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Home My WebLink AboutMinutesPackage 12June2013 WILMINGTON-NEW HANOVER PORT, WATERWAY& BEACH COMMISSION 121une2013 Meeting Minutes 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 minutes of the May 2013 meeting were approved and the PWBC fund balance was noted at ^'$10,410.00. Old Business: • The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) coastal storm damage reduction (CSDR) project on Carolina Beach (CB) was completed on 28May2013; final placement volumes have been requested of the USACE. • The US Senate passed a 2013 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Bill including CB reauthorization language with minimal review elements and a potential 15-year authorization extension. The US House is anticipated to initiate a similar bill later this summer. • The NC Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) and the Division of Coastal Management (NCDCM) have released a request for proposals (RFP) for qualified firms to develop cost and schedule estimates for a general and an individual umbrella permitting path for USACE shallow draft inlet participants (Bogue, New Topsail, CB, Lockwoods Folly and Shallotte). This investigation phase is estimated at $24,000 cost-shared 50/50. The NCDWR has their estimated half and each shallow draft participant would share the remaining half. If New Hanover County (NHC) proceeds into the permitting phase, the permitting costs would be room occupancy tax (ROT) eligible. • A USACE planning survey task order is being prepared for the FY14 USACE CSDR project on Wrightsville Beach (WB). • NHC, CB and Kure Beach (KB) submitted comments and public hearing requests regarding the US Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) proposed critical habitat rule for loggerhead sea turtles. Additional comments may be submitted during the second public comment period for the USFWS's economic assessment currently in progress. New Business: • The PWBC unanimously approved a "Resolution Eliminating Annual Port, Waterway and Beach Commission Affiliation Fees" (copy attached). • The PWBC revised charter will be taken to the County Commissioners for approval (copy attached). The only substantive change was the addition of an ex-officio (non- voting) member, the Figure 8 Home Owners Association President (or designee). • Chairman Weaver, in a dramatic reading, shared the PWBC's letter of thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for their years of logistical coordination and support (copy attached). • Mr. Andrew brought to the PWBC's attention potential actions by the Masonboro Island Preservation Association and their policy discussions for compatible uses of Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) upland confined disposal facilities (cdf). The PWBC asked Mr. Andrew to bring additional information regarding the potential policy change and the potential effects on local cdf uses. PWBC General Discussion Points: • Mayor Lambeth noted the loss of sand on KB as a result of"Andrea" • Councilman Bridges noted the escarpment on CB as a result of"Andrea" • Mr. Kellam initiated a brief discussion regarding the potential new Cape Fear River area of environmental concern (AEC) being evaluated by the NC Division of Coastal Management. A public information session will be held on 261une2013 in the Southport Community Bldg. at 1:00 pm. • A brief discussion was held regarding the NC Water Resources Congress acknowledgment of potential FY14 state matching funds to continue the Wilmington Harbor Improvement Plan. The continued feasibility study addresses three hot spots within the -42-foot project (the turning basin, the Battery Island turn and the Harbor entrance alignment). • Discussion was held regarding each municipality's consideration of FY 14 budgeting for Carolina Beach Inlet's maintenance dredging. As requested, previous PWBC documentation was provided to all members by email on 131une2013 @ 8:16 a.m. Public Comment: • Mr. Barbour briefly spoke of the potential state legislation ensuring a dedicated source of state funding for shallow draft inlet maintenance dredging. • Ms. Riely briefly spoke of potential legislation regarding economic development zones; Ms. Riley emailed the proposed legislation to all on 131une2013 @ 1:09 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at approx. 4:55 pm. OA u c ®� v rzuj Mil o c coy ; 1 , ' N cr G! co C w z V� C E d � ! p 4 = a e Z ir 3 0 o 0 on Al Or cr z 5c . .................................................. 4 ti q.J J e 1r d rc LU r4 O aj `7 WILMINGTON-NEW HANOVER PORT, WATERWAY& A Resolution Eliminating Annual Pt Waterway .& Beach Affiliation Commission Whereas during the 10 April 2013 Port Waterway& Beach Commission (PWBC) meeting, the PWBC voted to recommend ending the requirement for annual membership fees for the City of Wilmington, the Beach Towns and New Hanover County; Whereas the PWBC agreed that future member expenditures, such as for NC Water Resource Congress trips, would be the responsibility of their respective organizations; Whereas the PWBC fund balance will be managed by New Hanover County; Whereas the North Carolina Beach, Inlet, and Waterway Association (NCBIWA) has been instrumental in the support of coastal management issues; Therefore, the PWBC resolved to recommend the use of the remaining fund balance of approximately $10,400.00 for support of the semi-annual public meetings of the NCBIWA until such time as the fund balance is depleted; Therefore, the PWBC further resolves that, during NCBIWA's annual fall conference and during NCBIWMs spring local government meeting, two sponsorships should be funded in the names of(1) The Towns of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach and (2) The City of Wilmington and New Hanover County. Adopted by unanimous PWBC vote this the 10th day of April, 2013. Chairman 4"4 f- "n 6 WILMINGTON-NEW HANOVER PORT, WATERWAY& BEACH COMMISSION COMMISSION CHARTER 12June2013 Number of Members: 17 6 Appointed by County Commissioners Categories: Shipping, Commerce and Finance, Terminals and Industry, Environmental Concerns, Tourism, County representative on the NC Beach Inlet and Waterway Association (NCBIWA) and a County Commissioner 5 Appointed by City Council Categories: Engineering and Development, Business, Transportation, Member at large and a City Council member Mayor of Wrightsville Beach (or designee) Mayor of Carolina Beach (or designee) Mayor of Kure Beach (or designee) Ex-Officio (non-voting) Members: N.C. State Ports Authority Executive Director (or designee), Chamber of Commerce Executive Director (or designee) and Figure 8 Homeowner's Association President (or designee) Term of Office: 3 years Regular Meetings: The second Wednesday of each month, at 4:00 p.m. in the Finance Conf. Rm. #500 at the New Hanover County Government Center, 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, NC. Statute or cause creating Commission: County Commissioners endorsed the formation of this Commission on 12/16/74 (Minute Book 16, page 67). The County Commissioners assigned this Commission the responsibility of studying and preparing recommendations for the best use of the 3% Occupancy Funds to be presented to them for approval and expanded the membership by adding a Kure Beach representative on 4/16/84 (Minute Book 19). Commissioners added member from NC Shore & Beach Preservation 5/16/05; approved Finance Director as special appointee 2/16/2004 and approved an ex-officio member of Figure 8 Homeowners Association 4/10/13. Purpose of Commission: To investigate, initiate and support water resource development projects including, but not limited to: (1) Port, waterway and river improvements supporting the shipping industry, (2) Beach nourishment and conservation in conjunction with inlet management and (3) Water resource development projects that will serve industry; encourage tourism; commercial/charter fishing; recreational boating and mitigate the threats of storms and flooding. Revised: 6/12/2013 Brief on Functions: The Commission will cooperate closely with the U.S. Corps of Engineers, the N.C. Division of Water Resources and other federal and state agencies in the pursuit of projects that may benefit our community. The Commission will also work with elected officials including federal and state officials and such groups as the NC Water Resources Congress and NCBIWA in order to obtain support, approval and funding as appropriate. The Commission will pursue these projects with full consideration of potential environmental effects. Finally, the Commission will make every effort to fully inform and provide recommendations to the County Commissioners, City Council and Beach Town Councils. Revised: 6/12/2013 TERM OF OFFICE CURRENT MEMBERS CATEGORY APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION James C. Barker Terminals & First 2/18/13 /28/16 1646 Country Club Road Industry Wilmington, NC 28403 343-1420 (H) 617-2275 (W) Lara Landgraf Shipping First 2/21/11 /28/14 216 N. 7th Street Wilmington, NC 28401 367-7290 (H) 763-3838 (W) Nicholas Henry Silivanch Commerce and First 2/16/09 /28/12 Coldwell Commercial Banker Finance Second 2/20/12 /28/15 1430 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 102, (28403) 4918 Lord Tennyson Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 515-7969 (H) 208-2139 (W) David F. Weaver, Chairperson NC Beach and First 1/18/11 /28/14 4929 Pine Street Waterway Wilmington, NC 28403 Association 799-9772 (H) 620-7800 (C) Thomas Wolfe County 12/17/2012 Undesignated 230 Government Center Drive, Suite Commissioner 175, Wilmington, NC 28403 798-7148 (W) Paul Woodbury First 2/21/11 /28/14 201 Savoy Circle Wilmington, NC 28412 392-7967 (H) 620-8234 (W) Wilmington Representatives Howard Loving 4/5/11 2/28/14 2901 Hydrangea Place Wilmington, NC 28403 251-9099 (H) 620-8739 (C) Kevin O'Grady, Councilman Wilmington 1/5/10 Undesignated P.O. Box 1810 Wilmington, NC 28402-1810 352-8058 (H) H. Van Reid 20588 NC Highway 210 Rocky Point, NC 28457-7658 602-3364 (H) Revised: 6/12/2013 TERM OF OFFICE CURRENT MEMBERS CATEGORY APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Wilbur Rowell 137 Hargrove Drive Wilmington, NC 28411 395-2219 (H) Neal W. Andrew, P.E. Unexpired 9/6/11 /28/13 225 Braxlo Lane, 28409 Andrew Consulting Eng. 3811 Peachtree Ave., Ste 300 Wilmington, NC 28403 395-4869 (H) 202-5555 (W) Beach Town Representatives Mayor Bob Lewis Carolina Beach 12/12 Undesignated 1121 N. Lake Park Boulevard Carolina Beach, NC 28428 458-2992 (W) Jim Dugan Kure Beach Appointed Undesignated 117 Settlers Lane designee 12/1/09 Kure Beach, NC 28449 458-8216 (W) 443-1624 (C) Mayor David Cignotti Wrightsville Appointed Undesignated PO Box 626 Beach 12/1/09 Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 256-7900 (W) Other Representatives Todd C. Walton, Environmental State Ports Ex- 1/9/12 Undesignated Supervisor Officio North Carolina State Ports Authority Member P. O. Box 9002 Wilmington, NC 28402 251-5678 (W) Joe Augustine Chamber Ex- Undesignated Sunbelt Business Brokers Officio 6318 Fox Run Member Wilmington, NC 28409 815-0411 (C) vril Pinder, Finance Director County Staff /06 Undesignated 230 Government Center Drive, Liaison/Special Suite 165 Appointee Wilmington, NC 28403 798-7187 (W), 798-7188 (W) David Kellam Ex-Officio /10/13 Undesignated Figure 8 Homeowners Assoc. Member 15 Bridge Road Wilmington, NC 28411 686-0635 (W) Revised: 6/12/2013 TERM OF OFFICE CURRENT MEMBERS CATEGORY APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION H. Layton Bedsole Jr., R.E.M. NHC Shore 11/12 Undesignated New Hanover County Engineering Protection 230 Government Center Drive, Coordinator Wilmington, NC 28403 798-7104 (W) Connie Majure-Rhett, Secretary Chamber Interim Undesignated Greater Wilmington Chamber of Liaison 8/1/10 Commerce, President & CEO One Estell Lee Drive Wilmington, NC 28401 762-2611 (W) Revised: 6/12/2013 WILMINGTON-NEW PORT, WATERWAY& BEACH COMMISSION June 10, 2013 Ms. Connie Majure-Rhett, CEO Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce 1 Estelle Lee Dr. Wilmington,NC 28401 Re: Letter of Appreciation Dear Ms Majure=Rhett, On behalf of the New Hanover County Port, Waterway, and Beach Commission (PWBC), I would like to thank you and the Chamber for the many years of service that you have provided New Hanover County(NHC) in support of the PWBC. Your logistical backing providing us with a meeting space, administrative assistance, and other services has been instrumental in the PWBC fulfilling its mission for NHC. Even more important have been the many hours of guidance and expertise that you and other Chamber representatives have given the PWBC in negotiating the often complex and pointed issues with which we deal. We sincerely hope that the Chamber will continue this level of valuable and substantive involvement with the PWBC. Again,many thanks! In grateful appreciation, Dave Weaver, Chair, PWBC Cc: New Hanover County Board of Commissioners PWBC Chris Coudriet, County Manager WILMINGTON-NEW HANOVER PORT, WATERWAY& BEACH COMMISSION Agenda 12June2013 4:00 — 5:30 PM New Hanover County, Government Center Finance Conference Room #500 4:00 Call to Order Welcome/Introductions Approval of May Meeting Minutes (emailed 10May2013) PWBC Fund Balance $10,410. 73 Old Business Kure Beach (KB)/Carolina Beach (CB) Coastal Storm Damage Reduction (CSDR) Project CB CSDR pumping completed 28May2013, awaiting final volumes CB Reauthorization Senate WRDA 2013 Bill with 15-year extension language passes House WRDA to begin mid to late July CB Inlet shallow draft umbrella permitting NCDWR/NCDCM RFP proposals due June 21St 3:00pm 50/50 cost share of$24K recon estimate(Bogue,Topsail, Carolina Beach, Lockwoods Folly and Shallotte River Inlets) Wrightsville Beach CSDR Survey task order pending Critical Habitat Update NHC comments submitted, additional comments may be submitted following USFWS's economic analysis release New Business Finance resolution Revised charter Public Comment Adjourn