Tuesday
June 14th
*7:30 p.m.
Next meeting of the Harbor Management Commission.
R.S.V.P. Chairman Hewitt, 434-8616,
if you can not attend
Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month. No August or December meetings.
Schedule for 2005
June 14 July 12 September 13 October 11 November 8
* This time may change depending on a guest speaker’s availability. You’ll be notified.
Minutes of a meeting of
The Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission
Held on May 10, 2005
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Regular Members |
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Norman Hewitt |
Chair |
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Robert Doyen |
Vice Chair |
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Lori Sulmasy |
Secretary |
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Anthony Licitra |
Treasurer |
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Charles DeLinks |
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Harry Kerop |
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Michael Mackey |
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Michael Magee |
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Michael Moran |
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Alternate Members |
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Date appointed |
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Judi Glover |
Jan. '05 |
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Steve Ross |
Oct. '03 |
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David Zita |
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Jan. '04 |
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Ex-officio |
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Brad Ficken, Harbor Master |
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Glenn Abrahamsson Deputy HM |
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A quorum being present Vice Chairman Doyen called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m.
REPORTS
CLERK’S REPORT
The Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and following change was noted.
Under Old Business, Permit Applications, fourth paragraph, it was recorded that Charlie DeLinks had reviewed the Bagg property and related dock building application. This should instead record that Mr. DeLinks was accompanied by Member Mike Moran and they both agreed that the proposed dock did not pose a threat to navigation.
There being no other changes, the Minutes were then accepted as revised above.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasurer Licitra presented the following report of transactions for March, 2005.
Harbor Management Commission |
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03/01/05 |
Beginning balance |
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10,088.04 |
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Receipts |
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03/31/05 |
Interest Income |
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3.85 |
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3.85 |
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Disbursements |
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03/21/05 |
Clerk's services |
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(50.00) |
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03/31/05 |
Postage |
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(28.12) |
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(78.12) |
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03/31/05 |
Ending Balance |
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10,013.77 |
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Marine Patrol Boat (Town appropriation) |
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03/01/05 |
Available funds (balance of appropriation) |
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847.27 |
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No transactions in March |
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0.00 |
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03/31/05 |
Ending balance of appropriations |
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847.27 |
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Dinghy Dock Storage (Town appropriation) |
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03/01/05 |
Available funds (balance of appropriation) |
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850.00 |
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No transactions in March |
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03/31/05 |
Available funds (balance of appropriation) |
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850.00 |
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Summary |
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Expenses for the year to 02/28/05 |
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Management Commission |
1,46
4.90 |
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Patrol Boat |
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902.73 |
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Dinghy Dock |
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0.00 |
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2,367.63 |
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Treasurer Licitra said that he had received from Old Lyme Dock Company via the Harbor Master an invoice for the Dinghy Dock storage and for fuel used last summer. These bills will be paid this month.
The Treasurer’s report was accepted
OLD BUSINESS
Patrol Boat
The boat was moved to the Cross Lane Fire House where it was washed, compounded and waxed. The town’s public works department will be handling the launch and then the electronics and other equipment will be put aboard. It was noted that the VHF radio antenna needs replacing.
To do:
Bob Doyen will establish a schedule for operator training. This is to be coordinated with the familiarization tour and water levels.
Bob Doyen will be arranging to install the winch onto the trailer after the boat is launched.
Bob Doyen will arrange the replacement of the antenna and Charlie said he may have one that he’ll donate.
Dinghy Dock
Commissioner David Zita reported that he again sent North Cove Outfitters an e-mail encouraging their usage of the dock as a place to conduct classes and demonstrations for kayaking. As there has been no response, he feels that our efforts have run their course.
Materials for the replacement of rollers and other damaged or missing parts will be bought by Bob Doyen. Mike Mackey reported that he gave a key to the ramp gate’s lock to Dave Peterson as he’ll be coordinating the docks launch this Spring.
To do:
Bob Doyen will buy what is needed and install same.
Recognition Plaque
Lori reported that two out of the three honorees have been contacted. The Commissioners present felt that the presentation ceremony should not be delayed further and therefore set the June commission meeting as the time to make the presentation.
To do:
Lori is to invite the honorees and arrange some form of refreshments.
Harbor Improvements
A general discussion about various projects concluded that any efforts regarding the Pilgrims Landing site will be put on hold. Rather, the Town Landing site off of Smith Neck Road should receive some attention. The consensus was that a simple ramp/float could be built at one side of the site while the remainder could be covered with sand/gravel to accommodate small boats, canoes and kayaks.
Mike Magee reported that the dinghy rack at Pilgrims Landing needs only minor work.
The Harbor Master asked for the Commission’s approval to arrange for the town’s public works department to pull some washed up tree trunks onto the land and place them so they would act as a parking barrier along the south edge of the site and that the gravel pile at the site be spread around. The commission agreed.
To do:
Bob Doyen and Steve Ross will review and measure the Town Landing site and present their finding to some engineers and ask for their ideas for development. Then report to the results to the Commission.
Mike Magee will complete the minor repairs to the dinghy rack at Pilgrims Landing.
The Harbor Master will ask the town’s public works department to move the tree trunks and spread the gravel.
Norman will speak with the First Selectman about the Academy Lane and Ferry Road sites so as to stay current with the town’s plans.
Commission By-laws
Steve reported that he had sent his rewording of the by-laws regarding what constitutes a quorum to the town’s attorney for a legal opinion. He said that the Commission can change anything it wants, as long as any changes are not out side of the by laws. After a short discussion it was moved and carried that any action would be tabled until the next meeting.
To do:
Steve is to present the revised wording to the Commission for its consideration
at the next meeting.
Administrative items
Judi Glover said that she attended a meeting of the Long Island Sound Council. As only a few people came, there was no meeting. She said that she will go again.
It was brought to the Commission’s attention that someone is building a walkway across tidal wetlands and a town right of way, probably without a permit from the D.E.P. All commissioners were encouraged to contact the town and/or the D.E.P. to report this possible infraction.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Ficken, as Clerk
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