 Doug Allen moved to adjourn; seconded by Jeff Harris. Adjourned by unanimous vote. Next Meeting: Wednesday, 20 February 2013 at 1600 in the City Chamber Ante Room "~.""",,,,"bm"",' B,arb/~;f!j a . Ne;0 Approved: ." I /. ( i~ j MINUTES 1/2 New London PortAuthority 20 February 2013 Regularly Scheduled Meeting [Approval: 1 Attendees: Port Authority Members:. Jefferson Harris, Greg Roth, Douglas Allen, Larry Hample, And Carolyn Leuze. Quorum present. Absent: Mayor Fihizio, Peter Costas Others present: Chuck Beck, CT D.O.T. Frank McLaughlin, Econ Development Commission Liaison Barbara J. Neff, Dock Master Tammy Daugherty, Mayor's Office Liaison Patrick Kennedy Mike Passero Tom Richardson - Boating Local Steve Wyman -New England Boating Call to Order 1602 Meeting called to order by Chairman Greg Roth. Approval of prior minutes Doug Allen made motions to accept, seconded by Jeff Harris. Voted to approve by unanimous vote Report of the Treasurer Larry Hample reported that no funds were collected. On- going and Old Business 1. Waterfront Updates: Activities: Barbara J. Neff reported that the ramp going to the new floating docks is still getting damaged due to its position since it broke free during Sandy. She reported that the Eagle has request professional sounds since the reconstruction of City Pier. Barbara asked the committee when she should start taking Sailfest reservations for moorings. Jeff Harris made motions to start accepting reservations for moorings during Sailfest on March 4, 2013 a, seconded by Doug Allen. Voted to approve by unanimous vote 2. Waterfront Planning Chairman Greg Roth reported that he has been working with Doug Allen and Tammy Daugherty to develop a business plan for the Waterfront Park. A draft should be ready to present to the committee at the March meeting. 3. Harbor Management plan: 4. CT Maritime Commission: Chuck Beck reported that there is pending legislation to have a state wide Port authority. MINUTES 1/2 New london Port Authority 20 March 2013 Regularly Scheduled Meeting Attendees: Port Authority Members: Jefferson Harris, Greg Roth, Larry Hample, Carolyn Leuze, and Douglas Allen., Quorum present. Absent: Peter Costas, Mayor Finizio Others present: Chuck Beck, CT D.O.T. ~i J . C'J ~~,,11 Frank Mclaughlin, Econ Dev Comm liaison '2; (:) rL Michael Passero, Councilor C~;l ;..:::, -- ...1( Z(c::: U Dave Crocker, Harbor Master OLd 0... ~.J.J '5i:: Tammy Daughterty, Mayor Office ~(,...) o· 7- t.,J>~ N Barbara J. Neff, Dock Master :;,x: \-- <:( :;.:.!:: Adam Sprecace/Nl Council liaison \1- (J .:.:1: ::I: CJ . ." t..,.,"!'« )- :::~ ,- cO> z N Call to Order 1600 u Meeting called to order by Chairman Greg Roth . Approval of prior minutes- • Jeff Harris made motions to accept, seconded by Doug Allen. Voted to approve by unanimous vote Report of the Treasurer - Barbara J. Neff reported that funds are being collected for July moorings reservations. On- going and Old Business 1. Waterfront Updates: Activities Barbara J. Neff reported that she will be meeting with Tony from the tall ship Morgan tomorrow about logistics for when the Morgan docks in New london for 2014. Dave Crocker asked if the City has received any maintenance plans from the dock manufacture for the floating docks. Tammy Daugherty said that she will check with Bill Camosci. 2. Waterfront Planning: Tammy Daugherty passed out the Waterfront Business Plan; she has been working on the plan with Greg Roth and Doug Allen. Tammy asked the commission to look over the plan and to email her with suggestion for the section that has holes. 3. Harbor Management Plan: Chairman Greg Roth reported that the Waterfront Business Plan is one of the first steps towards putting together the Harbor Management plan. 3. CT Maritime Commission: Chuck Beck reported that today the Maritime commission met, they had not met since December because of weather. The Norwich Harbor management plan dredge report was updated. New Business 1. Budget Revisit: Chairman Greg Roth passed out a revised budget. Jeff Harris made a motion to accept the submitted revised budget; seconded by Doug Allen. Voted to approve by unanimous vote 2. RFP Sailfest launch Service: Jeff Harris made a motion to have the dock master contract a launch service for Sailfest weekend and to keep the fee under $3000; seconded by Carolyn leuze. Voted to approve by unanimous vote Public Comment None Executive Session None ADJOURN 1721 Doug Allen moved to adjourn; seconded by Jeff Harris. Adjourned by, unanimous vote. Next Meeting: Wednesday, 17 April, 2013 at 1600 in the City Chamber Ante Room 'I MINUTES 1/2 New london Port Authority 17 April 2013 Regularly Scheduled Meeting Attendees: Port Authority Members: Jefferson Harris, Greg Roth, Carolyn Leuze, Douglas Allen, Director of ED. Quorum present. Absent: Peter Costas, Larry Hample, Adam Sprecace/NL Council Liaison l-~ (t::l Others present: tf) ~" -..., ,;" .... c5 Chuck Beck, CT D.O.T. c2:> c':::! .::( Frank McLaughlin, Econ Dev Comm Liaison ~~2 - ClU.. J U Dave Crocker, Harbor Master -' .J Cl. 3i:. (_"i ::r: Barbara J. Neff, Dock Master cr LJ->- ,'oJ :z :r. i'-- 4( Dana Hewson, Mystic Seaport A'! I~G r.;'X: ;:c Quentin Snediker, Mystic Seaport 0 'J 1-- 4( r .=7 ::;e Shannon McKenzie, Mystic seaport f- a Tammy Daughtery, Director of ODP w N Call to Order 1600 Meeting called to order by Chairman Greg Roth. Approval of prior minutes- Jeff Harris made motions to accept, seconded by Doug Allen. Voted to approve by unanimous vote Report of the Treasurer Barbara J. Neff reported that on 4/16/13, turned over to the finance department was a $135 money order from Mr. Kennedy for past due invoice. Also turned into finance was $3,600 in checks and $150 cash for mooring rentals during Sailfest. On- going and Old Business 1. Waterfront Updates: Activities Barbara J. Neff's report is attached. 2. Waterfront Planning: Tammy Daugherty stated that the Waterfront Business Plan is just a start and it needs a lot more work. 3. Harbor Management Plan: 4. CT Maritime Commission: Chuck Beck provided information on the CT Maritime Commission meeting held early in the day in Bridgeport. Of note was a presentation by the Norwich Harbor Management Commission on a waterfront project for which they are seeking support. The project would relocate the boat ramp presently located in the downtown area to a former industrial location along the west bank of the ) Thames. CTMC Commissioner Stan Mickus provided information on the Small Shipyard Grant program recently released by MARAD. Thames Shipyard plans to apply for a grant and would like CTMC support. Legislation was introduced within the CT Legislature (HB 5569 and HB 1043) to create a Connecticut Statewide Port Authority (CSPA) HB 5569 was introduced by the Commerce Committee and is the more substantive Bill.