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Arkansas Basin Roundtable <br />Meeting of September 13, 2006 <br /> <br />Meeting Notes <br /> <br />The meeting notes attempt to follow the agenda. <br /> <br />1. Chairman Hamel was excused to attend an AWWA conference. Vice Chairman Fox convened <br />the meeting at approximately 12:3 5 . 3 6 member s of the Roundtable were present, a 75% <br />attendance, and a quorum was established. Lawrence Sena moved, and Leroy Mauch seconded, <br />approval of the August minutes. The motion passed. <br /> <br /> <br />2. Jeris Danielson reported on the IBCC, which is currently focused on approval of the <br />Guidelines and Criteria for the Water Reserve Account. The IBCC subcommittee meets again on <br />Friday with the hope of delivering a final document to CWCB for its approval next week. Wayne <br />Vanderschere offered his perspective on the delibera tions as a member of the IBCC <br />subcommittee. Jeris also emphasized the importance of getting our Needs Assessment completed <br />and forwarding projects to the IBCC. Wayne added that the IBCC is required by statute to <br />complete an Annual Report by October 31, 2 006. <br /> <br />3. Jay Winner gave a brief report on the Bylaw Subcommittee, circulating draft language for <br />consideration at the October meeting (attached). <br /> <br />4. Jay Winner reported on the most recent meeting of the Needs Assessment Committee, <br />describing the group as committed to completing its work in a timely manner. Pat Edelman of <br />USGS participated at the request of the committee with a goal of using USGS’s talent and <br />experience to creat e an inter - active database. Gary Barber reviewed the work product, a graphic <br />depiction of an individual cell within the Needs Matrix, and an updated version of the matrix. The <br />next step is to obtain a scope of work from USGS while aligning the interests of the Arkansas <br />Roundtable with the potential funding sources and consultants available to roundtables. The next <br />th <br />meeting of the subcommittee is scheduled for September 28 , 1:00 pm at PBWW. <br /> <br />5. Vice Chairman Fox reviewed the candidates for IBCC Alternate and asked for additional <br />volunteers. There being none, Jay Winner and Dan Henrichs each made a short statement. By <br />secret ballot, Jay Winner was elected IBCC Alternate. <br /> <br />6. Mr. Eric Hecox reviewed open issues related to the Guidelines and Criteria for the Water <br />Reserve Account. The roundtable appeared to support the concept of reviewing the criteria at <br />some point in the future based on experience from the initial allocation of monies. The discussion, <br />which was characterized as thoughtful and comprehensive by several participants, centered on the <br />division of funds between Bas in Accounts and a Statewide Account. Other comments included: <br />Mark Phifer – definition of financial wherewithal; SeEtta Moss – achieving the legislative intent of <br />SB - 179; Pat Alderton – coordination between the guidelines and the application form. Jeris <br />Danielson offered his perspective, as an IBCC representative, on a $2 million versus a $1 million <br />Basin Account. With many roundtable members, and some guests, participating in the continued <br />