Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee met on June 3, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Phoenix Building's 3rd Floor Conference Room. Amy Sohner presided over the meeting, which included seven agenda items. The committee approved the minutes from the March 4, 2022 meeting and heard six informational presentations covering watershed monitoring results, infrastructure planning, and committee operations. One motion was voted on during the meeting, and no public comments were received.

Attendance

The following 40 individuals were present at the meeting on June 3, 2022:

Eileen Burk, Doug Burton, Jennifer Carey, Krista Citron, Jim Conner, Malissa McAlister, Don Hill, Elizabeth McGee Lewis, Greg Lubeck, Tom Martin, Mary Murray, Bruce Nicol, Amy Sohner, Scott Southall, Hunter Pace, Kathy Plomin, Meredith Price, Russ Turpin, Jack Wilson, Doug Baldwin, Denice Bullock, Keith Gurley, Mac Hall, Becky Irwin, Jeffinisha Cobb, Frank Mabson, Jennifer Myatt, Lindsie Nicholas, Angela Poe, Mark Sanders, Abby Terry, Cory Bloyd, Amy Clark, Bert Remley, Andrea Drayer, Ken Johnson, Shelly Porter, James Shelley, John Steinmetz, and Steven Vogel.

No absences or late arrivals were recorded.

Votes and Decisions

Approval of 03/04/2022 Minutes

The meeting approved the minutes from the March 4, 2022 meeting by unanimous vote 0:30. Don Hill moved for approval, and Russ Turpin seconded the motion. The minutes were approved without opposition.

Appointments

The following individuals were reappointed during the meeting:

• Eileen Burk was reappointed to the Kentucky River Watershed At-Large position.

• Jim Conner was reappointed to the Cane Run Watershed At-Large position.

Approval of 03/04/2022 Minutes

0:30

The committee reviewed the minutes from the March 4, 2022 meeting. Amy Sohner presented the minutes for approval.

The committee approved the minutes without any additions or corrections.

Town Branch Watershed-Focused Monitoring Results

1:02

Mac Hall, Bert Remley, and Cory Bloyd from Third Rock Consultants presented the results of the Town Branch Watershed-Focused Monitoring Program to the meeting. The presentation covered three primary areas of focus:

Presentation Topics

• Pollutant loads in the Town Branch watershed
• Stream habitat conditions
• Illicit discharge identification

The monitoring program results were presented for informational purposes, providing data and findings from the watershed assessment work conducted by Third Rock Consultants.

Outcome

This agenda item was informational in nature, with no formal action or decision required from the meeting attendees.

Remedial Measures Plan Update

Charlie Martin presented an update on the Consent Decree and Remedial Measures Plan during this agenda item 33:21.

The presentation covered three main areas:

• Completed Projects — Martin discussed projects that have been successfully finished as part of the remedial measures plan.

• Ongoing Challenges — The presentation addressed current obstacles and difficulties being encountered in implementing the plan.

• Future Plans — Martin outlined upcoming initiatives and next steps for the Remedial Measures Plan.

This agenda item was informational in nature, with no formal action or decision required from the meeting participants. The update provided the body with current status information regarding the Consent Decree obligations and the associated remedial measures being undertaken.

Kentucky American Water Qualified Infrastructure Program

Krista Citron presented information on the Qualified Infrastructure Program during this agenda item 1:12:42.

The program aims to replace aging cast-iron water mains to improve water quality and reduce main breaks. This initiative addresses infrastructure challenges by targeting older pipe systems that are prone to failure and may impact service reliability.

The presentation was informational in nature, providing an overview of the program's objectives and scope without requiring a decision or vote at this time.

Expiring Watershed At-Large Seats

1:28:37

Lindsie Nicholas presented information regarding the expiring Watershed At-Large seats for Cane Run and Kentucky River. The discussion focused on the status of these positions and the availability of current members to continue serving.

During the presentation, current members of these at-large seats indicated their willingness to continue in their roles. No concerns or objections were raised during the discussion.

The agenda item was treated as informational in nature, with no formal action or decision required at this time.

Potential Topics for Next Meeting

1:30:16

During this agenda item, the committee discussed potential topics to be addressed at the next meeting. Amy Clark led this discussion, which focused on identifying upcoming items for the committee's consideration.

The committee identified two primary topics for future discussion:

• Updates on watershed management plans
• PFAS sampling

This agenda item was informational in nature, serving to preview upcoming discussion items and allow the committee to prepare for subsequent meetings. No formal decisions or actions were recorded as outcomes from this discussion.

Announcements

Frank Mabson presented various announcements regarding upcoming events and grant application deadlines 1:33:06.

The announcements were informational in nature, providing the meeting attendees with important updates about:

• Upcoming events
• Grant application deadlines

No debate or concerns were documented during this agenda item. The session concluded with the dissemination of this information to the meeting participants.