March 18, 2026
LPA Board Meeting
Via Zoom 5:30 – 7:02 pm
No Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call — Present: Jen Daly McFadden, Sam Orr, Bill Gibson, Bryan Bentz, Paul Dzurec and Peggy Roberts
Absent: Steven Dodd, Rosanne O’Hara and Nancy Walker.
Minutes: Sammoved to accept the minutes as written and Bryan seconded. Motion passed.
President’s Report: There are nine candidates for the Stonington Fire Chief position. The goal is to hire someone to begin June 1.
We now have a map of all the fire hydrants on Lord’s Point. This will be posted in the Community House and on the website. Sam agreed to check to ensure we have accounted for all of them.
A rep from Smart Thermal Solutions has recommended we have an energy audit at the Community House. He is also giving us a quote on an HVAC system.
A tree that may be on LPA property will be reviewed for trimming, but it is likely on private property and LPA won’t be responsible for this work.
LPA Cleanup day is planned on April 18.
The Garden Club’s sister group in North Stonington has asked us for seaweed. No one had a specific problem with this but we need a policy to decide how to handles these requests.
The last installment of George Smith’s generous donation has been made. He is working on a small plaque to be placed at Boulder Dock in memory of his father.
Clerk Report: Peggy asked that we commit to May 30 as our date for the annual meeting, the Saturday after Memorial Day.
Treasurer Report: We have one more payment to be through with our Boulder Dock loan. Attorneys fees are at more than $84,000 and climbing.
The budget planning work will begin next month.
Standing Committee Reports
Docks: No report.
Roads: No report.
Beaches: No report.
Nominating: No report.
Recreation: Liability is still a concern. This is being considered and will be addressed before the season begins.
Property: We need more help for Bob Maurice. He cannot continue to handle this work alone.
Community House: No report.
Insurance: No report.
Fire: No report.
Special Committees
Garden Club: No report.
Website: The meeting with Matt to transfer posting responsibilities has been delayed.
Coastal Resilience: No report.
Unfinished business:
James/Oak street wall: Project is moving forward. The board discussed options presented by our designer. It was agreed we should have a process for managing this project. There will be a meeting in April with concerned property owners. A couple of options were chosen to be fleshed out for further consideration.
Legal Update: Bryan moved to into executive session to discuss the Langworthy case. Sam seconded. Executive session began at 6:19 pm. Executive session ended at 6:56 pm with a motion by Peggy and seconded by Bryan.
Peggy moved to accept the trial postponement requested by the property owner at 73 Langworthy. Bryan seconded. Motion passed without objection.
Bryan moved to move forward with the filing of an affidavit referring to property on Hill Ave. Bill seconded. Motion passed.
New Business:
The next board meeting is scheduled for April 21, and the following one on May 19. General meeting is May 30.
Paul said he would next month bring internet options for the Community House.
Bryan moved to adjourn, Bill seconded. Motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 7:02 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Roberts
Clerk