Minutes of a Meeting of
The Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission
May 8, 2007
Attendance:
Members present – Charlie Delinks, Bob Doyen, Jon Mittelman, Tony Licitra, Steve Ross.
Alternates present – Dave Frederiks, Tom Kahrl.
Absent – Brad Ficken, Norman Hewitt, Mike Mackey, Mike Magee, Mike Moran, Mark A. Rohrberg, David Zita.
A quorum being present, Chairman Delinks called the meeting to order at 7:34 PM.
REPORTS
Clerk’s Report
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and accepted as submitted.
Treasurer’s Report
Tony Licitra presented the Treasurer’s report, which was accepted for audit. It was clarified that the Treasurer has authorization to approve the closing of the savings account.
OLD BUSINESS
DEP Letter
Bob Doyen reported that Mervin Roberts has nothing written in minutes of the discussions with DEP about slips. Charlie Delinks reported that Nathan Shippee, seller of the property to DEP, is checking his notes and is drafting a response to DEP concerning the transaction.
Military Giveaway Program
Motion made by Steve Ross, second by Bob Doyen to request and authorize a person from Harbor Management Commission to access the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DMRS) website to procure for little or no cost a suitable boat for the Harbormaster. Motion passed unanimously. Steve Ross will write a letter on Town letterhead requesting website access. Jon Mittelman will then monitor website. Janet Cody will forward copies of the DRMS information to David Todd and Harry Smith.
Survey Requests
No report this month.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Dock Standards
Steve Ross reported that Torrance Downes is continuing to draft the proposed standards documentation. The committee has delineated 4 types of waterways and Torrance will write the descriptions and identification of each type. When completed, other Commissions will be brought into the loop prior to submitting to DEP for approval.
Patrol Boat
Steve Ross delivered the records to the Selectmen. Bob Doyen reported the conflicting interests of the Fire Department and Police Department in the patrol boat. As a result, Charlie Delinks reported that Tim Griswold is establishing a task force to evaluate the boat needs of the town and would like to pay the Harbormaster per diem for use of his personal boat.
Signage
After discussion regarding history of the signage, Steve Ross suggested that the HMC order a new sign for Pilgrim’s Landing to be given to John Roach. Janet Cody will request Brad Ficken to email wording of the signs to Steve Ross who will place the order.
Black Hall Marina
Bob Doyen presented appraisal bids ranging from $1,900 to $2,800. Motion made by Steve Ross, second by Jon Mittelman for Bob Doyen to hire an appraiser that he feels most suitable to do an appraisal not to exceed $2,500. Motion was passed unanimously. Motion made by Dave Frederiks, second by Tom Kahrl for Steve Ross to contact an accountant to look at earnings and if there is a fee for this, he will get an estimate of the cost. Motion passed unanimously. Bob Doyen will channel requests for information from the seller.
Dredging Machine Plan
No activity this month.
Johnson Property Swap
Steve Ross reported that the Open Space Committee was enthusiastic about the Swap. The Committee approved the proposal including the signage but not the bench. Steve reported that the Conservation Commission unanimously endorsed it. On May 10, Steve will make the proposal to the Planning Commission then it will forwarded to the Board of Finance and then to the Board of Selectmen. Once through the process, it will be scheduled by the Selectmen for a town meeting. Steve also recommended an appraisal of the ¼ acre at Tantummaheag which will be pursued by the Town. Charlie Delinks thanked Steve for his work on this project.
AMBRO
No activity this month.
NEW BUSINESS
Dock Applications
Charlie Delinks reported two applications for information only. Steve Ross will be the repository for originals.
Commercial Mooring Verification
Steve Ross noted as an action item for the Harbormaster that once commercial moorings are back in the water that he verify that the number of moorings in the water corresponds with the number of permits made and issued.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 PM.
Submitted by:
Janet S. Cody, Clerk
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