Minutes of a Meeting of
The Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission
January 8, 2008
Attendance:
Members present – Charlie Delinks, Brad Ficken, Mike Mackey, Mike Magee, Jon Mittelman, Mike Moran, Tony Licitra, Steve Ross.
Alternates present –Tom Kahrl, Mark Rohrberg.
Absent – Bob Doyen, Dave Frederiks, Dave Zita.
Prior to the meeting, special recognition by State Representative of the 23rd District Marilyn Giuliano and First Selectman Tim Griswold, as well as former and current Harbor Management Commission members was given to Treasurer Tony Licitra for his 20 years of service. Tony resigned affective Dec. 31, 2007 and was the longest serving original member of the commission.
A quorum being present, Chairman Delinks called the meeting to order at 8:04 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. A copy of the report is on file with the minutes.
OLD BUSINESS
Member Appointments
The Board of Selectmen will vote by the end of January on William Harris as a new member. There remains one alternate position to be filled.
DEP Letter
No action this month.
Survey Requests
Mark Rohrberg presented the completed survey that confirmed the members’ opinions as to the property boundaries at Pilgrim’s Landing. After discussion, a subcommittee consisting of Mike Magee and Mike Moran and Mark Rohrberg was formed to inspect the area and make recommendations at the next meeting regarding upgrading the site.
80-1 Lyme St. (Boro) Dock Violation
Charlie Delinks had met with Mr. Boro and subsequently arranged for State Representative Marilyn Giuliano to meet at the property on January 27 with Charlie and the resident in order to move forward regarding the dock violation.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Harbor Master
Mike Moran discussed various mooring removals and violations under HMC jurisdiction.
Dock Standards
Steve Ross reported that the draft of the Dock Standards was given to the DEP as an informal submission in late November. DEP notified Steve that they had not looked at it yet but are planning to do so in the next few weeks. Steve will continue to monitor its status. A discussion followed as to how to present the standards to the public for their comment in the future.
Future Locations for Projects
After discussion, members agreed that the most promising location for a new project is on the north side of where Halls Rd. crosses the Lieutenant River. Charlie Delinks presented information regarding a Long Island Fund Grant that could help fund the project. Tom Kahrl and Charlie Delinks will work on a preliminary plan in order to submit the completed grant by March 17, 2008.
Black Hall Marina
The Seller was not interested in HMC’s purchase offer but has an understanding that the discussion figure is always an option if he changes his mind.
Harbor Management Plan
Charlie Delinks reported that Dave Zita is working on the plan.
Dredging Machine Plan
Charlie Delinks presented members with copies of The Day newspaper article regarding funding for dredging including the North Cove area. He reported that there is new optimism for getting dredging done in the near future.
NEW BUSINESS
Dock Applications/Violations
None received this month.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:04 PM.
Submitted by:
Janet S. Cody, Clerk
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