Stannard Beach Association Board of Directors meeting, May
28, 2016
The meeting was called to order at 10 a.m by Assn president,
George Dallas.
Treasurer’s report by Laura Petchler: The Town of Westbrook
mil rate has increased from 22.51 to 23.14. What shall our Assn mil rate be?
The average cost/year to run the beach Assn is approximately
$75,000 to $85,000.
Bank balance is $116,383.56 and a CD of $6119.88. The SBA
insurance bill, to be paid, was about $5600 last year and the new increased
cost bill will be here by end of June.
We need a buffer to save and grow as a capital account for
our drainage project.
Hopefully DEEP will allow us to improve drainage by the
creek and 2nd Avenue drains as it is a hotbed of mosquitoes.
DEEP will come in and clean out the ditches in about 2
weeks, at DEEP’s expense. They are aware that the 2 drains need additional
attention (removal of street water to creek). The problem is not paving, the
problem is water drainage, which must be addressed first. The biggest problem
is any construction or excavation within 60 feet of a septic system.
Connie Tosto requested confirmation that the drainage and
then paving projects will include 2nd Avenue and Beach Court. George
Dallas confirmed yes they will.
Capital reserve account: How much money should be added to
the reserve on a yearly basis? Is it a flat amount or a percentage? Decisions
from the Board meeting dated 6.30.13 are not clear.
Annual Pizza Party will be held on the baseball field
Friday, July 1, 2016.
General meeting of the Assn will be held at the Pavilion on
Sunday July 3.
Nominating Committee: Steve Mason will chair the committee.
Several residents have passed away over the winter, including
Mackey Barron, George and Sis Palmer, Sally Shea and Jody Chozick.
Security: Fred Camarra will be our security guard one more
year, at the same rate. Hours are Friday 6-10, Sat noon-10 and Sun 10-6. Also
Monday holidays and special holidays.
Playground to be weeded, cleaned up and remulched.
Tennis Court roller – one is broken and Paul Shlien will get
us a price on a new one.
By Laws regarding outdoor work/construction/noise: Starting
May 27 no outdoor
work on weekends and as of June 30 no outdoor construction
at all. If an extension is sought get
permission from neighbors and the Board. The Board has never extended
permission beyond a few days.
Council of Beaches: There is no Stannard Beach representation
so Steve Mason will be our representative. The Council meets on the first
Monday of the month at 7. Noel Bishop attends as town representative. They are
discussing the cost of continuing to have a State Trooper vs a local police
officer. Of note is that the number of children in town has gone down from 1100
to 800.
Moorings: A new Town of Westbrook regulation is that any
mushroom with a chain and buoy needs to be registered with the Town. There is
no cost for this. The form is attached.
Annual beach cleaning will consist of removal of any large
tree trunks at the beginning of the season.
Groin/Jetty maintenance – shall be an ongoing and annual
maintenance item.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30.
Submitted by Sharon Bender, Secretary.