Meeting Minutes
The Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission
June 9, 2015
ATTENDANCE
Regular Members Present: Bob Doyen, Bill Harris, Ned Farman, Mike Mackey (ex-officio), Michael Magee, Curt Rasmussen
Alternate Members Present: George Finley, John MacDonald
Absent: Robert Falaguerra, Dave Frederiks, Tom Meyer, Steven Ross, Harry Plaut (ex-officio)
Vice Chairman Ned Farman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
John MacDonald was seated for Robert Falaguerra, and George Finley was seated for Tom Meyer.
Ned Farman chaired the meeting due to the absence of Steve Ross.
REPORTS
a. Clerk’s Report: Approval of Minutes of May 12, 2015
Bob Doyen moved to accept the minutes of May 12, 2015.
Bill Harris seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
b. Correspondence
Application for Academy Lane fire dock approval received. DEEP has signed off on this and it is now up to the Town to move forward and make it operational.
c. Treasurer’s Report May 2015– Bill Harris
Bill Harris gave the Treasurer’s Report. The present balance is $19,202.67. Interest received $2.47, cash receipts $275, and a disbursement of $800 paid to Old Lyme Dock Company with this to be reimbursed to the Commission by the Town. Bob Doyen moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report and Mike Magee seconded the motion. The Treasurer’s Report was accepted.
CURRENT BUSINESS
a. Member Appointments
There is still one current opening for an Alternate Member.
Dave Fredriks’ status as a member is unknown at this time.
b. Pilgrim Landing – Mike Magee
Mike Magee reported that the dinghy rack looks good and is filling up. There are a couple of logs that have washed up on the property and he will take care of this.
c. Dinghy Dock – Mike Mackey
Mike Mackey reported that he and Steve Ross did some repair work to the dock, but it still needs some TLC. The replacement rods with the rollers are ordered and will be installed as soon as they come in.
d. Potential Public Access Site – West Bank of Lt. River and Halls Road
Ned Farman stated that there have been a lot of rumblings about fixing up this area but nothing firm.
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
The deed was received from the State and has been recorded. Ned Farman suggested that group of interested people go take a look at the parcel. Mike Magee stated that there is presently a plan which came from Docko that they should take a look at. The following Board Members volunteered to go: Mike Magee, Ned Farman, Bob Doyen, George Finley, John MacDonald and Steve Ross. Ned will send out an email to all interested parties with suggested dates and times. Weekends or after 5:00 PM on weekdays would be best.
f. CHMA Status
Ned Farman reported that the CHMA has remained active in lobbying the State Legislature by saying that Substitute Bill 6816 (The Port Authority Bill) will do a major disservice to the small and medium sized harbors by not continuing the DOT Grant in a program. The special session of the State Legislature will take place in about two weeks. The latest on the Port Authority Bill is that it will go into effect on July 1, 2015 and not October 1, 2015.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Harbor Master Report – Harry Plaut and Mike Mackey
Mike Mackey stated that he had spoken with Harry Plaut today and knew that Harry would not be at this meeting tonight. Harry is still going to the FEMA Training Program and reported to Mike that the program has brought to light many things that he was unaware of. Harry will bring this to the Commission at a future meeting. Mike Mackey reported that Harry tracked down the owner of the sailboat at Pilgrim Landing and the matter will be taken care of shortly. The status of unclaimed moorings remains the same.
b. Dredging Study – Ned Farman and Steven Ross
Ned Farman stated that when it became apparent that July 1, 2015 will mark the end of the DOT Grant and Aid Program, it was decided to move quickly. The RFPs went out and bids will be opened at 2:00 PM on June 17 at Town Hall. If a bid is acceptable and meets the requirements of the RFP, there would be official correspondence between the Town and the Dredging Project Coordinator at DOT which would give sufficient time for him to take the project to the Bonding Commission which meets in July, but not in August. In the official correspondence from the Town (Bonnie Reemsnyder) to the Dredging Project Coordinator (Joe Salvatore) Ned would like it to state that the Harbor Management Commission is in full support of our ask to the State.
Ned Farman moved that the Harbor Management Commission approve a request from the Town of Old Lyme to the Department of Transportation for dredging funds on the Four Mile and Black Hall Rivers in the amount that is deemed acceptable as a result of the competitive bidding process. George Finley seconded the motion. There was a discussion. SO VOTED.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Dock Applications – Steven Ross
Steve Ross was absent, but to the Commission’s knowledge there were no new dock applications.
b. Scanlon – 34 Homestead Circle
COP applied for and issued to address in Notice of Violation.
c. Next Meeting of Harbor Management Commission
The next meeting of the Harbor Management Commission will be on July 14, 2015.
OTHER NEW BUNINESS – None
PUBLIC COMMENT – None
ADJOURNMENT
John MacDonald moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 PM. Bill Harris seconded the motion.
SO VOTED.
Submitted by,
Mary Ellen Garbarino
Clerk
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