Board of Trustees AGENDA
List of Wastewater Projects Under Consideration Deferred Wastewater Projects Under Consideration
Executive Order Number One mandates that the Chair inquire as to whether any Trustee Robert D. Howard, Chairman, Presiding
8:30 am A. Call to Order - Chairman Howard
8:45 am B. Public Comments (Three minutes Per Person) - Chairman Howard
9:00 am C. Budget Committee Report - Acting Committee Chairman (Potential Action Item) Committee Agenda Staff recommends that the Board adopt an administrative budget of $1,974,500 for fiscal year 2006 2007. 9:15 am D. Personnel Committee Report - Committee Chairman Wright (Action Item) The Personnel, Budget, and Staff Efficiency Evaluation & Planning Committees adopted job descriptions for the Deputy Director for Project Evaluation/ Assessment, Wastewater Infrastructure Project Manager, Restoration/Stormwater Project Manager, Stewardship Program Coordinator, Real Property Paralegal and Office Assistant positions at its joint meeting on August 14, 2006. Staff recommends that the Board adopt the job descriptions for these positions. Board Decision 9/11/06 Motion by Committee to approve all of the job descriptions for the new positions. Brannon commended Durso for the high quality of the job description documents. Motion carries.
9:30 am E. Stewardship Committee Report - Committee Chairman Baddour (Possible Action Item) Committee Agenda Some members of the Stewardship Committee along with Trustee Crumpler have met with the North Carolina Community Foundation to discuss possible administration of the funds that CWMTF allocates for stewardship. The Committee may have recommendations to present to the Board. 9:45 am F. Funding Alternatives for Wastewater and Stormwater Projects Committee Report - Committee Chairman Markham (Information Item) Committee Agenda 9:55 am G. Staff Efficiency Evaluation and Planning Committee Report - Acting Committee Chairman Coleman (Information & Discussion Item) Committee Agenda At its August 13-14 meeting the Committee asked staff to develop a plan to receive and approve applications once per year and a plan to transition from two cycles per year to one cycle per year. 10:10 am H. Break 10:20 am I. Executive Director's Report - Bill Holman (Information Items)
10:35 am J. 2006A Spring Cycle Priority List - Bill Holman, Francine Durso & Robin Hammond (Action Item) At its August 14, 2006 meeting in Wallace the Board approved 67 new clean water projects, not including cost overruns, CREP, donated easement grants or mini-grants, totaling $58,830,000. Staff recommends that the Board adopt a priority list of the projects. Staff uses the priority list to manage the drafting of contracts. Time sensitive projects have a higher priority. Board Decision 9/11/06 Motion by Mosley, 2 nd by McGrady, to adopt priority list as proposed by staff. Hollan suggested that Board give staff authority to move up projects as new information comes in on time sensitivity. Howard agreed. Motion carries.
10:45 am K. "Land Acquisition Process Improvement Survey" - Erica Rieder, Duke University Stanback Intern 11:05 pm L. Infrastructure/Wastewater Committee Report - Committee Chairman Mosley (Action Items) Committee Agenda 12:05 pm M. Working Lunch 12:20 pm N. 2004A-005 - Town of Fair Bluff's Lumber River Welcome Center - Project Withdrawal - Nancy Guthrie (Action Item) In November 2004, the Board of Trustees approved a grant of up to $91,000 to the Town of Fair Bluff for the acquisition of 1.5 acres along the Lumber River. On July 20, 2006 the Town of Fair Bluff wrote CWMTF to request that 2004A-005 be withdrawn. CWMTF staff recommends that the Board approve the Town's request. Board Decision 9/11/06 Motion by McGrady, 2 nd by Mosley, to approve withdrawal. Motion carries.
12:25 pm O. 2006D-005 - Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust's Fairey & McDowell Tracts on the North Toe River -Tom Massie (Action Item) On August 8, 2006 the Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust requested up to $25,000 to cover transaction and stewardship costs associated with the donation of conservation easements on two tracts on the North Toe River in Yancey County. Wade and Cathy Fairey own 17.7 acres and Jeff and Starli McDowell own 20 acres. BRRLT estimates the value of the conservation easements to be $152,000. BRRLT will hold the easement. This item was placed on the agenda with the permission of the Chair of the Acquisition Committee. CWMTF staff is reviewing the request and will make a recommendation at the Board meeting. If the Board approves BRRLT's request, $376,650 will remain available for donated easement grants in fiscal year 2006-2007. Board Decision 9/11/06 Motion by Brannon, 2 nd by Beane, to approve staff recommendation. Motion carries.
12:30 pm P. 2006D-006 Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy's Skipper Ridge Project in the Upper Green River Watershed - Tom Massie (Action Item) On August 16, 2006 the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy requested up to $24,397 to cover transaction costs associated with the donation of a conservation easement on 87.5 acres in the Upper Green River Watershed in Henderson County. Stewardship costs will not be paid by CWMTF. With assistance from CWMTF CMLC has developed the Upper Green River Riparian Corridor Conservation Plan. The Skipper Ridge tract was identified in the plan. CMLC estimates the value of the conservation easement to be $306,250. CMLC will hold the easement. This item was placed on the agenda with the permission of the Chair of the Acquisition Committee. CWMTF staff recommends that the Board approve CMLC's request. If the Board approves CMLC's request, $356,530 will remain available for donated easement grants in fiscal year 2006-2007. Board Decision 9/11/06 McGrady recuses himself from discussion and vote. Motion by Beane, 2 nd by Camp, to approve staff recommendation. Motion carries.
P.1. Added agenda item: 2001B-023 NC Aquarium Society-Acquisition & Stormwater/ Whalebone Junction. Wright explained current status. He expressed concerns with the MOU, especially related to the intended water quality benefits of the contract. Cragnolin asked Howard to give the Board guidance on accepted lines of communication between the Board members, SPO and CWMTF staff. Howard will talk with Holman and bring the issue back to the next Board meeting.
12:35 pm Q. 2006D-007 - Tar River Land Conservancy's Wilde Tract on the Tar River Leland Heath (Action Item) On August 21, 2006 the Tar River Land Conservancy requested up to $21,725 to cover transaction and stewardship costs associated with the donation of a conservation easement on 12 acres along the Tar River in Nash County. TRLC estimates the value of the conservation easement to be $200,000. TRLC will hold the easement. This item was placed on the agenda with the permission of the Acquisition Committee Chair. CWMTF staff recommends that the Board approve TRLC's request. If the Board approves TRLC's request, $334,805 will remain available for donated easement grants in fiscal year 2006-2007. Board Decision 9/11/06 Motion by Brannon, 2nd by Camp, to approve staff recommendation. Motion carries.
12:40 pm R. 2006M-003 - Tar River Land Conservancy's Daniels Tract on Big Peachtree Creek Leland Heath (Action Item) On August 21, 2006 the Tar River Land Conservancy requested up to $2,575 to cover appraisal costs associated with acquisition of a conservation easement on 26 acres on Big Peachtree Creek in Franklin County, for which TRLC plans to apply to CWMTF in the future. TRLC wishes to complete the appraisal because they want to make sure they havea price that the owner will be satisfied with before proceeding with other pre-acquisition costs. This item was placed on the agenda with the permission of the Acquisition Committee Chair. CWMTF staff recommends that the Board approve TRLC's request. However, staff notes that processing a request for funds for an appraisal requires the same amount of effort as process a request for a full mini- grant. It may be more efficient and timely for TRLC to use its own funds for the appraisal and count them as matching funds already spent when they apply to CWMTF for a grant to acquire the conservation easement in the future. If the Board approves TRLC's request, $147,425 will remain available for mini-grants grants in fiscal year 2006-2007. Board Decision 9/11/06 Motion by McGrady, 2 nd by Weston, to approve staff recommendation. Cragnolin suggested that the Board may want to consider a diminimus amount that would be funded by the trust fund and provided as match and a future request. Motion carries with two opposing votes (Cragnolin and Brannon).
12:45 pm S. Discussion 1:00 pm T. Adjourn Return to TopCWMTF Announcements Contact Greater Mt. Airy Chamber of Commerce/Mt. Airy Visitors Center at 200 North Main Street, Mt. Airy 27030, 1-800-948-0949 or www.visitmayberry.com for more information about Mt. Airy and Surry County. The Surry Soil and Water Conservation District has invited CWMTF Trustees, guests and staff to paddle the Ararat River on Saturday, September 9. Those wishing to participate should meet in the lobby of the Hampton Inn in Mt. Airy at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 9. The CWMTF Stewardship Committee will meet on Sunday, September 10 at 11:00 AM. The CWMTF Funding Alternatives for Wastewater and Stormwater Projects Committee will meet on Sunday, September 10 at 12:00 PM. The CWMTF Infrastructure/Wastewater Committee will meet at on Sunday, September 10 at 1:00 PM. The CWMTF Staff Efficiency Evaluation and Planning Committee will meet on Sunday, September 10 at 4:30 PM. The CWMTF Budget Committee will meet on Sunday, September 10 at 5:30 PM. CWMTF Committee meetings will begin upon conclusion of the previous Committee meeting and may start before or after the time shown on the Agenda. All CWMTF Committee meetings are open to the public; all Trustees are invited. CWMTF Trustees, guests, and staff will dine at Old North State Restaurant, 308 N. Main Street, Mt. Airy at 6:30 pm on Sunday, September 10. The NC Division of Soil & Water Conservation and the US Department of Agriculture will kick off "New Look of CREP" (CWMTF #2004A-040) on September 13 at the Ayers Farm off Bear Grass Road in Martin County. CWMTF and the Carolina Mountain Lands Conservancy will celebrate the addition of the Buckner tract (CWMTF #2004B-005) to DuPont State Forest in Henderson County on September 15. State Parks, CWMTF, NHTF, and National Committee for the New River will celebrate conservation of Bowers tract (CWMTF #2005B-008) - the largest single acquisition in the history of the New River State Park at 11:00 am on Friday, September 15 at Wagoner Road Access four miles east of Jefferson off NC Highway 88. Bryson City, CWMTF and the Land Trust for Little Tennessee will celebrate conservation of the Lands Creek watershed adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park (CWMTF #2002A-001) at 10:00 am on September 25 at the Calhoun House in Bryson City. The NC Coastal Federation and the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will celebrate NOAA's 500 th Restoration Celebration at North River Farms in Carteret County (#2001B-024) at 11:00 am on October 18, 2006. Contact Sarah King at 252-393-8185 or sarahk@nccoast.org . The Town of Granite Falls and CWMTF will celebrate establishment of Lakeside Park on Lake Rhodhiss (CWMTF #2002B-008) on October 27. The Town of Troy will dedicate their new 100-acre nature preserve and 4-mile nature trail system along Densons Creek on November 14 at 12:00 pm. CWMTF has assisted Troy with a number of grants including #2003A-041 to help protect Densons Creek. The Board of Trustees of CWMTF will meet October 8-9 at the Estuarium in Washington and November 12-13 in Raleigh. The next deadline for applications for grants from CWMTF is December 1, 2006 (2007A Spring Cycle). Contact www.cwmtf.net for more information. Return to TopAnnouncements The US Environmental Protection Agency announced that it would award up to $16,000,000 in grants for projects to protect and restore watersheds in August. EPA expects to award between 9-20 grants at $600,000 - $900,000 each through its Targeted Watersheds Grant Program. Grant proposals must be received by November 13. Contact www.epa.gov . Governor Mike Easley has appointed Jim Leutze of Wilmington to the Marine Fisheries Commission. Tommy Cline, Director of Real Estate for the State Property Office retires on September 1 after 34 years of service. Governor Easley honored Cline with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. The Town of Cary has hired him. The NC Association of County Commissioners meets September 7-9 in Winston-Salem. Contact www.ncacc.org . The 2006 Rural Partners Forum ³Creating Rural Advantage² is September 13-14 at North Raleigh Hilton. Contact www.ncruralcenter.org . NC Coastal Land Trust Annual Meeting & Celebration is from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on September 15 at the UNC Wilmington Center for Marine Science. Contact www.coastallandtrust.org . NC Wildlife Resources Commission will dedicate the John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center at 7489 Raeford Road in Fayetteville at 1:00 pm on Sunday, September 17. The State Water Infrastructure Commission will meet on September 26 at 8:30 am at the Coates Center in Raleigh. The NC League of Municipalities will meet October 15-17 in Greensboro. Contact www.nclm.org . The Parks & Recreation Authority will meet on October 20-21 at Medoc Mountain State Park. Contact www.partf.net . The Board of Trustees of the Natural Heritage Trust Fund will meet on October 24-25 at Lake Lure. Contact www.ncnhtf.net . The Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival is November 7-12. Contact www.wingsoverwater.org . Return to TopStewardship Committee AGENDA Phil Baddour, Chairman, Presiding
11:00 am E-A. Call to Order - Chairman Baddour
11:05 am E-B. Proposal from North Carolina Community Foundation to Administer Funds Provided by CWMTF for Stewardship - Chairman Baddour (Possible Action Item) Committee Recommendation 9/10/06 Motion by Brannon, 2nd by Beane to circulate the forms from North Carolina Community Foundation to the land trusts for comments. Motion carries. Board Decision 9/11/06 Baddour explained proposal. The proposal will be circulated to the land trusts for comment and Board may be able take action in a later meeting. Crumpler supports the proposal.
11:30 am E-C. Update on Status of CWMTF Stewardship Program Coordinator Position - Francine Durso (Information Item) 11:40 am E-D. Next Steps - Chairman Baddour 11:50 am E-E. Adjourn Funding Alternatives for Wastewater and Stormwater Projects Committee AGENDA Kevin Markham, Chairman, Presiding
12:00 pm F-A. Call to Order - Chairman Markham
12:05 pm F-B. Ideas to Improve Funding of Wastewater and Stormwater Projects - Chairman Markham, Committee Members, and Bill Holman (Discussion Item) Committee Recommendation 9/10/06 Board Decision 9/11/06 Four major issues are being considered: cost overruns, project delays, increasing cash balance, and legislative limits on funding. The Committee will meet again on September 28 and return to the Board in October with recommendations.
12:50 pm F-C. Adjourn Return to TopInfrastructure/Wastewater Committee AGENDA Johnnie Mosley, Chairman, Presiding
1:00 pm L-A. Call to Order - Chairman Mosley
1:05 pm L-B. Review of CWMTF Wastewater/Infrastructure Contract - Francine Durso (Information Item) Cragnolin asked about cost overruns and whether they were addressed in the contract. Durso stated that they are not addressed.
1:10 pm L-C. Status of Active Wastewater Project Contracts - Francine Durso, Damon Tatem and Leland Heath (Information and Action Items)
1:25 pm L-D. High Unit Cost Considerations - Francine Durso and Frank Crawley (Potential Action Item) In July 2006, the Division of Water Quality Construction Grants & Loans Section updated the High Unit Cost (HUC) threshold numbers for counties and municipalities using the 2006 update factors. The 2006B fall cycle applications were prepared by grant applicants prior to the threshold numbers being updated. CWMTF staff sought guidance from Board Counsel Frank Crawley regarding applying the updated HUC threshold numbers to the 2006B cycle applications. Mr. Crawley provided two options for consideration by the Committee and Board as follows:
A third option would require grant applicants to increase their rates to be at or above the HUC threshold prior to applying to CWMTF for a grant. Committee Recommendation 9/10/06 Crawley explained the three options outlined above. Johnson supports making the HUC a requirement since it is required by legislation. Wright concerned that people could raise their rates and apply for a grant, but not be approved for funding. Howard suggested that option three could be implemented for the next grant cycle (raise rates prior to application). An alternative would be for applicant to sign an affidavit that stated that would raise their rates within a specified amount of time. Baddour agrees that HUC should be a requirement. Howard stated that a planning grant could be award without meeting HUC, depending on Crawley's interpretation of the statute. Crawley stated that HUC does apply to planning projects for wastewater and stormwater. Holman asked if communities exploring a regional wastewater system had to meet the HUC threshold since they didn't have rates. Johnston stated that we could provide planning funds if the HUC were not met, but no construction funds could be awarded until rates were raised at or above the HUC. Johnson recommended that refer issue to the Funding Alternatives for Wastewater and Stormwater Projects Committee. Wright still has concerns about putting HUC requirements on applicants that apply but do not receive final funding. Item to be discussed later in the meeting. Mosley suggested that a 4 th option could be to base the HUC on the HUC was at the time of submittal. Crawley stated that would need to meet the HUC at the time of the final application approval, not necessarily the application. Johnson stated that option 2 would give the most flexibility. Crawley stated that this option doesn't require the applicant to meet the HUC at the time of final approval. Motion by Johnson, 2 nd by Wright, to recommend option 2 to the Board. Motion carries. Board Decision 9/11/06 Board approves Committee recommendation.
1:35 pm L-E. Abbreviated Water Quality Project Scoring for 2006B Cycle - Beth McGee (Information Item) 1:45 pm L-F. House Bill 1270 and 2744 Revised County Tier - Bill Holman (Information Item) The 2006 General Assembly enacted legislation to reduce the number of tiers for counties from 5 to 3. The tier is a component of CWMTF's water quality score. However, it is not a component of the abbreviated water quality scoring conducted by staff for the 2006B fall cycle projects and therefore does not impact the water quality score for this cycle's review. The tier is a component of the separate House Bill 1095 Common Criteria score. The HB 1095 score for the 2006B cycle projects is computed based on the previous tier rating (1 through 5) not the new tier rating (1 through 3). CWMTF staff plan to use the Board's existing common criteria scoring method to review 2006B fall cycle projects. In 2007, the CWMTF Grant Criteria Committee will need to modify both the water quality criteria and the common criteria scoring based on the reduced number of tiers. Committee Recommendation 9/10/06 Baddour suggested that the Rural Center's criteria could be used to account for economically distressed local governments within counties that are more affluent. Holman stated that the Criteria Committee could look into this issue. Hollan asked how difficult it would be to adjust the criteria to use the new tier system. Mosley stated that the Criteria Committee is charged to modify the criteria to accommodate HB1095 changes. The Criteria Committee is not scheduled to meet until early 2007.
1:50 pm L-G. 2006A-605 - Town of Nags Head's Septic/On Site Replacement Loan Program Damon Tatem (Action Item) On August 2, 2006 the Town of Nags Head wrote to request that 2006A-605 be withdrawn. The Town plans to reapply at a later date. CWMTF staff recommends that the Board approve the Town's request. Committee Recommendation 9/10/06 Motion by Crumpler, 2 nd by Johnson, to accept withdrawal. Motion carries. Board Decision 9/11/06 Board approves Committee recommendation.
1:55 pm L-H. 2004B-512 - Town of Littleton's Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Requesting Change in Scope - Leland Heath (Action Item) As part of the August 4, 2006 progress report submitted to CWMTF, the Town of Littleton noted that the project is $510,000 under budget and requested the use of $127,000 of these funds to increase the project scope to include three items as detailed in the report included in the board packet. CWMTF awarded Littleton up to $2,738,000 and to date $1,246,785 has been spent. The Town's engineering consultant is Mack Gay Associates. CWMTF staff recommends the Board approve the Town's request. Committee Recommendation 9/10/06 Markham recuses himself from discussion and vote. Motion by Johnson, 2 nd by Crumpler, to accept staff recommendation. Motion carries. Board Decision 9/11/06 Markham recuses himself from discussion and vote. Board approves Committee recommendation. Markham recuses himself from discussion and vote.
2:00 pm L-I. 2004B-605 Edgecombe County's Water and Sewer District No. 5 Septic Tank Elimination Project - Requesting Change in Scope - Leland Heath (Action Item) On July 27, 2006, The Wooten Company, on behalf of Edgecombe County, wrote CWMTF requesting a change in scope as detailed in the letter included in the board packet. CWMTF awarded Edgecombe County up to $2,945,000; to date, no funds have been expended. The County's engineering consultant is The Wooten Company. CWMTF staff recommends the Board approve the County's request. Committee Recommendation 9/10/06 Motion by Johnson, 2 nd by Wright, to approve the requested scope change. Motion carries. Board Decision 9/11/06 Board approves Committee recommendation.
2:05 pm L-J. Review of Some 2006B Fall Cycle Wastewater/Infrastructure Projects - Chair Mosley and CWMTF staff (Action Items) Projects acted favorably upon by the Committee and the Board of Trustees will remain eligible for further review later this year. Note: The Wastewater Committee reviewed all projects and then made one motion to retain eligibility, if appropriate, for several projects. Motions were given to deny funding, if appropriate, after the project review. Motion by Johnson, 2 nd by Wright, to retain eligibility for further review and funding for the following projects: 501, 503, 505, 507, 508, 510, 511, 512, 515, 516, 517, 601, 604, 608, 609, 804, 812. Motion carries. Board Decision 9/11/06 Vote on 2006B-501, 503, 510, 601, and 609. Markham recuses himself from discussion and vote. Committee recommendation to retain eligibility for these projects. Board approves Committee recommendation. Vote on 2006B-505. Beane recuses himself from discussion and vote. Committee recommendation to retain eligibility for this project. Board approves Committee recommendation. Vote on 2006B-504, 506, and 509. Committee recommendation to deny funding. Board approves Committee recommendation. Vote on 2006B- 507, 508, 511, 512, 515, 516, 517, 604, 608, 804, and 812. Committee recommendation to retain eligibility for these projects. Board approves Committee recommendation. Hollan asked that staff work with applicants to resolve questions raised yesterday prior to final review later on this cycle.
4:00 pm L-K. 2006A Spring Cycle Infrastructure/Wastewater Projects that were deferred by the Board in August - Chair Mosley (Information Item ) Mosley recommends that all of these deferred projects be denied and ask them to reapply during the next cycle if they so desire. Wright that Cragnolin suggested that all Tier 4 and 5 be denied and leave the Tier 1-3 as deferred. Wright suggested that we should leave the projects as deferred and ask staff to make a recommendation for the projects and to look at the minutes to determine what the exact motion was at the August meeting. Wright stated that he does not want to vote to deny funding because he wasn't aware that this action would be proposed today. Mosley withdrew his recommendation to deny funding. Motion by Wright, 2 nd by Crumpler, to get a staff recommendation on the two projects that scored 54 and 52 this month, as well as the two projects that scored 90 and 91 from August. Mosley stated that the Committee isn't looking at the common criteria score as we should. Mosley suggested that we should leave all the projects as deferred. Wright withdrew his motion. Crawley stated that the Board must consider the common criteria scores as they see fit. Baddour asked if scoring was going to be revised to incorporate the common criteria. We are in the middle phase now and must muddle through this cycle and it is our discretion as to how we give weight to the common criteria. Brannon suggested that the common criteria be given at least equal weight. Hollan plans to make a motion tomorrow to not fund any projects that didn't receive at least a 90 original water quality score or a 50 abbreviated score or over 40 on the HB1095 criteria. Crumpler restated Hollan's motion for this Committee's consideration. Motion seconded by Camp. Motion carries. Board Decision 9/11/06 - Committee recommendation to defer and consider with the 2006B projects the following projects: 2006B-504, 505, 508, 527, 530, and 602. The remaining previously deferred projects would be denied funding. Motion carries.
4:10 pm L-L. Infrastructure/Wastewater Projects that were deferred by the Board in Previous Actions - Chair Mosley (Information Item)
Board Decision 9/11/06 These projects will remain deferred and will be reviewed along with other projects. 4:20 pm L-M. Adjourn Return to TopStaff Efficiency Evaluation & Planning Committee AGENDA Rick Coleman, Trustee, Presiding
4:30 pm G-A. Call to Order - Trustee Coleman
4:35 pm G-B. One Application Cycle per Year Concept - Bill Holman (Discussion Item) At its August 13-14 meeting the Committee asked staff to develop a plan to receive and approve applications once per year and a plan to transition from two cycles per year to one cycle per year. Staff has prepared a draft plan for review and discussion. Committee Recommendation 9/10/06 Brannon supports a one-cycle process. Markham shared concern about acquisitions and options in light of a one-cycle process. Hollan stated that this proposal would not be in sync with many landowners involved in acquisition projects. How could we review all of the projects in just three meetings? We might have more situations where an applicant buys the property and then asks us to refund them. Holman stated that a key would be a screening process to cut out inferior projects. Baddour suggested that acquisitions could be done in May and June and then do the rest. Cragnolin could no longer support an allocation to each Committee because of the incredible opportunities for acquisition in our state. Markham supports the Committee allocation if 25% is retained for unique opportunities. Wright has problems with the one-cycle concept. Beane and Hollan suggested that an alternative process could be started in the spring of 2008, rather than 2007, in order not to rush the process. Cragnolin stated that we need to go ahead and finalize the staffing proposal and get it underway. Once we get fully staffed, then we could discuss an alternative process. Brannon agreed with Cragnolin that we need to empower staff in the project review process so that the Committee's have more time to delve into policy decisions. Brannon also suggested that the Board could move forward with another process earlier than 2008. Beane agrees that we need a screening process. Baddour essentially agrees with Ron and we could have two application cycles for acquisitions and approve them two times per year. Baddour hopes that Board will be able to make a decision in the next couple of months. Markham in favor of calendar with some minor modifications, such as to switch acquisition to August and Restoration/Stormwater to October. Baddour suggested that staff provide two options: with one and two acquisition cycles and to continue the discussion the next cycle. Hollan asked if we considered allowing applications at any time. Markham stated that the Committee considered staggered application dates. Board Decision 9/11/06 Coleman asked Board members to provide their comments on the one-cycle proposal to Holman and Durso. Howard asked members to communicate directly with the Committee.
5:20 pm G-C. Adjourn Budget Committee AGENDA Robert Howard, Board Chairman, Or His Designee, Presiding 5:30 pm C-A. Call to Order
5:35 pm C-B. Review and Approval of Proposed CWMTF Administrative Budget for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 - Francine Durso (Action Item) Staff has worked with Budget Committee Chairman Vaughan to develop a $1,974,500 CWMTF Administrative Budget for fiscal year 2006-2007. Staff recommends that the Board adopt the Administrative Budget. Committee Recommendation 9/10/06 A majority of Committee members were not present, so the budget was presented as information only. Board Decision 9/11/06 Motion and second to adopt the administration budget. Motion carries without opposition.
6:15 pm C-C. Adjourn Home/Welcome/Trustees/Meetings/CWMTF Contacts/CWMTF Grant Application/Grant Application Guidelines |
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