GENERAL MEETING
March 22, 2011
WNC OFFICERS:
Chair Terry Potterton
Vice Chair Mike Pretl
Secretary Cindy Pilchard
Treasurer Lena Wallop
WNC COMMITTEES:(1) Community Concerns – Joe Austin, Dot Truitt, John Bonas, R. Burnett, S. Purnell, Cindy Pilchard (2) Convention and Forums – M. Pretl, Lena Wallop, D. Macleod, S.Lankford; (3) Recruitment and Membership – Chair Cindy Pilchard & Vice Chair Mike Pretl; and, (4) Website Development – Kurt Drechsler, Terry Potterton and D. Campbell (5) HOA Workshop Development-- K. Drechsler, S. Miller and T. Potterton (6) Covenants and Bylaws: M. Pretl, B. Leonard, and A. Ackerson (7) External Communication-C. Pilchard and B. Hocutt, (8) Annual Dinner and Conference—M.J. Marine, B.Johansson, D. Truitt, C. Pilchard, D. Macleod, and R.Oartel.
I. CALL TO ORDER:Chairman Terry Potterton called the meeting to order at 6:35PM.
II.PRESENT: Mike Pretl (Riverton) Kurt Drechsler (Harbor Pointe) Terry Potterton (Wolfe Creek), Donna Forgash (Schumaker Pond Association), Karen Lukacs (Wicomico Environmental Trust), Sandy Lyle (Villas at Avalon), Starr Purnell (Brookridge/Moss Hill), Carl Dragwa (12 South), Richard Widdowson (East Main Street Neighborhood Association), Eric Fisher (Chesapeake Bay Foundation), John Groutt (WET), Barbara Leonard (Deer Harbour)
III.GUEST SPEAKER – Davis Bowen & Friedel, Inc. - Robert Kane, P.E. Associate with DB&F gave a presentation on Stormwater Engineering including Detention Ponds, Culvert Design, and Urban Retrofits. He pointed out some of the common failures with regard to erosion and sediment control and existing drainage deficiencies. He noted that recent changes in MD law would require Environmental Site Design for major upgrades to a storm water management system. He also noted that DB&F helps homeowner associations in evaluating drainage problems and can assist in preparing grant requests. Web: www.dbfinc.com or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
IV.GUEST SPEAKER – Eric Fisher with Chesapeake Bay Foundation– The EPA has established new rules which will basically establish limits on the amount of pollutants that each watershed may contribute to the Chesapeake Bay. At the present time we can’t determine the exact impact on individual neighborhoods. While some people feel the past Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts have been a failure, based on the tremendous population growth in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, the fact that the water quality hasn’t worsened reflects a great accomplishment.
V.MINUTES: The minutes of February 22, 2011 were approved.
VI.TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer Lena Wallop was not present to give a report.
VII.COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS
VIII.ADJOURNMENT:8:46PM
Next Business Meeting will be April 26th, 2011.(4th Tuesdays)
