Minutes of a Meeting of
The Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission
September 13, 2011
Attendance:
Members present – Bob Doyen, Ned Farman, Dave Frederiks, Bill Harris, Mike Mackey, Harry Plaut, Dave Zita.
Alternates present – Robert Falaguerra.
Absent – Charlie Delinks, Mike Magee, Mike Moran, Steve Ross.
A quorum being present, Vice-Chairman Dave Zita called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
REPORTS
Clerk’s Report
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and accepted as submitted.
Treasurer’s Report
Bill Harris 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
Dave Zita encouraged members to recruit interested people to fill the two Alternate Member positions.
Pilgrim Landing
No report this month.
Dinghy Dock
Mike Mackey reported that the dinghy dock is status quo and that the ramp and dock will be removed in the coming months.
Potential Public Access Site—West bank of Lt. River
Harry Plaut reported that he, Steve Ross and Mike Magee had met last month with the Selectmen regarding the proposed development on town land. Harry thought that the project was well received by the Selectmen. Steve was informed that Suzanne Barkyoumb had retired and he is now waiting for a new case manager to be assigned to the proposal.
Bob Doyen reported that the HMC should be receiving a letter from the OLFD regarding their specific requirements for the site. He stated that they basically will be requiring access space for two trucks (pumper and relief pumper) placed side by side with additional working room around them. The OLFD is agreeable with the retaining fence as long as they are able to remove it for pumping.
Great Island Boat Launch Proposal
Dave Zita referenced an email reply from Mike Payton to Steve Ross’ inquiry regarding the status of the installation of a pipe at the Great Island boat launch. Mike responded that a pipe or post will be installed off to the side of the ramp by the end of the month.
Draft Letter to Brian Thompson at DEEP
Dave Zita gave background history to Steve Ross’ draft letter to Brian Thompson of the DEEP regarding protecting people’s rights when applying the dock standards to existing docks. The only suggested change to the letter was from Harry Plaut who suggested adding a timeframe for a response from DEEP.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Harbor Master
No report this month.
Harbor Management Plan
No report this month.
Shoaling
Ned Farman reported that nothing significant had changed regarding dredging as a result of Hurricane Irene. He reported that the Town’s request for $30,000 to test/survey Four Mile River /Black Hall River had been approved by the DOT in late August. The DOT has $200,000 it can disperse for small projects. The DOT request now moves to OPM. He noted a lack of response for support on the project from State Senator Andrea Stillman. Bob Doyen gave Ned a contact to assist with communication with Andrea Stillman and her office.
NEW BUSINESS
Dock Applications
Dave Zita reported that the DEEP’s issues with the Keogh property have been resolved.
A notice of approval of the application to tear down and update an existing dock as well as dredge around it at the Staub residence on 30 Neck Rd (incorrectly listed on the agenda as 30 Ferry Rd.) was received from DEEP.
A copy of the application to the Office of LIS Program for a COP to conduct repairs to the boardwalk and sea wall at the DEEP LIS HQ was received and noted by members.
DEP Violations
None reported this month.
Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Harry Plaut reported that he attended the 9/12/11 Zoning Commission meeting where he read language in Line Item 3 regarding Jim Graybill’s dock permit “for occasional private use by property owner only on property 11 Halls Rd.” Discussion followed regarding the phrase and members decided to ask Steve Ross if he could obtain further information from Jim Graybill and report his findings at next month’s meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 PM.
Submitted by:
Janet S. Cody, Clerk
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