2019-08-14 MinutesWILMINGTON -NEW HANOVER
14 August 2019
Meeting Minutes
PORT, WATERWAY & BEACH COMMISSION
Chairman Barbour called the Port, Waterway & Beach Commission (PWBC) meeting to order at
—4:00. Participant introductions were made; the meeting's attendance sheet is attached. The July
2019 meeting minutes were approved.
Current Efforts
Carolina Beach (CB) and Kure Beach (KB) Fiscal Year (FY)2019 Coastal Storm Damage Reduction
(CSDR) Projects:
• The US Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) final yardage and costs are being
developed.
The USACE's 2019 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) Maintenance Dredging Contract:
• The (USACE) final yardage and costs are being developed.
A brief discussion regarding the development of a Dredge Material Management Plan by the NC
Division of Water Resources.
"The State of North Carolina and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are partnering, under
Section 22 — Planning Assistance to States (PAS), to conduct analysis of dredge material
placement sites in support of an overall statewide coastal dredged material management
plan (DMMP). Although a full state -wide DMMP would include the evaluation of federal and
non - federal dredged material placement facilities (DMPFs), this PAS study will only assess
the non - federal components of the DMMP. The study will focus on approximately 30 to 60
DMPFs either owned, operated, or managed by the State, local municipalities, private
marinas, conservations groups and other non - Federal stakeholders." (DRAFT scoping
language, August 2019)
Data input from private /public users, consultants, contractors, owners and /or managers is
encouraged.
Mason Inlet Relocation Project (MIRP)
• A minor modification request has been submitted to DCM.
• The 2019 surveying /engineering report has been reviewed; the final is in production.
• FY20 event plans and specifications are under development.
• An ocean certified dredge is likely to be required ensuring effective ebb shoal plug
removal (attached figures).
The PWBC moved and approved the staff requesting a Board of County Commissioners
Resolution supporting a NC Division of Water Resources Shallow Draft Inlet grant submittal.
Carolina Beach Inlet (CBI):
• On August 13th, the USACE offered to reschedule the Currituck for a CB Inlet five -
day maintenance event prior to traveling north.
• An out of window request was provided to the resource agencies on August 15tH
• The Currituck will mobilize to CBI on /about the 22 n with a start date on /about the
25th.
The inshore dredge material management site is the targeted disposal option
(attached figure).
WB, Post Authorization Change Report (PACR)
• Most, if not all, comments have been received by the Wilmington District.
• A FINAL PACR addressing comments and suggestions will be drafted and circulated
through the Atlanta, South Atlantic District (SAD) office.
• Once a SAD Director's Report is executed, the PACR will move to USACE Head
Quarters (HQ) for the Assistant Secretary of the Army's (ASA) consideration for WRDA
2020 inclusion.
• DRAFT PACR link, https: / /www.saw.usace.army.miI /Missions /Coastal- Storm -Risk-
Management/Wrightsville- Beach/
WB, Project Information Report (PIR)
• The post - Florence PIR is being circulated in SAD for execution. Once signed, the PIR
will be sent to USACE Head Quarters for funding consideration.
CB, Beach Renourishment Evaluation Report (BRER):
• Most, if not all, comments have been received by the Wilmington District.
• An Agency Decision Meeting (ADM) preview is scheduled for the 21 st with the ADM on
the 231a
• A FINAL BRER addressing comments and suggestions will be drafted and circulated
through SAD and HQ.
• Once a HQ Chief's Report is executed, the BRER will move to the ASA for WRDA 2020
inclusion consideration.
• DRAFT BRER link, https: / /www.saw.usace.army.miI /Missions /Coastal- Storm -Risk-
Management /Carolina- Beach/
Public Comment:
Adjourned:
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PORT, WATERWAY & BEACH COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE
PWBC Members
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Andrew, N.
Augustine, J.
Barbour, D.
Avery, N.
Bedsole, L.
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-Bloszinsky, C'
Coudriet, C.
Bradbury, J.
Divoky, P.
Brothers, L.
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English, N.
Buckland, T. . ...........
Flowers, K.
Bulluck, S.
Harris, D.
Burgess, T.
Hundley, J.
Caldwell, A.
Kellam, D.
Dugan, J.
Lawler, P.
Fetzer, T.
McIntosh, G.
Hu r' K.
Mills, D.
lannucci, J.
Oliver, A.
Lambeth, C.
Phillips, E.
Newman, T.
ihuttlewoilh, �S
Owens, T.
Walton, T.
Parvin, E.
Washington, G.
-Riley, K.
White, W.
Rogers, S.
WBartz bacher, L.—
Smith, K.
Whitley, J.
Willson, K.
WoodburV, P.
Zapple, R.
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WILMINGTON -NEW HANOVER
PORT, WATERWAY & BEACH COMMISSION
Agenda
14 August 2019, 4:00 PM
New Hanover County, Government Center
Finance Conference Room, 500
4:00 Call to Order
Welcome /Introductions
Request approval of the July meeting minutes (emailed 12July2019).
Current Efforts:
Carolina Beach (CB) and Kure Beach (KB) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Coastal Storm Damage Reduction (CSDR) Projects
• US Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) finalized volumes and costs are pending ( -1.88 million cubic yards estimated by
Weeks Marine).
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) 2019 Maintenance Dredging Contract
• USACE's final Mason Inlet volume /cost are awaiting contract closure.
Mason Inlet Relocation Project (MIRP)
• The FY20 relocation event's permitting is underway.
0 2019 plan views and cross sections provided to the Division of Coastal Mgt.
0 Estimated template volume 450,000 cubic yards.
0 Ocean certified dredge will likely be needed.
• The 2019 engineering /surveying report is in final production.
• Plans and specifications are in development.
• A Board of Commissioner's resolution supporting a Shallow Draft Inlet (SDI) grant submittal will be requested.
Carolina Beach Inlet (CBI)
• An early September maintenance event is scheduled with the Merritt.
• https: / /www.saw.usace.army.miI/ Missions /Navigation /Hydrographic- Surveys /Inlets - Crossings/
WB, Post Authorization Change Report (PACR); "Florence" Project Information Report (PIR)
• The Wilmington District is receiving PACR comments from the USACE agency technical review (ATR) team, resource
agencies and the public.
• South Atlantic District (SAD) policy comments are anticipated by 15Aug2019.
• Final PACR Drafting for the SAD Director's Report execution.
• https: / /www.saw.usace.army.miI/ Missions /Coastal- Storm - Risk- ManagementM/rightsviIIe- Beach/
• The PIR is being routed for signatures in SAD; DC transmittal for funding consideration in the next few weeks.
CB, Beach Renourishment Evaluation Report (BRER)
• The Wilmington District is receiving BRIER comments from the USACE agency technical review (ATR) team, resource
agencies and the public.
• USACE policy comments are anticipated by 15Aug2019.
• USACE Agency Decision Meeting (ADM) tentatively at the end of August.
• Final BRIER Drafting for the USACE Chief's Report execution.
• hftps: / /www.saw.usace.army.miI/ Missions /Coastal- Storm - Risk - Management /Carolina- Beach/
Public Comment:
Adjourn