August 27, 2024  LPA Board Meeting Community House    5:00 pm until 7:07 pm

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call —  Present: Jen Daly McFadden, Sam Orr, Bill Gibson, Rosanne O’Hara, Curt Brockway, Nancy Walker and Steven Dodd.

Absent: Peggy Roberts and Bryan Bentz.

Guests: Sharon Dugger, Bob Dugger, Jim Krodel and Barbara Bloemink.

There were two sets of minutes to approve.

Steven moved to accept the minutes of June 20, 2024.  Bill seconded. Motion passed.

Steven moved to accept the minutes of July 17, 2024. Bill seconded. Rosanne asked to include the phrase, :with regard to the paper road” to the sentence that began, “On another matter.” Motion passed. 

President’s Report : 

Sarah Lewandowski finished another successful summer as Recreation chair.  She has now stepped down with our thanks after seven years.  We need a new chair before next season.

Contract is signed and deposit paid for painting on the Community House next month.

Fire inspection is complete with no issues.

We had seven people for the AED training, which was arranged by Jill Bauer. We must call 911 for the AED code. All board members should have the code.

The quote for optional electrical work to update the Community House is $4000.  This is on hold.

The roof leak needs attention. Maybe the painter can look at it?

The quote by Smartr Thermal Solutions for HVAC (heat and air), is $8800. Bob Maurice is looking into another quote.

With all these different proposed projects, we need a plan for the Community House.

Repairs to the steps on Hopkins and the Boulder Wall are complete.

Nancy will chair General Meeting in August. 

Clerk Report: No report.

Treasurer Report: We have $471,000 in reserves. Taxes and insurance are paid. Fire protection soon to be paid.  Discussion followed concerning how to manage this money. Should we deposit in a money market account with no withdrawal penalty?

Sam moved that we invest $100,000 in a CD at Chelsea Groton Bank before the next meeting in September. Nancy seconded. Motion passed.

Bill will discuss a credit card or Venmo account with the bank.

Standing Committee Reports

Docks: The raft at Open Way Beach has broken away and needs to be rebuilt this winter, which will be done here by LPA volunteers. The anchor still needs to be retrieved.

Discussion of pilings on Boulder Dock followed. Dock Committee may be able to fix discrepancy between tall and short poles.

The stairs purchased by Bill Fagan do not meet LPA standards and could pose a liability if attached to the stone wall. As a result, Dock Committee cannot support.

Roads: We don’t have a quote for the Langworthy approach yet. Steven will follow up. Curt suggested James Street Beach approach needs attention. Rob Lewandowski has recommended a vendor who unfortunately has not shown up. Steven will call 2 more vendors to come to LP.

Beaches: No report.

Nominating: No report.

Recreation: Sarah will report on Saturday at the General Meeting.

Property/Community House: Beach Ave phragmites need trimming. TC Lyon will do this on LPA property only.

Insurance: Nancy will ask Peggy about town requirements if additional signage is necessary around the point for new coverage. Discussion about setting up a deductible reserve followed. Will revisit.

Fire: No additional report.

Garden Club: No report.

Website: No report.

Unfinished business:

Legal update: 

• Letter offering $35,000 to the Vaccas for the property at James/Oak Streets has been sent.
• Langworthy case depositions have been delayed. 

Marine Engineering: To be discussed in September.

Town P&Z proposals: The Economic Development Commission voted to keep the look back at one year. Planning and Zoning will ultimately act on this. LPA submitted a petition with a cover letter opposing any changes to lot size requirements.

The Warilas want to raise their seawall to prevent wave damage in storms. There is a letter to the Board from Skipper Street residents inquiring about a change to zoning from boat ramp to parking lot (RC-20)?

The new owners of 69 Langworthy are proposing to replace this structure with one that is nearly three times the size, with expanded setback lines. They need a variance.  Residents have concerns about safety and water pressure. Town Zoning meeting set for Sept 10.

Tennis/Basketball Courts: To be voted on at the General Meeting. Coordinate a date in September. Use GE funds for upgrade.

New Business:   

Rosanne introduced a follow-up from the last meeting on Hopkins St dispute. She said the neighbor from across the street at 36 Hopkins St had 33 Hopkins staked by his surveyor and refuses to share survey results. The O’Haras will provide the board their previous 2 surveys and will obtain an updated survey for the board when the surveyor’s schedule permits.

Nancy discussed interest in placing benches inside the tennis courts for senior players. Bill mentioned his interest in honoring his parents with a bench. Location TBD.

Steven moved to adjourn at 7:07 pm.  Sam seconded. Motion passed.

Respectfully submitted, 

Rosanne O’Hara for Peggy Roberts

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