Minutes of the Stannard Beach Association General Meeting
8/26/2007
President Brown called a General Meeting at the Joan Connell Community Center. The meeting was called order at approximately 9:03 am on 8/26/07.
The minutes of the 7/1/07 General Meeting and 8/12/07 Board meeting were read. The following additions and corrections were made:
Re erosion of beaches: An issue exists as to how DEP should look at the beach. We would like them to look at the entire beach on Beach Court.
There is also an issue of improvements to the rights-of-way that is being considered.
The minutes as corrected were adopted.
President’s Report:
Barbara Mason has a list of email addresses. Looking for additions and corrections.
Secretary Elin Katz will send minutes to those who request them. Otherwise, minutes from all meeting are available on the website: http://www.stannardbeach.blogspot.com/.
Treasurer’s report:
Checking account: $30,263
Reserve: $ 5,292
Total: $35,555
President Brown thanked Debbie Katz for hosting a magnificent beach picnic. He asked that she chair it again. The Beach Association spent about $2500 on the picnic, which was well worth it. A plaque was dedicated to the memory of Anita Katz.
Guards have done a good job. Suggestion that we give bonus to main guard. Dennis Hersh will take care of this. Motion for $100 bonus. Motion passed.
President Brown thanked Steve Mason, George Palmer, and Barbara Mason for their help this year.
President Brown reported on 2 major issues that we are dealing with:
Beach erosion: Sharon Bender is working with DEP. Other phone calls are counterproductive. DEP came down, agreed that our beach is a buffer against effluent into the sound. Sharon thanked Irv Bernstein for his help. One possible solution to erosion problem is sand. Centerbrook Gravel estimated we need 600 yards of sand at $60/yard -- $36,000 without labor. At the moment, additional sand is the simplest solution. Also looking at groins.
Report from George Dallas on drainage and roadways:
Issue 1: Cedar Lane: water off Route 1 runs down road. Goes into drain by Petchler property. Looking into refurbishing drain.
Issue 2: Route 1 water flows into Stannard Court. Looking into possible second drain on Stannard Court.
Issue 3: Drain by Rothblatt house: elbow is broken. Also need permission to address drain into salt marsh.
New First Selectman Noel Bishop has been receptive to helping us. George is authorized to officially approach him on our behalf.
Report on t-shirt sales from Myra Fishman: She sells shirts for the Beach Association and has for six years. She does not make money on the t-shirts. She objects that other people (i.e., Debbie Katz) were selling t-shirts without permission from the Beach Association. Discussion of t-shirts.
Proposal to sell only t-shirts through Myra Fishman at picnic. Discussion.
Motion that nothing other than t-shirts with profit going to the Beach Association be sold at picnic.
Amendment: Only vendors approved by Beach Association with profits going to the Association may sell Stannard Beach merchandise.
Motion approved.
Diane Smalley and Myra Fishman agreed to chair picnic if Debbie Katz declines.
Protection of Common Areas (as opposed to rights-of way):
Common Areas (“CA”) can be taken by adverse possession. Lyman CA was addressed via agreement.
Re complaints about Fishman and Webber CAs, as of the last board meeting, neither party had signed agreement. Marty Webber has since agreed to sign agreement acknowledging that he will not claim rights of adverse possession in the CA.
Fishman agreement still has not been signed. This issue will go back to the Board for further action.
Board has proposed that everyone on a CA sign similar agreement. Our attorney has stated that it would entail a tremendous legal expense to get everyone on a CA to sign such an agreement. Issue will go back to the Board for further consideration.
Question was raised as to who repairs unauthorized improvements to the CA, such as sod?
Discussion of issues and how to prevent rights of adverse possession. Harvey Fishman agreed to sign same agreement as Marty Webber.
President Brown asked anyone with an issue on a CA to bring it to his attention.
Report of Nominating Committee:
President: Lou Brown
1st Vice-President: George Dallas
2nd Vice-President: John Abella
Treasurer: John Kava
Secretary: Elin Katz
3 year members: Jerry Skolnick, Richard Rosenblatt, Jackie Zwillinger
2 year members: Mike Guinan, Joyce Bisberg, Diane Smalley
1 year members: Myra Fishman, Irv Bernstein, Marty Webber
Motion to accept nominations passed.
Old Business
Previously tabled motion by Ralph Smalley re Building Committee
We exist as a borough; we can tax, pass laws.
Motion by Ralph Smalley for Building Committee (see blog for details).
Motion discussed.
Motion to table again – passed.
Dennis Hersh – presentation to John Reed in appreciation for service as treasurer.
President Brown thanked George Palmer, Elin Katz, and John Reed for their help.
Ralph Smalley objected to lack of consideration given to his motion.
New business:
Barbara Mason – complaint about noise/light from adjoining property. No ordinances on sound or light. Motion to amend bylaws to include that the following be added to “declared acts of nuisance” (n) A homeowner’s use of bright light and amplified sounds may not affect the peace and tranquility of neighboring property owners.
Discussion ensued. Motion passed. Will have to be raised again at next General Meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 10:32.
Additions to minutes:
The Rules Committee will be chaired by Lorraine Cafero, and with members John Abella and Ralph Smalley.
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Friday, August 24, 2007
Minutes of 8/12/07 Board Meeting
Minutes of the Stannard Beach Association Board
8/12/07
The meeting was called to order by President Brown at 9:05 am.
Budget report:
Checking account: $23,432
Reserve: $ 5,292
Total: $28,724
President’s Report:
- Guards: More visible this year. Few incidents of vandalism.
- Complaints about Beach Court parking have been resolved.
- Complaints about work on Lyman and Breen cottages seem to have resolved themselves. Reminder that no advertising signs are allowed.
- Annual picnic will be next Saturday.
- Thank you to Steve Mason for taking care of the buoys.
- Beach erosion report:
Sharon Bender is working with DEP. Request that others not contact them, so as to avoid cross-communication. DEP has been to beach and agreed that we have immediate need to address sea wall. Discussion of possible solutions and history of permits.
Sharon requested permission to pursue permit (renewal of old permit) to repair groin and refurbish beach.
Motion for $5000 to pursue permit. Motion passed.
- Flooding issues
George Dallas reported that Roto-Rooter attempted to clear drain by Second Avenue. Corner drain is destroyed. $9000 to repair drain.
Flooding on Stannard Court: Estimate to duplicate drain on Breen property is $22,000. Problem is Route 1 drainage onto street and also spring in area. One solution may be to replace drain by Petchler property.
George will continue to investigate options.
- Dennis Hersh: Report of Nominating Committee
- Letter from Robert Katz: Just for information, building fence on right-of-way to prevent people from driving on it.
- Fishman and Webber rights-of-way:
Two documents were prepared by Glenn Terk. Neither was signed.
Also questions about agreement between Brian Geremia and Marty Webber. Attorney Terk reported no real issue with that agreement.
Marty Webber said he is willing to acknowledge rights of beach, but only if all rights-of-way issues are treated the same.
Discussion of how to address rights-of-way.
Motion: Moved that board send a letter to the Beach Association members asking each member to acknowledge via signature that they will not claim right of adverse possession in the rights-of-way.
Amendment of motion: That everyone abutting a Beach Association right-of-way sign a letter acknowledging that they will not claim rights of adverse possession in any right-of-way. Motion to table denied.
Motion passed.
New business:
Motion for letter to Water’s Edge reminding them that Pearl property is residential and that they cannot use it for commercial purposes. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 am.
8/12/07
The meeting was called to order by President Brown at 9:05 am.
Budget report:
Checking account: $23,432
Reserve: $ 5,292
Total: $28,724
President’s Report:
- Guards: More visible this year. Few incidents of vandalism.
- Complaints about Beach Court parking have been resolved.
- Complaints about work on Lyman and Breen cottages seem to have resolved themselves. Reminder that no advertising signs are allowed.
- Annual picnic will be next Saturday.
- Thank you to Steve Mason for taking care of the buoys.
- Beach erosion report:
Sharon Bender is working with DEP. Request that others not contact them, so as to avoid cross-communication. DEP has been to beach and agreed that we have immediate need to address sea wall. Discussion of possible solutions and history of permits.
Sharon requested permission to pursue permit (renewal of old permit) to repair groin and refurbish beach.
Motion for $5000 to pursue permit. Motion passed.
- Flooding issues
George Dallas reported that Roto-Rooter attempted to clear drain by Second Avenue. Corner drain is destroyed. $9000 to repair drain.
Flooding on Stannard Court: Estimate to duplicate drain on Breen property is $22,000. Problem is Route 1 drainage onto street and also spring in area. One solution may be to replace drain by Petchler property.
George will continue to investigate options.
- Dennis Hersh: Report of Nominating Committee
- Letter from Robert Katz: Just for information, building fence on right-of-way to prevent people from driving on it.
- Fishman and Webber rights-of-way:
Two documents were prepared by Glenn Terk. Neither was signed.
Also questions about agreement between Brian Geremia and Marty Webber. Attorney Terk reported no real issue with that agreement.
Marty Webber said he is willing to acknowledge rights of beach, but only if all rights-of-way issues are treated the same.
Discussion of how to address rights-of-way.
Motion: Moved that board send a letter to the Beach Association members asking each member to acknowledge via signature that they will not claim right of adverse possession in the rights-of-way.
Amendment of motion: That everyone abutting a Beach Association right-of-way sign a letter acknowledging that they will not claim rights of adverse possession in any right-of-way. Motion to table denied.
Motion passed.
New business:
Motion for letter to Water’s Edge reminding them that Pearl property is residential and that they cannot use it for commercial purposes. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 am.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Minutes of July 1, 2007 General Meeting
Minutes of the Stannard Beach Association General Meeting
7/1/2007
President Brown called a General Meeting at the Joan Connell Community Center. The meeting was called order at approximately 9:10 am on 7/1/07.
A Moment of Silence was observed in memory of the passing of Newton Brenner, George Dembar, and Sel Berson.
President Brown welcomed new members Pat and Keith Charles, at 56 Ripley Hill Road.
The minutes of previous General Meeting on 8/27/07 were read and accepted. President Brown announced that Elin Katz had set up a blog site at www.stannardbeach.blogspot.com. He moved that from now on, minutes would be posted on the blogsite, and we could dispense with the reading of the minutes. The motion was approved.
President’s Report:
1. Security guards were hired from 6/27 to 9/3 with the following schedule:
Wed/Thurs 7 pm- 11pm
Fri 6 pm – 10 pm
Saturday 12 pm – 8 pm
Sunday 10 am – 6 pm
July 3rd` 7 pm – 10 pm
Labor Day 2 pm – 10 pm
2. Parking issue last year with Water’s Edge fireworks: There will be bicycle patrols and guards posed at beach entrances this year. After 5 pm all drivers entering the breach will need to security guard. Guests will need name of resident they are visiting.
3. Debbie Katz will chair the beach picnic – date TBD.
4. Underground tanks have been a major problem. Pres. Brown has contact name of someone who can help.
5. Issue with Foxwood Apts. using beach playground and basketball court. Security guards will help address.
6. Nominating Committee is made up of Sandy Seidman, George Palmer, Dennis Hersh, Bill Wrang, Lew Case, John Reed, and Robin Schwartz.
7. COB – no phase in of re-evaluation
8. George Palmer issues:
- A tree will be removed along Avenue C
- The trees along the tennis court will be cut back at a cost of $825
- There was a delay in beach cleanup – should be done next week (logs removed)
- The basketball court was resurfaced. $6,695. A plaque to Anita Katz will be dedicated at August picnic.
- The pavilion was repaired
- Garage pick-up is Mondays until September, then changed back to Thursdays. Recycling pick-up is Wednesday year-round.
9. Steve Mason will put in the buoys as usual.
Old Business.
1. Flooding and Roadways Committee comprised of George Dallas and Sandy Seidman. George is looking into solutions for the Cedar Lane/Stannard Court corner. There is the possibility of collecting water to drain into salt marsh.
2. Ralph Smalley spoke on behalf of the Design Committee. He has a proposal to deal with conflicts and controversies that will occur because of building issues (attached). He will put the proposal on the blog. Tabled issue for further discussion.
New Business:
1. Budget was reviewed and all attendees given a copy.
2. Next meeting is scheduled for Sunday morning before Labor Day, 9 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Elin Swanson Katz
Secretary
PROPOSAL:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
a) A building commissioner be appointed by the President of the Board;
b) that a civil engineering firm be indentified as a consultant to the community to serve on an as-needed basis for the purpose of reviewing application received by the building commissioner;
c) that the President or his designee is authorized to meet with the appropriate officials of the Town of Westbrook to establish an agreement whereby the Town will review diligently all site plans and grading plans for proposed projects in Stannard Beach and will forward such plans to the Board of Stannard Beach for review and approval prior to the Town prior to its granting its own approval;
d) that the President or his designee upon meeting with the appropriate officials from the Town of Westbrook, shall be satisfied that the ordinances and administration procedure of the Town are adequate to meet the concerns of Stannard Beach, and if upon such review, considers the Town’s ordinances or procedure insufficient, shall so report to the Board for its further consideration.
Moved by Ralph Smalley
Seconded by Harvey Fishman
AMENDED
Reference to “building commissioner” be replaced by a “building commission.”
Moved by Linda Pinn
Amendment accepted.
After discussion, the motion and amendment were tabled until the next general meeting.
7/1/2007
President Brown called a General Meeting at the Joan Connell Community Center. The meeting was called order at approximately 9:10 am on 7/1/07.
A Moment of Silence was observed in memory of the passing of Newton Brenner, George Dembar, and Sel Berson.
President Brown welcomed new members Pat and Keith Charles, at 56 Ripley Hill Road.
The minutes of previous General Meeting on 8/27/07 were read and accepted. President Brown announced that Elin Katz had set up a blog site at www.stannardbeach.blogspot.com. He moved that from now on, minutes would be posted on the blogsite, and we could dispense with the reading of the minutes. The motion was approved.
President’s Report:
1. Security guards were hired from 6/27 to 9/3 with the following schedule:
Wed/Thurs 7 pm- 11pm
Fri 6 pm – 10 pm
Saturday 12 pm – 8 pm
Sunday 10 am – 6 pm
July 3rd` 7 pm – 10 pm
Labor Day 2 pm – 10 pm
2. Parking issue last year with Water’s Edge fireworks: There will be bicycle patrols and guards posed at beach entrances this year. After 5 pm all drivers entering the breach will need to security guard. Guests will need name of resident they are visiting.
3. Debbie Katz will chair the beach picnic – date TBD.
4. Underground tanks have been a major problem. Pres. Brown has contact name of someone who can help.
5. Issue with Foxwood Apts. using beach playground and basketball court. Security guards will help address.
6. Nominating Committee is made up of Sandy Seidman, George Palmer, Dennis Hersh, Bill Wrang, Lew Case, John Reed, and Robin Schwartz.
7. COB – no phase in of re-evaluation
8. George Palmer issues:
- A tree will be removed along Avenue C
- The trees along the tennis court will be cut back at a cost of $825
- There was a delay in beach cleanup – should be done next week (logs removed)
- The basketball court was resurfaced. $6,695. A plaque to Anita Katz will be dedicated at August picnic.
- The pavilion was repaired
- Garage pick-up is Mondays until September, then changed back to Thursdays. Recycling pick-up is Wednesday year-round.
9. Steve Mason will put in the buoys as usual.
Old Business.
1. Flooding and Roadways Committee comprised of George Dallas and Sandy Seidman. George is looking into solutions for the Cedar Lane/Stannard Court corner. There is the possibility of collecting water to drain into salt marsh.
2. Ralph Smalley spoke on behalf of the Design Committee. He has a proposal to deal with conflicts and controversies that will occur because of building issues (attached). He will put the proposal on the blog. Tabled issue for further discussion.
New Business:
1. Budget was reviewed and all attendees given a copy.
2. Next meeting is scheduled for Sunday morning before Labor Day, 9 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Elin Swanson Katz
Secretary
PROPOSAL:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
a) A building commissioner be appointed by the President of the Board;
b) that a civil engineering firm be indentified as a consultant to the community to serve on an as-needed basis for the purpose of reviewing application received by the building commissioner;
c) that the President or his designee is authorized to meet with the appropriate officials of the Town of Westbrook to establish an agreement whereby the Town will review diligently all site plans and grading plans for proposed projects in Stannard Beach and will forward such plans to the Board of Stannard Beach for review and approval prior to the Town prior to its granting its own approval;
d) that the President or his designee upon meeting with the appropriate officials from the Town of Westbrook, shall be satisfied that the ordinances and administration procedure of the Town are adequate to meet the concerns of Stannard Beach, and if upon such review, considers the Town’s ordinances or procedure insufficient, shall so report to the Board for its further consideration.
Moved by Ralph Smalley
Seconded by Harvey Fishman
AMENDED
Reference to “building commissioner” be replaced by a “building commission.”
Moved by Linda Pinn
Amendment accepted.
After discussion, the motion and amendment were tabled until the next general meeting.
Friday, June 1, 2007
Minutes from May 20, 2007 Board Meeting
Board Meeting
A board meeting was called to order at the home of Lou Brown at 8:30 am on May 20, 2007.
1. Treasurer’s Report: John Reed
Checking account $30,766
Reserve fund/CB 5,292
_______
$36,068
Reserve for maintenance: $2,500.
Total available for 2008: $33,568
Last year ended with a $4,000 deficit
A new budget will be posted prior to the regular meeting on 7/1/07.
The present mill rate is 1.4%.
The report was accepted.
2. President’s Report
a. There were three deaths: Newton Brenner, George Dembar, and Sel Berson.
b. There remains an existing lien of $3800 on the property built by Paula McDonald.
c. The basketball court has been paved and will be dedicated at the August picnic.
d. In response to a complaint Pres. Brown received, a letter was sent to the owner of Foxwood Apartments requesting its tenants not use our beach or playground facilities.
e. No breakins were reported though several mailboxes were knocked down.
f. Becky Webber and Raimi Slater have volunteered to help with the August picnic -- a project leader is needed.
g. The Nominating Committee for this year is: Sandy Seidman, Chair; George Palmer; Dennis Hersh; Bill Wrang; Robin Schwartz.
h. The Council of Beaches will push for a property reevaluation phase-in, but this is unlikely to succeed.
i. An underground tank has leaked at 19 Beach Court, causing a costly and prolonged cleanup. Anyone with an underground tank should be careful to avoid the problem.
j. Paul Schlien has requested use of the pavilion for a private party on 6/30/07. He was informed that it must be ready for the General Meeting at 9 am on 7/1/07.
k. Ron Lyman has restored the major portion of the right of way to the west of his construction by the May 1, 2007 deadline. He will be held to compliance with the building rules during the season as outlined on our ordinances.
3. Old Business
a. Sandy Seidman has confirmed our security guard contract. Hours will be 6 pm – 10 pm on Wednesday and Friday; Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm.
b. George Dallas discussed the drainage problems and explained several possible solutions. These will be coordinated with future repaving of our roads. George Dalls and Sandy Seidman will co-chair a “Road-Flooding” committee and give a preliminary report at the General Meeting.
Water was noted to be collecting in the parking lot at the north end of Cedar Lane. A short term solution is the application stones to enhance drainage. The board appropriated $2,500 for this.
c. Design Committee – Ralph Smalley: no report.
d. George Palmer report:
1. Garbage pickup will be Monday starting June 1 – collectibles will be picked up on Thursday.
2. Repairs as needed have been done to the pavilion.
3. Dead trees have been removed on Avenue C – the stumps will be done once in early June – other cleanup will be at the expense of individual residents.
e. Council of Beaches – no report
4. New Business
a. One new resident: Keith and Pat Charles
b. A request was made to assume that the Beach Association insure its ownership of the right of way between 77 and 87 Second Avenue similar to the one executed between 65 and 75 Second Avenue. The board felt this was appropriate. Attorney Glenn Turk will be asked to effect this.
c. There was a general discussion of drainage in front of beach front cottages which will fall under the province of the Roads – Flooding Committee.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Elin Swanson Katz,
Secretary
(Merle Katz reporting).
A board meeting was called to order at the home of Lou Brown at 8:30 am on May 20, 2007.
1. Treasurer’s Report: John Reed
Checking account $30,766
Reserve fund/CB 5,292
_______
$36,068
Reserve for maintenance: $2,500.
Total available for 2008: $33,568
Last year ended with a $4,000 deficit
A new budget will be posted prior to the regular meeting on 7/1/07.
The present mill rate is 1.4%.
The report was accepted.
2. President’s Report
a. There were three deaths: Newton Brenner, George Dembar, and Sel Berson.
b. There remains an existing lien of $3800 on the property built by Paula McDonald.
c. The basketball court has been paved and will be dedicated at the August picnic.
d. In response to a complaint Pres. Brown received, a letter was sent to the owner of Foxwood Apartments requesting its tenants not use our beach or playground facilities.
e. No breakins were reported though several mailboxes were knocked down.
f. Becky Webber and Raimi Slater have volunteered to help with the August picnic -- a project leader is needed.
g. The Nominating Committee for this year is: Sandy Seidman, Chair; George Palmer; Dennis Hersh; Bill Wrang; Robin Schwartz.
h. The Council of Beaches will push for a property reevaluation phase-in, but this is unlikely to succeed.
i. An underground tank has leaked at 19 Beach Court, causing a costly and prolonged cleanup. Anyone with an underground tank should be careful to avoid the problem.
j. Paul Schlien has requested use of the pavilion for a private party on 6/30/07. He was informed that it must be ready for the General Meeting at 9 am on 7/1/07.
k. Ron Lyman has restored the major portion of the right of way to the west of his construction by the May 1, 2007 deadline. He will be held to compliance with the building rules during the season as outlined on our ordinances.
3. Old Business
a. Sandy Seidman has confirmed our security guard contract. Hours will be 6 pm – 10 pm on Wednesday and Friday; Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm.
b. George Dallas discussed the drainage problems and explained several possible solutions. These will be coordinated with future repaving of our roads. George Dalls and Sandy Seidman will co-chair a “Road-Flooding” committee and give a preliminary report at the General Meeting.
Water was noted to be collecting in the parking lot at the north end of Cedar Lane. A short term solution is the application stones to enhance drainage. The board appropriated $2,500 for this.
c. Design Committee – Ralph Smalley: no report.
d. George Palmer report:
1. Garbage pickup will be Monday starting June 1 – collectibles will be picked up on Thursday.
2. Repairs as needed have been done to the pavilion.
3. Dead trees have been removed on Avenue C – the stumps will be done once in early June – other cleanup will be at the expense of individual residents.
e. Council of Beaches – no report
4. New Business
a. One new resident: Keith and Pat Charles
b. A request was made to assume that the Beach Association insure its ownership of the right of way between 77 and 87 Second Avenue similar to the one executed between 65 and 75 Second Avenue. The board felt this was appropriate. Attorney Glenn Turk will be asked to effect this.
c. There was a general discussion of drainage in front of beach front cottages which will fall under the province of the Roads – Flooding Committee.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Elin Swanson Katz,
Secretary
(Merle Katz reporting).
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Minutes of May 16 Board Meeting
Minutes of the Stannard Beach Association Board
6/16/07
The meeting was called to order by President Brown at 11:05 am.
Budget Report:
Per John Reed: We spent $59,000 last year. The current cash on hand is $30,886. This is a drop in cash by almost $20,000.
Budget: Proposed $60,000, which includes a $5000 reserve.
Mill rate for town will go from 22.2 to 14.8. Taxes will go up about 30%.
Budget passed unanimously.
President’s Report:
During last year’s fireworks at Water’s Edge, there was trouble with parking. No room for emergency vehicles. Therefore, this July 2, during the fireworks, our security guards will be posed at the main entrance and below the entrance to Water’s Edge on Ripley Hill.
George Palmer:
- Need to cut back bushes around the tennis courts.
- Need to adjust ground level around repaved basketball court. Lip where someone could trip.
We are still looking for a chair for the beach picnic.
Fishman right-of-way:
- Agreement has been drafted regarding Association’s rights.
- Discussion about how to define our rights.
- Motion to amend agreement per discussion and that right of way be defined in the agreement.
- If agreement is not signed by 6/25, Board will meet to determine appropriate action.
- Motion passed.
Webber right-of-way:
- Trees on right-of-way on Avenue C
- Marty said would sign same agreement as Fishman acknowledging Beach Association rights.
Marc Madnick right-of-way:
- Passage by his house was paved
- Wants to sod
- No issue with this work
Meeting adjourned at 11:47 am.
6/16/07
The meeting was called to order by President Brown at 11:05 am.
Budget Report:
Per John Reed: We spent $59,000 last year. The current cash on hand is $30,886. This is a drop in cash by almost $20,000.
Budget: Proposed $60,000, which includes a $5000 reserve.
Mill rate for town will go from 22.2 to 14.8. Taxes will go up about 30%.
Budget passed unanimously.
President’s Report:
During last year’s fireworks at Water’s Edge, there was trouble with parking. No room for emergency vehicles. Therefore, this July 2, during the fireworks, our security guards will be posed at the main entrance and below the entrance to Water’s Edge on Ripley Hill.
George Palmer:
- Need to cut back bushes around the tennis courts.
- Need to adjust ground level around repaved basketball court. Lip where someone could trip.
We are still looking for a chair for the beach picnic.
Fishman right-of-way:
- Agreement has been drafted regarding Association’s rights.
- Discussion about how to define our rights.
- Motion to amend agreement per discussion and that right of way be defined in the agreement.
- If agreement is not signed by 6/25, Board will meet to determine appropriate action.
- Motion passed.
Webber right-of-way:
- Trees on right-of-way on Avenue C
- Marty said would sign same agreement as Fishman acknowledging Beach Association rights.
Marc Madnick right-of-way:
- Passage by his house was paved
- Wants to sod
- No issue with this work
Meeting adjourned at 11:47 am.
Thursday, January 4, 2007
Minutes from November 1, 2006 Emergency Board Meeting
Board Meeting Stannard Beach Association 11/1/06
An Emergency Board Meeting was held on 11/1/06 at the home of George Palmer. The meeting was called to order at 7:35.
President’s Report:
President Lou Brown stated that the meeting would be run in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order. He appointed Harvey Robbin as the timer.
President Brown made the following opening statement:
-- He called the meeting to discuss work performed by Ron Lyman in the right-of-way adjoining the Lyman property. This work occurred during the course of the on-going construction of the Lyman house.
-- He read from Section 8 of the Stannard Beach rules concerning side yards.
-- He then read notes from his journal concerning conversations with Ron Lyman and Lyman’s builder.
There was a discussion among the board members and members of the Stannard Beach Association concerning the work that occurred in the right-of-way and what action, if any, the Board should take, including assessing fines and possibility of instituting legal action.
Mr. Lyman was in attendance with his attorney, Thomas Cloutier. Attorney Glenn Terk attended for the board.
After discussion, a motion was made that Attorney Terk be directed work with Attorney Cloutier to draft an agreement between Ron Lyman and the Board that will preserve all of the Association’s right in the right-of-way consistent with Mr. Lyman’s right to build on his property. The Agreement should require that:
1. Mr. Lyman will provide a certificate of insurance that names the Beach Association as an insured by Friday, November 4, 2006.
2. Mr. Lyman will restore the right-of-way to its prior condition by May 1, 2007.
3. Mr. Lyman will provide a bond to insure compliance in the amount of $10,000.
4. Mr. Lyman will be responsible for any costs associated with enforcing the agreement, including legal fee.
5. The agreement should be signed within two weeks.
This motion passed with 1 board member opposed, 1 member abstaining, and the rest in favor.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:15 pm.
Elin Swanson Katz, Secretary
An Emergency Board Meeting was held on 11/1/06 at the home of George Palmer. The meeting was called to order at 7:35.
President’s Report:
President Lou Brown stated that the meeting would be run in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order. He appointed Harvey Robbin as the timer.
President Brown made the following opening statement:
-- He called the meeting to discuss work performed by Ron Lyman in the right-of-way adjoining the Lyman property. This work occurred during the course of the on-going construction of the Lyman house.
-- He read from Section 8 of the Stannard Beach rules concerning side yards.
-- He then read notes from his journal concerning conversations with Ron Lyman and Lyman’s builder.
There was a discussion among the board members and members of the Stannard Beach Association concerning the work that occurred in the right-of-way and what action, if any, the Board should take, including assessing fines and possibility of instituting legal action.
Mr. Lyman was in attendance with his attorney, Thomas Cloutier. Attorney Glenn Terk attended for the board.
After discussion, a motion was made that Attorney Terk be directed work with Attorney Cloutier to draft an agreement between Ron Lyman and the Board that will preserve all of the Association’s right in the right-of-way consistent with Mr. Lyman’s right to build on his property. The Agreement should require that:
1. Mr. Lyman will provide a certificate of insurance that names the Beach Association as an insured by Friday, November 4, 2006.
2. Mr. Lyman will restore the right-of-way to its prior condition by May 1, 2007.
3. Mr. Lyman will provide a bond to insure compliance in the amount of $10,000.
4. Mr. Lyman will be responsible for any costs associated with enforcing the agreement, including legal fee.
5. The agreement should be signed within two weeks.
This motion passed with 1 board member opposed, 1 member abstaining, and the rest in favor.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:15 pm.
Elin Swanson Katz, Secretary
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