Water Quality Fees Board Meeting

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Water Quality Fees Board met on October 20, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in the North Elkhorn Conference Room at the Tate Building, 125 Industrial Avenue, Suite 180. George Woolwine presided over the meeting, which included seven agenda items and resulted in 12 motions and votes. The board approved the minutes from its July 21, 2022, and October 13, 2022, meetings, and approved the 2023 Calendar Year Meeting Schedule. The meeting also included informational presentations on the FY 2023 Class B Infrastructure Grant Selection, a discussion of remaining funds recommendations, and an update on the Incentive Grant Status. No public comments were heard during the meeting.

Attendance

Present: - George Woolwine - Harry Clarke - David Lowe - Donna Fogle

Absent: - Aaron Vaught

Late: - Donna Fogle

Votes and Decisions

All motions brought before the meeting passed unanimously with no opposing votes or abstentions.

Approval of Minutes 0:00 The minutes from the July 21, 2022 and October 13, 2022 meetings were approved. The motion was made by Harry Clarke and seconded by David Lowe. George Woolwine, Harry Clarke, and David Lowe voted in favor.

Director's Recommendations – Huber Real Estate LLC #1 (701 E 7th Street) 12:37 Approved unanimously. Motion by Harry Clarke, seconded by David Lowe. All four members voted in favor: George Woolwine, Harry Clarke, David Lowe, and Donna Fogle.

Director's Recommendations – University of Kentucky Research Foundation (UKRF) 14:47 Approved unanimously. Motion by David Lowe, seconded by Donna Fogle. All four members voted in favor.

Director's Recommendations – Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation Corporation 17:34 Approved unanimously. Motion by Harry Clarke, seconded by Donna Fogle. All four members voted in favor.

Director's Recommendations – Centenary United Methodist Church, Inc. 19:51 Approved unanimously. Motion by Harry Clarke, seconded by David Lowe. All four members voted in favor.

Director's Recommendations – First United Methodist Church (parking lot) 23:13 Approved unanimously. Motion by David Lowe, seconded by Donna Fogle. All four members voted in favor.

Director's Recommendations – United Landscape Services, Inc. (aka James McFarlane) 28:58 Approved unanimously. Motion by David Lowe, seconded by Harry Clarke. All four members voted in favor.

Director's Recommendations – Running Away Incorporated (aka John's Run/Walk Shop) 30:09 Approved unanimously. Motion by Harry Clarke, seconded by Donna Fogle. All four members voted in favor.

Director's Recommendations – LCP Holdings, LLC 32:26 Approved unanimously. Motion by Harry Clarke, seconded by David Lowe. All four members voted in favor.

Director's Recommendations – University of Kentucky Research Foundation (Feasibility Study) 39:31 Approved unanimously. Motion by David Lowe. All four members voted in favor.

Director's Recommendations – Copperhead Environmental Consulting, Inc. 41:44 Approved unanimously. Motion by Harry Clarke, seconded by Donna Fogle. All four members voted in favor.

Director's Recommendations – First United Methodist Church (side walk) 42:49 Approved unanimously. Motion by Harry Clarke, seconded by Donna Fogle. All four members voted in favor.

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting approved eight FY 2023 Class B Infrastructure Grants totaling $1,934,050.80 to various recipients:

• Huber Real Estate LLC #1 — $180,000.00
• University of Kentucky Research Foundation — $360,000.00
• Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation Corporation — $360,000.00
• Centenary United Methodist Church, Inc. — $302,672.00
• First United Methodist Church (parking lot project) — $359,814.00
• United Landscape Services, Inc. — $316,564.80
• LCP Holdings, LLC — $20,000.00
• University of Kentucky Research Foundation (Feasibility Study) — $35,000.00

The grants support infrastructure improvements across educational institutions, religious organizations, and private entities within the jurisdiction.

Call to Order

George Woolwine called the meeting to order.

Approval of 7/21/22 and 10/13/22 Minutes

The board reviewed and approved the minutes from two previous meetings: July 21, 2022, and October 13, 2022. George Woolwine, Harry Clarke, and David Lowe participated in this agenda item.

The minutes were approved by the board.

FY 2023 Class B Infrastructure Grant Selection

The board discussed the FY 2023 Class B Infrastructure Grants, reviewing available funds, submitted applications, and the Director's recommendations for award selection.

Key Participants

Frank Mabson and Lindsie Nicholas led the discussion on this agenda item.

Discussion Overview

The board examined the Class B Infrastructure Grant program for fiscal year 2023, considering the applications received and evaluating them against available funding. The Director's recommendations were presented to guide the board's consideration of which projects should receive grants.

Outcome

This agenda item was presented for informational purposes, allowing the board to review the grant selection process and recommendations without a formal vote or decision being recorded at this time.

Remaining Funds Recommendation / Discussion

43:25

The board discussed the allocation of remaining funds and explored the potential creation of a change order pool fund. Frank Mabson and Lindsie Nicholas led this discussion.

The agenda item focused on determining how to use available funds and whether establishing a dedicated change order pool would be beneficial for future project management. This discussion was informational in nature, with the board examining options for fund allocation rather than making a final decision.

The outcome of this discussion was informational, meaning the board gathered and shared information on the topic without reaching a binding resolution at this time.

Incentive Grant Status Update

Frank Mabson presented an update on the status of various incentive grants to the board 58:09. The presentation covered incentive grants from multiple fiscal years.

This agenda item was informational in nature, with the board receiving updates on the current status of these grant programs. No specific debate or concerns were documented as part of this presentation.

The outcome of this agenda item was informational, with no formal action or decision required from the board at this time.

2023 Calendar Year Meeting Schedule

1:18:35

The board reviewed and approved the meeting schedule for the 2023 calendar year. George Woolwine presented this agenda item to the board.

The board approved the proposed 2023 calendar year meeting schedule.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned by George Woolwine at approximately 1:20:40.