Meeting Package 8 July 2015
8July2015
Meeting Minutes
Chairman Barbour called themeetingto order at 4:00and introductions were made by each;the
meeting’sattendance sheetisattached.The Junemeeting minutes were approved and the current
PWBC fund balance was noted at ~$3631.98.
Former Congressman Mike McIntyreand nowDirector of Government RelationsatPoyner
Spruill Law Firmprovided brief introductory comments regarding his new private sector role
and ambitions.There was a brief discussion regarding offshore energy exploration, potential
volumes and potential revenue sharing inclusive of the coastal communities.
Current Efforts:
NHC’s Wrightsville Beach (WB) Coastal Storm Damage Reduction (CSDR)Project Permitting
The application preparation continues with data acquisition and supporting documentation
development. Application submittal is anticipated bythis fall.
Mason Inlet Relocation Project (MIRP)
A meeting with the Mason Inlet Preservation Groupisscheduled to discuss the US Fish and
Wildlife Services’ (USFWS) revised Biological Opinion, NHC’s Habitat Mgt. Plan, monitoring
mandates and the next potential maintenance event.
Shallow Draft Inlet (SDI) Permitting
TheStateand Federalreview of the joint applicationis underway. An amended Biological
Assessmentand Essential Fish Habitat Assessmentarein production. The supplemental
documentation submittal is anticipated for late fall.
Shoreline Mapping Program (SMP) 2015
The coastal engineer has thesurveyor’stransect dataand the analysis is in progress.The 2015
monitoring report is anticipated in late fall.
CB15-year Extension
To date, theUS Army Corps of Engineers(USACE)Headquarters (HQ) has not releasedformal
implementing guidance oftheWater Resources Reform Development Act (WRRDA) 2014,
Section 1037.Our understanding is the Assistant Secretary of the Army(ASA)for Civil Works
(CW)has provided comments including omission of a Chief’s Report.This is currently a point of
discussion within HQ.NHC requested the ASA(CW)complete the guidance and consider
funding the 15-year extension study from the FY15 work plan, a Federal participationestimate
of $500K was suggested.
NHC isdeveloping,with the selected contractor, the non-federal Risk Reduction Plan’sscope of
work.Once a scope, fee and schedule have been negotiated;the NHC Commissionerswill have
final approval.NHC is scoping as optional tasks preliminary modeling efforts for each CSDR
project. Having these optionalmodelingstepsscoped willbeginfacilitatingreach specific
attributesshould NHC construction WB in FY18 and CB in FY19.
A non-Federal proposal is being developedthrough Section 7001 of WRRDA 2014. The
proposal will request afundable,two-cyclemaintenanceextension(six years)of the CB CSDR
project(2023). This proposal would bridge the time lapse betweenhistorical maintenance cycles
andthe 15-year study effort.The proposal would serve as an ongoing placeholder and current
reference document should a WRDA 2016 provide the delegation additional alternatives.
WB Economic Update
The economic update is under way. The USACE has projected the total cost at $333K and NHC
has provided the non-federal share ($116.5K). The resulting benefit cost ratio (BCR) and the
cost control board(CCB)resolution will provide the Wilmington District its budgetingsubmittal
support(Spring 2016).
WBValidation Report
The Validation Report’s scope, fee and schedulehave not been developed; aseparateValidation
Reportscoping meeting will be scheduled by the USACE.The new BCR will be used in the
Validation Report which will be the decision document supporting the Section 902 increase
requestin a future WRDA Bill.
A non-Federal proposal is being developed through Section 7001 of WRRDA 2014. The
proposal will request an increase inthe Section 902 construction cost of the WB CSDR project
(2036). The proposal would serve as an ongoing placeholder andcurrentreference document
should a WRDA 2016 provide the delegation additional alternatives.
CB Inlet Maintenance Dredging
NHC has proposedto the USACEa maintenance dredging event for either July or August. The
cost estimate is in the $70K to $90K range facilitating the side-castdredge Merritt.Based on a 1
July survey, there is approximately 7K cubic yards of sand in the eight-foot template. The cost
estimate above would provide approximately five dredging days and mobilization costs. NHC
has also requested a tentative hopper dredge event in the fall, side-cast event in the winter and
another hopper event in the spring.
Inter-local Agreement
The initial working group has met and made good progress. A second meeting is being
scheduled.
Public Comments:
Mr. Kellam noted the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Figure 8’s north-end
stabilization effortis anticipated for release by the USACE this Friday.
Mr. Shuttleworth questioned the proposed NC Senate action of removing the southern portion of
Zeke’s wall. General discussionnoted concerns with the action.
Mr. Shuttleworth questioned the status of the revised NC Division of Coastal Management’s
sediment quality standards. Vice-chair Andrew noted proposed modifications are moving
through the NCDCM rules’ process.
The meeting was adjourned at ~4:55.
Agenda
8July2015,4:00–5:00 PM
New Hanover County(NHC), Government Center
Finance Conference Room #500
4:00Call to Order
Welcome/Introductions
Request approval of the Junemeeting minutes (emailed 12June2015).
Port, Waterway & Beach Commission (PWBC)fundbalanceis~$3631.98.
Guest Comments: Former Congressman Mike McIntyre,Director of Government Relations, Poyner Spruill
Law Firm
Current Efforts:
NHC’sWrightsville Beach (WB) Coastal Storm Damage Reduction (CSDR)ProjectPermit
Preparation
Ongoing
Mason Inlet Relocation Project(MIRP)
Proposedpermit modifications, re-consultation and revised managementplanoverviewis
scheduled withthe Mason Inlet Preservation Group.
Shallow DraftInlet(SDI-5)Permitting
State/Federalpermit review is underway.
Shoreline Mapping Program (SMP) 2015
Field work complete.
CB15-YearExtension
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Head Quarters (HQ)guidance not yet finalized.
Non-federal Risk Reduction Planscopeof work under review.
FY15 work plan funding requested ($500K) for jump starting study efforts.
WRRDA 2014, Section 7001 Proposal, Two-cycle extension.
WBCSDREconomic Update
Wilmington District USACE economic updateisunder way.
WB Validation Report (Supporting Section 902)
Scope/fee/schedule yet to bedeveloped.
WRRDA 2014, Section 7001 Proposal, Section 902 increase augmentingthesubsequent
Validation Report
CB Inlet Maintenance Dredging
Mid-summer surveysconducted 1 Julyand shoaled volumes are being calculated.
Inter-local Agreement (ILA)
Kick-off meeting
Public Comment:
Adjourn