Meeting Minutes
The Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission
September 8, 2015
ATTENDANCE
Regular Members Present: Bob Doyen, Bill Harris, Robert Falaguerra, Ned Farman, Tom Myer,
Curt Rasmussen, Steve Ross
Alternate Members Present: John MacDonald, George Finley
Absent: Dave Frederiks, Mike Mackey (ex-officio), Michael Magee, Harry Plaut (ex-officio)
Guests: Kenneth Robert
Chairman Steve Ross called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
John MacDonald was seated for Dave Frederiks and George Finley was seated for Mike Magee.
REPORTS
a. Clerk’s Report: Approval of Minutes
John MacDonald moved to accept the minutes of Regular Meeting of July 14, 2015. Ned Farman seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
b. Correspondence
Request for Dock at 40 Seaview Drive, Point O’Woods
No application has been received.
c. Treasurer’s Report July and August 2015– Bill Harris
The Treasurer’s Report was not given, as Bill Harris had not received the statements from the Town.
CURRENT BUSINESS
a. Member Appointments
There is still one current opening for an Alternate Member.
Dave Frederiks’ term expires at the end of this year and he will not seek re-appointment. At that time an Alternate will take his full member position, leaving two alternate positions open.
b. Pilgrim Landing – Mike Magee – Action taken after last meeting
Steve Ross reported that a site visit was done by himself and Mike Magee, and the signage on the rack was found to be adequate and addresses exactly what Brad Ficken asked that it address in terms of use of the rack. The brush was cut around and between the two racks. The big log that had been there was gone.
c. Dinghy Dock – Mike Mackey
Mike Mackey was absent, but Steve Ross reported that there was no news on 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 – Need for Public Works to Clear Brush
Steve Ross reported that the Public Works Department will clear the brush on the south side in the late fall when it dies back and easier to work with. Bob Doyen will speak to someone at the OLFD asking that a letter be sent to the Harbor Commission stating how much cleared space they will require for the fire trucks. Bob Doyen stated that he thought it to be 30 feet by 60 feet allowing for two trucks to have room.
f. CHMA Status
Ned Farman reported that the CHMA is attempting to place one or two people on the Port Authority.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Harbor Master Report – Harry Plaut and Mike Mackey
Harry Plaut and Mike Mackey were both absent. Steve Ross stated that he was not aware of any news.
b. Dredging – Ned Farman and Steven Ross
There is a Town Meeting tonight at 7:30 PM where the appropriation of funds for the dredging project will be voted on. This will be paid for in full by a State Grant from the Department of Transportation. Both Steve Ross and Ned Farman will present at the Town Meeting. Steve Ross reported that he heard from Joe Salvatore at the State saying that the check for the Grant is in the mail. Ned Farman noted that it is rare that a State Grant pays for the entire project. The dredging will be done between October 1, 2015 and March 30, 2016. All information about the project is available on the Town Website.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Dock Applications – Steven Ross
Steve Ross reported that there were no new dock applications.
b. Next Meeting of the Harbor Management Commission
The next meeting of the Harbor Management Commission will be on October 13, 2015.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS – None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kenneth Robert thanked the Commission for making the dredging project happen.
ADJOURNMENT
Robert Falaguerra moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 PM and Tom Myer seconded the motion.
SO VOTED.
Submitted by,
Mary Ellen Garbarino
Clerk
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