CAPITAL REGION WATER BOARD

Minutes of 9/20/06 Meeting

Susquehanna River Basin Commission Office

Attending: Walter Lyon, CRWB; Paula Ballaron, SRBC;

John Seitz, York Co. Pl. Comm.; Roger Karsnitz, CRWB; Marshall Goulding, CRWB, Exec. Dir.

Introductions:

Executive Director, Goulding, opened the meeting in the absence of Betty Conner, Chairperson. Introductions were made of those present.

Meeting Minutes:

The minutes of the July 26, 2006, meeting were reviewed and approved.

Treasurer’s Report:

The Treasurer’s report was presented by Marshall Goulding (see attached).

After brief discussion, it was determined that dues should be collected from all members for the fiscal year 2006-07. All dues had been waived for the preceding year. There was discussion addressing the $25,000 level of operating funds for a non-profit organization beyond which IRS filing could be of concern. Noting this, Walter does not want to limit our available financial resources to carry out future programs for which grant monies might be obtained. Walter then proposed to reinstate dues payments in sufficient amounts to support programs within the approved CRWB budget for fiscal 2006-07.

In earlier meetings, it was decided to seek a “review” of our financial position rather than an audit. Marshall had obtained an estimate of $600-$800 for this service. Walter suggested that we should probably get a review of our past two years financial status. As we have relatively few financial transactions, Marshall was urged to seek the review services for two years within the range of costs previously offered.

Lower Susquehanna Regional Committee:

The final guidance for nominating Critical Water Planning Areas has been developed. York County is considering nominating the Hanover area and is meeting with Adams County on September 26, 2006, to discuss the matter. SRBC can supply data to support an application. It was noted that the designation of a Critical Water Planning Area requires the local municipalities be advised against permitting future development until the water supply issue is resolved. A water supplier must then certify that service for all customers will be maintained through a drought condition.

Committee Reports:

Planning – Walter Lyon ; Walter reported on the meeting of September 13, 2006, summarizing the Workshop program. Workshop I is proposed to take a critical look at and identify problems in the areas of water supply (surface and groundwater), flooding, droughts, water quality, aquatic environment, and infrastructure needs.

Workshop II would review the problem areas and prioritize actions. A Third Workshop would establish the meaningful relationship between land use and water planning. A tentative target for the first workshop was proposed to be February 2007.

New Business:

Election of Directors: Section 4.1 of the By-Laws requires election of CRWB Directors by the members at the annual meeting. They then serve until the annual meeting of the membership in the next even year. Nine Directors constitute the whole Board, five from the contributing membership and two each from the ex-officio and affiliate membership. Those elected are as follows:

John Hollenbach – United Water Company

Richard Neubauer – PA American Water Company

Jeff Hines – York Water Company

Richard Schmoyer – Adams County Planning Commission

John Hines – PA Department of Environmental Protection

Betty Conner – Lebanon County Conservation District

Roger Karsnitz

Paula Ballaron – Susquehanna River Basin Commission

John Seitz – York County Planning Commission

The Executive Director will contact those elected Directors. Pending acceptance of those noted above, several alternates were selected to fill the full Board as needed.

Old Business: None

Next meeting: Regular schedule – November 21, 2006. Location SRBC.

Meeting Adjourned at 12 Noon