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1. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and a quorum was established.

Present:  Tom Kelly, Chairman, Mary Beth Stone, Vice Chairman, Nancy Flynn, Mary Cahill, Dan Lemieux, Brendan Fox, Roberta Jordan.

Staff present:  Mike Manifold, Association Manager, Carolyn Boyle, Treasurer, Mary Cahill, Tax Collector, Mary Lou Weidl, temporary secretary.

Absent:  Gemma Dowd, Secretary.

 

2. Approval of minutes

May 27, 2010 Regular Meeting

MOTION by Dan Lemieux and seconded by Nancy Flynn, to approve the minutes of the May 27, 2010, Regular Meeting of the Black Point Board of Governors as submitted.  No further discussion, all in favor, none against.  VOTE passes unanimously.

 

May 29, 2010 Organizational Meeting.

MOTION by Roberta Jordan and seconded by Mary Beth Stone, to approve the minutes of the May 29, 2010 Organizational Meeting of the Black Point Board of Governors as submitted.  No further discussion, all in favor, none against.  VOTE passes unanimously.

 

3.  Managers Report

 

MOTION by Dr. Brendan Fox and seconded by Mary Cahill, to authorize the Beach Manager, Mike Manifold to select various means and methods to harass and prevent geese on the beach and adjacent areas. These methods may include use of dogs, loud noises or coyote cutouts.  No further discussion, all in favor, none against.  VOTE passes unanimously.

 

MOTION by Mary Cahill and seconded by Mary Beth Stone, to authorize the Beach Manager, Mike Manifold to spend $1300 for labor and material to repaint the pink beach wall from Whitecap Road to Indianola Road.  Chairman Kelly will send letters to the beachfront owners soliciting their approval of the project.  No further discussion, all in favor, none against.  VOTE passes unanimously.

 

MOTION by Dr. Brendan Fox and seconded by Dan Lemieux, to authorize the Beach Manager, Mike Manifold to spend up to $9,000 to purchase two (2) 10’x10’ swim floats with ladders to replace the swim floats at Sea Breeze and South Beach.  No further discussion, all in favor, none against.  VOTE passes unanimously.

 

The Recreation Program Parents meeting suggested more sports such as tennis and soccer be included in the Recreation program.  Tennis lessons as part of the club curriculum would not require special insurance coverage.  Adult paid lessons if given by a professional Tennis instructor would be covered by the instructors insurance.

 

Thanks are extended to the Men’s Club for assembling and installing two (2) benches by the Bocce Court. One was donated by the Men’s Club and one was donated by the Women’s Club

 

Beach cleaning has begun by both Mike Nebelung and the Town of East Lyme.  Beach Guards will start their assigned duties June 25, 2010.

Planning for the 4^th of July picnic is ongoing.

Jersey Barrier benches are currently being designed.

 

Kayak dock permit by the DEP will require one more approval.  It has been determined that the presence of the fork tailed sparrow will not interfere with the dock.

 

4.  Treasurer’s Report submitted by Carolyn Boyle

 

5.  Member’s Comments

 

Barbara Johnson recommended that the Board of Governors appoint Ex Officio Members to the Zoning and Zoning Board of Appeals.  There will be Special Zoning Meetings July 9, 2010 and July 16, 2010.

Will Fountain recommended that any new Kayak Dock be approved by members who are familiar with the various needs of kayakers.  In addition he recommended that one tennis court could be use for a game, other than tennis.

Mary Lou Weidl spoke to the presence of unruly dogs on the beach.

Patte Foley also recommended enforcement of the current leash laws.

Carolyn Boyle has received a notice from ATT that they intend to install a uverse box at Sea View right of way to the beach.  She will pursue the issue with ATT.

 

6.  Chairperson’s Report and Correspondence

 

Correspondence received from:

 Smith Insurance in reference to tennis insurance;

Ann Farley in reference to unsightly properties;

The executor of the estate of the late Helen Werner has requested that donations be made to the Black Point Beach Club for a children’s party.

Tom Kelly, Mike Manifold and Ed O’Connell are meeting to discuss the problem of unsightly properties.

 

The Board of Governors appoints the following members as ExOfficio to the following Boards:

Mary Cahill – Zoning Board

Tom Kelly – Zoning Board of Appeals

Roberta Jordan – Recreation Program

 

7.  Tax Collectors Report

Mary Cahill reported that current tax received is $76,171.79

 

8.  Committee Reports

Capital Improvements Committee will be Tom Kelly, Dan Lemieux, Will Fountain and Todd Peretz.

Administration Committee will be Roberta Jordan, Nancy Flynn and Brendan Fox

 

9.  Old Business

 

10. New Business

John Sullivan’s request for a minute taker for Zoning is under consideration.

Vacancies on Zoning and ZBA will be advertised in the Black Pointer and candidates will be considered by the Administrative Committee.

 

11.    Members Comments

12.    Executive Session

 

On motion of Chairman Kelly, seconded by Roberta Jordan it was unanimously VOTED to convene immediately into Executive Session for consideration of matters pertaining to Zoning Personnel.

The Board convened in executive session at 9:15 p.m.

The Session ended at 9:40 p.m.

 

13. Adjournment

 

MOTION by   Chairman Kelly seconded by  Roberta Jordan  it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn the June 24, 2010 Regular meeting of the Board of Governors at  9:40 p.m.. 

 

 

Respectfully submitted

 

Mary Lou Weidl, temporary replacement for

Gemma Balukonis Dowd, Secretary