PWBC Package 8 Nov 2017
8 November 2017
Meeting Minutes
Both Chairman Barbour and Vice-chair Andrew were out of town, as such, New Hanover County’s
Shore Protection Coordinator called the Port, Waterway & Beach Commission (PWBC) meeting
to order at ~4:00. Introductions were made by those present; the meeting’s attendance sheet is
attached.
The October 2017 meeting minutes were approved.
Current Efforts:
Wrightsville Beach’s (WB), coastal storm damage reduction (CSDR) fiscal year (FY) 2018
maintenance event:
The Wilmington District (SAW) US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) awarded
the FY18 CSDR maintenance event to Weeks Marine. The USACE’s plans and
specifications denote the CSDR placement beginning approximately two blocks
north of the Blockade Runner and ending approximately two blocks south of Dune
Ridge. The in-place volume is estimated at 715,000 cubic yards recycled from the
Masonboro Inlet borrow area. A preconstruction meeting is anticipated in the near
future; a construction schedule should be provided at that time. The WB CSDR
contract was bundled with the Ocean Isle Beach CSDR project, allowing for a cost
shared mobilization.
WB’s Validation Study:
SAW has completed the project management plan (PMP) inclusive of scope, fee and
schedule. The PMP is currently working through New Hanover County approvals.
Validation Study Stakeholders’ (%) Participation Amounts ($)
Federal 65 518,700.00
Non-federal 35 279,300.00
NHC 17.5 139,650.00
North Carolina 17.5 139,650.00
Total 100 798,000.00
Carolina Beach’s (CB) Beach Renourishment Evaluation Report (BRER):
SAW has completed the project management plan (PMP) inclusive of scope, fee and
schedule. The PMP has been executed by all parties and the non-federal fund transfer
was completed on 8 November 2017.
Validation Study Stakeholders’ (%) Participation Amounts ($)
Federal 50 375,000.00
Non-federal 50 375,000.00
NHC 25 187,500.00
North Carolina 25 187,500.00
Total 100 750,000.00
Kure Beach’s (KB) Supplemental Geotechnical Assessment:
The offshore Borrow Area B vibracoring contract bids were received last week.
The geophysical scope of work and funding are moving through USACE contracting.
The geotechnical data will be used in the FY19 KB CSDR maintenance event’s plans
and specifications scheduled for preparation in early 2018.
Mason Inlet Relocation Project (MIRP):
An engineering/surveying firm has been tentatively selected for the MIRP’s
upcoming five-year contract. A scope, fee and schedule have been developed and will
be taken to the Board of County Commissioners on November 22 for their
consideration.
Carolina Beach Inlet (CBI)
The next CBI maintenance dredging event is anticipated for early December. A
USACE special purpose dredge and use of the inshore dredge material management
site are anticipated. Preliminary surveys indicate a potential removal volume of
20,000 to 23,000 cubic yards. USACE surveys can be found at:
http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Navigation/Hydrogrrahic-
Surveys/Inlets=Crossings/
Public Comment:
R. Smith provided a brief overview of a September visit to DC. R. Smith was
accompanied by K. Smith of Prime Policy during delegation visits.
R. Smith provided a brief overview of a site visit by Senator Burr’s staffers.
S. Shuttleworth provided a brief overview of the recently attended American Shore
and Beach Preservation Association meeting in Florida. D. Barbour also attended
the meeting at the request of Carolina Beach.
Meeting Adjourned:
Agenda
8 November 2017, 4:00PM
New Hanover County (NHC), Government Center
Finance Conference Room, 500
4:00 Call to Order
Welcome/Introductions
Request approval of the October meeting minutes (emailed 13 October 2017).
Current Efforts:
Wrightsville Beach (WB) Coastal Storm Damage Reduction (CSDR) Project
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) FY18 CSDR contract was awarded to Weeks Marine
Inc.; to date, a construction schedule has not been provided.
The contracted volume is approximately 715,000 cubic yards placed.
The Validation Report’s DRAFT Project Management Plan (PMP) has been circulated for
comments, formal PMP execution is anticipated in the near term followed by a USACE request for
non-federal funds.
Carolina Beach (CB) CSDR Project, Beach Renourishment Evaluation Report (BRER)
The BRER’s PMP has been executed and the non-federal stakeholder’s share ($350K) has been
requested.
Kure Beach (KB) CSDR Project
Offshore Borrow Area B, USACE Geotechnical Assessment.
The vibracore contract bids were received last week.
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The geophysical scope and funding are in USACE contracting.
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The assessment results are intended to be used in KB’s FY19 CSDR plans and specifications.
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Mason Inlet Relocation Project (MIRP)
The Monitoring and Engineering Contract scope, fee and schedule has been negotiated; the Board of
County Commissioners’ authorization will be requested in November.
Carolina Beach Inlet (CBI)
The next maintenance event is anticipated in early December.
A nine-day, hopper operation is anticipated with deposition in the inshore dredge material
management site (IDMMS).
USACE surveys can be found at:
http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Navigation/Hydrographic-Surveys/Inlets-Crossings/
Public Comment:
Adjourn