Minutes of 062712 LB Ports, Waterway& Beach Commission
Minutes of June 27, 2012 (3:30 pm) Meeting
Members Present: Neal Andrew, Rick Catlin, David Cignotti,Jim Dugan, Lara Landgraf, Kevin O'Grady,
Ray Rothrock, Dave Weaver, Nicholas Silivanch, Paul Woodbury,Van Reid,Todd C. Walton, Layton
Bedsole
Guests Present: Tim Owens, Kathleen Riely,Jim lannucci, Ken Wilson, Dean Lambeth, Chuck Keener,
Tyler Newman,Arlen Copenhaver
Chairman Bedsole called the meeting to order at 3:30, welcomed everyone and asked that all introduce
themselves. The minutes of the May 23 2012 were approved. Mr. Bedsole noted that there was still
over$12,000 in the Commission's account.
Old Business: The "contributing funds" MOA for the Carolina/Kure Beach Shore Protection Projects has
been approved. The Draft document is being assembled within the Wilmington District.
New Business: The PWBC should recommend,to the County Commissioners, ROT funding participation
for the USACE's shore protection projects scheduled for 2012/2013.
Chairman Bedsole reviewed the current funding status for Carolina Beach (Federal $4.4M, State$1.18)
and Kure Beach (no Federal or State funding). ROT funding scenarios supporting both beaches were
discussed.
Following PWBC discussions,three motions were entertained.
• For the Carolina Beach Project, the PWBC voted the room occupancy fund support 27.6%of the
planning estimate provided by the USACE.
• For the Kure Beach Project, the PWBC voted the room occupancy fund support 82.5%of the
planning estimate provided by the USACE
• The PWBC voted; if the Kure Beach Project moves forward,the room occupancy fund be made
available to Kure Beach at a reimbursed rate determined by the County Commissioners not to
exceed Kure Beach's responsibility for 17.5%of the planning estimate provided by the USACE.
All three motions were unanimously supported.
With no other business presented, Mr. Bedsole adjourned the meeting at 4:50 pm.