Meeting Minutes
August 24, 2024
Quorum was fulfilled with 23 families represented - Meeting called to order 10:15 am
Old Business:
President’s Report: President Gretchen Lunsford thanked all members for their support in working together for another great summer season. Request that all boats/canoes and beach chairs are removed from the fence by the end of September. Audit completed by Christine Hartman. All accounts are in good standing.
Treasurer Report: Jim Delldonna reviewed financial accounts. The budget is going according to schedule with short and longer term assets and investments. Total assets are approximately $6,000 less than last year end of summer due to expenditures of three beach projects: the gate, replacement of landscape timbers in beach area and beach debris clean up.
Tax Collector Report: Jim Delldonna stated all taxes have been paid.
Council of Beaches Report: Cindy Howard, Tony Cozza Major topic of ongoing discussion is the development of the Westbrook Outlets into housing. The town is to hire proper inspections to move the project along. Development of cannabis growing businesses N/S of Rt 1. Cease and desist order was placed on the development of the old Dunkin Donuts property by Krausers Market/Convenience until all permits are complied with. Fill a Boat fundraising event raised $14,000 as well as food donations. IVBA was not well represented this year and spoke of a united effort for next year.
Maintenance: Gate has been repaired. The original front keypad was replaced and is currently working well. Jeff Plocharczyk will talk to Grove Gardens about the snow fence installation this year. Question came up about how to prevent people from accessing beach around gated area, expansion of gate or additional beach roses plantings. Will investigate.
New Business:
Ed Hartman commented on the current IVBA assets and suggested investigating long-term planning/investment strategies. He agreed to pursue looking into a long-term reserve study.
IVBA traffic control issues were addressed by some members: cars driving too fast on Elm St., crosswalk not easily identified by markings on top of Lilac St. Tony volunteered to talk with Public Works director.
Jeff Cohen commented that he is getting water accumulation in his area since the CT Water Company repaired pipeline in his area. He was advised to contact them directly.
Tony Cozza recommended residents read current news regarding Westbrook Ambulance Association misuse of funds as well as the Coastal Resiliency Committee report which will come out in October.
Nominating committee: Mary Polchaninoff reported Slate of Officers for 2024 (2 yr term): President-Gretchen Lunsford Vice President-Tony Cozza Treasurer-Jim Delldonna Tax Collector-Jim Delldonna Secretary-Deb Delldonna Members at large: Joe Marino Ed Hartman Mary Polchaninoff Joanne Femc Jeff Plocharczyk Lynn Abraham Steve Smith Brian Clampett Motion to accept passed. Meeting Adjourne
Submitted by:
Deb Delldonna
IVBA Secretary