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Minutes for the Stormwater Management Board meeting on May 20, 2009.
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Date: May 20, 2009
Location: Huntington Building
City Council Chambers
900 West Monroe
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Opening: Chairman Vance called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m.
In Attendance marked in bold
Members:
Dewaine Beisner
Michael Daniels
John Easley
Jerry Farris, Vice-Chair
Barry Phillips
Betty Shaw
John Street
Gene Vance, Chairman
Todd Wilcox
Rick Wyatt
Dennis Zolper
Officials & Staff:
Harold Perrin - Mayor
Erick Woodruff - Public Works Director
Otis Spriggs - Director of Planning & Zoning
Craig Light - Chief City Engineer
Michael Morris - Civil Engineer
Tracey Cooper - Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes for the April 15, 2009, Stormwater Management Board Meeting
Motion to approve the minutes was made by Zolper and seconded by Street. The minutes were unanimously approved.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
Vance introduced the two new members, Mr. Phillips and Mr. Wyatt.
Light stated that the Illicit Discharge Ordinance is not ready. The Engineering Department has reviewed other ordinances and is currently putting together a comprehensive ordinance for the Board’s review. Light stated that the ordinance would give the City enforcement authority.
Zolper questioned the use of “The City will…” being used a lot in the Stormwater Management Plan. He questioned if the items the City “will” do are mandatory. Light stated that the plan is based on the absolute minimum requirements. Zolper questioned the funding for this plan. Light stated establishing a separate utility to fund the Stormwater program is a possible option. Wyatt questioned if a resolution was passed for the Plan if a separate ordinance would have to be passed for illicit discharge. Light stated that the ordinance would allow the City enforcement power regarding illicit discharge...
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