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Pleasant Bay Alliance
Steering Committee
July 30 , 2020
10 , 45 am via Webex
Participating : Allin Thompson, Chuck Bartlett, Dolly Howell, Fran McClennen, Chris
Miller, Walter North, Dee Dee Holt, Carole Ridley
Allin Thompson called the meeting to order at 10 : 47 am .
Consideration of minutes of June 9th was delayed until the next meeting.
Coordinator' s report :
1 . The SNEP Progress report was discussed , The report had been reviewed by the
Watershed Work Group at a meeting earlier in the day. The progress report covers
grant activities between January 1 , 2020 and June 30 , 2020 . The activities included
completion of task 1A, substantial completion of task 1B, and progress on Tasks 2
and 3 , Chuck Bartlett moved that the progress report be accepted and that the
Coordinator be authorized to obtain the signature of the fiscal agent and submit to
the SNEP program manager as required . Dolly Howell offered a second to the
motion . The committee discussed information shared at the Watershed Work Group
that morning that sought to achieve consistency between the nitrogen removals by
town reported in the Targeted Watershed Management Plan and the updating of the
SMAST model . Following discussion a vote was taken and the result was approval of
the motion 7 - 0 - 0 .
2 . A SNEP invoice was discussed . The invoice will seek reimbursement of $ 25 , 375
for work during the progress report period . Fran McClennen moved to authorize
the Coordinator to submit the invoice to SNEP in coordination with the Alliance
Treasurer. Walter North seconded the motion and the vote was 7 - 0 - 0 in favor.
3 . A Memorandum of Agreement with the SNEP Stormwater Technical Assistance
Network was discussed . The MOA spells out the three tasks that the Network will
perform with the Alliance , a) review of bylaws and regulations concerning
stormwater, 2 ) development of stormwater financing options, and 3 ) development
of best management practices for quantifying nitrogen removal credit for
stormwater manangement measures . There is no money to be transferred between
the Network and the Alliance, and the indemnification language had been reviewed
and approved by Chatham Town Counsel , Fran McClennen moved approval of the
MOA and authorization for the Chair to sign and for the Coordinator to forward to
the Town of Chatham for signature . The motion was seconded by Chuck Bartlett.
The vote was 7 - 0 - 0 .
4 . An update on the CZM resilience grant was provided . The grant period was
extended to August 31St. The final grant deliverables will be reviewed by the Coastal
Work Group on August 191h . The deliverables are concept plans for living shoreline
treatments for the town - owned marsh at Portanimicut Road in South Orleans and
the Muddy Creek channel at Jackknife Harbor Beach in Chatham . The concept plans
had been presented to the Orleans Conservation Commission and Chatham Park and
Recreation Department, respectively, and each group was supportive . The Alliance
has not heard about a year two grant award which would continue permitting on
the concept plans, and additional outreach to stakeholders and neighbors .
A reimbursement invoice for $ 62 , 050 is being processed by CZM and payment
should be forthcoming from the state to the Alliance account.
5 . A support letter was submitted on behalf of Sipson Island Trust for a state grant
to support purchase of the island .
6 . The Alliance has been asked to participate in a SNEP grant program on science in
Pleasant Bay being organized by Center for Coastal Studies . More information will
be forthcoming.
7 . An adjustment to the contract with Wright Pierce was proposed to address
additional time to support the work with the SNEP Stormwater Technical Assistance
Network. A $ 3 , 000 increase in the total budget amount is proposed by Wright
Pierce . Chuck Bartlett confirmed that funds are available . Dolly Howell moved
approval of the $ 3 , 000 increase in the contract amount, to a total of $ 33 , 000 . Walter
North seconded the motion . The vote was 7 - 0 - 0 .
8 . The coordinator' s contract expired and a one -year contract extension is
permissible under the existing contract. Fran McClennen moved approval of the
one -year contract extension for Ridley & Associates to serve as coordinator . Chuck
Bartlett seconded the motion . The vote was 7 - 0 - 0 in favor.
The Committee set the August meeting for August 191h at 2 : 45 pm via webex.
Allin Thompson asked for a motion to adjourn at 11 : 50 am . Dolly Howell so moved,
seconded by Dee Dee Holt. The vote was 7 - 0 - 0 and the meeting adjourned.
Signed : Date : 8 / 19 / 20