Meeting Minutes
The Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission
May 8, 2018 Regular Meeting
ATTENDANCE
Regular Members Present: Bob Doyen, George Finley, Bill Harris, John MacDonald, Mike Magee, Harry Plaut (ex-officio), Steven Ross. Richard Shriver (alternate)
Absent: Mark Beatty (alternate), Robert Falaguerra, Jeff Meinke, Tom Myer, Mike Mackey (ex-officio)
Guests: NONE
Chairman Steven Ross called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Richard Shriver was seated for Tom Myer.
REPORTS
a. Clerk’s Report: Approval of Minutes
John MacDonald moved to accept the minutes of Meeting April 19, 2018, and Mike Magee seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
b. Correspondence
1) Docko – Copy of Permit Application for Old Lyme Marina
Steven Ross received a copy of a permit application made by Docko for the Old Lyme Marina. This was presented to the HMC months ago by Keith Neilson of Docko.
2) Triton Environmental – COP for William McNamara, 15 Devitt Road,
Dock reconstruction
Steven Ross received a COP for William McNamara, 15 Devitt Road. They are reducing the float size and rebuilding an existing dock.
3.) A permit application for dredging at Four Mile River Marina
This was received after this Agenda went out but was added. The documents were passed around.
c. Treasurer’s Report: Approval of Report for April 2018
Bill Harris presented the Treasurer’s Report for April 2018.
Beginning Balance: $24,333.99, Interest / Dividends: $22.05, Receipts: $550.00, Disbursements: $0.00, Ending Balance: $24,906.04. The Treasurer’s Report was accepted.
d. Matters Relevant to the HMC at the State Level
Steven Ross had nothing to discuss at this time.
APPLICATIONS FOR DOCKS
a. Alan Todd- resume discussion tabled until ability to issue a variance is finalized
This item remained tabled.
b. Status of Lisa Brault Dock Permit issued with non-conforming float size - Smith Neck Road
This item remained tabled.
c. Changes made after signing of a DEEP Consultation Form by the HMC
Steven Ross reviewed his correspondence with Brian Thompson of DEEP. The issue the Commission has with the DEEP is that when changes are made subsequent to the signing of the Consultation Form, the revised application should come back to the HMC for review and a new Consultation Form required prior to approval by DEEP. While this is primarily an omission by the Applicant/Engineer/Agent, a simple procedural change at DEEP would resolve it. Steven suggested to Brian that DEEP analysts require a new Consultation Form for approval of any changes made subsequent to the date of the original approval by the HMC. The DEEP has agreed to correct this by sending the HMC the unapproved application with the changes for the HMC to review and either approve or not approve.
CURRENT BUSINESS
a. Member Appointments
There is one opening on this Commission for an Alternate Member. The Commission welcomed Richard Shriver as a new Alternate Member.
b. Pilgrim Landing – Mike Magee
Update on revised agreement with Rock River Association for use of land to build additional boat racks
At a low tide last week, Mike Magee located the SW survey marker between the Town’s and RRHA property and confirmed that one existing rack is on RRHA property.
The Commission discussed the status of coming to an agreement with Rock River Homeowners Association for use of a portion of their property for a new Town dinghy rack and RRHA rack. Steven Ross reported that after reviewing emails and discussions with our Town attorney and First Selectwoman, Bonnie Reemsnyder, it was concluded that the Indemnification wording that the RRHA requested vs what the Town is willing to provide prevent any chance of coming into agreement. Therefore, the HMC agreed to withdraw its request to use RRHA property for a new dinghy rack.
George Finley moved to withdraw the Harbor Management Commission’s request to use Rock River Homeowners Association property for a new dinghy rack. John MacDonald seconded the motion. SO VOTED by unanimous vote.
The HMC will remove the rack on the RRHA property and relocate it to Town property soon.
c. Dinghy Dock – Mike Mackey
Rollers were missing and broken – status of Dave Peterson replacing rollers secured with bolts
It was reported that no change has occurred yet. George Finley stated that he will replace some more planks on the dock when the time is right to do so.
d. Potential Public Access Site – West Bank of Lt. River and Halls Road
Proposed walkway and platform
John MacDonald was unable to attend the last meeting of the Halls Road Improvement Committee, and their next meeting is after this meeting. John sent the committee a memo to inform them of the HMC progress and intentions to go forward with the walkway and platform at west bank LT. River.
Proposed walkway & platform: discussions with DEEP, Marcy Balint, and Geoff Steadman. Bob Doyen and Steven Ross are meeting with Marcy Balint and Geoff Steadman at the site tomorrow during a low tide. There was a discussion about moving forward. George Finley moved to hire Geoff Steadman to draft an RFP for the design and permitting of this project at a payment to Geoff Steadman not to exceed $5000. Bob Doyen seconded the motion. SO VOTED. Once a bidder is selected, the design and permitting can be developed. The project can go out to bid for construction after approval of the proposal and permits are obtained. It was noted that this will be a reimbursable expense from the State due to leftover funds from the dredging project.
e. Status of proposed draft #3 additions to Dock Standards HMC Plan Addendum for Variance Procedure – Approval received from the DEEP
Steven Ross reported that David Blatt of DEEP issued a letter of approval on the variance procedure. Steven Ross went to the BOS with a request that they approve the wording and place this Amendment to the Addendum of Dock Standards on the agenda for a future Town Meeting. Steven Ross was advised that it would not make the May Town Meeting Agenda, but would hopefully be on the Agenda for the June Town Meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Harbor Master Report – Harry Plaut and Mike Mackey
a. Status of moorings unclaimed that were pulled in 2013-14
There are four available to sell.
b. Harbor Master recap of activity since last meeting – Harry Plaut
Harry Plaut reported that he put two violation stickers on abandoned boats left at Pilgrim Landing. These boats were previously stickered. He has fielded several phone calls and submitted another mooring permit. Last week Harry attended a DEEP sponsored Harbor Management workshop and he gave the highlights of the meeting.
Harry Plaut will take a look (and take some photos) at the Four Mile River Marina dredge material that still remains in the marina parking lot.
Harry Plaut expressed his interest in the HMC setting up a booth at the Mid-Summer Festival in July. Some ideas were discussed and the Commission was in favor of doing this. Harry Plaut will look into this further and get back to the Commission.
c. Draft of Mooring Inspection Checklist and required procedure – Mike Mackey
There was nothing new to report on this.
Mike Mackey sent a letter to people who had not sent in their mooring inspection report that was to be done in 2016. This letter states that they will not be given a 2018 mooring application until this is done. Mike did include in the letter a list of authorized inspectors for Old Lyme. This list also appears on the Town Website.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Status of request by Bonnie Reemsnyder to replace signs at Ferry Road Dingy Dock
George Finley stated that the signs are done and placed. George notified DEEP that they were done.
b. Discuss COP Application – 15 Devitt Road McNamara – retain and rebuild
This COP application from Triton Environmental is for William McNamara to retain and reconstruct a dock at 15 Devitt Rd. This property is located east of Bob Doyen’s and the dock is quite old and no permit exists. There was a short discussion.
OTHER BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT – None
ADJOURNMENT
George Finley moved and Bob Doyen seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:02PM.
SO VOTED.
The next meeting of the HMC will be on June 12, 2018.
Submitted by,
Mary Ellen Garbarino (Clerk)
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