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Harbor Management Commission Minutes 09/11/2007
Minutes of a Meeting of
The Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission
September 11, 2007

Attendance:
Members present Charlie Delinks, Bob Doyen, Mike Mackey, Mike Magee, Jon Mittelman, Mike Moran, Tony Licitra, Steve Ross, Dave Zita.
Alternates present --Tom Kahrl.
Absent – Brad Ficken, Dave Frederiks, Norman Hewitt, Mark A. Rohrberg.

A quorum being present, Chairman Delinks called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM.

REPORTS
Clerk’s Report
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and accepted as submitted.

Correspondence
Charlie Delinks read a thank you note from Steve Ross for the floral arrangement that was sent by the HMC on the loss of his mother.
He also summarized correspondence that was received from the State of CT noting the current HM and DHM positions. Another correspondence from the State had outdated information for the two positions which Charlie will correct with the agency.  
Correspondence from the Old Lyme Conservation Commission was received with a request for HMC input on the Year 2010 Plan of Conservation and Development Questionnaire.  Steve Ross reported that the updating of the Plan of Conservation & Development is technically under the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission.  The Chairman of the Planning Commission will be clarifying the matter with the Old Lyme Conservation Commission.

Treasurer’s Report
Tony Licitra presented the Treasurer’s annual reports which were accepted for audit.  Copies of the reports are on file with the minutes. Tony stated that there were no reports for July or August due to the changes in the accounting software at the Town Hall.

OLD BUSINESS
DEP Letter
Charlie Delinks reported that there was nothing new regarding this matter.

Military Giveaway Program
Jon Mittelman reported that he had investigated the new government inventory site but found no boats for the HMC.   

Survey Requests
No report this month.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Harbor Master
Mike Moran distributed copies of a draft for bid proposals for abandoned moorings and emergency removal that he will submit to local newspapers.  He will also call specific companies to request their bid proposals.
Mike showed members the mooring violation stickers that he had ordered and will begin using next year.  
Mike reported that the Harbor Master sign is on his boat as well as at the dinghy dock. He will also place a sign on the slip at the DEP.  The cleats at the dingy dock will be refastened with through bolts when the dock is pulled out for the winter.
Mike reported that he had spoken with appropriate parties regarding moorings that had been moved by Calves Island without authorization. His plan is to utilize the GPS for current moorings this fall and then determine any necessary changes in the spring.



Dock Standards
Steve Ross reported that the Committee had met with Torrance Downes and made minor revisions to the draft. After discussion, it was decided that the second draft should be submitted to the Town’s Land Use Commissions with a request for comment by the end of October.  The HMC could then vote to approve the draft at the November meeting and submit it to DEP and DOT for review.

Patrol Boat
Charlie Delinks reported that the Task Force is in the process of assessing the boat once it is in the water. Its consensus was that the Fire Department would have more use for the boat than the Police Department and that one boat will not fit the need for all the Town departments.  After discussion, it was decided that the patrol boat would be removed from the agenda since it is no longer under the jurisdiction of the HMC.

Black Hall Marina
Bob Doyen reported that he had met with the owner of the marina who is now selling it himself.  At Bob’s request, the owner supplied him with a Schedule C for 2004, 2005 and 2006.  After discussion, it was decided that Steve Ross would have his accountant review the Schedules for comment.  

Harbor Management Plan
No report this month.

Dredging Machine Plan
Charlie Delinks reported that there is nothing new from Old Saybrook this month.

Johnson Property Proposal
The proposal has been withdrawn and the item will be removed from the agenda.

Miscellaneous
Jon Mittelman reported that Pilgrim’s Landing has weeds encroaching at the dinghy dock, a locked bicycle, and a potentially hazardous skiff sitting at the location. There is also erosion occurring at the launch area that could be prevented with heavy gravel laid down this fall and next spring.  Charlie Delinks will contact Public Works to request that they correct the situations.

NEW BUSINESS
Dock Applications
None received this month.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:56 PM.


Submitted by:
Janet S. Cody, Clerk