Black Point Beach Clubhouse - Sunset Avenue, Niantic, CT

1. The Manager called the meeting to order at 10:42 am and a quorum was established.

Present: Andrew McKirdy, John Campion, Joan Hayes, Roberta Jordan, Dan Lemieux, David Weiss. Absent: Jill Coscarelli

Staff present: Mike Manifold, Association Manager, Carolyn Boyle, Treasurer, Mary Cahill, Tax Collector, Gemma Dowd, Secretary.

           

2. Election of Officers

Chairperson: Mr. McKirdy nominated Mr. Campion as Chairperson, seconded by Mrs. Hayes. No further discussion, VOTE unanimous, nomination approved.

 

Vice Chairperson: Mr. McKirdy nominated Mrs. Hayes as Vice Chairperson, seconded by Mr. Weiss. No further discussion, VOTE unanimous, nomination approved.

 

3. Discussion with Zoning Commission

Mrs. Marianne O’Neil and members of the Zoning Commission met with the board to discuss zoning issues. Several items were discussed including zoning applications, the clarity of zoning regulations, grandfathering as relates to vertical and horizontal building and use.

 

Mrs. O’Neil stated that the zoning officer has resigned and a search is beginning. She plans to run ads in the New London Day, June 1, 8, 5 and 12 asking for responses by June 19, 2008. Mrs. O’Neil hopes to hold interviews on June 28, 2008 and has asked members to hold the date.

 

Mr. McKirdy asked Mrs. O’Neil to clarify specific requirements of the position with the candidates. Some discussion followed from the board.

 

It was agreed that Mr. Campion would receive copies of zoning related e-mail from Mrs. O’Neil. Mr. Campion asked Mrs. O’Neil to print any zoning related articles using clear language to help avoid confusion, including items posted in the Black Pointer. Some discussion followed.

 

The secretary was instructed to deliver all zoning related mail from the P.O. Box to Mr. John Sullivan at his home address for the next month.

           

Re-convene, after a short recess the board re-convened at 11:22am.

 

3.1 MOTION from Mr. McKirdy, seconded by Mr. Weiss, to add an agenda item accepting the resignation of Ms. Roberta Jordan from the ZBA. No further discussion, all in favor, VOTE passed unanimously.

 

On Motion of Mr. McKirdy, seconded by Mr. Weiss, the Board voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Robert Jordan from the ZBA.

 

4. Board Committees, Preliminary Discussion

Mr. Campion asked board members to consider committee selections and respond back before the next meeting. The Board considered if any additional committees would be required, and it was decided that three would remain at this time:

Social, Capital Improvements and Administration.

 

5. Charter Revision

MOTION from Mr. McKirdy and seconded by Mrs. Hayes, the board VOTED unanimously to create a charter committee using the following resolution: 

RESOLUTION APPOINTING A CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION

 

RESOLVED, that the Board of Governors of the Black Point Beach Association hereby appoints

a Charter Revision Commission, consisting of the following members:

John Campion, Chair

JoAnn DiResta

Maureen Fox

Thomas Hayes

Robert Shea

 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Charter Revision Commission consider the following proposed

amendment to the Charter of the Association:

 

- To amend Section 1 to lower the age of eligibility for Association property owners to vote and hold office to 18 years, and to provide that electors of the town of East Lyme who reside within the boundaries of the Association may vote and hold office.

 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Charter Revision Commission shall submit its draft report to the Association Secretary not later than August 1, 2008.

 

6. Plans for the summer

The social committee discussed the need for a data projector, DVD player and sound system to support movies and other functions. The committee was directed to locate items and pricing and report back to the board.

 

Mr. Manifold mentioned plans to “over seed” the Blue Heron right-of-way.

 

Mr. McKirdy suggested Mike check with Chuck Casey on the condition of the Sea Spray right-of-way.

 

It was also mentioned the Brightwater catch basin may need to be cleaned as it periodically gets clogged and does not drain the right-of-way.

 

7. Adjournment

On MOTION of Mr. Weiss, seconded by Mr. McKirdy, it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn the May 24, 2008 regular meeting of the Board of Governors at 11:55am.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 Gemma Balukonis Dowd, Secretary

 

Minutes, May 24, 2008, Regular Meeting,
Black Point Beach Club Association, Board of Governors

Submitted 6-3-08