Meeting Minutes
The Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission
July 10, 2018 Regular Meeting
ATTENDANCE
Regular Members Present: Mark Beatty (alternate), Bob Doyen, Robert Falaguerra, George Finley, Bill Harris, Mike Mackey (ex-officio), Jeff Meinke, Harry Plaut (ex-officio), Steven Ross, Richard Shriver (alternate)
Absent: John MacDonald, Mike Magee, Tom Meyer
Guests:
Chairman Steven Ross called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
Mark Beatty was seated for Tom Meyer.
REPORTS
a. Clerk’s Report: Approval of Minutes
Jeff Meinke moved to accept the minutes of Meeting June 12, 2018, and George Finley seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
b. Correspondence
1. Letter from Brian Golembiewski (DEEP) regarding HMC of Approval of Application for Ramondetta, 104 Hillcrest Road, Old Lyme. This letter and Steven’s response had been forwarded to members. DEEP will either approve or deny it.
2. A General Permit Application for sediment testing under the Amtrak Bridge at Four Mile River and requires no action by HMC.
c. Treasurer’s Report: Approval of Report for June 2018
Bill Harris presented the Treasurer’s Report for June 2018.
Beginning Balance: $25,164.14, Interest / Dividends: $23.17, Receipts: $575.00, Disbursements: $0.00, Ending Balance: $25,762.31. The Treasurer’s Report was accepted.
d. Matters Relevant to the HMC at the State Level
There was nothing new to report.
APPLICATIONS FOR DOCKS
a. Alan Todd- discussion tabled until ability to issue a variance is finalized
b. Status of Lisa Brault Dock Permit issued with non-conforming float size - Smith Neck Road
Discussion tabled until ability to issue a variance is finalized.
Keith Neilson will file for a variance on behalf of Alan Todd, Lisa Brault, and Mr. Filbert once the Variance is accepted at Town Meeting.
CURRENT BUSINESS
a. Member Appointments
There is one opening on this Commission for an Alternate Member.
b. Pilgrim Landing – Mike Magee
The boat rack was moved off the Rock River property and relocated to the Town property (north side of the existing rack). The Commission thanked Jeff Meinke, John MacDonald, Mike Magee and Richard Shriver for getting the rack moved. Jeff Meinke mentioned that there is a stump with brush around it that needs to be cleared and he would like to have the stump cut down lower. There is also a log that needs to be taken care of. Jeff will speak with Mike Magee and Mike would then contact Public Works.
c. Dinghy Dock – Mike Mackey
Mike Mackey reported that Dave Peterson has still not secured the rollers with bolts instead of pins, and that he has spoken to him a couple of times. The Commission thanked George Finley for replacing the planks that had curled.
d. Public Access Site – West Bank of Lt. River and Halls Road
Steven Ross reported that the RFP is complete for the design and permitting phase for the proposed walkway and platform. It was reviewed by Bonnie Reemsnyder with a couple of things being added for legal reasons. Geoff Steadman is drafting a map. Steven will be in touch with Joe Salvatore as to the process going forward, and what will be needed to allocate funds from the leftover grant money. The next step after approval by CT Port Authority is to publish the RFP and award the bid selected.
e. Status of Ordinance to HMC Plan Addendum for Variance procedure / capability
Steven Ross will present this at the Town Meeting to be held on July 23, at 7:30 PM in the Town Hall. He encouraged Commission members to attend the meeting and vote. If it is approved, there is a two-week appeal period after.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Harbor Master Report – Harry Plaut and Mike Mackey
a. Status of moorings unclaimed that were pulled in 2013-14
There are three available to sell.
b. Harbor Master recap of activity since last meeting – Harry Plaut
Harry reported that he sold a dinghy for $200 and also one mooring was sold. He gave out some mooring permits. He had given Bob Falaguerra the coordinates of the marker in Black Hall River so that he can supply the Coast Guard with the information. Harry will focus on inspections for moorings without permits. Old Lyme Marina has not sent in their mooring permits to date, and it is believed that Garvin has not put in any moorings yet. Mike Mackey stated that there are some applications for permits that do not have any inspection reports. Harry will work with Mike Mackey on this.
c. Draft of Mooring Inspection Checklist and required procedure – Mike Mackey
Item tabled until a later date.
NEW BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESS
George Finley brought up the fact that Frank Maratta has a boat that he uses to advertise and it drives along the shore. The boat does not go too fast, and stays 10 feet out from the swim lines. George was concerned when the water is shallow, people do swim outside of the swim lines a bit. He wondered if Mr. Maratta’s boat could travel further out from the lines. Harry Plaut will talk to Mr. Maratta about this.
Steven Ross reviewed the rules for communication between members of the HMC and outside entities and what technically constitutes a HMC meeting. He just wanted members to be aware of these rules.
PUBLIC COMMENT – None
ADJOURNMENT
Jeff Meinke moved and Bob Falaguerra seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 PM.
SO VOTED.
The next meeting of the HMC will be on September 11, 2018.
There will be NO August meeting.
Submitted by,
Mary Ellen Garbarino (Clerk)
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