Meeting Minutes
The Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission
October 14, 2014
Attendance:
Regular Members Present: Bob Doyen, Robert Falaguerra, Ned Farman, William Harris, Tom Meyer, Curtis Rasmussen, Steven Ross
Alternate Members Present: None
Ex-officio Members Present: Mike Mackey
Absent: Dave Frederiks, Michael Magee, David Musto (Alternate), Harry Plaut (Ex-officio)
Guests: None
A quorum being present, Chairman Ross called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
REPORTS
a. Clerk’s Report: Approval of Minutes of September 9, 2014
A motion was made by Bill Harris and seconded by Ned Farman to approve the minutes of the meeting of September 9, 2014. The motion passed unanimously and the minutes were accepted as submitted.
b. Correspondence
1. Certificate of Permission Application form – DEEP Bureau of Water Protection and Land Reuse to remove marine debris from wetlands – Old Lyme to Stratford
There was a discussion. Steve Ross stated that this would be done at no cost to the Town. Steve Ross moved to respond to the DEEP that the Harbor Management Commission is in favor of them performing this work because of the beneficial impact to the wetlands in the Town of Old Lyme. Ned Farman seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
2. CHMA Email RE: Harbor Master Training School – Ned Farman
Ned Farman will report on this later in the Agenda.
c. Treasurer’s Report
Bill Harris presented the Treasurer’s Report for September 2014, which was accepted with no changes or corrections. A copy of this report is on file with the minutes.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Member Appointments
Status of James Jakes, Alternate Member, since appointment in Dec 2013
Steve Ross reported that First Selectwoman Reemsnyder had received a letter of resignation from James Jakes. This leaves two Alternate positions open on the Commission. Steve Ross knows of someone who may be interested and he will follow up with him.
b. Pilgrim Landing – Mike Magee
Mike Magee was absent. Steve Ross reported that Pilgrim Landing is in good shape and was getting lots of use most likely due to people wanting to view the swallows.
c. Dinghy Dock – Mike Mackey
Mike Mackey reported that all is well with the dinghy dock.
d. Potential Public Access Site – West Bank of Lt. River and Halls Road
1. Phase 2 – Foot Bridge Across Lt. River Sub-committee on Hold
2. Phase 3 – Proposed Ramp Application – Survey
Bids
e. Approval of Request to DEEP for Acquisition of Land Parcel
Steve Ross reported that the Town is still waiting for the deed from the State of CT.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Harbor Master Report – Harry Plaut and Mike Mackey
Harry Plaut was absent due to another commitment, and Make Mackey had nothing new to report. There will be a recap at the next meeting.
Ned Farman attended the CHMA meeting held at the DEEP office on Ferry Road. He gave an overview of the meeting. The curriculum for Harbor Master training is being worked on at this time. The Board gave their input to Mr. Farman. The Board will support Harry Plaut in any training opportunities that he will need to participate in. Steve Ross would like the curriculum to have a differentiation between small towns and larger municipalities and suggested a dual curriculum. It was suggested that consideration should be made in the course allowing for the differences between coastal towns and inland towns. Harry Plaut would be a part of any emergency planning - working with Dave Roberge.
Steve Ross passed around a notice that the East Lyme Harbormaster put in the Lyme Times. Harry Plaut will put a similar one in the paper reminding people about mooring permits.
b. Dredging Study – Ned Farman and Steven Ross
Ned Farman reported that the final applications are ready and would be submitted this week. It could take from three months to two years to get approval from the State. Because there are two rivers involved, two applications will be made and considered concurrently. Only one application fee will be charged. This fee will come out of the $200,000 grant that the Town received. Steve Ross thanked Ned Farman for the tremendous effort in making this come together.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Dock Applications – Steven Ross
Letter Regarding COP from CT DOT
The Harbor Management Commission received a letter dated 29 September from the DOT with a copy of their application for Certificate of Permission regarding performing repairs to the bridge on Route 156 that passes over the Black Hall River.
b. DEEP Violations – Steven Ross
Scanlon outstanding.
c. Next Meeting of Harbor Management Commission
The next meeting of the Harbor Management Commission will be on November 11, 2014. There will be no December meeting. Elections of officers will be done at the January meeting.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
a. Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016
Steve Ross reviewed the budget worksheet for FY 2015 – 2016. It was discussed and the total amount of $1000.00 will be submitted. Bill Harris will add a line for miscellaneous in the Commission’s budget.
PUBLIC COMMENT – None
ADJOURNMENT
Bob Doyen moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 PM, seconded by Ned Farman.
SO VOTED.
Submitted by,
Mary Ellen Garbarino
Clerk
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