 Mr. Manifold introduced Jordan Flom and Garrett Hickey Recreation program staff and the 2010 program theme, “Seven Continents in 7 weeks”.

 Security Staff was introduced

 Suzanne Smith was welcomed as the new editor of the Black Pointer

 Bob Gilson, maintenance man was introduced

 Mike Nebelung is handling beaches

 Contract with Town of East Lyme for supplemental cleaning

 4 new benches for the Right-of-Way areas

 Men’s and Women’s Club are providing 2 new benches

 Thank you to Pat and Randy Ward and Sandy Adams for their gardening which looks wonderful

 Dog issues: Complaints, Plead to please follow the Black Point RULES: keep your dogs on leases and pick and dispose of all waste. New reminder lawn signs are available at a small cost

 Jane McLane and Sue Crane have a B.P Dog Owners Group, contact them to help or join

 Jack Santos is fabricating the Nehantic pier railing

 DEP requested 3 changes to the Kayak plan, finally it will go to 8 agencies and then the DEP for sign off

 July 26, Golf Tournament, putting teams together

 BP Road Race Date TBD

 Men’s Club, Pete DiResta offered a presentation for Champions of the Bocce Court

 Women’s Club news items

 Golf Carts

 Trolley service, new to the town to help get people from one side to the other- Flanders to Niantic

 West lane, Mr. Formica is looking into the attorney’s opinion of whether or not it is a private or public road

 Boardwalk is partially closed while work is being done. The whole boardwalk may be closed until 2013.

 Path around park will be built

 Dog issues: regional animal Control Officer situation is under review and a new part-time officer is available.

 Grocery store, had high hopes with the old owners but Mr. Formica is talking to a local grocer for possibilities for the future.

 Water situation, 2 new replacement wells

 Bill Boardman, 42 Bellaire, requested lawn contractors keep trailers from blocking roadways

 Mr. Bob Murdock, 28 East Shore, suggested the painted beach wall be maintained

 Ann Farley, 39 Sea Crest, question on messy or abandoned properties and any recourse

 Pat Tomaino, 26 Indianola, is there a leash law in BP and is it being enforced? Mr. Manifold noted we have a leash law and he is seeking guidance from Mr. Ed O’Connell regarding enforcement and fines as we do have a problem

 Roberta Jordan spoke on Black Point strengthening local laws, the town does not require a leash but that the dog be under owner control. Mrs. Jordan informed the assoc. that letters had gone out to members whose dogs were most offensive. The Black Pointer will publish reminders.

 Mrs. Cahill inquired if the local or state laws are more lenient?

 Tom Kelly noted he will quickly seek comment from Mr. O’Connell

 Mr. Manifold noted unkempt property enforcement limitations

 It was noted that Mike and Karen Hyland are doing heavy renovations to the Black Point Market and it will not open this year, they have a website for members and welcome comments.

 Susan Daly, 7 Brightwater Rd, noted liability concern with club house rental and the need for proof of an insurance rider before rental is established and that records be kept for 2 years.

 Sandy Sheehan, 18 Indianola, asked to consider absentee ballots for Black Point votes at the annual meeting. Mr. Kelly said he would put it on an agenda for discussion.

 Alfina Milluzzo, 11 Billow Rd. suggested a Rec. program and parents meeting, she was referred to Mr. Manifold

 Mary Lou Weidl, 22 Indianola Rd. reminded members can attend any BOG meeting and submit issues for the board to consider during the member comment sections

 Bob Dawes, 5 Park Court, suggested creating a wish list for volunteers to donate items or time, security camera at the park to deter vandalism and porta potties at the beach area

 Pat Hayden, 28 Sea Breeze, question about ACE security cost value, Mr. Manifold explained ACE patrols Fri. and Sat. nights 9pm -1am and helps deter problems by being visible and checking our public spaces. Mrs. Cahill noted that the East Lyme officer’s 4 hour time is split between the 2000 properties in the Council of Beaches.

 Barbara Johnston, 35 Sea Crest, reminded BP is a municipality. She heard ZEO comments she felt were private, not public, offered as information at a recent public meeting.

 Richard Kimball, 38 Sea Crest, asked about the elevator variance application at 18 East Shore making it non-conforming and if construction would continue during the summer.

 Mrs. Joan Hayes thanked Mr. Tom Kelly for his leadership and first year as chair on the board.