January 8 2026 WQFB meeting

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Water Quality Fees Board met on January 8, 2026, at 9:01 a.m. in the North Elkhorn Conference Room at the Tate Building, 125 Industrial Avenue, Suite 180. David Lowe presided over the meeting. The board took three votes during the session and heard no public comments. The meeting included six agenda items, with two requiring votes and four presented for informational purposes. The board elected officers, approved minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting, and received multiple updates and presentations regarding the Incentive Grant Program, including an overview, resident feedback, and a status update on grant applications.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the meeting on January 8, 2026:

• Donna Fogle
• Clay Johnson
• David Lowe
• Bill Sallee
• Audrey Suit

No absences or late arrivals were recorded.

Votes and Decisions

The meeting included three motions, all of which passed unanimously.

Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman 2:43

A motion was made by Donna Fogle and seconded by Clay Johnson to elect David Lowe as Chairman and Bill Sallee as Vice Chairman. The motion passed unanimously.

Approval of October 9, 2025, Minutes 4:15

A motion was made by Bill Sallee and seconded by Audrey Suit to approve the minutes from the October 9, 2025, meeting with corrections. The motion passed unanimously.

Adjournment 33:03

A motion was made by Clay Johnson and seconded by Bill Sallee to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.

Appointments

The following appointments were made during this meeting:

• David Lowe was appointed as Water Quality Fees Board Chairman
• Bill Sallee was appointed as Water Quality Fees Board Vice Chairman

Election of Officer(s)

1:37

The meeting proceeded to the election of officers. David Lowe was nominated and elected as Chairman. Bill Sallee was nominated and elected as Vice Chairman. The election was approved.

Approval of 10/09/25 Minutes

3:13

The meeting minutes from October 9, 2025 were presented for review and approval. David Lowe and Bill Sallee led the discussion on this agenda item.

During the review, a correction was identified regarding Mr. Woolwine's term. The minutes were adjusted to accurately reflect this information before final approval.

The minutes were approved with the noted corrections.

Incentive Grant Program Overview and Update

Ms. Bailee Young presented an overview of the Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant Program 4:49. The presentation covered the program's history, goals, and funding structure.

This agenda item was informational in nature, with no formal debate or decision required. Ms. Young provided the assembled group with details about the program's background, objectives, and how it is funded. The presentation served to brief attendees on the current status and framework of the incentive grant initiative.

No specific concerns or objections were documented during this portion of the meeting.

Comments/Suggestions from Residents About Incentive Grant Program

19:12

Frank Mabson opened the floor for residents to provide comments and suggestions regarding the Incentive Grant Program. No comments were received from residents during this portion of the meeting.

Incentive Grant Status Update

Frank Mabson provided a status update on the Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant Program 20:28. The presentation included project dashboards and application history for the program.

This agenda item was presented as informational in nature, with no formal action or debate recorded. The update focused on the current state of the incentive grant program and its associated projects.

Other Matters

30:24

Board and staff members shared comments and updates during this agenda item. Bill Sallee and Bailee Young were the key speakers who contributed to the discussion.

An announcement was made regarding the 2026 Bluegrass Watershed Summit. This informational item provided updates to the board and staff on this upcoming event.

The outcome of this agenda item was informational in nature, with no formal action or decisions required.