11 Feb 2015 PWBC Meeting Package
11February2015
Meeting Minutes
Chairman Barbourcalled the meeting to order at 4:00and welcomed all.Introductions were
made by each;the meeting’sattendance sheetisattached.Howard Marlowe representingNew
Hanover County (NHC) in Washington DC was introduced and thanked for his attendance and
participation. TheNHCPort,Waterway&Beach Commission (PWBC)approvedtheJanuary
meeting minutes (emailed 20January 2015).The current PWBC fund balance was noted at
~$3631.98 following abalance reduction(~ $750.00)for participation inthe North Carolina
Beach Inlet and Waterway Association’s(NCBIWA)2015 Local Governments’ Meeting
scheduled at theNC Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores on Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17.
http://www.ncbiwa.org/15LocGovtRegister.pdf.
The following is registration information
Vice-chairman Andrew asked for a brief history of the fund balance. Staff and Chamber
representative Majure-Rhett provided abriefPWBC fund overview. Once the fund is depleted,
discussions should be initiated regarding future support for NCBIWAefforts.
The NCWater Resources Congress (NCWRC) has planned its annual Washington DC trip for
rdth
February23–25. Those interested in participating should contact John Sutherland, Executive
Director of the NCWRCat.
jds4504@aol.com
Additional meetings of potential interests were shared (Wind Energy, 2/11 @ 5:00, Coastline
Convention; Oil/Gas Energy, 2/17 @ 3:00-7:00, Blockade Runner; Coastal Resources
Commission, 2/18-19, Atlantic Beach Doubletree).
Current Business
NHC’s Kure Beach (KB) CSDR Project Authorization
The NC Division of Coastal Management (NCDCM) is targeting 13 February as a draft permit
release date.
NHC’s Wrightsville Beach (WB) CSDR Project Authorization
NHC’s Board of Commissioner’s approved the project on 20 January. The contractor has
received a notice to proceed. Data requests have been provided to the US Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE).
Mason Inlet Relocation Project (MIRP)
The USACE has named a new project manager. Staff and the new USACEproject manager
have had a file review session and a site visit. A regulatory meeting including NCDCM and the
US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is being scheduled to continue discussions regarding
requested permit modifications.
Shallow Draft Inlet (SDI) Permitting
Stakeholders have provided final comments on the draft application; final edits are underway by
the contractor. Riparian notification packages have been disbursed. Submittal for consideration
of completeness is the next step before formalagency submittal.
Carolina Beach Reauthorization
As of this date, the USACE Headquarters (HQ) has not responded to the proposed study scope
provided by the South Atlantic Division (SAD) and the Wilmington District (SAW).SAWis
moving forward with elements of the proposed approach in anticipation of HQ concurrence.The
economic assessments’scopes, feesand schedulesare being finalized and a SAW update
meeting is being scheduled.
Howard Marlowe provided a brief introduction/explanation of USACE benefit cost ratios (BCR)
and their use by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and USACE HQfor determining
federally competitive projects.Commission member McIntosh questionedMr. Marlowe ofthe
continued “racking and stacking”of projects by USACE.Kure Beach Councilman Bloszinsky
asked of any recourse if the BCRs were not favorable. There was no federal recourse offered by
Mr. Marlowe; staff noted that in the event federal funds wane, Raleigh would be an important
player in the success of maintaining NC’s coastal infrastructure.
As required by Section 1037 of the 2014 Water Resources Reform Development Act (WRRDA
2014), the non-federal sponsor is responsible for a “plan for reducing risk to people and property
during the life of the project”. On 16 February, staff will request Board of Commissioners
(BOC)approval to advertise, interview and select a firm/team capable of providing the Risk
Reduction Report. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will bestructured toward firms/teams
competent inrisk,economic and environmental assessments.The Risk Reduction Plan would be
an addendum to the USACE’s limited re-evaluation report.
Shoreline Mapping Program (SMP) 2015
Staff will take the 2015 contract before the BOC on 16 February.
Howard Marlowe gave a brief presentation covering area specific challenges to be addressed in
DC. Mr. Marlowe began with a brief overview of historical budgetary earmarks which have
transitioned to today’s congressional mark ups, as withthe USACE FY work plans. Mr.
Marlowe continued into the study phases of both the Carolina Beach15-yearlimited re-
evaluation reportand the Wrightsville Beach Section 902 authorization modification
requirements; both study phases ultimately centering on a federally competitive benefit cost
ratio. Mr. Marlowe briefly explained why certain states were stronger competitors for federal
CSDR attention, specifically through each state’s internaleconomic supportstructure.Mr.
Marlowe lauded the NC delegation’s interest to date and felt Committee support could be
advantageous in future WRDA efforts.
The PWBC generally discussed steps that may be considered in garnering continued supportin
Raleigh and the potential of a coast wideapproach ensuring support for NC’s coastal storm
damage reduction efforts.
Public Comment
None
The meeting was adjourned at ~5:15.
Agenda
11February2015,4:00–5:00PM
New Hanover County, Government Center
Finance Conference Room #500
4:00Call to Order
Welcome/Introductions
Request approval of the Januarymeeting minutes (emailed 20January2015).
Port, Waterway & Beach Commission (PWBC)fundbalanceis~$3631.98.
NC Water Resources Congress has rescheduledtheir DC trip toFebruary23-25.NCBeach
Inlet and Waterway Association (NCBIWA)will beholding theCoastal Local Governments
MeetingonMarch 16 & 17, 2015 at the NC Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores.
Current Efforts:
New Hanover County’s (NHC)Kure Beach (KB) Coastal Storm Damage Reduction
(CSDR)Project Authorization
Permit process continueswith NC Division of Coastal Management (NCDCM)
NHC’s WrightsvilleBeach (WB) CSDR Project Authorization
County Commissioner’sapprovedthe project on1/20/15
Mason Inlet Relocation Project
NewUS Army Corps of EngineersProject Mgr. (file review and field visit)
Shallow DraftInlet(SDI)Permitting
Draft Final NCDCM application under reviewby stakeholders
Carolina Beach(CB)Reauthorization
USACE South Atlantic Division (SAD) /Wilmington District (SAW) suggested Limited Re-
evaluation Report (LRR) was sent to HQ on 16 December 2014
Local alternativeRequest for Qualifications(RFQ)goes before the Board on February 16th
Shoreline Mapping Program (SMP) 2015
th
Proposal goes before the Board on February 16
Guest Speaker:Howard Marlowe, Marlowe & Company, LLC
Public Comment:
Adjourn