Town Of Bell
Harbor Commission Meeting Monday October 7, 2024

1. Call To Order -The meeting was called to order by Chuck Perry at 7:00 pm. Members present were: Chuck Perry, Pauline Colamatteo, Doug Becker, Jessica Resac, Will Tillmans, Dave Tillmans. Others present were Harbor Master Michael Thorson, Harbor Secretary Nancy Thorson and Amy Ogren.

2. Minutes -Pauline made motion to approve minutes from July 2024. Doug 2nd. Passed unanimously.

3. Conflict Of Interest -None 4. Citizen Comments -None 5. Public Hearing -None

6. Reports
A. Harbor Dredge Committee – The entry way and the turning basin dredgings were

completed this summer. Next summer they will do the east and the west arm of the harbor.

B. Green Shed Committee – Pauline gave report. They closed on October 6th. The building did well this summer.

C. Marina Grounds- Chuck gave report. Nothing new.

D. Harbor Master- Michael gave report. Chuck is going to look into orange or yellow bulbs to replace the current bulbs to help reduce bugs.

E. Secretary- Every boater and every shop is paid for this season. 7. Old Business

A. Minutes Amendment- Will stated that everything that was stated was just an “example” and nothing was set in stone. It was just an example.

B. Ten Year Plan- Nothing new.

C.Wi-Fi – Nancy presented two quotes from Norvado. Discussion followed about the quotes. Nancy is going to send a letter to the boaters with the 2025 leases asking how they would feel about having Wi-Fi at the marina.

D.Long Term Dredging Plan – Tabled till next meeting.

E. Fish Shed Lease Renewal -Pauline made motion to accept The Fish Shed lease. Jessie 2nd. Passed unanimously.

F. Comes About Lease Renewal- Pauline made motion to accept Comes About Lease contingent on proof of insurance. Doug 2nd. Jessie opposed. Motion passed.

8. New Business

A. Marlin Ledin Winter Slip Proposal- Chuck presented Marlins winter slip proposal. Discussion followed. Pauline made motion to deny his request for a winter slip. Jessie 2nd. Motion passed.

B. Amy Ogren Sauna Proposal- Amy gave a presentation on her sauna business. After discussion, the Marina Commission decided that it would be best if she gives her proposal to the Town Board for a potential spot for her business.

C. Financial Statements and Treasurer’s Report- Nancy gave report. All deposits match up from the town financial report and Harbor Secretary report.

9. Communications – None

10. Adjournment – Next meeting will be on January 6, 2025. Pauline made motion to adjourn. Dave 2nd. Meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted Nancy Thorson – Secretary