Minutes of a Meeting of
The Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission
November 13, 2007
Attendance:
Members present – Charlie Delinks, Bob Doyen, Brad Ficken, Norman Hewitt, Mike Mackey, Mike Magee, Jon Mittelman, Mike Moran, Tony Licitra, Steve Ross, Dave Zita.
Alternates present – Dave Frederiks, Tom Kahrl, Mark Rohrberg.
A quorum being present, Vice Chair Bob Doyen called the meeting to order at 7:31 PM.
REPORTS
Clerk’s Report
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and accepted as submitted.
Correspondence
Charlie Delinks noted an email letter from CHMC President John Pinto listing four areas for future development that were discussed at the November 8th meeting. Brad Ficken will write a letter to President Pinto with feedback regarding the mission statements.
Treasurer’s Report
Tony Licitra presented the Treasurer’s reports for July through October. They were accepted for audit and copies of the reports are on file with the minutes.
OLD BUSINESS
DEP Letter
Charlie Delinks will contact the DEP regarding the three slips.
Survey Requests
Mark Rohrberg reported that Angus MacDonald had been surveying at Pilgrim’s Landing and that by January meeting there should be information for the HMC regarding the boundary lines.
Pilgrim’s Landing
Members reported that the boat blocking the dinghy dock had been removed at the site but that the pallets were still present. Public Works had used a back hoe to clear around the dinghy rack but that the rack will need rebuilding as well as possible relocation and signage in the spring. Mike Moran, Mike Magee and Dave Frederiks will spearhead the work in the spring. Members agreed that a dinghy with a ten foot maximum length should be the parameter for usage of the rack.
80-1Lyme St. Dock Violation
Members agreed that the HMC would not write a letter of endorsement for the property owner but that individual members could write letters of support as citizens of the Town. Steve Ross reported that he had spoken to the owner and recommended that he apply for a dock and propose to DEP what has the least environmental impact for the area. Charlie Delinks will write a letter to the DEP requesting further information in the matter
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Harbor Master
Mike Moran reported that he selected two people to remove the abandoned moorings. Bill Peterson will cover Zone A LIS (East Lyme to the spindle) and Mike Mackey will cover Zone B CT River and estuaries (Lyme line to the spindle). Mike Moran assessed the 30 Neck Rd. location and recommended that the next step would be to contact the DEP.
Dock Standards
Steve Ross reported that the only feedback that had been received regarding the draft of dock standards was from the Planning Commission who expressed concerns that the proposal’s regulations are excessive and are already regulated by other agencies. After discussion, motion made by Steve Ross, seconded by Dave Zita that the HMC move forward to present the proposal to the DEP, DOT and any other state and federal agency required to get approval of the dock standards. Motion passed unanimously. Steve Ross asked that members become knowledgeable with the final draft which he will send to members. Further information regarding dock standards can be found in Section 25-102A – 25-102S of the CT General Statutes. The following link can be cut and pasted into the browser page to
access the sections: http://search.cga.state.ct.us/dtsearch_pub_statutes.html
Future Locations for Projects
Charlie Delinks reported that the Landing Committee’s purpose was to determine the differences between a landing versus a scenic overlook as well as determining consistent signage for each.
Black Hall Marina
Motion made by Brad Ficken and seconded by Jon Mittelman to go into Executive Session. Motion passed unanimously. A decision regarding continuing contacts with the Seller was discussed. Motion made by Steve Ross, seconded by Jon Mittelman to return to regular session. Motion passed unanimously.
Harbor Management Plan
Dave Zita plans to have an updated draft for the January meeting.
Dredging Machine Plan
Charlie Delinks noted that the CHMA will be involved in dredging plans in the future.
CHMA Meeting
Mike Moran and Mike Mackey gave an overview of the harbormaster’s session of the CHMA meeting on November 8, noting that an overwhelming majority of harbormasters were not in favor of police training. Mike Moran noted that he now had a phone number at the DMV that Harbor Masters can call to request boater registration information. Brad Ficken gave members an overview of how he had accessed the number in the past.
NEW BUSINESS
Budget request for Fiscal Year 2008
Motion made by Steve Ross seconded by Bob Doyen that the only budget item for Town funds be $850 expense for the dinghy dock. Motion passed unanimously.
Dock Applications/DEP Violations
None received this month.
Election of Officers
Election of Officers ensued. ~After proper nomination, seconds and voting, the following were elected for the year ending December 31, 2008:
~~~~~~~~Chairman: Charles DeLinks
~~~~~~~~Vice Chair: Robert Doyen~~~
~~~~~~~~Secretary: Steven Ross
~~~~~~~~Treasurer: Jon Mittelman
A round of applause for his two decades of admirable service was given for retiring Treasurer, Tony Licitra.
Norman Hewitt announced that he was submitting his letter of resignation to the First Selectman effective December 31, 2007. He submitted leftover HMC Officer badges and also gave Dave Zita a Historical Description of Old Lyme Waterways for possible inclusion in the Harbor Management Plan.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 PM.
Submitted by:
Janet S. Cody, Clerk
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