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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20160719 FINAL NPC MRC MinutesNPC MRC 7/19/2016 FINAL Meeting Summary 1 July 19, 2016 NPC MRC FINAL Meeting Summary The July 19, 2016 NPC MRC meeting took place at the Hemlock Forest Room at 1455 Forks Avenue, Forks, WA on Tuesday the 19th from 4:05 to 6:01 PM (00:10:10 on the audio counter). A quorum of voting members was established. Appointed committee members present at the meeting were Steve Allison (Hoh Tribe Rep.), Rod Fleck (City of Forks), John Hunter (Citizen Rep., Clallam County – Education/Environment), Katie Krueger (Quileute Tribe Rep.), Deborah Kucipeck (Clallam County Rep.), Roy Morris (Citizen Rep., Clallam County – Commercial Fishing), Rich Osborne (Citizen Rep., Clallam County – Science), Tami Pokorny (Jefferson County Rep., Coordinator), Dana Sarff (Makah Tribe Rep.) and Jill Silver (Citizen Rep., Jefferson County – Conservation/Environment). Rebekah Brooks (ONRC), Victor Hanna (Citizen), Sarah Carter (Citizen), and Frank Hanson (ONRC) were also present. Introductions Public Comments Jill Silver announced that there are smelt running at Rialto, a sign that the normal cold water has returned off of our coast. Approval of and Additions to the Agenda There were no additions to the agenda; it was approved by consensus. Approval of the June Meeting Summary The June Meeting Summary was approved by consensus, with changes that were made by Katie Krueger and Tami Pokorny. Announcements Katie Krueger announced the release of a Nearshore Restoration Program for Puget Sound that could relate to the coast. Steve Allison announced his retirement in September; the August NPC MRC Meeting will be his last as representative for the Hoh Tribe. Old Business MRC Summit Update Tami Pokorny gave an update on the coastal MRC Summit coming up in October. The Pacific County MRC will be hosting the event at the Breakers Hotel in Long Beach. *Call in to the next conference call on August 4th, or email comments to Tami. The draft agenda includes MRC updates, an overview of the Shoreline Master Plan in each county and a Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) draft review. Steve Allison suggested an update on razor clam status. NPC MRC 7/19/2016 FINAL Meeting Summary 2 Signage Project Tami Pokorny gave an update on inquiries with local Tribes. Jennifer Hagen with the Quileute Tribe emailed before the meeting that there are probably enough signs at La Push and therefore suggested other outreach means; Katie pointed out at the meeting that La Push is sensitive about signage as we border with ONP and need to respect their concerns; Discussion followed on Tribal firewood collection. Signage needs may include brochures, website links, maps and magnets. Discussion followed on a water bottle filling station in Forks; *Jill Silver requested to be included in a phone call for further development of the idea. 2016-2017 RFP Due Dates Tami Pokorny gave an overview of the upcoming RFP schedule: proposals are due 8/8/16; presentations will be on 8/16/16; feedback to sponsors will be by 8/19/16; revised proposals are due 9/12/16; project summaries are due 6/15/17. No proposals have been submitted yet; CoastSavers will likely submit one. ICC/Salmon Feed – Poetry Read Roy Morris gave an update on plans for the upcoming event and the intention of creating a thank you for the volunteers for the beach cleanup. Local involvement and support is welcomed. The Salmon Feed – Poetry Read will be held on Saturday, September 17th at 4:00 p.m. Jill Silver moved that the NPC MRC provide their logo for the event flyer; Katie Krueger seconded. The motion passed by consensus. Dana Sarff commented on the value of out-of-town volunteers to the beach cleanups. Newsletter The new edition of the West End Natural Resources News letter has been distributed via email and there are hard copies too. Resolution Membership Discussion followed on matching the membership of the NPC MRC Committee with the resolution. Ed Ansorg has expressed interest in remaining on the Committee. *Deborah Kucipeck and Tami Pokorny will meet to resolve membership titles and report back to the Committee. The topic will remain on the agenda for the August NPC MRC Meeting. New Business Discover Your Olympic Coast Video Curriculum Update Nicole Harris was not able to attend the NPC MRC Meeting, so an update on the curriculum was skipped. WA Coast Cleanup and Film Festival Date(s) Discussion took place on the two events. The consensus was to stay with the proposed date of Saturday, April 29th, 2017 for the Film Festival. NPC MRC Draft Display Tami Pokorny gave a presentation on her work on the draft display of the NPC MRC. The PDF of the presentation has been sent out to the Committee. There was general approval from the NPC MRC to use the display. Meeting Length Jill Silver moved to shorten the length of the NPC MRC Meeting from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Roy Morris seconded; the motion passed by consensus. Updates NPC MRC 7/19/2016 FINAL Meeting Summary 3 Marine Debris Discussion took place over the Rhinoceros Auklet die off. Roy Morris announced that Jon Schmidt found so many plastic rope ends on the south coast beaches that he took them to the oyster growers, who donated $4000 toward dumpster expenses. Discussion followed on replacing plastic with biodegradable fibers, such as hemp, and on installing bag stations with informative signs. *Roy said he will talk to the Clean Coast Alliance about the idea. It could be a possible RFP. Washington Coast Marine Advisory Council/Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) The last meeting was held on 6/15/16 in Grays Harbor. The Technical Committee meetings have been very heated with arguments over the MSP recommendations. Additional information can be found at www.msp.wa.gov. Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council The last meeting was held on 7/15/16 in Forks. The group reviewed the agenda, which included a presentation on Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange. Washington Marine Resources Advisory Council The last meeting was on 4/26/16. Fossil Fuels Related The group discussed general fossil fuel issues. Administration and Fiscal Agent Update Tami Pokorny reminded the group that $77,500 total is available to fund projects through June of 2017. Discussion followed on how to provide hats with the NPC MRC logo for volunteers. Next Agenda The next NPC MRC meeting is scheduled for August 16th at the ONRC in Forks and will include project presentations, curriculum follow-up, signage and rope discussion follow-up, a report on the resolution membership, a program review of the Salmon Feed – Poetry Read and a goodbye party for Steve Allison. Public Comments/General John Hunter announced that the movie Lost and Found will be shown at the Rainforest Arts Center on this Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. Adjourn The NPC MRC meeting adjourned at 6:01 pm (02:06:50 on the audio counter). Compiled by Rebekah Brooks. Action Items: *Call in to the next Summit planning conference call on August 4th, or email comments to Tami. *Jill Silver requested to be included in a phone call on a water bottle filling station in Forks. *Deborah Kucipeck and Tami Pokorny will meet to resolve membership titles and report back to the NPC MRC. *Roy said he will talk to the Clean Coast Alliance about the biodegradable bag station idea.