NVSWCD Staff Members

Willie Woode, Executive Director

Meghan Cunha, Urban Conservation Specialist

Judy Fraser, Urban Conservation Specialist

Don Lacquement, Urban Conservation Engineer

Ashley Palmer, Communications and Education Specialist

Dan Schwartz, Soil Scientist, Acting Exec. Director

Heather Shackley, Operations Manager

Sophia Wood, Outreach and Education Intern

*Participated Remotely

Special Presentation to John Peterson

There was time set aside for a celebration of Mr. Peterson’s time on the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District (NVSWCD) board and a sharing of stories of his work and legacy of conservation.  Fairfax County Supervisor, Patrick Herrity, participated in the celebration and made a few remarks, noting Mr. Peterson’s service the country, state, and county, and expressing his appreciation for Mr. Peterson’s roles as good friend and mentor.  Throughout today’s meeting, Mr. Peterson’s fellow directors, the associate directors, cooperating agency representatives, staff, and guests, expressed their appreciation for Mr. Peterson’s work.

 

District staff shared a slide presentation highlighting Mr. Peterson’s service to the district.  Mr. Peterson was presented with a framed collage which his district friends and colleagues had signed, and those present were invited to enjoy refreshments. 

 

Ms. Bordas noted that Delegate David Bulova would be presenting a resolution during the upcoming Virginia General Assembly Session in honor of Mr. Peterson.

 

Mr. Peterson made a few remarks of appreciation for the kind words and participation of all.

 

Welcome and Introductions

Mr. Peterson welcomed all to the business meeting at 10:01 am.  He noted that there is an in-person quorum for today’s meeting, with five members of the board present together in one location.

 

Minutes September 27, 2022

Ms. Billger noted that she had reviewed the minutes of the September 27, 2022 meeting of the NVSWCD Board of Directors and found them acceptable. 

 

A motion (Billger-Koerner) to approve the minutes of the September 27, 2022 meeting was approved by voice vote.

 

Treasurer’s Reports – September 2022, October 2022, and the First Quarter of FY 2023

Mr. Koerner introduced the Treasurer’s Reports for September 2022, October 2022, and the First Quarter of FY 2023, which were accepted by consensus to be filed for audit.  

 

Technical Review Committee

Ms. Bordas reported that the Technical Review Committee (TRC) met on November 15, 2022 to review two Soil and Water Quality Conservation Plans, three Conservation Assistance-Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (CAP-VCAP) applications, and four CAP-VCAP reimbursement requests.  A summary of that meeting had been included in the board package.

 

Soil and Water Quality Conservation Plan

The TRC considered two Soil and Water Quality Conservation Plans, including the Hope Foster Britt Agricultural and Forestal District Renewal and the Marissa Albano Equine Operation.

 

A motion (Bordas-Koerner) to approve the plans for the Hope Foster Britt Agricultural and Forestal District Renewal and the Marissa Albano Equine Operation, as discussed and recommended at the TRC meeting, was approved by voice vote. 

 

Conservation Assistance Program New Applications and Reimbursements

The TRC considered three CAP-VCAP applications as outlined below:

 

Flynn-King Conservation Landscaping, Burke

Size - 1,238 sq. ft.: Total Cost - $12,023; Cost-Share - $7,000

Howell Permeable Pavement, Burke

Size - 520 sq. ft paving removed, replaced with 590 sq. ft. permeable paving; Total Cost - $24,104.34; Cost-Share - $7,280.

Garrett Bioretention, Clifton

Size: 692 sq. ft.; Total Cost - $37,500; Cost-Share - $30,000

 

A motion (Bordas-Koerner) to approve the new applications as recommended by the TRC and forward them to the state committee, was approved by voice vote.

 

 

 

The TRC considered four CAP-VCAP reimbursement requests as outlined below:

 

Hicks Conservation Landscaping and Dry Well, Lorton

Conservation Landscaping Size - 540 sq. ft.; Total Cost - $5,026; Cost-Share - $4,020.80

Dry Well Size – 135 ft3; Total Cost - $9,521; Cost-Share - $7,000

 

Mellon Conservation Landscaping - Fairfax City

Size - 380 sq. ft.; Total Cost - $5,335; Cost-Share - $4,268.

 

Lakeport Conservation Landscaping – Reston, Difficult Run Watershed, Hunter Mill District

Size – 570 ft2; Total Cost - $6,995; Cost-Share - $5,596

 

A motion (Bordas-Peters) to approve reimbursement of the above projects as recommended by the TRC was approved by voice vote.

 

Next Meeting of the Technical Review Committee

The next meeting of the TRC will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.  As the NVSWCD Board will not be meeting next month, request was made to give authority to the TRC to approve plans brought before the committee at that time. 

 

A motion (Bordas-Koerner) to give authority to the TRC to approve plans that come before that committee at its December meeting was approved by voice vote.

 

Finance Committee Report

Mr. Koerner reported that the Finance Committee met on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, to discuss the FY 2024 Budget and Contributory Request as well as revisions to the FY 2023 Budget.  He asked Mr. Woode to present the budget information to the board.

 

Mr. Woode used a PowerPoint presentation to outline the draft FY 2024 budget as well as revisions to the FY 2023 budget.  Budget information had been distributed to the board in advance of the meeting.  He briefly recapped the budget approach, policies, and assumptions as well as expected changes to income and expenses during the periods covered under these budgets.   

 

Mr. Peterson noted that the board had an opportunity to review the draft and revised budgets at the Executive-Operations Committee meeting this morning. 

 

Mr. Koerner and Mr. Peterson each commended Mr. Woode and Ms. Shackley for their work on the budget documents.

 

A motion (Koerner-Peters) to approve the FY 2024 Budget and Contributory Report, the revisions to the FY 2023 budget, and to authorize the submission of NVSWCD’s annual contributory request to Fairfax County’s Department of Management and Budget in the amount of $609,346, as presented by the Executive Director, was approved by voice vote.

 

Legislative Committee Report

Mr. Cameron reported on several legislative initiatives of interest to the district including those related to invasive species and the environmental impact of solar development.  He reported that there was a state association legislative call on November 16, 2022 which he was able to join.  He expressed his hope for additional communication at the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation District’s (VASWCD) Annual Meeting in Roanoke early in December, noting that representatives from the Farm Bureau will attend that meeting.  He will work to engage them in support of the district’s policy positions.  He anticipates holding a meeting of the district’s Legislative Committee on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, and would like some guidance on updated FOIA requirements for that meeting.  He is working with Mr. Peterson and other members of the legislative committee to communicate with the Fairfax County delegation to the Virginia General Assembly to encourage their support of district initiatives.   Finally, he noted that he is on the Virginia State Water Control Board and will be attending a meeting next week.  There may be an opportunity at that meeting to raise the topic of the environmental impact of solar development.  Finally, he expressed his hope that Mr. Peterson would continue to serve on the district’s Legislative Committee. 

 

In response to a question about whether the state association planned to hold its annual Legislative Day in January, it was reported that a decision on this has not yet been made.

 

Executive-Operations Committee Meeting

Mr. Peterson reported that the Executive-Operations Committee met this morning and, as noted earlier, reviewed the draft budget documents.

 

Charge Up Fairfax Memorandum of Understanding

Mr. Woode noted the final draft Charge Up Fairfax Memorandum of Understanding had been provided in the board package and is being presented today for board approval.  He reminded the board about this partnership, as discussed at the September 27, 2022 meeting of the board.  Charge Up Fairfax is intended to work with “common interest communities” to help overcome the challenges faced by electric vehicle owners in these communities in finding safe and convenient charging stations.  Through this program, communities would be assisted by the county through the provision of an engineering feasibility analysis as well as a grant to assist with the costs associated with implementation/installation. The Fairfax County Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination engage with the communities.  Once the charging station is installed, provisioned, and certified, the county will forward the paperwork to the district to make the cost share payment to the community.

 

A motion (Koerner-Bordas) to authorize the Chairman to sign the Charge Up Fairfax MOU as presented was approved by voice vote.

 

Resolution for United Bank Credit Card

Ms. Shackley noted that it is necessary for the board to approve an updated “Resolution of Lodge, Association or Other Similar Organization” to secure a new credit card from United Bank.  She noted that at its September 27, 2022 meeting, the board authorized Mr. Woode and Ms. Shackley to apply for this credit card.  This is an additional step that was not known at that time.

 

A motion (Billger-Bordas) to approve the necessary United Bank resolution and authorize signatures on it to secure a district credit card was approved by voice vote.

Potomac Council/Potomac Watershed Roundtable Appointments

With Mr. Peterson’s retirement, it is necessary to appoint a new primary representative from NVSWCD to the Potomac Council and Potomac Watershed Roundtable. 

 

A motion (Billger-Koerner) to appoint Mr. Peters as primary representative and Mr. Woode as alternate representative to the Potomac Council and Potomac Watershed Roundtable for calendar year 2023 was approved by voice vote.

 

NVSWCD Nominating Committee for CY 2023 Officers

Mr. Peterson reported that Ms. Bordas has agreed to serve as Chairman of the NVSWCD Nominating Committee again this year.  Ms. Bordas has already been in touch with members of the board individually regarding officer positions.  She will make a report and elections will be held at the January 24, 2023 board meeting.

Green Breakfast

Mr. Glasgow asked Ms. Palmer to report on the most recent Green Breakfast, held on November 12, 2022.  Ms. Palmer reported that the presentation was "Bringing Conservation to Unexpected Places" by Dr. Sari Carp, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Sustainability Matters. The presentation touched how to bring sustainability to unexpected places, whether it’s planting native wildflower meadows at landfills, teaching novice gardeners to grow their own food, or helping farmers access funding for conservation practices.  The presentation was well received although, due to some technical challenges, there were just 20 people in attendance.  She is currently working on Green Breakfast topics for 2023 and welcomes suggestions.  She also noted that Green Breakfast recordings will be posted on the district’s YouTube channel soon.

 

Tree Commission

Mr. Peters reported that he was unable to attend the most recent meeting of the Tree Commission. He reported that the Tree Commission approved its Annual Report to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, noting that it was a great exercise in documenting the past and the future.  The Tree Commission Annual Report is available online. 

 

Engineering Standards Review Committee

Dr. Rouhi reported that the ESRC did not meet last month.  In fact, he reported that the group’s last meeting was held in 2021, noting that the group meets when there is something new to discuss.  Mr. Lacquement added that one of the reasons that there were so many meetings between 2018 and 2020 was because the entire Public Facilities Manual was being discussed and revised.  Now they will only call the whole group together is if something needs to be changed. 

 

Community Energy and Climate Action Plan and Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan Updates

Mr. Lamb reported on the Community Energy and Climate Action Plan and Climate Adaptation Resilience Plan, noting that it has been delivered to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.  He also expressed his appreciation for the partnership between Fairfax County and the district on the Charge Up Fairfax program. 

 

Resilient Fairfax Committee

Mr. Koerner noted that he served as the district’s representative to the Resilient Fairfax Planning Committee, reporting that the work of the committee has been completed and the committee disbanded.

 

Other Items—Directors, Associates, Consultants

Mr. Peterson called for any other items from district’s directors, associate directors, and consultants. 

 

VASWCD Annual Meeting, December 4-7, 2022 in Roanoke

Mr. Peterson reported that the VASWCD will hold its Annual Meeting early next month in Roanoke, Virginia.  This is the first such meeting held in person since December, 2019.  Among the meetings on the slate are the Potomac Council meeting on Sunday evening, December 4, 2022, in which 2023 Potomac Council officers will be elected, and the Area II meeting on Monday afternoon, December 5, 2022.  Ms. Shackley is coordinating travel arrangements for those directors and staff who are participating.

 

Appointment of John Peterson as Associate Director

A motion (Koerner-Peters) to appoint Mr. Peterson as an Associate Director to NVSWCD, effective January 1, 2023, was approved by voice vote.

 

Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund

Ms. Billger reported that the Chesapeake Bay Restoration funding has been delayed.  She serves as the district’s representative to this group.  There is not yet any information on how much funding will be distributed or when that will happen, but she will keep the board informed.

 

Fairfax County Public Schools

Ms. Tholen reported that the Fairfax County School Board approved a contract for a solar panel on the roof of Annandale High School.  Other such projects will be coming online soon.  This solar program will be focused on rooftops and parking lots.

 

Executive Director’s Report and Staff Reports

Mr. Woode provided highlights from his report which had been included in the board package. 

 

He recognized Ms. Wood, the district’s Outreach and Education Intern who joined the district in September and has been working hard with Ms. Palmer on a variety of programs.  Ms. Palmer outlined the many accomplishments during Ms. Wood’s tenure with the district.  She will be with the district as intern through mid-December.  Ms. Wood has been offered the position of limited-term Urban Conservation Specialist and will be working with Mr. Baron on the Invasive Water Chestnut program beginning in 2023.

He recognized Ms. Cunha who has successfully been certified as a level 1 Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional.

He noted that the district is currently in the process of hiring for two positions:  the Urban Conservation Specialist position as mentioned above, and for his old position, Agricultural Water Quality Specialist.  The latter position has been advertised and he is working to schedule interviews in December.

He reported that he participated in the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) open house on October 31, 2022, hosted by Ms. Iames at her office in Warrenton.  It was a great opportunity to network with partners old and new.

Finally, Mr.  Woode reported that staff reports had been included in the board package.  Ms. Palmer’s report lists the winners of the VASWCD Poster Contest held this fall.  The district had two winners at the state level.  Their work will be on display at the VASWCD Annual Meeting in Roanoke.

 

Cooperating Agencies

Fairfax County Department of Public Works, Stormwater Planning Division

Ms. Torgersen shared that Fairfax County recently celebrated GIS Day with a gallery of excellence which highlighted collaborations between county agencies.  She shared the link to the gallery on Fairfax County’s website:  GIS Excellence Gallery 2022 (arcgis.com).

 

Fairfax County Health Department

Mr. Shannon was unable to participate in today’s meeting.

 

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ms. Cross provided highlights from her report which had been included in the board package.    

 

Natural Resources Conservation Service/US Department of Agriculture

Ms. Iames highlighted items from her report which had been included in the board package.  Ms. Iames is the new District Conservationist, working at the Warrenton Office of NRCS.  She reported that she was born and raised in Fauquier County and looks forward to her continued work with the district. 

 

Virginia Department of Forestry

Dr. McGlone reported that his office continues to get a lot of questions about “oak decline,” but lab tests don’t show that there is “oak wilt” or “sudden oak death” in Virginia.  Dr. McGlone also reported that he is now a part of the Rappahannock District of the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) which includes areas in northern Virginia, such as Fairfax and Arlington Counties, as well as Stafford and Spotsylvania County.  He noted that VDOF is returning to more county-based assignments.  Lindsey Long, Forester to Loudoun County has been assigned to the office in the Herrity Building.  Lastly, Dr. McGlone shared VDOF 2023 wall calendars with those present and encouraged all to take and enjoy.

 

 

Adjournment

There being no other business, a motion (Bordas-Billger) to adjourn the meeting was approved by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 11:21 am.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Heather Shackley, Operations Manager

Monica Billger, Secretary

Approved January 24, 2023

January 24, 2023 Meeting Notice

The next regular business meeting of the NVSWCD Board of Directors will be held on
January 24, 2023, at 9:30 am

Approved April 25, 2023

In-Person Meeting in the NVSWCD Conference Room

 

In Attendance

• John Peterson, NVSWCD Chairman
• Monica Billger, NVSWCD Secretary
• Jerry Peters, NVSWCD Vice-Chairman
• Chris Koerner, NVSWCD Treasurer
• Adria Bordas, NVSWCD Director-Extension
• Willie Woode, Executive Director
• Heather Shackley, Operations Manager

 

Call to Order

Mr. Peterson called the meeting to order at 8:32 am and noted that an in-person quorum was present.

 

Approval of Minutes

Following a motion (Peters-Bordas) the minutes of the September 27, 2022 meeting of the Executive-Operations Committee were approved by voice vote.

 

FY 2024 Budget and Contributory Request to Fairfax County

Mr. Woode introduced the budget discussion and used a Power Point presentation to outline the draft FY 2024 budget as well as revisions to the FY 2023 budget.  Budget information had been distributed in advance of the meeting.  He briefly recapped the budget approach, policies, and assumptions as well as expected changes to income and expenses during the periods covered under these budgets.  

 

By consensus, the Executive-Operations Committee agreed to recommend approval of the FY 2024 Budget and Contributory Report, the revisions to the FY 2023 budget, and to authorize the submission of NVSWCD’s annual contributory request to Fairfax County’s Department of Management and Budget in the amount of $609,346, as presented at the board meeting this morning.

 

Other Business

Potomac Watershed Roundtable Representation

Mr. Peterson noted that with his retirement, it is necessary to appoint a new primary representative from NVSWCD to the Potomac Council and Potomac Watershed Roundtable as well as an alternate for the coming calendar year.  The primary member must be an elected or appointed director; the alternate may be a director or a staff member.  Mr. Peterson suggested that Mr. Woode be appointed as the alternate and asked for volunteers from among those present to serve as the primary member representing the district.  Following some discussion about the time requirement and responsibilities involved, Mr. Peters agreed to serve as the district’s primary voting member on the Potomac Council and Potomac Watershed Roundtable for one year.  Ms. Billger agreed to make the motion at the board meeting later today.

 

Adjournment

There being no other business, and by consensus, Mr. Peterson adjourned the meeting at 9:24 am.

Approved December 20, 2022

The Technical Review Committee met on November 15^th to review two Conservation Plans, three CAP-VCAP applications, and four CAP-VCAP reimbursement requests.

MINUTES

A motion (Koerner-Woode) to approve the minutes of the October 18^th TRC meeting was unanimously approved.

 

SOIL & WATER QUALITY CONSERVATION PLANS
Mr. Woode presented two Conservation Plans for consideration
 

1. Hope Foster Britt Agricultural and Forestal District Renewal

• 25.5-acre property in the Popes Head Creek Watershed, formerly owned by Ms. Foster Britt’s parents who operated part of it as a Christmas tree farm. Ms. Foster Britt is moving away from that business but wishes to renew her property’s A&F designation. There are no cost-share considerations.
• The most pressing issues are a ½ acre pond that is infested with Two-horned trapa and two former hay fields with significant Autumn olive growth.
• Committee members discuss whether the plan can be amended to encourage the owner to better manage the property for wildlife habitat and invasive species control, but Mr. McGlone cautions against asking too much since the purpose of the A&F designation is to allow land to remain open and undeveloped. If the plan becomes too onerous, the owner may be pushed to sell which would result in development of the land
• Recognizing the need for balance, the committee limits its suggested revisions to elevating the plan’s recommendation to mow or bushhog the fields to control Autumn olive to a “critical” concern. Critical concerns get more attention from the Dept. of Planning and Zoning Advisory Board which enforces A&F regulations.

 

2. Marissa Albano Equine Operation

• Ms. Albano wishes to bring in two horses to live on a converted half acre of her residence in the Wolf Run Watershed. The conservation plan recommends the following:
  • A run-in shed with adjacent sacrifice area
  • A multi-cell composter
  • Two drinking troughs

• Temporary and permanent fencing to divide the areas into three horse fields and a recreational/garden area.
• And calcitic lime and fertilizer applications to increase soil pH and phosphorus levels.

 

With the revision to the Foster Britt plan discussed above, the committee recommends approval of both Conservation Plans by the Board of Directors.

 

CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (CAP-VCAP) APPLICATIONS & REIMBURSEMENTS

Program Updates

Ms. Fraser reports that in Fiscal Year 2023, CAP-VCAP has been making more use of county money to fund projects. This money comes from the Stormwater Management division’s budget and is included in their proposed FY 24 budget. County funds are used for projects on HOA properties and places-of-worship, in targeted watersheds, and at individual residence when the project doesn’t meet the minimum state ranking score. In the future, staff will likely use county funds for small, hybrid, or alternative practices that don’t exactly match state VCAP design standards.
 

MSMD has received basic approval for the stormwater facility maintenance program, which they have asked NVSWCD to manage. The program offers technical and financial assistance to owners of permitted stormwater facilities that require maintenance to bring them back to proper function. The project is expected to be initially funded at $250,000 and is expected to start small. As the program grows, which is expected, more staff will likely be needed to implement it.

New CAP-VCAP Applications

Flynn-King Conservation Landscaping, Burke

• Significant runoff flows north to south across the applicant’s backyard. The property backs up to parkland which contains a tributary of Pohick Creek
• Applicants wish to install several conservation landscaping beds to slow, soak and spread the flow.
• Size - 1,238 sq. ft.: Total Cost - $12,023; Cost-Share - $7,000

Howell Permeable Pavement, Burke

• Runoff flows down the driveway, into the backyard and eventually into a storm drain in the rear neighbor’s yard that empties into Lake Barton.
• Project will convert the driveway and the front walkway to permeable paving.
• The new driveway will have a larger footprint than the existing one, but cost-share only applies to the area of existing pavement removed.
• Size - 520 sq. ft paving removed, replaced with 590 sq. ft. permeable paving; Total Cost - $24,104.34; Cost-Share - $7,280.

Garrett Bioretention, Clifton

• Returning applicant wishes to control runoff flowing from a shared Y-shaped driveway to minimize the volume flowing to the back of his property and his rear neighbor.
• Proposed bioretention has four cells divided by stone retaining walls that create a cascade effect down the slope. Combined, cells will hold 598 ft³ of runoff.
• Size: 692 sq. ft.; Total Cost - $37,500; Cost-Share - $30,000

Reimbursements

Hicks Conservation Landscaping and Dry Well, Lorton

Conservation Landscaping

• The project converted most of the side and rear yards from grass to natives with the goal of controlling runoff that flows into the Hicks property from the common land uphill and flows off into the downhill neighbor’s yard on the right.
• Size - 540 sq. ft.; Total Cost - $5,026; Cost-Share - $4,020.80

Dry Well

• Two Storm Crate dry wells were installed to capture all of property’s roof runoff. Storm crates look like milk crates and replace the gravel typically used in dry wells.
• Size – 135 ft3; Total Cost - $9,521; Cost-Share - $7,000

 

Mellon Conservation Landscaping - Fairfax City

• Property is next to a Fairfax City storm drainage easement. The back yard is consistently soggy.
• The drainage swale leading down to the easement was planted densely and mulched. The project involved some sculpting of the swale. Given the potential for concentrated flow, the homeowner will observe the project closely to make sure the planting remains stable and will work with the designer if erosion is seen.
• Size - 380 sq. ft.; Total Cost - $5,335; Cost-Share - $4,268.

 

Lakeport Conservation Landscaping – Reston, Difficult Run Watershed, Hunter Mill District

• This project came before the committee several times because it went through major changes to meet demands from community members. Intended to capture runoff flowing down steep grassed slope between two rows of townhomes.
• Two catch basins pipe water to two planted terraces made with 16” coir logs. Terraces are backfilled with of compost and topsoil and planted heavily with shade tolerant ferns and other groundcover.
• Size – 570 ft²; Total Cost - $6,995; Cost-Share - $5,596

After review, the committee recommends that the Board approve all November CAP-VCAP applications and reimbursement requests.

November 2022 CAP AND VCAP Applications

Applicant	Program	Location	Supervisor District	Watershed	Type	Size (application)	Cost Total Cost  Reimbursement
Flynn-King	CAP	Burke	Springfield	Pohick Creek	CL	1,238 SF	$12,023  $7,000
Howell	VCAP	Burke	Braddock	Pohick Creek	PP	520 SF	$24,104.34 $7,280
Garrett	VCAP	Clifton	Springfield	Old Mill Branch	BR	692 SF	$37,500 $30,000

 

November 2022 CAP AND VCAP Reimbursements

Applicant	Program	Location	Supervisor District	Watershed	Type	Size	Cost Total Cost (estimated cost, if different) Reimbursement
Hicks	CAP	Lorton	Mount Vernon	Mill Branch	CL	540 SF	$5,026 $4,020.80
Hicks	CAP	Lorton	Mount Vernon	Mill Branch	DW	135 CF	$9,521 $7,000
Lakeport Cluster	CAP	Reston	Hunter Mill	Difficult Run	CL	570 SF	$6,995 ($8,995) $5,596
Mellon	VCAP	Fairfax	Fairfax City	Accotink Creek	CL	380 SF	$5,335 ($5,830) $4,268

 

ADJOURNMENT

Ms. Bordas adjourned the meeting at 11:50 A.M. The next TRC is tentatively scheduled for the morning of December 20^th