Local Agency Wetland Mitigation Bank Advisory Board
Board Meeting
April 18, 2017, 10:00 a.m.
County Road Association of Michigan conference room, Lansing MI
A G E N D A
ROLL CALL:
Board Attendees: Steve Puuri, CRA & MML Engineering Specialist; Mark De Clecq, Grand Rapids; Brad Knight, Road Commission for Oakland County; Robert Laitinen, Chippewa County Road Commission; Mike O’Mally, MDOT; Terry Palmer, Midland County Road Commission; Marcus Piccia, Cadillac; Tim Wolfe, Lake Isabella.
CRA Staff: Cindie Dulaney.
Guest:
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Steve Puuri proposed to add item 3c- Secretary – Treasurer Appointment. It was moved by Terry Palmer and to approve the agenda as amended, Tim Wolfe seconded. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2-19-17 MEETING
It was moved by Terry Palmer and seconded by Marcus Pecciato approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT
Steve Puuri provided a general update related to the MDOTattorney generalexpressing limitations in PA 246 allowing two ways to release funds to manager or agency, not as proposed by CRA contract proposal. One possible solution would include hiring a manager to perform all duties as assigned. More follow-up will be explored with the attorney general.
- Wetland Manager RFP update.
Steve Puuri was not able to send the manager RFP until after the meeting with the MDOT attorney general as he was waiting on clarification. Based on this initial meeting with the attorney general the Manager RFP require revisions. Puuri is seeking another meeting with the attorney general. No wetland bank funds are obligated as of today. Mike O’Mally mentioned definite clear lines should be established between CRA and MiWB.
- MDOT Contract Update
After considerable discussion Steve Puuri stated he would send a letter to MDOT and MDEQ which includes a comprehensive list all tasks to be provided related to administration and technical oversight.
- Secretary – Treasurer Appointment
Puuri informed the board that the department suggested that the Treasurer should be a board member. Rob Laitinen moved to change the by-laws to read Secretary-Treasury instead of Secretary and that Terry Palmer serve as the Secretary-Treasurer, Tim Wolfe seconded. Motion carried.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT
Laitinen discussed last meeting of subcommittee a Mission statement created, the statement has been included in the program guidelines.
- Wetland program guidelines
Laitinen went through the program guidelines document, considerable discussion related to: funding distribution, selling credits, selling credits to private entities, application rating criteria, various types of banks. The Board recommended revising the draft and bringing it back to the next meeting.
- Wetland project selection criteria
Discussion from DEQ included proposing to use their established local agency banking agreement and defining how credits are assigned to other agencies.
MEMBER UPDATES
Steve Puuri and Rob Laitinen were invited to present the Wetland Banking Program at the UP Roadbuilders meeting in June.
FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS
No additional topics were recommended.
OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Steve Puuri called for public comment. No comments were received.
ADJOURN
It was moved by Rob Laitinen and seconded by Terry Palmer to adjourn. Motion carried.
Next meeting scheduled is July 18, 2017.