Minutes 012313
Ports, Waterway and Beach Commission
Minutes of January 23, 2013 3:30 pm
Members Present: Chairman Dave Weaver, Neal Andrew, David Cignotti, Jim Dugan, Lara Landgraf,
Howard Loving, Steve Shuttleworth, Nicholas Silivanch.
Guest Present: Dennis Barbour, Jim Ianucci, Layton Bedsole, Skippy Winner, Tom Sayre, Ed Parvin,
Spencer Rogers, Kathleen Riely, Tyler Newman, Connie Majure-Rhett
Chairman Weaver called the meeting to order at 3:35. He welcomed the group and all present
introduced themselves. Upon a motion by Lara Landgraf and a second by Jim Dugan, the minutes of the
December 13, 2012 meeting were approved. Weaver noted that the fund balance was $11,190.65.
Old Business:
Carolina Beach Permitting – A CAMA permit was issued on 12/22/12. As of 1/8/13, the county has the
ability to do storm damage relief as if it was the Corps.
Carolina Beach Inlet Dredging – Money is in place; in 1/2/13 Corps schedule with end March beginning
and end July completion.
Carolina, Kure Inner Ocean Bar Schedule – Stakeholders’ meeting on 1/3/13. Weeks proposes to be on
the Inner Ocean Bar around 1/25 with Kure Beach in early March and Carolina Beach mid March.
Kure Beach Permitting Proposal – Proposal is to complete Carolina Beach then, based on Kure Beach
borings still in place, use them to save geoteach dollars. Support going to Kure Beach next. Asked
Wrightsville Beach to give native beach specs. Commissions’ consensus is support of proposal.
Carolina Beach Reauthorization – Still working on with Marlowe on Section 216 approach for completed
projects that could be reauthorized because of changing conditions.
New Business:
Wrightsville Beach Storm Damage Reduction Project – (FY14) Up for 4 year renourishment. Should be
primary talking point in DC.
PWBC Meeting Schedule – Upon a motion by Steve Shuttleworth and a second by Nick Silivanch, the
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commission approved a regular meeting date of the 2 Wednesday of the month at 3:30.
DC Trip – Port, Waterway and Beach Commission will pay for meals, hotel and ground transportation for
members upon submission of receipts. Marlowe to set appointments, Bedsole to gather talking points,
Silivanch to design piece.
Charter of PWBC – Weaver suggested that the commission review their charter on the March meeting
for any suggested changes to present to the county commission.
Elected Officials – Silivanch suggested that staff members from McIntyre’s, Jones’, Hagan’s and Burr’s
offices be invited to attend PWBC meetings. The group agreed.
It was suggested that an orientation briefing be provided for new members.
There was no public comment. Upon a motion by Neal Andrew and a second by Nick Silivanch, the
meeting was adjourned at 4:50 pm.