Meeting Minutes
The Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission
May 12, 2015
ATTENDANCE
Regular Members Present: Bob Doyen, Robert Falaguerra, Ned Farman, Mike Mackey (ex-officio), Curt Rasmussen, Steven Ross
Alternate Members Present: George Finley
Absent: Dave Frederiks, Bill Harris, John MacDonald, Michael Magee, Tom Meyer,
Harry Plaut (ex-officio)
Chairman Ross called the meeting to order at 7:06 PM.
George Finley was seated for Dave Frederiks.
REPORTS
a. Clerk’s Report: Approval of Minutes of April 14, 2015
George Finley moved to accept the minutes of April 14, 2015.
Ned Farman seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
b. Correspondence
Steve Ross reported that the approval for the Academy Lane Fire Dock was received. The Town is responding to public comment at this time.
c. Treasurer’s Report – Bill Harris
Approval of Report for March and April 2015
Bill Harris was not at the meeting. Steve Ross gave the Treasurer’s Report.
For March 2015 there was an income of $802.24 ($800 in 2015 mooring fees and $2.24 in interest earned). There were no expenses. Ending Balance: $18,217.61
For April 2015 there was an income of $1,952.23 ($1,950 in 2015 mooring fees and $2.23 in interest earned). Expenses of $444.64 for HMC Clerk. Ending Balance: $19,725.20
The Treasurer’s Report was accepted.
CURRENT BUSINESS
a. Member Appointments
There is still one current opening for an Alternate Member.
Steve Ross reported that he had spoken with Dave Frederiks and due to Dave’s very busy schedule, he cannot find time to serve on the Harbor Management Commission. He will send a letter of resignation to First Selectwoman Reemsnyder in the near future.
b. Pilgrim Landing – Mike Magee
There was no report as Mike Magee was absent.
c. Dinghy Dock – Mike Mackey
The Dock is in the water and there are a few repairs to be made. Mike Mackey is handling this.
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. Lt. River Parcel from DEEP to Town – Deed Received from the State of CT
Steve Ross reported that the Deed was received by the Town and has been recorded. Steve Ross will talk to Bonnie Reemsnyder about the next steps to move forward.
f. CHMA Banquet Status
Ned Farman reported that he has not received an update on the CHMA Banquet. No date has been set.
Mr. Farman also reported on the status of the CHMA’s concern over the Port Authority Bill.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Harbor Master Report – Harry Plaut and Mike Mackey
Harry Plaut was absent. Steven Ross stated that he had spoken to Harry Plaut and Mr. Plaut had collected on one unclaimed mooring. Mr. Ross will speak to Mr. Plaut about a course of action on the remaining four or five unclaimed moorings. Mike Mackey reported that Frank Maratta will be applying for 12 mooring permits instead of the six that he applied for last year. Harry Plaut had dropped off mooring applications to Perry Garvin. Mr. Mackey will remind Dave Peterson that the Commission has not received his applications yet. Mr. Plaut is also looking into a course of action on the abandoned sail boat. Mr. Plaut continues to attend Harbor Master training school in Waterford.
b. Dredging Study – Ned Farman and Steven Ross
Steve Ross reported that approved permits have been received from the DEEP for both Black Hall River and Four Mile River. By tomorrow, both will be recorded in Town Hall. They are still waiting for an approval from the Army Corp of Engineers – NY State. Steve Ross reported that he had received a lengthy email from the gentleman who heads up the Conservation Trust regarding Griswold Point and wondering if the dredged spoils could be deposited there. Mr. Ross told him that they had considered this, but the DEEP would not approve the request. Ned Farman reported that the RFPs were presently in the hands of the Town Finance Director Nicole Stajduhar for review. After she is done, they will be passed on to the Town Attorney for her review. Ned Farman will follow up with Nicole on
Thursday of this week.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Dock Applications – Steven Ross
Steve Ross reported that the DEEP requested revisions to the dock application made by Alan Todd on 100 Mile Creek Road. The HMC had given it their approval before it went to the DEEP for theirs. Once the application is approved by the DEEP, Keith Neilson of Docko would like to give a presentation to the HMC.
b. Academy Lane Fire Dock Letter of Support for Special Permit
Steve Ross reported that he had emailed Bonnie Reemsnyder about the need for a Letter of Support from the HMC and she will get back to him if she feels this is necessary. Keith Neilson of Docko had suggested that the HMC write this letter.
c. Next Meeting of Harbor Management Commission
The next meeting of the Harbor Management Commission will be on June 9, 2015. Steve Ross will not be available for this meeting and Ned Farman will chair.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Bob Doyen moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 PM. Robert Falaguerra seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Submitted by,
Mary Ellen Garbarino
Clerk
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