The meeting was called to order by the Chairperson, Andrew McKirdy, at 9:15a.m.

 

Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the Chairperson introduced the members of the Board of Governors, the Association Manager, the Tax Collector, the Treasurer and the recording Secretary. Mr. McKirdy thanked Mr. Weiss and Mrs. Hayes for providing the coffee and donuts.

Chairperson Andrew McKirdy then provided an overview of the meeting agenda:

 

1. To receive reports from the Board of Governors on the status of the Association, including:

- Remarks of the East Lyme First Selectman

- Report of the manager

- Plans for the coming season

- Review of the merits of further Charter Revision

 

Mr. McKirdy introduced Mr. Paul Formica, East Lyme First Selectman, who spoke to the membership and answered questions including: East Lyme’s charter revision, members are asked to contact him with comments or questions; long term plans to improve efficiency and save cost on road maintenance; creation of task forces to review water, energy/fuel, and commercial development within East Lyme. Mr. Formica heard member comments asking about the appraisal process and stated his agenda includes research into shoreline appraisal alternatives.

Members are asked to please contact Mr. Formica at www.eltownhall.com with any questions or comments.

 

Mr. McKirdy thanked Mr. Formica for his time and returned the meeting to the membership with the following:

 

Report from the manager and plans for the upcoming season:

Mr. Manifold introduced Mr. John Kabel, of the H.S. Plaut Co., who has been hired to provide beach cleaning and security services for 2008. Mr. Manifold explained that the same employees who clean the beaches will serve as on-site beach security staff and will be available to address member concerns.

Dara Flom, Recreation Program Director, was introduced and welcomed back. Dara presented the 2008 recreation theme, “Going Green”; she provided brochures and information to the membership.

The recreation program will coordinate with Mrs. Adams to work on the beautification of Black Point.

The Billow Road association site was cleaned up and will be maintained.

Mr. Campion and Mrs. Adams managed a major cleanup of the club house.

New acoustical panels were installed following cleaning and prep work.

Clay tennis sprinkler is running and in good shape. A student has been hired to work at the court daily.

Playground see-saw and swing set will be replaced

Golf tournament is Monday, July 28 to be coordinated by Mr. Coscarelli and Mr. Fox

5K road race is scheduled for August 9, coordinated by the Shea and Williams families.

4^th of July cook out is being coordinated by Mr. Manifold , who is seeking volunteers to help, please give him a call if you are interested.

Bonfires, the first are scheduled for Sat. July 19 to coordinate with the East Lyme fireworks.

The 2^nd bonfire is planned for August, date TBD.

Member comments were made and answered by Mr. Manifold:

The boat float is scheduled to be installed June 1.

Seaweed is being removed from the beach and taken to the dump. Removal will continue all summer and is approved by the DEP.

A member questioned if trash cans could be returned to the beaches. Mr. McKirdy suggested the board review the pro and con of this decision.

Congratulations were offered to Mr. Manifold for a year well handled.

 

Charter Revision

Mr. McKirdy addressed the membership on the merits of further Charter Revision. He explained that we are limited by the statutes of CT on any charter expansion. The current charter allows only property owners, with their name on the deed, may vote or hold office.

The proposed change would allow members, who are Black Point residents and registered voters in the Town of East Lyme, to vote and hold office.

 

Mr. McKirdy explained that this is not a vote. The board is asking if the membership has enough interest and wants to proceed. If so, the board could act to present a proposed amendment to the charter by Labor Day. He then opened the floor for discussion. Following the discussion, a show of hands indicated that a majority of the membership present indicated that they would be receptive to entertaining the proposed amendment at the Labor Day Weekend annual meeting.

 

2. To consider and act upon the FY2009 Operating Budget ($214,716) and Tax Rate of (1) mil proposed by the Board of Governors, such tax rate to be based on the East Lyme Assessor’s Grand List of October 2007.

 

Mr. Manifold presented the FY2009 budget of $214,716 with a tax rate of (1) mil.

Some discussion followed, member questions were heard and answered.

 

Budget Resolution

Mrs. Mary Lou Weidl moved that the membership approve the FY2009 operating budget as proposed by the Board of Governors totaling $214,716 and a tax rate of one (1) mil to be based on the East Lyme Assessor's Grand List of October 2007. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Maureen Fox.

 

VOTE Unanimous   - Budget Resolution PASSED

 

3. To elect (2) Members of the Board of Governors, each Member to serve for a term of three years.

           

Mr. McKirdy expressed the appreciation of the Association to Sandy Adams and Nancy Flynn for their service on the board and asked the membership for nominations to fill positions on the Board of Governors to succeed them.

Kevin McMahon nominated Thomas Kelly for a first term and the nomination was seconded.

Tom Stafford nominated Roberta Jordan for a first term, and the nomination was seconded.

Mary Lou Weidl nominated Matt Borrelli for a first term, and the nomination was seconded.

Mr. Robert Murdock nominated Dan Lemieux for a first term, and the nomination was seconded.

 

There being no further nominations, the nominations were closed and the secretary and Mrs. Hayes collected and counted the ballots.

 

The Secretary reported the following results:

Number voting, 130

Roberta Jordan, 86 votes

Dan Lemieux, 56 votes

Tom Kelly, 50 votes

Matt Borrelli, 43 votes

 

Mr. McKirdy declared Ms. Jordan and Mr. Lemieux elected.

 

4. To act upon any other such business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting.

 

While the ballots were being counted, the membership received reports on the Golf Tournament to be held July 28, and the Women’s Club program for the summer including another house tour. It was also announced that several opportunities to serve on zoning boards would be available this summer. Anyone interested in being considered for such positions should contact the Association Manager.

 

Mr. McKirdy again congratulated Mr. Manifold for his effective service in preparing Black Point for the coming summer, and extended the best wishes of the Board of Governors to everyone for an enjoyable summer season.

 

Adjournment

There being no further business, the Chair declared the 2008 Annual Meeting of the Black Point Beach Club Association was adjourned at 10:30 AM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Gemma Balukonis Dowd, Secretary