August 18 2025 LPA Board Meeting – Community House 5:00 – 6:22 pm
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call — Present: Jen Daly McFadden, Sam Orr, Steven Dodd, Rosanne O’Hara, Nancy Walker, Bill Gibson, Bryan Bentz, Paul Dzurec and Peggy Roberts
Absent: None
Guests included Edie Morren and Paul Mercurio.
Minutes: Steven moved to accept the minutes of the July board meeting. Sam seconded. Minutes approved with correction of the word “padded’ to “passed” under new business.
Presidents Report: Jen recounted an incident in which a group of nonresidents harvested seaweed along Boulder Avenue. Police ordered them to leave without arrest, but it isn’t the first time this group has done this. LPA has sought advice from DEEP. Seaweed harvesting requires a permit, which this group didn’t have. In addition, the group was trespassing. The license plates were noted.
During the summer kids have been riding distractedly their bikes and scooters. Parents will be reminded via email to admonish their children about this.
The LPA attorney will be sending a letter to the residents of 33 and 36 Hopkins, acknowledging their property alterations as required by the board.
Jen has been asked to join the search committee for the new Stonington fire chief.
Steven moved to change the normal order of business to accommodate reports from the guests. Paul seconded. Motion passed.
Edie proposed putting address numbers on the Community House. Board agreed. She will pursue.
Shelving in the records room is done, thanks to Bob Maurice.
Thanks to Frank Markey for the smoke detector work.
Mouse repellent has been used in the Community House.
The disconnected phone in the kitchen will be removed.
Protection masks for mouth-to-mouth will be added to the first aid kits.
We still would like to encourage CPR training for more homeowners.
Sam moved to go into executive session and to invite attorney Paul Mercurio, of the litigation committee, to remain to discuss litigation matters. Paul Dzurec seconded. Motion passed at 5:15 pm.
A motion was made by Steven, and seconded by Paul Dzurec to end executive session. This passed at 5:45 pm.
Bryan moved to authorize Jen and our lawyer Tim Bleasdale to offer a settlement to the homeowner of 73 Langworthy with terms consistent with what was shared with the board in this meeting . Paul seconded. Motion passed.
Normal order of business was resumed.
Clerk Report: Notices of the end of summer general meeting will be mailed tomorrow.
Treasurer Report: There was discussion about how various expenses and income are classified in the reports.
The lion’s share of tax revenue due has been forwarded to us by the town, $423,000.
Major items; taxes, insurance, Community House project bills, have all been paid.
We have 10 more Langworthy Dock loan payments left.
Standing Committee Reports
Docks: Repairs to the Boulder swim platform have been made using materials we had on hand. One homeowner donated $500 for repairs. Thank you.
The catwalk on Boulder will need to be raised over the winter.
Roads: No committee report. Sam met with a resident who had concerns about a tree on LPA property. He will consult a tree contractor before making recommendation to the board, but the tree appears healthy.
Beaches: A large, washed-up log on the beach will be removed.
Nominating: No report.
Recreation: The August 30 concert on the playing field will begin at 6 after the General meeting. Hamburgers and snacks will be available.
Perks and Porch will continue through September.
Whether narcan should included in first aid kits was briefly discussed.
Property: Covered by Edie earlier.
Community House: Covered by Edie.
Insurance: Nancy raised concerns about bikes and skateboards on the tennis court. She will post a sign reminding riders not to do this.
As for dogs on the courts, they are not prohibited on the courts before and after the summer season but should not be on the courts during the summer.
Fire: No report.
Garden Club: The August 5 North Stonington Garden club tour was successful.
Website: No report.
Coastal Resilience: No report.
Unfinished business:
The board discussed the official status of the Pollinator Garden. Most agreed this committee should be treated as a standing committee like the Docks Committee, where infrastructure is built. How the money is managed could have impact on liability. The Pollinator Garden Committee plans to meet October 8 and we may need to address this with the group at that time.
The Chatterbox needs a new leader for next year. To be addressed at the August General meeting.
New Business:
A vehicle parked on the street, belonging to a LP resident who has passed away, needs to be moved.
A Langworthy property which has become grossly overgrown needs to be cleaned up. Jen will pursue.
Golf carts are again an issue at LP. Peggy and Jen will get further info about legality from the Stonington PD.
Rosanne announced the ladies luncheon drew a record crowd of 38 this year. Great job.
There was discussion of how to handle requests to rent the playing field for private events.
Bill motioned to adjourn, Sam seconded. Motion passed 6:22 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Roberts
Clerk