Minutes of a Meeting of
The Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission
April 8, 2008
Attendance:
Members present – Charlie Delinks, Brad Ficken, Dave Frederiks, Mike Mackey, Mike Magee, Mark Rohrberg, Steve Ross, Dave Zita.
Alternates present –Ned Farman, Bill Harris, Tom Kahrl.
Absent – Bob Doyen, Jon Mittelman, Mike Moran.
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 amended: “Mike Moran” was changed to “Mike Mackey” under the Pilgrim Landing topic.
Correspondence
Steve Ross reported that he had received the DEP’s review of the draft addendum to the Harbor Management Plan and will be discussed below under Committee Reports.
Treasurer’s Report
Charlie Delinks reviewed Jon Mittelman’s Treasurer’s report, which was accepted for audit. A copy of the report is on file with the minutes. Charlie noted that Mike Moran had received monies from mooring fees that Charlie will forward to Jon. Brad Ficken noted that the only Town Budgeted items in the report are the Patrol Boat and the Dinghy dock.
OLD BUSINESS
Member Appointments
No action required at this time.
80-1 Lyme St.
Charlie Delinks reported that the DEP wants the homeowner to build a new dock using alternative materials to passive plastic material. It also is requesting that the erosion be fixed and to make all the corrections at the site with absolute minimal environmental impact. Torrance Downes of CREPA thinks that the site should be left as is. State Representative Marilyn Giuliano has been unable to effect any change in the situation on behalf of the homeowner.
Pilgrim Landing/Dinghy Dock
Charlie Delinks reported that Public Works has promised to clean the Pilgrim Landing site as well as the dinghy dock area. After discussion, members decided to have Mike Moran put stickers on derelict boats at Pilgrim Landing. Any boats that are remaining will be removed to the Town garage. Charlie will notify the Police Department of this action in case there are any questions. Charlie will contact Public Works and have them complete their work by April 12. Members will have a work party on Saturday, April 12 at 8 a.m. to build a new dinghy rack. Mike Mackey will contact Mike Moran regarding the stickers.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Harbor Master
Charlie Delinks reported that Mike Moran had received a number of checks with mooring applications. All the LIS abandoned/and or not with permit moorings have been pulled; there were 14. Mike Mackey has pulled 3 in the CT River. Charlie plans to work on putting the mooring application and any other pertinent forms on the HMC website for people to print.
Dock Standards
Steve Ross reported that he had received the response from Marci Balint, DEP Office of LIS Programs. After discussion, members decided that the committee should contact Rep. Spallone who sponsored the enabling legislation and verify its passage. Then a meeting later this month could be arranged with the Committee, Marci Balint and Torrance Downes (CRERPA) at Rep. Spallone’s office to review the response as well as determine how to proceed. Steve will first confirm that the legislation enabling the HMC to establish dock standards was indeed sponsored by Rep. Spallone and has been passed.
Future Locations for Projects
Charlie Delinks reported that the deadline for the LIS grant passed due to time constraints. Tom Kahrl reported that he had walked the site at the end of Academy Lane. Members agreed with Brad Ficken’s reluctance to use public funds for this or any other project. HMC funds could be used for these types of projects. Tom will contact Tim Griswold regarding the Town’s interest in improving the site at Academy Lane. Members’ concept for the site included a bench and a rail so the area could be used as a scenic overlook for residents as well as for student artists. Brad Ficken noted that the Halls Road site could be a viable location for a project in the future.
Black Hall Marina
No new action this month.
Harbor Management Plan
Charlie Delinks gave Dave Zita a re-scanned CD (written in Word) of the Harbor Management Plan.
Dave will begin working on the plan update and revision.
Dredging Machine Plan
Charlie Delinks reported that he will speak to Mr. Denoya regarding the use of Old Saybrook’s dredging equipment that is planned for North Cove and Pilot’s Point.
NEW BUSINESS
Dock Applications
Members had no objections to the two applications that were received from Mr. Graybill (ramp and floating dock) and Mr. Johnston (dock only; seaplane withdrawn).
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM.
Submitted by:
Janet S. Cody, Clerk
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