AGENDA #11b
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Joyce A. Smith, Town Clerk
SUBJECT: Appointments to the Stormwater Utility Policy Review Committee
DATE: March 24, 2003
The Council at its December 12, 2002 meeting adopted a resolution establishing a Stormwater Utility Policy Review Committee. That resolution and the agenda item from that meeting are attached for your reference. Tonight, the Council may make appointments to this Committee.
We have received notification from UNC that its choice for the University seats are Meg Holton, Civil Engineer for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater, and Sharon Myers, Environmental Geologist in Environment, Health and Safety.
Copies of the applications and ballots are attached.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO INVITE PARTICIPATION IN AND TO SOLICIT APPLICATIONS FOR A TOWN STORMWATER UTILITY POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE (2002-12-12/R-12)
WHEREAS, the Council is aware of increasing stormwater management related mandates and regulations requiring Town compliance; and
WHEREAS, the Council has authorized the Manager to contract with a consulting firm to begin development of a utility-based stormwater management program that would enable the Town to meet its regulatory obligations in addition to providing acceptable levels of stormwater management throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, the Council understands the importance of establishing a Stormwater Utility Policy Review Committee to work closely with the consultant and Town staff to monitor program development and to provide feedback on program and policy issues;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council directs the Manager to invite participation in and to solicit applications for a Town Stormwater Utility Policy Review Committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council directs the Manager to return for Council consideration of the applications and appointment of Committee members.
This the 12th day of December, 2002.