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o c') ~ C CJl 0) -3- Robert Moix addressed the "Arkansas River Comprehensive Plan Study." The study was managed by an executive committee and considered system operating plans, water usability, reconstructing existing levees, and new projects. Difficulties were noticed with mineral rights and associated Indian reservations. Fred Munsell addressed "River Basin Management Principles." New reservoir construction is not probable. We may be in a position to use improved management strategies to guide existing operation. Economic benefits and environmental quality should have a co-equal status. We need to examine our inter-agency and public coordination activities. If operating plans are changed, project purposes added, or reallocation of storage made, we must ensure that the current economic and environmental standards are applied throughout the analysis. , Master Plan Discussion and Options: Charles Michael presented a draft resolution which would reactivate the Comprehensive Planning Committee to consider the need for an AWRBIAC Master Plan. The draft and revisions leading to final form is attached. A MOTION was made by Mr. Pearson to consider the proposed resolution. A SECOND was made by Mr. Bagwell. A SUBSTITUTE MOTION was made by Mr. Young to adopt the resolution as written with the deletion of items five, six, and seven. A SECOND was made by Mr. Melton. After further discussion and a vote Chairman McIntosh declared the resolution ADOPTED with deletion of items five through seven. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Realignment: Charles Michael read a draft resolution on base closure and realignment which was a product of discussion of the Administrative Committee. In evaluating the draft, several changes were incorporated into the resolution A MOTION was made by Mike Melton to accept the proposed resolution. A SECOND was made by Mr. Rodke. The resolution was APPROVED. The Department of Army representative abstained from voting. The final resolution is attached.