Minutes of a Meeting of
The Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission
February 10, 2009
Attendance:
Members present –Charlie Delinks, Bob Doyen, Ned Farman, Dave Frederiks, Mike Magee, Mike Moran, Mark Rohrberg, Steve Ross, Dave Zita.
Alternates present – Susan Connors, Bill Harris.
Absent – Mike Mackey, Jon Mittelman.
A quorum being present, Chairman Doyen called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. He introduced the new Alternate Member, Susan Connors, to the members. He also welcomed guest Jerry Polinski.
Guest Topic
Jerry Polinski gave an overview of his kayak business and his request to use the following Town-owned sites for launching during summer/fall: Ferry Rd., Town Landing, and Pilgrim Landing. Members discussed the advantages and disadvantages of each launch site and made the following recommendations: use Pilgrim Landing mid-week only; condense students into as few cars for parking at each site; use Town Landing and Ferry Pt. sites as primary sites. Mr. Polinski gave Mike Moran his contact information.
REPORTS
Clerk’s Report
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and accepted as submitted.
Correspondence
Bob Doyen reported that he had received a letter from the Town Clerk notifying the Commission of Susan Connors’ appointment. He also received a document noting tentative approval for dredging and installing a dock at the Four Mile River Marina. He also noted a document from Angus McDonald for the Commission to review and sign off on.
Treasurer’s Report
Members reviewed and accepted for audit the Treasurer’s report that Jon Mittelman had emailed to the Commission. A copy of the report is on file with the minutes. Mike Moran reported that he has approximately $150 in checks from 2008 that were misfiled at Town Hall to give to the Treasurer.
OLD BUSINESS
Member Appointments
Bob Doyen announced that Tom Kahrl submitted his letter of resignation from the Commission. Bill Harris will move from Alternate to Regular Member status pending notice from the Town Selectman. Susan Connors was sworn in and appointed January 2009 as an Alternate Member to fill Brad Ficken’s position whose term expires 2010. This leaves two remaining vacant Alternate Member positions. Mark Rohrberg has spoken to Barbara and Dick Shriver who are interested in becoming a Commission member and plan to file an application. Ned Farman reported that he had been sworn in as a regular member.
Pilgrim Landing
Steve Ross reported that the State had not corrected the website information regarding the Lieutenant River and Pilgrim Landing. He will continue to monitor their status.
Annual Report
Dave Zita wrote and submitted the HMC information for the Town’s annual report which is now published.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Harbor Master
Mike Moran reported that he expects to receive a few more mooring applications for Calves Island. Due to frigid weather conditions, he was unable to remove the town mooring but that it has survived the conditions well. Upon hearing that Mike had received a mooring application from Mr. Brad Ficken, motion made by Steve Ross seconded by Charlie Delinks to waive Mr. Ficken’s mooring permit fee as Brad had served on the HMC for many years and is a former HM. Motion passed unanimously. Mike suggested adding an extra dinghy rack at Pilgrim Landing. He will respond to a DEP notice regarding a dock revision on the Duck River and has sent approval on the revised Morning Glory café dock. Mike plans to attend the HM meeting on hurricanes on February 14.
Dock Standards
Steve Ross reported that they are close to submitting the addendum to the DEP for formal review. He is waiting for Torrance Downes to finish a map of the harbor use zones and should submit it by the end of the week. Steve will email the Clerk to notify members when the addendum has been submitted. He will also notify Marylin Clarke of the submission so she can begin drafting the Town Ordinance. The DEP will forward it to the DOT and both agencies will have 120 days to respond.
Harbor Management Plan
Dave Zita informed members that he received a newly scanned and editable copy of the HMP from Charlie Delinks.
Dredging Machine Plan
Charlie Delinks reported there is no new information.
Army Corps of Engineers Regional Dredging Plan
Ned Farman reported that there have been no new developments this month.
NEW BUSINESS
Dock Applications
Bob Doyen notified members of dock applications that were received this month.
DEP Violations
None received this month.
Parking for Meetings
Bob Doyen reported that on meeting nights the Town has asked members to please park in the parking lot behind the Town Hall and use the back entrance/elevator so as to leave more parking spaces on Lyme St.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:54 PM.
Submitted by:
Janet S. Cody, Clerk
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