13 nov 2013 meeting package WILMINGTON-NEW HANOVER
PORT, WATERWAY& BEACH COMMISSION
13 November 2013
Meeting Minutes
New Hanover County's (NHC)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 September 2013 meeting minutes were approved and the
PWBC fund balance was noted at $7,131.98.
Chairman Weaver welcomed our new commission member Mr. Greg Washington and
congratulated Vice-chair Neal Andrew for his appointment to the North Carolina(NC) Coastal
Resources Commission (CRC).
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Current Business:
• The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)Wrightsville Beach (WB)fiscal year
(FY)14 coastal storm damage reduction (C SDR) project:
• The USACE has formally requested the project's non-federal cost share
($2.15M).
• NHC is preparing for the electronic fund transfer.
• NC Division of Water Resources (NCDWR)is prepared to reimburse NHC
for NC's share($1.075M).
• USACE plans and specifications should be released in November with a
targeted notice to proceed in late December.
• The USACE held a meeting with state agency representatives (during the
partial federal shutdown)to discuss the potential for a one month
environmental window extension in the spring; the state agencies were
amenable to considering the request if/once formally made by the USAGE.
• NHC's Kure Beach (KB) CSDR Authorization:
• A pre-application meeting was held at the NC Division of Coastal
Management(Wilmington Regional Office) on 15 Oct 2013.
• Applicable state agencies were present; the federal agencies were absent
(during the partial federal shutdown).
• There were no blatant challenges to the project or project approach by
applicable state agencies.
• During an informal meeting with the USACE (28 Oct 2013), potential
consultation approaches were discussed.
• The project is moving forward with a targeted application submittal in the first
quarter of 2014.
• The Shallow Draft Inlet Reconnaissance:
• NHC comments on the DRAFT Reconnaissance Report have been submitted.
• Preliminary discussions have been held with federal agencies; there is
cautious optimism.
• The Final Reconnaissance Report is anticipated in mid-December.
• Shoreline Transect Contracting:
• Interviews took place on 16 October 2013.
• Contract negotiations have started with the Moffatt&Nichol team.
• Carolina Beach CSDR Reauthorization:
o Marlowe& Co. and our federal delegation continue reauthorization efforts
during the Water Resources Reform and Development Act(WRRDA)
conference committee meetings.
• US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed Red Knot listing:
• NHC submitted comments on the USFWS's proposed listing in terms of
portended designation of critical habitat.
• If NC is determined as critical habitat, NHC requested the same area
designation as that of the piping plover.
• NC Beach Inlet Waterway Assoc. (NCBIWA):
• A final participation reminder was provided.
• The fall meeting is Monday & Tuesday, November 18 & 19; Blockade
Runner at WB; Phone: 910-200-7867; Fax: 800-967-0816; E-mail:
ncbiwa2ncbiwa.or;_
• Mr. Kellam confirmed with Mr. Simmons (NCBIWA Executive Director) that
Congressman McIntyre's Monday luncheon address can be attended for
$25.00 or a single conference day for $70.00.
• NC Water Resources Congress (NCWRC):
o Staff thanked those who were able to attend.
New Business:
• Carolina Beach Inlet(CBI), Funding Maintenance Dredging:
• The next PWBC meeting's agenda will be centered on this topic.
• Mr. Barbour and Mr. Shuttleworth brought forward the inlet maintenance
need (approx. $1M/year) versus the current USACE emergency approach
(approx. $500K/year).
• Ms. Swearinger brought forward a cost/per capita discussion.
• Staff brought forward a percentage of boats/jurisdiction (source: NHC tax
office).
• Vice-chair Andrew and former Colonel Woodbury suggested proximity
should be a consideration.
• Mayor Cignotti cited the $35M parks and recreation bond and how the inlet is
very recreation oriented.
• Mayor Cignotti reminded the group of the upcoming beach community
breakfast as a venue to discuss locally received ROT dollars and the funding
of CBI maintenance dredging.
• Chairman Weaver proposed a potential weighted matrix including
• Boats/jurisdiction,
• Per capita,
• Tax base and
• Proximity.
• General discussion and agreement was that an interlocal agreement should
likely be developed.
• Mr. Barbour and Ms. Swearinger noted the Carolina Beach Inlet Association's
meeting scheduled for 6:00 pm, 20 November 2013 at the CB American
Legion.
Jurisdiction Current% of$225,000 cost Cost Per Jurisdictional Google Map Designation
share (origination by PWBC, Capita % of Boats Distance from CBI
9 August 2011) ($) (12,748 total) (miles)
NHC 75.7 0.81 52.8 9.4
Wilmington 2.2 0.05 3 1.5 10.9
WB 2.2 1.97 8.5 9.9
CB 13.3 5.99 6.5 3.2
KB 6.6 7.23 0.7 6.0
Additional input and discussion by the PWBC is anticipated at the 11 December 2013 PWBC meeting.
Public Comment:
Ms. Riley noted potential US Congressional movement to slow implementation of the BIGGERT
—WATERS FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM ACT OF 2012; her handout is attached.
The meeting was adjourned at approx. 5:15 pm.
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From: Kathleen Riely
To: Bedsole, Layton
Subject: flood ins update
Date: Thursday,November 14,2013 10:59:50 AM
Hi Layton,
Below is what was on the doc handed out at yesterday's meeting:
The new legislation calls for a four-year delay in most rate increases and requires FEMA, which
administers the flood program, to complete an affordability study and propose regulations that
address affordability issues.
The bipartisan deal comes after several weeks of negotiations with Democrats and Republicans in
the House and Senate. Congresswoman Waters said that on Oct. 9, in the midst of the government
shutdown, she convened a bipartisan meeting of nearly 20 House members, as well as Senate staff,
to build consensus around an agreement to delay and fix the program.
The legislation will impose a delay likely to total four years for the most vulnerable properties, by
delaying implementation of rate increases until two years after FEMA completes an affordability
study, which was mandated in Biggert-Waters but not undertaken.
In addition, the legislation requires FEMA to propose regulations that address the affordability issues
within 18 months after the completion of the study and establishes a six month moratorium
thereafter to provide for Congressional review.
The delay applies to: primary, non-repetitive loss residences that are currently grandfathered, all
properties sold after July 6, 2012, and all properties that purchased a new policy after July 6, 2012.
FEMA has estimated it will take two years to complete the affordability study before regulations can
be issued and reviewed by Congress meaning rate increases would be delayed for approximately
four years in total.
In addition, Waters said the legislation:
• Allows FEMA to utilize national flood insurance funds to reimburse policyholders who
successfully appeal a map determination.
• Eliminates the 50 percent cap on state and local contributions to levee construction and
reconstruction
• Protects the so-called "basement exception," which allows the lowest proofed opening in a
home to be used for determining flood insurance rates.
• Establishes a Flood Insurance Rate Map Advocate within FEMA to answer current and
prospective policyholder questions about the flood mapping process.
• Requires FEMA to certify that the agency has fully adopted a modernized risk-based
approach to analyzing flood risk.
FEMA Director Craig Fugate, under pressure from lawmakers to delay the premium increases,told
Congress that legislation was necessary because he does not believe he has the authority under the
Biggert-Water Act to stop the changes administratively. He also said there was not enough time or
money to complete an affordability study before the changes went into effect.
Best Regards,
Kathleen Riely J. D.
Governmental Affairs Director
Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS®
1826 Sir Tyler Dr.
Suite 100
Wilmington, INC 28405
Office: (910) 762-1695
Mobile: (910) 232-7850
Fax: (910) 762-9860
Email: I<riely @WRAR.com
http://www.wrar.com/ ovaffairs
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WILMINGTON-NEW HANOVER
PORT, WATERWAY& BEACH COMMISSION
Agenda
13 November 2013 4:00 — 5:00 PM
New Hanover County, Government Center
Harrell Conference Room tacross the ti-gum
4:00 Call to Order
Welcome/Introductions
Approval of October Meeting Minutes (emailed 11 Oct 2013)
PWBC Fund Balance $7,131.98
Current Business
Wrightsville Beach (WB) FY14 Coastal Storm Damage Reduction (CSDR)
Project
• Issue plans and specs in November; Notice to Proceed (NTP)likely early to mid-
December
• Non-federal funding request is being processed [New Hanover County (NHC) and
NC Division of Water Resources (NCDWR)]
NHC's Kure Beach (KB) CSDR Project Authorization
• State pre-application meeting held on 15 Oct 2013
• Informal USACE pre-application meeting held on 28 Oct 2013
Shallow Draft Inlet Reconnaissance
• Federal resource agency conference call (4 Nov 2013), cautious optimism
• NHC comments submitted (6 Nov 2013) on the Draft Recon. Report
• Final Recon. Report anticipated in late December
Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Shoreline Transects
• Interviews completed 16 Oct 2013
• Developing scope and fee with Moffatt and Nichol Engineering
Carolina Beach Reauthorization
• Efforts will continue during Congressional Conference
US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Proposed Red Knot Listing
(threatened)
• NHC submitted comments on 24 Oct 2013
• If future NC habitat is designated as critical, NHC requested the current piping
plover habitat overlay
NC Beach Inlet Waterway Assoc. (NCBIWA)
• Fall meeting Monday & Tuesday, November 18 & 19; Blockade Runner at WB
o North Carolina Beach, Inlet&Waterway Association
PO Box 1317 Oak Island NC 28465; Phone: 910-200-7867; Fax: 800-967-
0816; E-mail: ncbiwa((�ncbiwa.org
NC Water Resources Congress
• Thanks to participants
New Business
11 December 2013 PWBC Agenda
Carolina Beach Inlet, Funding Maintenance Dredging
USACE estimated minimal annual needs: $450,000
NCDWR cost shares at 50%: $225,000
NHC 75.7% of$225,000: $170,000
CB 13.3% of$225,000: $ 30,000
KB 6.6% of$225,000: $ 15,000
WB 2.2% of$225,000: $ 5,000
COW 2.2% of$225,000: $ 5,000
Total $450,000
Public Comment
Adjourn