Tuesday
Oct.10th
*7:30 p.m.
Next meeting of the Harbor Management Commission.
R.S.V.P. Chairman DeLinks, 434-7667, or
if you can not attend
Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month. No August or December meetings.
Schedule for 2006
November 14th
* 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
September 12, 2006
Attendance:
Members present - Charles Delinks, Robert Doyen, Steven Ross, Tony Lecitra, Norman Hewitt, Mike Mackey, Mike Magee, David Zita,.
Alternate present – Jon Mittelman
Absent – Mike Moran, Brad Ficken (Ex –officio)
A quorum being present Chairman Delinks called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM.
REPORTS
Clerk’s Report
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and accepted with an addition. Charlie had reported on the investment of HMC funds to obtain a greater rate of earnings.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasurer Licitra presented the attached report and year-end report, which was accepted for audit.
OLD BUSINESS
HMC Funds
Charlie reported that $12,000 of HMC funds have been deposited in a 9 month CD at Essex Savings Bank at 4.62% rate of interest. Additional funds will be deposited in a money market account at a similar interest rate but with immediate availability.
Dock Standards
Steve reported that Attorney Clarke has reviewed the dock standards and determined the process for enacting them.
She will format and word the proposed standards to be legally correct and enforceable. The revised draft will be presented to the HMC at our November meeting for approval.
After approval by HMC, the standards will be forwarded to the Board of Selectmen for their review and to be scheduled for vote at a Town Meeting. Attorney Clarke has discussed the matter with First Selectman Griswold and they felt it would be appropriate to include them for vote at the January 2007 Town Meeting as there are other ordinances proposed for the agenda.
If approved at the Town Meeting, the dock standards will be enacted as an ordinance.
Harbor Master & Deputy Appointments
Mike Mackey must submit his letter so that all the nominee letters can be sent to the Governor’s Office at the same time. He will do so this week. It is expected that the appointments will be made shortly after all the documents have been received by the Governor’s Office.
Draft of CT Coastal Management Program
No action
Letter to DEP regarding slips at DEP HQ
Ready to send and Charlie will do so. Members of the commission were thanked for all their input.
Clerk for HMC
Charlie spoke with PBS (Personal Business Services) in Old Lyme. They handle clerk duties for some OL boards. Charlie will follow up to get an answer.
Hurricane Preparedness Letter
The letter was mailed to a list of current and some prior mooring permit holders.
Patrol Boat
There was extensive discussion regarding repairs and use of the boat, per the items listed on the agenda. In summary, there have been a variety of electrical problems involving instruments and radios. The wiring has not been done properly.
The boat has been used by Police personnel for some patrols and also by Fire Dept personnel.
It is the general feeling of the HMC that the boat is not sufficiently reliable or equipped to be considered ready for emergency response.
The use by multiple agencies results in a lack of responsibility and accountability, which contributes to the lack of emergency preparedness.
Motion made by Steve Ross, second by Bob Doyen:
The HMC will recommend to the Board of Selectmen that the town sell the Patrol Boat with the outboard motor and trailer.
Discussion: The fire & police radios will be removed as well as all the excess wiring. After winter storage, the boat should be cleaned, as in the past, and then put on sale in the spring. It should be fairly marketable.
The motion was voted and passed unanimously.
The HMC further recommends that the Police & Fire Departments assess their marine needs to procure suitable specialized and appropriately equipped vessels for their use. Grants and funding can be explored as appropriate. Each agency should be given sole responsibility and be accountable for the use, maintenance, funding requests and operation of any such vessels.
Signage
The Pilgrim Landing sign is still not in place. Brad should follow up on it.
Future locations for projects
Dave Zita & Mike Moran – no progress yet.
Updating of Harbor Management Plan
Scanning not complete. Need this done for review and edit by David Zita. Charlie to expedite.
A Record of Old Lyme Waterways has been discovered. It is a historical document that describes all the waterways in town. It was agreed that we should consider scanning it into the HMC Plan.
LISA Meeting (Mike Mackey)
No progress. Mike will call Mark Yuknat.
Mooring Contract
The cost for hauling and disposing of abandoned moorings has been somewhat high. Steve will contact Strickland Hyde at Associated Dock Builders to request a bid.
Waiver of fee for mooring permit
Motion made by Norm Hewitt, second by Mike Mackey:
The annual mooring permit fee shall be waived for active members (and alternates) of the Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission.
Discussion: Is this appropriate? Given the tax credit for volunteer Fire Dept members, as an example, it was felt that it was appropriate to provide this consideration for the time and efforts of members of this volunteer commission.
NEW BUSINESS
Dock Applications
Dock repair for Cambridge at 24 Neck Rd – already completed.
Old Lyme Marina – application to dredge. No further info available.
Dock for Romano at 12-1 Bank Rd. No further info available.
HMC Alternate positions open
No form submitted by Dave Fredericks to apply for this position.
Clean Vessel Act Grant Requests
Letter received with Sept 15deadline. No action.
Dredging in Old Saybrook
Charlie circulated an article related to the proposed purchase of dredging equipment by the town of Old Saybrook. The proposed uses would be in the North & South Cove areas.
Norm will contact the OS HMC for further information.
CT Harbor Management Association dinner
The event will be held October 19 at Woodwinds in Branford, CT.
Norm Hewitt, Bob Doyen & Dave Zita will attend. Mike Mackey and Jon Mittleman will contact Norm with a definite answer as well.
Norm will coordinate the submission of attendees and payment.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.
Submitted by:
Steven A. Ross, Secretary
Acting Clerk
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