Minutes of a Meeting of
The Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission
March 13, 2007
Attendance:
Members present – Charlie Delinks, Bob Doyen, Mike Mackey, Mike Magee, Jon Mittelman, Mike Moran, Tony Licitra, Steve Ross.
Alternates present - Mark A. Rohrberg
Absent – Brad Ficken, Dave Frederiks, Norman Hewitt, David Zita
Guests: Diana Atwood Johnson, Ted Kiritsis
A quorum being present, Chairman Delinks called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM.
Future Locations for Projects
Diana Atwood Johnson, resident, and Ted Kiritsis, Open Space Committee member, presented information on the history and details of Ms. Johnson’s properties at 1) Mile Creek Road and 2) Tantummaheag Road ( Janet: I am attaching a draft of the proposal so you can take wording from it; just the concept.)
Motion made by Jon Mittleman, second by Steve Ross to support Ms. Johnson’s proposal. Motion was voted and passed unanimously. Steve Ross will write a letter to the Board of Selectmen with draft copies to be sent to Ms. Johnson and the Open Space Committee for review before being forwarded for review by the Selectmen.
REPORTS
Clerk’s Report
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and accepted as submitted.
Correspondence
Steve Ross sent a letter to each Selectmen requesting a survey of Pilgrim’s Landing. He received acknowledgement that the letters had been received but no reply as to their action.
After discussion, Mike Moran will request through Cathy Frank to have envelopes imprinted with HMC return address.
Steve Ross reported that a while ago he was asked to draft a letter requesting a bid proposals for the hauling and disposing of abandoned moorings. Due to the change in harbormasters, he waited until he received clarification on the matter, especially as relates to the process. Mike Moran stated that there had been discussion about increasing the time from two to three years because the tackle’s durability and it is a hardship to pull every two years. It is due to be done this fall. Members will need to make a decision in the future whether to increase the time period. Mike and Steve will discuss the matter and report next month.
Treasurer’s Report
Tony Licitra presented the Treasurer’s report, which was accepted for audit. Steve Ross reported that he was told that the minimum balance on the Essex Financial Services MMA is $2,500. He will clarify with the bank why there is a minimum balance charge when the account has a balance of $2,922.16
OLD BUSINESS
Member Appointment
Charlie Delinks reported that Tom Kahrl’s paperwork has been submitted to and will be voted upon by the Selectmen. Since Mark Rohrberg was appointed as an alternate, Tom would fill the last remaing vacancy.
Letter to DEP
It was unclear whether or not Norman Hewitt had sent the letter to the DEP and others as yet.
Dock Standards
No report this month. (Steve Ross has a meeting scheduled with Torrance Downes of CREPA and the HMC committee for March 20.)
Patrol Boat
Charlie Delinks spoke with Tim Griswold who will draft a letter corroborating the Commission’s recommendation to sell the boat.
Military Giveaway Program
No report this month.
Signage
No report this month.
Black Hall Marina
Charlie Delinks reported that Brad Ficken is unable to be the committee’s Chair but he will ask Dave Zita if he will replace him. Bob Doyen had emailed Brad Ficken with mortgage information. After discussion, the plan is to have Bob Doyen get a commercial appraisal on the property to be paid for by HMC. The committee will gather information from Park and Recreation, Public Works and other Town agencies as well as from surrounding towns on a town-owned facility of this nature.
Harbor Management Plan
Charlie Delinks reported that the plan has been subcontracted out for scanning and should be available for next month’s meeting.
Dredging Machine Plan, Old Saybrook
No report this month.
Dinghy Dock
Mike Moran reported that the pilings and the dock are in good condition. We will request that the town creww remove debris from the site after the spring thaw washes it into the dock site.
NEW BUSINESS
No new business was presented.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 PM.
Submitted by:
Janet S. Cody, Clerk
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