MinutesPackage 12June2013 WILMINGTON-NEW HANOVER
PORT, WATERWAY& BEACH COMMISSION
121une2013
Meeting Minutes
Port, Waterway & Beach Commission (PWBC) meeting participants: (attendance sheet
attached).
Chairman Weaver called the meeting to order at 4:00. The Chairman welcomed the group and
each introduced themselves. The minutes of the May 2013 meeting were approved and the
PWBC fund balance was noted at ^'$10,410.00.
Old Business:
• The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) coastal storm damage reduction (CSDR)
project on Carolina Beach (CB) was completed on 28May2013; final placement
volumes have been requested of the USACE.
• The US Senate passed a 2013 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Bill
including CB reauthorization language with minimal review elements and a potential
15-year authorization extension. The US House is anticipated to initiate a similar bill
later this summer.
• The NC Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) and the Division of Coastal
Management (NCDCM) have released a request for proposals (RFP) for qualified
firms to develop cost and schedule estimates for a general and an individual
umbrella permitting path for USACE shallow draft inlet participants (Bogue, New
Topsail, CB, Lockwoods Folly and Shallotte). This investigation phase is estimated at
$24,000 cost-shared 50/50. The NCDWR has their estimated half and each shallow
draft participant would share the remaining half. If New Hanover County (NHC)
proceeds into the permitting phase, the permitting costs would be room occupancy
tax (ROT) eligible.
• A USACE planning survey task order is being prepared for the FY14 USACE CSDR
project on Wrightsville Beach (WB).
• NHC, CB and Kure Beach (KB) submitted comments and public hearing requests
regarding the US Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) proposed critical habitat rule
for loggerhead sea turtles. Additional comments may be submitted during the
second public comment period for the USFWS's economic assessment currently in
progress.
New Business:
• The PWBC unanimously approved a "Resolution Eliminating Annual Port, Waterway
and Beach Commission Affiliation Fees" (copy attached).
• The PWBC revised charter will be taken to the County Commissioners for approval
(copy attached). The only substantive change was the addition of an ex-officio (non-
voting) member, the Figure 8 Home Owners Association President (or designee).
• Chairman Weaver, in a dramatic reading, shared the PWBC's letter of thanks to the
Chamber of Commerce for their years of logistical coordination and support (copy
attached).
• Mr. Andrew brought to the PWBC's attention potential actions by the Masonboro
Island Preservation Association and their policy discussions for compatible uses of
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) upland confined disposal facilities (cdf). The
PWBC asked Mr. Andrew to bring additional information regarding the potential
policy change and the potential effects on local cdf uses.
PWBC General Discussion Points:
• Mayor Lambeth noted the loss of sand on KB as a result of"Andrea"
• Councilman Bridges noted the escarpment on CB as a result of"Andrea"
• Mr. Kellam initiated a brief discussion regarding the potential new Cape Fear River
area of environmental concern (AEC) being evaluated by the NC Division of Coastal
Management. A public information session will be held on 261une2013 in the
Southport Community Bldg. at 1:00 pm.
• A brief discussion was held regarding the NC Water Resources Congress
acknowledgment of potential FY14 state matching funds to continue the Wilmington
Harbor Improvement Plan. The continued feasibility study addresses three hot spots
within the -42-foot project (the turning basin, the Battery Island turn and the Harbor
entrance alignment).
• Discussion was held regarding each municipality's consideration of FY 14 budgeting
for Carolina Beach Inlet's maintenance dredging. As requested, previous PWBC
documentation was provided to all members by email on 131une2013 @ 8:16 a.m.
Public Comment:
• Mr. Barbour briefly spoke of the potential state legislation ensuring a dedicated
source of state funding for shallow draft inlet maintenance dredging.
• Ms. Riely briefly spoke of potential legislation regarding economic development
zones; Ms. Riley emailed the proposed legislation to all on 131une2013 @ 1:09
p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at approx. 4:55 pm.
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WILMINGTON-NEW HANOVER
PORT, WATERWAY&
A Resolution Eliminating Annual Pt Waterway .& Beach
Affiliation Commission
Whereas during the 10 April 2013 Port Waterway& Beach Commission (PWBC)
meeting, the PWBC voted to recommend ending the requirement for annual
membership fees for the City of Wilmington, the Beach Towns and New Hanover
County;
Whereas the PWBC agreed that future member expenditures, such as for NC Water
Resource Congress trips, would be the responsibility of their respective
organizations;
Whereas the PWBC fund balance will be managed by New Hanover County;
Whereas the North Carolina Beach, Inlet, and Waterway Association (NCBIWA)
has been instrumental in the support of coastal management issues;
Therefore, the PWBC resolved to recommend the use of the remaining fund
balance of approximately $10,400.00 for support of the semi-annual public
meetings of the NCBIWA until such time as the fund balance is depleted;
Therefore, the PWBC further resolves that, during NCBIWA's annual fall
conference and during NCBIWMs spring local government meeting, two
sponsorships should be funded in the names of(1) The Towns of Carolina Beach,
Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach and (2) The City of Wilmington and New
Hanover County.
Adopted by unanimous PWBC vote this the 10th day of April, 2013.
Chairman
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6 WILMINGTON-NEW HANOVER
PORT, WATERWAY& BEACH COMMISSION
COMMISSION CHARTER
12June2013
Number of Members: 17
6 Appointed by County Commissioners
Categories: Shipping, Commerce and Finance, Terminals and Industry, Environmental
Concerns, Tourism, County representative on the NC Beach Inlet and Waterway
Association (NCBIWA) and a County Commissioner
5 Appointed by City Council
Categories: Engineering and Development, Business, Transportation, Member at large
and a City Council member
Mayor of Wrightsville Beach (or designee)
Mayor of Carolina Beach (or designee)
Mayor of Kure Beach (or designee)
Ex-Officio (non-voting) Members: N.C. State Ports Authority Executive Director (or designee),
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director (or designee) and Figure 8 Homeowner's Association
President (or designee)
Term of Office: 3 years
Regular Meetings: The second Wednesday of each month, at 4:00 p.m. in the Finance Conf.
Rm. #500 at the New Hanover County Government Center, 230 Government Center Drive,
Wilmington, NC.
Statute or cause creating Commission: County Commissioners endorsed the formation of
this Commission on 12/16/74 (Minute Book 16, page 67). The County Commissioners assigned
this Commission the responsibility of studying and preparing recommendations for the best use of
the 3% Occupancy Funds to be presented to them for approval and expanded the membership by
adding a Kure Beach representative on 4/16/84 (Minute Book 19). Commissioners added
member from NC Shore & Beach Preservation 5/16/05; approved Finance Director as special
appointee 2/16/2004 and approved an ex-officio member of Figure 8 Homeowners Association
4/10/13.
Purpose of Commission: To investigate, initiate and support water resource development
projects including, but not limited to:
(1) Port, waterway and river improvements supporting the shipping industry,
(2) Beach nourishment and conservation in conjunction with inlet management and
(3) Water resource development projects that will serve industry; encourage tourism;
commercial/charter fishing; recreational boating and mitigate the threats of storms and
flooding.
Revised: 6/12/2013
Brief on Functions:
The Commission will cooperate closely with the U.S. Corps of Engineers, the N.C. Division of
Water Resources and other federal and state agencies in the pursuit of projects that may benefit
our community. The Commission will also work with elected officials including federal and state
officials and such groups as the NC Water Resources Congress and NCBIWA in order to obtain
support, approval and funding as appropriate. The Commission will pursue these projects with full
consideration of potential environmental effects. Finally, the Commission will make every effort to
fully inform and provide recommendations to the County Commissioners, City Council and Beach
Town Councils.
Revised: 6/12/2013
TERM OF OFFICE
CURRENT MEMBERS CATEGORY APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION
James C. Barker Terminals & First 2/18/13 /28/16
1646 Country Club Road Industry
Wilmington, NC 28403
343-1420 (H) 617-2275 (W)
Lara Landgraf Shipping First 2/21/11 /28/14
216 N. 7th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
367-7290 (H) 763-3838 (W)
Nicholas Henry Silivanch Commerce and First 2/16/09 /28/12
Coldwell Commercial Banker Finance Second 2/20/12 /28/15
1430 Commonwealth Drive,
Suite 102, (28403)
4918 Lord Tennyson Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
515-7969 (H) 208-2139 (W)
David F. Weaver, Chairperson NC Beach and First 1/18/11 /28/14
4929 Pine Street Waterway
Wilmington, NC 28403 Association
799-9772 (H) 620-7800 (C)
Thomas Wolfe County 12/17/2012 Undesignated
230 Government Center Drive, Suite Commissioner
175, Wilmington, NC 28403
798-7148 (W)
Paul Woodbury First 2/21/11 /28/14
201 Savoy Circle
Wilmington, NC 28412
392-7967 (H) 620-8234 (W)
Wilmington Representatives
Howard Loving 4/5/11 2/28/14
2901 Hydrangea Place
Wilmington, NC 28403
251-9099 (H) 620-8739 (C)
Kevin O'Grady, Councilman Wilmington 1/5/10 Undesignated
P.O. Box 1810
Wilmington, NC 28402-1810
352-8058 (H)
H. Van Reid
20588 NC Highway 210
Rocky Point, NC 28457-7658
602-3364 (H)
Revised: 6/12/2013
TERM OF OFFICE
CURRENT MEMBERS CATEGORY APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION
Wilbur Rowell
137 Hargrove Drive
Wilmington, NC 28411
395-2219 (H)
Neal W. Andrew, P.E. Unexpired 9/6/11 /28/13
225 Braxlo Lane, 28409
Andrew Consulting Eng. 3811
Peachtree Ave., Ste 300
Wilmington, NC 28403
395-4869 (H) 202-5555 (W)
Beach Town Representatives
Mayor Bob Lewis Carolina Beach 12/12 Undesignated
1121 N. Lake Park Boulevard
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
458-2992 (W)
Jim Dugan Kure Beach Appointed Undesignated
117 Settlers Lane designee 12/1/09
Kure Beach, NC 28449
458-8216 (W) 443-1624 (C)
Mayor David Cignotti Wrightsville Appointed Undesignated
PO Box 626 Beach 12/1/09
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
256-7900 (W)
Other Representatives
Todd C. Walton, Environmental State Ports Ex- 1/9/12 Undesignated
Supervisor Officio
North Carolina State Ports Authority Member
P. O. Box 9002
Wilmington, NC 28402
251-5678 (W)
Joe Augustine Chamber Ex- Undesignated
Sunbelt Business Brokers Officio
6318 Fox Run Member
Wilmington, NC 28409
815-0411 (C)
vril Pinder, Finance Director County Staff /06 Undesignated
230 Government Center Drive, Liaison/Special
Suite 165 Appointee
Wilmington, NC 28403
798-7187 (W), 798-7188 (W)
David Kellam Ex-Officio /10/13 Undesignated
Figure 8 Homeowners Assoc. Member
15 Bridge Road
Wilmington, NC 28411
686-0635 (W)
Revised: 6/12/2013
TERM OF OFFICE
CURRENT MEMBERS CATEGORY APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION
H. Layton Bedsole Jr., R.E.M. NHC Shore 11/12 Undesignated
New Hanover County Engineering Protection
230 Government Center Drive, Coordinator
Wilmington, NC 28403
798-7104 (W)
Connie Majure-Rhett, Secretary Chamber Interim Undesignated
Greater Wilmington Chamber of Liaison 8/1/10
Commerce, President & CEO
One Estell Lee Drive Wilmington,
NC 28401
762-2611 (W)
Revised: 6/12/2013
WILMINGTON-NEW
PORT, WATERWAY& BEACH COMMISSION
June 10, 2013
Ms. Connie Majure-Rhett, CEO
Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
1 Estelle Lee Dr.
Wilmington,NC 28401
Re: Letter of Appreciation
Dear Ms Majure=Rhett,
On behalf of the New Hanover County Port, Waterway, and Beach Commission
(PWBC), I would like to thank you and the Chamber for the many years of service that you have
provided New Hanover County(NHC) in support of the PWBC. Your logistical backing
providing us with a meeting space, administrative assistance, and other services has been
instrumental in the PWBC fulfilling its mission for NHC.
Even more important have been the many hours of guidance and expertise that you and
other Chamber representatives have given the PWBC in negotiating the often complex and
pointed issues with which we deal. We sincerely hope that the Chamber will continue this level
of valuable and substantive involvement with the PWBC.
Again,many thanks!
In grateful appreciation,
Dave Weaver, Chair, PWBC
Cc: New Hanover County Board of Commissioners
PWBC
Chris Coudriet, County Manager
WILMINGTON-NEW HANOVER
PORT, WATERWAY& BEACH COMMISSION
Agenda
12June2013 4:00 — 5:30 PM
New Hanover County, Government Center
Finance Conference Room #500
4:00 Call to Order
Welcome/Introductions
Approval of May Meeting Minutes (emailed 10May2013)
PWBC Fund Balance $10,410. 73
Old Business
Kure Beach (KB)/Carolina Beach (CB) Coastal Storm Damage Reduction
(CSDR) Project
CB CSDR pumping completed 28May2013, awaiting final volumes
CB Reauthorization
Senate WRDA 2013 Bill with 15-year extension language passes
House WRDA to begin mid to late July
CB Inlet shallow draft umbrella permitting
NCDWR/NCDCM RFP proposals due June 21St 3:00pm
50/50 cost share of$24K recon estimate(Bogue,Topsail, Carolina Beach, Lockwoods Folly and
Shallotte River Inlets)
Wrightsville Beach CSDR
Survey task order pending
Critical Habitat Update
NHC comments submitted, additional comments may be submitted
following USFWS's economic analysis release
New Business
Finance resolution
Revised charter
Public Comment
Adjourn