SPCMA
Minutes of Annual Meeting
June 4, 2023
Sandy Pond Sportsman’s Association
Meeting called to order 10 AM
Roll call of Officers: 
President __XCathy Goodnough
President __XCathy Goodnough Vice Pres._X_Tom Crosby Secretary __XBonnie Reid(resigned)Treasurer____ Bonnie Reid
(resigned)Treasurer____ Bonnie ReidBoard Members _X_Dave Catania
_X_Dave Catania _____Roger Morrison (resigned) ____ Margaret Kastler (resigned) ___X_Harold Golden ___X_Pete Backus ___X_Ralph Leber ___X_Deb Kelly ___X_Gwen Schill
Do we have a Quorum? yes
Last fall 2021 SPCMA dredged the North side, removing 12,000 cubic yards of material and placing the spoils on private property. BDS Construction started 8/30 after the piping plover had left the barrier beaches and finished up 12/2/2021. The cost of the dredge project was $ 120,000.00.0
Balance Due $ 120,000.00
Paid from SPCMA account $ -27,000.00
Paid from NPR funds $ -6,608.00
$ -6,608.00Paid from Nature conservancy $- 7,000.00
Paid from South sandy pond channel $-10,000.00 Town of S.C.
Paid from 2022 Town of Sandy Creek $ -30,000.00
Paid from Town of Sandy Creek $-9,392.00
Paid from Town of Sandy Creek $ -20,000.00
$ -20,000.00 Paid from account SPCMA $ -3,500.00
Paid from Town of Ellisburg $ -5,000.00
Balance Due $ 1,500.00
Balance owed $ 1,500.00 Paid in full
In the spring of 2022 – We had no choice but to dredge the North side again, because our 5 year permit wasn’t approved yet. We removed 13,000 cubic yards of sand and placed it back on the barrier beach –The association dredged on a note due to the contractor, in hopes that the NYS Marine services would bring the buoys back when the channel was over 4’ deep then we could host fundraisers to raise the money needed to pay the contractor. We started dredging 3/11 and ended 4/12/22. Total cost of dredging was $ 130,000.00 and we currently owe $ 85,000.00.
We were awarded $ 300,000.00 for dredging in this 5 year plan. We received this money from Oswego County Office of Strategic Initiatives. We are mandated to send out the dredge project to 3 contractors, send copies of the bids to their office – They go with the lowest bid. After we file for the money, it is directly deposited into our account. We then have to file a quarterly form stating we received the money and where it went.
We have to file these forms every time we request money from the county. We also had to file a CE-200 form, exempt from Worker’s Compensation.
We then dredged again in the fall with funding from Oswego County we removed 11,688 cubic yards of sand and after receiving the $ 100,000.00 we currently owe $ 16,883.00 for this project. We received our new dredge permit this spring that allows us to place sand back at Sandy Island State Park beach and all along the barrier beach, to include private land owner’s properties, it also allows us to remove up to 36,000.00 cubic yards of material a year. Our problem is not where we can put the sand it’s the money needed to dredge. The lowest bids for removal of sand is $ 10.00 a cubic yard of material, if we remove the full 36,000 cubic yards of material the cost yearly would be $ 360,000.00. There are over 45 private land owners that have been written into our dredge permit to allow us to put sand on their property on the north and south side.
We dredged in the spring of 2023 on the south side removing 12,895 cubic yards of material and we received the $ 100,000.00 from the County and owe $ 28,950.00 for this project.
If we comply with the terms for the 3 year period, we are eligible for $ 100,000.00 for the next 2 years.
The sand sediment accumulates around 50,000 cubic yards of sand per year, and our permits only allowed 12,000 cubic yards of material and we have only been able to afford removing 12,000 a year.
After the NYS Marine Services removed the buoys in 2021 we have tried to get the buoys to be placed back into the channel. We have not been able to do so even with the help of many of our local politicians.
We recently received a letter from the NYS Marine Services stating that they have not changed their position on bringing the buoys back to Sandy Pond. Their office states “Our position regarding the circumstances on marking the channel has not changed” it also states “ We trust that boaters will take the mindset of precaution to safely navigate the waters in and around Sandy Pond, utilizing available references such as electronic and paper charts highlighting the low water levels and hazard in the area.”
The NYS Marine Services will be in the pond the first part of June to remark the danger spars around the island, Wigwam and the rock pile.
North Side of Channel marked off for the bird Santuary, read letter from Kelly Morrisette -Technically the Party on the Pond was held on private property. The Parks office wanted to know why we didn’t file a permit to have the party on the pond, advertising a go fund me page for the channel.
Sandy Pond is still being considered for a marine sanctuary there are only 12 in the USA
Santuaries.noaa.gov/Lake-Ontario/
1.Great Lake Piping plover recovery planning in the eastern great lakes basin – This sanctuary will encompass from the other side of Oswego up to Sackett’s Harbor, there are over 40 ship wrecks and 2 airplanes out in the Lake. This will bring people into this area – they will need safe passage out into the Lake to find the wrecks. Hopefully the Safe Harbor will come through to this area and then the channel markers can be returned to the channel.
Great Lake Piping plover recovery planning in the eastern great lakes basin – This sanctuary will encompass from the other side of Oswego up to Sackett’s Harbor, there are over 40 ship wrecks and 2 airplanes out in the Lake. This will bring people into this area – they will need safe passage out into the Lake to find the wrecks. Hopefully the Safe Harbor will come through to this area and then the channel markers can be returned to the channel. Sandy Pond is also not a safe harbor, and Claudia Tenney’s office is looking into what that would in tale, as it takes an act of congress. Mike Yerdon Oswego County Legislator is also checking into a Safe Harbor. If the channel ever became a safe harbor then the Army Corps of Engineers could be responsible for maintaining the channel.
Membership Status20032004 20052006 2007
20032004 20052006 2007 641407 217 43 1712008 2009 20102011 2012 152 90 159 82 182
90 159 82 182 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017157 69 102 49 8920182019 2020 2021 2022
2019 2020 2021 2022102 91 119 154 1332023 97Membership in Attendance: Tom Crosby, Kathy Bulluck, Ron Fisher, David Murdock, Deb Kelly, Frank Salvett, Wayne Miller, Denise Schneider, Gwen Schill, Sue Yong, Rich Young, Mike Kirby, Matt Wolf, Mark Holstead, Bonnie Reid, Harold Golden, Chris Sheehan, Ralph Leber, Mike Godbold, Karen Korycinski, Liane Godbold, Dave Catania, Donald Schneider
As of 7/15/2022 Rolf Wagoner is not interested in purchasing the dredge back, as he has first right of refusal, so the association can make a decision to sell dredge or keep. We have not used this method of dredging since 2010, because it takes so many volunteers to set up and is extremely time consuming and loud. At the time of purchase this was the only method of dredging that was permitted. Over the years the permits have been changed to incorporate mechanical dredging. We need to get this dredge running again to see if it is even salable. Dave Catania will have a mechanic look at it, in the next 2 weeks. And then we will reaccess the pricing of the dredge.
We previously had voted to hold on to the IMS 4010 dredge one more year.
In the fall of 2018 Rolf Wagoner borrowed 12 pipe clamps and male coupler’s he offered to buy them, review costs of couplers and clamps. He will return our equipment as soon as we call. We have $ 84,070.00 invested in the piping and dredge. Previously voted to sell the dredge for $70,000.00 or best Offer, the new owners will be responsible for removing the piping at the beach and hauling all equipment away. The association owns 1,600 feet of piping. The pipe is 10” hdpe heavy duty pipe and 40’ long. We have some smaller sections also.
Vote to sell onto dredge and piping? Motion made by Tom Crosby 2nd by Dave Catania, all in favor, yes. Motion passed
Treasurer’s Report read by Cathy Goodnough, motion to accept the report as read. 1st Dave Catania 2nd Tom Crosby, all in favor, yes motion passed. 2022 P & L Statements
Bills against the Association:
Greene Point Website fees from 11/11/2020 to 11/11/22 GPM paid 569.99- ½ SPCMA owes $ 285.00
Greene Point Website fees from 11/11/22 to 11/11/24 ½ SPCMA owes $ 285.00 Total $ 570.00 Vote to pay outstanding bill 1st Dave Catania, 2nd Tom Crosby, all in favor, motion passed
BDS Construction $ 130,833.00
The Association now has $ 11,383.27
Plus $ 400.00 to be deposited
We have received $ 5,425.00 since our letter to the membership went out
In Memory of Bud Reiter $ 715.00
Go Fund me $ 4,760.00- We need to add a second person to the Go Fund me account.
Thank you all.
Baxter’s Small Business Services still have our 2022 taxes corporate book and check book are open for any inspection.
Our taxes have once again been done by Small Business Services at no charge. Thank you to Tom Baxter for continuing to support us.
Estimated Expenses for next year:
1.Mass Mail out
Mass Mail out2.Post Office box renewal
Post Office box renewal3.Liability Insurance, D & O, Physical Insurance
Liability Insurance, D & O, Physical InsuranceFundraisers: Possible Chicken BBQ by Dan and Gwen Schill at the Corner by the Sand Bar, Frank Salvett mentioned a raffle. Check into Can Koozies again. Call Sharon Youmans to put Banners and Posters on their property.
Jug donations: Greene Point has a change jug- over the years $1,354.20 has been collected in change
Can pick up at Greene Point Total collected since 2003 $19,999.65- that’s 399,993 CANS. Guiles and Son’s Redemption Center takes care of all the cans. This can drive has really picked up since our letter went out to the Membership. You can drop your cans off there or we have a CAN boat that gets filled up with bags at Greene Point Marina.
We talked about getting with the other marinas and campgrounds for collecting cans.
Thank you for all your donations.
Permit Status:
Drone permit filed in 2021 to fly a drone over State park land to take photo’s
to take photo’s DEC Permits approved March 24, 2023-March 23,2028
5 year dredge permit with a
minimal of 30 day advanced notice of sand placement that year permit to cross NYS property, with the number of vehicles, and length of time projected
100’ 6’ deep channel
Corp of Engineers Status: 5 year permit received good through April 23, 2028 this is our final extension of our permit.
NYS Parks- permit will be filed with location of sand placement
Last year Tom Crosby was voted in to be the President of the association- Tom Crosby declined the position.
This organization is a 501C3 and can only be dissolved by gifting its assets to another 501C3 association.
Election\ Re-election of Officers:
President: Cathleen Goodnough
Vice Pres: Tom Crosby
Secretary: Deb Kelly
Treasurer: Gwen Schill
Board of Directors: Pete Backus, Harold Golden and Dave Catania, Ralph Leber
Motion made by Tom Crosby to re-elect/ elect officers and board members as read. 2nd Deb Kelly, all in favor,
Motion passed.
Appoint Sergeant of Arms by President: Tom Crosby is the preceding Sergeant of Arms –President appoints Tom Crosby
Appoint Parliamentarian: Tom Crosby is the preceding Parliamentarian –President appoints Tom Crosby
Thank you all for your interest in our channel. We have a wonderful area to enjoy and share with other visitors –Let’s work to keep our dunes and barrier beach intact and the channel where it is now. Please pass along any information shared today to anyone and everyone. Discussion of how to get the most accurate information passed out to the thousands of boaters who use the channel.
President made motion to adjourn meeting
2nd Dave Catania, all in favor. Motion passed
Meeting adjourned at 10:57 PM
