NCS000393_Regional Stormwater Partnership FY 19 Yearly Report_20190912

REGIONAL
STORMWATER
PARTNERSHIP
of THE CAROL'INAS
FY 19 Yearly Report
September 12, 2019
Prepared by
Rising Solutions, PLLC

Contents
Overview of Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas (RSPC)......................................................4
Purpose, Vision, and Goals........................................................................................................................4
Mission ...........................
........................................................................................... 4
Background of the RSPC — Beginning as the Regional Stormwater Partnership (RSWP) .........................4
Today's RSPC.............................................................................................................................................4
Members................................................................................................................................................... 5
Meetings...................................................................................................................................................5
OrganizationalStructure...............................................................................................................................6
Official Mailing Address for the RSPC.......................................................................................................6
RegisteredAgent for RSPC........................................................................................................................6
Bylaws and Legal Documentation.............................................................................................................6
Boardof Directors and Officers ................................................................................................................6
Committees............................................................................................................................................... 7
ExecutiveCommittee............................................................................................................................7
Non-profit 501c(3) Committee.............................................................................................................7
NewMembers Committee....................................................................................................................7
BudgetCommittee................................................................................................................................8
TrainingCommittee..............................................................................................................................8
Educational Outreach Committee........................................................................................................8
Budget....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Annual Meeting Fiscal Report- February 13, 2019..............................................................................8
Dues......................................................................................................................................................8
Expenditures.........................................................................................................................................8
AccountBalance Projections.................................................................................................................8
Fiscal Year End Report (June 30, 2018).................................................................................................9
DuesStructure..........................................................................................................................................9
Key Permit -Related Accomplishments in FY19.............................................................................................9
MediaCampaign.......................................................................................................................................9
TV........................................................................................................................................................10
Radio...................................................................................................................................................13
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Website...............................................................................................................................................13
Conferences and Workshops..................................................................................................................15
Elected Officials Stormwater Workshop.............................................................................................15
TechTalk Training Workshop..............................................................................................................18
SCAWWA-WEASCStormwater Lunch and Learn................................................................................18
MembershipFlyer...................................................................................................................................19
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Overview of Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas (RSPC)
Purpose, Vision, and Goals
The Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas (RSPC) provides a forum for collaborations and
creates a synergy with 18 municipalities to provide education and outreach activities as part of the EPA's
Clean Water Act Municipal Stormwater permit requirements. The RSPC has developed strong
relationships between municipal agencies' staff by satisfying NPDES requirements and coming together
to achieve common goals. It is committed to the betterment of our region through the improvement of
water quality and takes an active stormwater leadership role in achieving that vision.
We seek to educate and bring awareness to the public, local businesses and education centers of our
region about stormwater issues and their impact on our water quality and our environment. We further
aim to unite local stormwater professionals and stormwater programs by sharing information and ideas
in order to collaborate, discuss and address similar stormwater issues on a regional level.
Background of the RSPC— Beginning as the Regional Stormwater Partnership (RSWP)
The Regional Stormwater Partnership (RSWP) was formed through collaboration with stormwater
professionals and the Centralina Council of Governments (CCOG) in 2007 with a Clean Water
Management Trust Fund Grant. It was developed as a regional stormwater partnership to address our
public's water quality concerns and to implement strategies that protect and promote water quality in
our region. The Centralina Council of Governments assumed the lead role in managing the grant by
facilitating a regional partnership, fostering local programs, procuring media involvement, and
administering the grant disbursements and programs.
In November 2012, the Regional Stormwater Partnership (RSWP) Executive Committee made the joint
decision to move the administration of the Partnership from the Centralina Council of Governments
(CCOG) to the Infrastructure, Design, Environment and Sustainability (IDEAS) Center at UNC Charlotte.
With this move, the RSWP was able to expand its membership beyond the CCOG area and utilize the
IDEAS Center resources within the Environmental Assistance Office to further the mission of the RSWP.
The RSWP was managed through UNC Charlotte until June 2016.
Today's RSPC
The Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas (RSPC) has continued to develop and grow as an
organization to support all municipalities throughout the region in satisfying their NPDES municipal
stormwater permit requirements. Since July 15, 2017, the RSPC has contracted with Rising Solutions,
PLLC consulting engineering firm to provide facilitation services for creating a working relationship with
members and an administrative home to the RSPC. This allowed the RSPC to move forward with creating
organizational structure to become a 501c(3) Non -Profit, to develop bylaws, hold quarterly and annual
meetings, offer training, participate in outreach events, seek grant opportunities, plan workshops,
coordinate media campaigns, manage the RSPC website and elect the Board of Directors and Officers.
The elected officers are shown in Table 1.
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address similar stormwater issues on a regional level.
http://regionalstormwater.org [e-mail]
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• April 5, 2019, Sand Dunes Club, 1735 Atlantic Ave., Sullivan's Island, SC 29842 -12-2pm.
o "Coastal Resiliency and Shoreline Restoration: Evolving the Way We Protect Restored
Shorelines," Ben Nash, Brown and Caldwell
• February 15, 2019, SCE&G Pine Island Club, Columbia, SC 29212 —12 — 2pm.
o "Using Green Infrastructure and Stream Restoration for Stormwater Management and a
Way to Create Great Public Spaces" — Will Wilhelm, Kimley-Horn
• Nov 2, 2018, SCANA, 100 SCANA Parkway, Cayce, SC 29033 —12-2pm.
o "Advancing stormwater design standards for the health of our environment, economy,
and communities" — William Lamb, Thomas and Hutton
• August 24, 2018, SCE&G Pine Island Club, Columbia, SC 29212 —12-2pm.
o "SC Changes to the 2018 Stormwater Construction General Permit" —Shawn Clark, DHEC
Membership Flyer
An informational flyer to express the mission, actions, and benefits of the RSPC was developed during
FY19. It is shown in Figure 4. David Caldwell, Mecklenburg County, Craig Miller, Charlotte; Derek Slocum,
Statesville; and Josh Watkins, Cramerton provided testimonial statements to highlight the benefits of
being RSPC members.
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Tech Talk Training Workshop
The RSPC held a Tech Talk, "GIS Mapping for Stormwater Applications" on October 24, 2018 at the
Mecklenburg County Offices located at 2145 Suttle Avenue, Charlotte NC. There were 34 registrations
for the Tech Talk, with 27 attendees gaining insight and training on GIS Mapping. There were several
questions and interactive discussions throughout the workshop. Professional Engineering PDHs were
given for five attendees who were professional engineers and signed the registration and PE evaluation
forms.
Figure 6: Tech Talk - GIS Mapping for Stormwater Applications
Presentations included:
1) GIS Applications Supporting Storm Water and Water Quality
By James Scanlon, Mecklenburg County GIS
2) Leveraging ArcGIS Applications to Enhance Municipal Stormwater Management
By Neal Banerjee, ESP Associates, Inc Water Resources
3) Collection of Storm Water Data Using Mobile Operating Systems
By Josh De Maury, Mecklenburg County Storm Water
These presentations are now available on-line at the RSPC website:
https:Hregionalstormwater.ora/events/october-24th-tech-talk/
SCAWWA-WEASC Stormwater Lunch and Learn
The RSPC has developed training opportunities in collaboration with South Carolina American Water
Works Association — Water Environment Association of SC (SCAWWA-WEASC) Stormwater through a
sponsorship of six Lunch and Learn events. These events will be attended by stormwater professionals
from both NC and SC with meaningful training and offering of Professional Development Hours.
Schedule:
June 7, 2019, Duke Energy Catawba Nuclear Station - Nuclear Operations Training Center and
Field Tour in the York, SC area from 11am-2pm.
o Catawba Nuclear Station Stormwater Presentation and Tour, Tina Woodward and Haley
Willis of Duke Energy
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Registration and Light Breakfast
Welcome and Introductions
Stormwater Program Goals & Objectives and the Importance
of Partnerships
Clean Water Act and Municipal Stormwater Permit
Requirements
Break
Stormwater Fees and Aging Stormwater Infrastructure
Importance of Streams Buffers and Stormwater Control
Measures
Lunch Pickup
Interactive Audience and Panel Discussion
February 28, 2019
8:30 A.M. -12:30 P.M.
2145 Suttle Ave., Charlotte, 4th Floor
REGISTER AT:
HTTPS://R EGI ONALSTORM WATER.ORG/STORM WATER -WO R KSH 0 P-REGISTRATION
FOR MORE INFO
Contact Regina Guyer at [e-mail]
PRESENTERS
Gave Canaan
Mecklenburg Co. Storm Water Services Director
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Statesville Public Works Director
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Erin Riggs Evan Kirk
UNC Environmental Finance Center
Will Wilhelm
KimleV•Ham a Associates Vice President
Figure 7. Stormwater Workshop for Elected Officials Flyer
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Figure 6: Elected Officials Stormwater Workshop
Summary:
The presentations were meaningful to the elected officials who attended the Stormwater
Workshop for Elected Officials in areas of stormwater basics, permit requirements, fees and
infrastructure, and control measures. There were dynamic discussions during the interactive
panel and audience discussion which covered questions sent in during registration, written in
on notecards during the workshop, and asked during the panel. The workshop allowed elected
officials to more clearly understand stormwater issues and provide resources for their follow up
inquiries through the RSPC and individual members in each municipality. The workshop
presentations can be found on the regionalstormwater.org website.
The UNC Environmental Finance Center is a resource on stormwater fees and hosted a webinar
on stormwater fees on March 111^, 2019 within which elected officials were invited to join.
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Credits:
The types of licenses included:
• 2.5 hours of Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for Engineering
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Conferences and Workshops
Elected Officials Stormwater Workshop
The Elected Officials Stormwater Workshop was held on February 28, 2019 from gam-12:30pm at 2145
Suttle Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28208 on the fourth floor Frazier Fir Conference Room. A flyer was created
to highlight the event and speakers which was provided through RSPC members, postal mailings, along
with emails to the elected officials from each RSPC member municipality as shown in Figure 5.
Registration
There were 49 people who registered for the Elected Officials Stormwater Workshop with 48 attendees.
The category of attendees showed the participants were 35% municipal and government agencies'
elected officials, with RSPC members staff attending comprising 48%, consultants 10%, academia 4%,
and nonmember municipalities at 2%.
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o Provides links to each municipality for reporting pollution specific to their area which
goes to each RSPC member specific web page providing direct contact information of
their stormwater contact along with a button link to the municipality's website.
o Reporting pollution can also be done via an interactive map on the Report Pollution
page.
• FOR EDUCATORS
• EVENTS
o Allows for listing of current and past events
o Provides opportunity to set up a registration page, as shown in Figure 3(Should we
change to screen shot for the Elected Officials Workshop?
• RESOURCES
• CONTACT
The website includes a "Members Only" area for RSPC members interaction, creating a capability for
sharing of important data, BMP strategies, training, forums, and other information exchange. This area
of the website requires a password to access.
This year the website became an active part of the RSPC reach. Contact and website information for all
the municipalities were linked in across several places with the website to increase the partnership's
ability to connect citizens directly with their local municipalities for questions or to report pollution.
Event information including registration (Figure 4) and after -meeting posting of information became the
standard. The website is continually being updated to remain current on all the RSPC's activities,
outreach, training and contact information.
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Figure 4 :Registration Page on Website for Elected Officials Workshop
These improvements to the website have increased the number of visitors with peaks happening with
our October Tech Talk, February Elected Officials, and April for outreach via NCDEQ workshop and the
May Tech Talk. See Figure S.
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Table 6: Web Based TV Media Reach Summary
Date
Web Based
Platform
Link to Media
Impressions
1/14/2019
WCCBCharlotte.com
https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2019/01/14/rising-spotlight-with-all-
288,300
1/14/2019
Rising News Package
188,625
1/14/2019
Rising Guest
Appearance
44,600
the-rai n-he res-how-you-ca n-protect-yo u r-home-from-stormwater-
damage/
1/14/2019
Rising Story Streamed
63,854
1/14/2019
Webstory link
794
Teaser and story
links above
Teaser and story links
above
Teaser and story links above
1,900
Teaser and story
links above
Teaser and story links
above
Teaser and story links above
224,041
Teaser and story
links above
Teaser and story links
above
Teaser and story links above
8,200
Fall Web Based TV Media Reach Total Impressions
909,029
4/1/19-5/31/19
WCCBCharlotte.com
https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2019/08/02/carolina-insight-regional-
188,625
4/1/19-5/31/19
Rising News Package
28,650
4/1/19-5/31/19
Rising Story Streamed
stormwater-partnership-of-the-carolinas/
794
4/1/19-5/31/19
Webstory link
1,909
4/1/19-5/31/19
All Social Accounts
Teaser and story links above
225,660
4/1/19-5/31/19
Emailed Weekly
Teaser and story links above
7,645
4/1/19-5/31/19
ROS on site & Mobile
PSA Bonus :15 Spots Impressions
16,147
Spring Web Based TV Media Reach Total Impressions
469,430
FY19 Web Based TV Media Reach Total Impressions
1,378,459
Radio
The RSPC FY19 media campaign with The Agency included a radio campaign with air dates of September
17-30 and October 8-21 each with 12 messages per week (48 total) for the Fall campaign and air dates of
April 8-21 and May 6-21 each with 6 messages per week (36 total) for the Spring campaign. For both
campaigns, the messages were during the Sam to 12 midnight time slots. The total impressions for the
radio campaign was 444,000 with 249,600 in Fall and 194,400 in Spring.
Website
The Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas has an interactive website to further the mission
of the RSPC. It includes tab headings for:
• HOME
• ABOUTSTORMWATER
o Stormwater Pollution
o Impacts of Pollution
o What You Can Do
• REPORT POLLUTION
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resulted in 2,905,567 impressions. The total web -based TV media impressions were 469,430. Therefore,
making an TV media campaign reach in the Spring of 3,375,045. Therefore, making an overall TV media
campaign reach of 8,966,574.
Table 5: TV Media Reach Summary
Date
TV Platform
Number of
Paid Spots
Public Service
Announcement
Bonus Spots
Impressions
9/1/18-11/5/18
WCCB CW
157
123
3,649,600
9/1/18-11/5/18
GCCB McTV
88
31
831,300
9/1/18-11/5/18
HCCB Antenna TV
72
102
14,400
Fall Total of TV Media Spots: 256 resulting in Total Impressions Of:
4,682,500
4/1/19-5/31/19
WCCB CW
157
215
1,641,000
4/1/19-5/31/19
GCCB McTV
88
104
528,000
4/1/19-5/31/19
HCCB Antenna TV
72
108
547,000
Spring Total of TV Media Spots: 427 resulting in Total Impressions Of:
2,905,567
FY19 Total of TV Media Spots: 683 resulting in Total Impressions Of:
7,588,067
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2 Flooding, what are somethings we can do as homeowners
to keep that water away from the foundation of the
home.
3 Who owns and maintains the infrastructure and the
stormwater facilities
4 Why do some streets flood during some of these events
and then other times you don't have any flooding at all?
Figure 3. January 14, 2019 In -Studio Interview on Stormwater with Dave Johnson, Mt. Holly
3) Rising Spotlight: Stormwater Pollution
July 27, 2018 by Kristen Fisher
Stormwater pollution is a big problem here in the Piedmont. City of Monroe stormwater
engineer, Chris Costner, has ways on how you can keep our area waterways clean.
https://www.wccbcha rlotte.co m/2018/07/27/risi ng-spotl ight-stormwate r-pollution/
4) WCCB Carolina Insight: Storm Water Management
July 23, 2018 by Sarah Obeid
Derek Slocum with the City of Statesville highlights the importance of storm water management
and how it can affect your drinking water and the environment around you.
https://www.wccbcha rlotte.co m/2018/07/23/ca rolina-i nsight-storm-water-management/
5) Weather Water Week: Keeping Our Lakes and Rivers Clean
July 17, 2018 by Sarah Obeid
Water Week has begun, and we'll be talking all things water!
Our Rising meteorologist Nicole talked with Charlotte Storm Water Services about our local
rivers and waterways and how to keep them clean.
https://www.wccbcha rlotte.com/2018/07/23/ca rol i na-i nsight-sto rm-water-management/
The Fall 2018 campaign's Carolina Insight spot was on topics of Asset Management, Funding, and the
Changing Infrastructure by the City of Charlotte, but it did not Air until August. Thus the impressions will
come with our FY20 campaign. The Spring 2019 campaign also included a Carolina Insight recorded
message with Mt. Holly and a Rising Spotlight Live In -Studio Interview with Statesville. Those are
currently being scheduled and thus will be with our FY20 campaign.
A summary of the overall Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 TV media reach and Web Based TV media reach is
shown in Tables 5 and 6 (before the Carolina Insight). The TV Media outreach included several
highlighted articles/interviews as shown in Table 6. In Fall there were 256 TV Media spots which resulted
in 4,682,500 impressions. The total web -based TV media impressions were 909,029. Therefore, making
an TV media campaign reach in the Fall of 5,591,529. In Spring there were 427 TV Media spots which
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TV.
There were in -studio and in the field spots developed or to be developed for television as well as web -
based media and were provided to RSPC membership for use within their municipalities. These providec
several opportunities for stormwater outreach to the public and included:
1) WCCB, Carolina Insight: Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas
August 2, 2019 by Caryn Little
Alyssa Dodd, at Charlotte, discusses stormwater infrastructure including that more is being built
and what is there sometimes needs to be repaired. She discusses how we contribute resources
to help meet the infrastructure needs. In addition, She shares how we can all work together to
clear off storm drain, report pollution.
The website link for the interview can be found at:
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of-the-carolinas/
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2) WCCB, Rising Spotlight with Derek James: With All the Rain, Here's How You Can Protect Your
Home
January 14, 2019 by Sarah Obeid
Dave Johnson, Public Utilities Director at Mount Holly, discusses stormwater fees and how it
benefits homeowners. He also touches on practical ways homeowners can keep rainwater from
the foundation of their homes and why streets flood during some rain events and not others.
Figure 2. The website link for the interview can be found at:
https://www.wccbcha rlotte. com/2019/01/l4/risi ng-spotl ight-with-a I I-the-ra i n-he res-how-vo u-
ca n-p rotect-vou r-ho me-from-stormwater-da mage/
The RSPC in -studio interview on January 14, 2019 covered four different stormwater topics, shown in
Table 4. The focus of the interview was to help residents especially homeowners to understand the
stormwater fee, flooding, and how they can help.
Table 4: RSPC January 14, 2029 in -Studio Interview Summary
Part I Verbal
1 We look at our bill and we see stormwater fee, what is
that, and how does it benefit us
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Fiscal Year End Report (June 30, 2018)
During the August 22, 2018 quarterly meeting, the fiscal statement by Treasurer, Franklin Gover, at the
end of the fiscal year June 20, 2018, a balance of $92,801.
Dues Structure
The RSPC members voted and approved the dues structure of seven tiers based on population of the
municipal entities during the February 2, 2018 annual meeting. Table 3 shows the approved dues
structure and the current municipalities within the tiers.
Table 3: Approved Dues Schedule by Tien Based on Population
Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas Dues Tiers Established 2-7-18
Tier
Population
Dues
# in Tier
Total from Tier
FY 2019 Municipalities within Tiers
Tier 1
<5,000
$750
6
$4,500
China Grove, Cramerton, Dallas, Lake
Park, Lowell, Town of Stanley
Tier 2
5,000 - 10,000
$1,500
1
$1,500
Bessemer City
Tier 3
10,001- 25,000
$2,500
5
$12,500
Belmont, Harrisburg, Mt Holly, Shelby,
Stallings
Tier 4
25,001- 50,000
$4,000
3
$12,000
Monroe, Mooresville, Statesville
Tier 5
50,001- 100,000
$5,000
1
$5,000
Gastonia
Tier 6
100,001- 250,000
$12,000
1
$12,000
Mecklenburg Co +Towns
Tier 7
>250,001
$17,500
1
$17,500
Charlotte
Total Projected Dues Collected $65,000
Key Permit -Related Accomplishments in FY19
Media Campaign
The RSPC worked with The Agency for media campaign productions. Campaigns to promote awareness
of regional stormwater issues using an array of marketing strategies were implemented. These included
new website development with member connectivity along with the production of radio and television
spots.
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Budget Committee
A budget committee was developed with Franklin Gover— China Grove (Treasurer and committee chair),
David Caldwell —Mecklenburg County, and Chris Costner— Monroe. The committee is evaluating
expenditures and revenue from dues to formulate the RSPC budget plans.
New committees were designated during the 2019 Annual Meeting held on February 13, 2019. These
were:
Training Committee
A training committee was developed with Rob Donham — Harrisburg as committee chair, Josh Watkins -
Cramerton, and Chad Waldrup — Belmont. The committee will provide leadership in developing the
spring and fall Tech Talks, workshops, and creating an inventory/database of outreach and educational
materials which RSPC members may have available.
Educational Outreach Committee
An educational outreach committee was developed with David Caldwell — Mecklenburg County as
committee chair, joined by Cheri Clark— Village of Lake Park, Derek Slocum - Statesville, Chad Waldrup —
Belmont, and Jon Young - Mooresville as committee members. Gina Ratajc— Rising Solutions, PLLC to
offer committee support as she was an educator and could provide assistance in development of
educational plans. The committee will investigate a variety of ways and organizations which the RSPC
could collaborate with in seeking to engage students in experiential learning projects with the RSPC
members. Ideas discussed were interns, experiential learning projects, grants, work study, involvement
with career fair events and / or other venues which community colleges or universities may have
available. The overall goal will be in engaging students to develop and provide stormwater outreach and
education within each members' municipality.
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Annual Meeting Fiscal Report— February 13, 2019
The December 31, 2018 ending balance was $131,113.64. The February 13, 2019 annual meeting
account balance is $116,704.14.
Dues —The RSPC has collected $64,250 in dues for 2018-2019. This number includes the two new Tier 1
towns (Town of Stanley and Dallas) that recently joined the RSPC.
Expenditures- The RSPC's FY2019 expenditures are as expected for approximately half of the budget
year, totaling $40,119.19. There have been two payments to Rising Solutions, PLLC for facilitation
services totaling $19,569 with two equal payments remaining for facilitation services. The Agency has
been paid $10,300 for advertisement/media services. The RSPC anticipates $11,200 in remaining media
services fees to The Agency. Also, legal fees associated with the partnership total $7525.69 year-to-date.
The legal fees incurred during incorporation as a nonprofit were a bit unknown. The Executive
Committee expects these charges to greatly reduce as nonprofit and tax-exempt status is obtained.
Account Balance Projections — It is projected that the RSPC will need to use $13,500 in savings to close
out this fiscal year, projected spending of $77,608 minus $64,250 in dues collected. There will be
approximately $77,000 left in savings in June 2019.
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Chris Costner, Secretary, RSPC
Stormwater Engineer
City of Monroe
[phone]
[e-mail]
Franklin Gover, Treasurer, RSPC
Assistant Town Manager
Town of China Grove
[phone], extension 106
[e-mail]
Craig Miller, QEP, CPSWQ
Member at -large, RSPC
Stormwater Supervisor
City of Charlotte
[phone]
[e-mail]
Committees
The RSPC established committees to research and develop recommendations to the organization.
Committees will be developed as actions are pursued needing investigation, evaluation, and leadership
outside of a meeting timeframe. Committees will report back to the RSCP Board and memberships at
quarterly and annual meetings. The current active committees include:
Executive Committee
Executive Committee shall consist of the Chair (Rob Donham), the immediate past Chair of the Board of
Directors (currently not applicable), Vice -Chairman (Kevin Krouse), Treasurer (Franklin Gover), and
Secretary (Chris Costner). The Executive Committee shall meet to consider matters of a nature which
cannot wait for action until the next meeting of the Board and shall have all the power and authority of
the Board of Directors to act in regard to such matters.
Non-profit 501c(3) Committee
A Non-profit committee was formed with Rob Donham — Harrisburg, Craig Miller— City of Charlotte,
Chris Costner — Monroe, and Derek Slocum — Statesville. This committee provides leadership in creating
the Non-profit, evaluates and interacts with legal counsel, and executes items needed to finalize the
organizational structure.
New Members Committee
The RSPC set up a new members committee to provide leadership and direction in seeking to grow the
organization. The committee chair is Derek Slocum —Statesville with Chris Costner — Monroe, David
Johnson — Mt Holly as members, and Kevin Krouse - Lowell. During the May 2, 2018 meeting, Craig
Miller gave Derek a list of all the regional municipalities who are or who will be designated as MS4 as a
focus list of potential new members. Derek will contact RSPC members in proximity to the potential new
member and request them to contact the potential member. Information on any potential new
members, from website or email inquiries, will be forwarded to the committee.
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Organizational Structure
Non -Profit 501c (3) Organization
The Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas became Non-profit 501c(3) within the State of NC
on 9/28/18 at 3:19pm as noted from NC State Secretary, Elaine F. Marshall. The RSPC submitted Form
1023 and required documents through Robinson Bradshaw law firm to the IRS on March 13, 2019 in
seeking to obtain the tax-exempt status. Ty E. Shaffer is the legal counsel for the RSPC whose contact is
[phone] and email address: [e-mail].
Official Mailing Address for the RSPC
Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas
6012 Bayfield Parkway - Suite 220
Concord, NC 28027
Registered Agent for RSPC
Rising Solutions, PLLC with Regina C. Guyer, P.E. leadership is the registered agent for the RSPC.
Bylaws and Legal Documentation
The Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas adopted bylaws and legal documents as listed
below during the August 22, 2018 meeting.
Adopted legal documents:
1) Articles of Incorporation
2) Bylaws
3) Consent of Members of RSPC to Action Without Meeting
4) Conflict of Interest Policy
5) Conflict of Interest Annual Disclosure Statement for Board Members
6) Whistleblower Policy
7) Document Retention Policy
8) Memorandum — Guidelines for Meeting Minutes
Board of Directors and Officers
During the 2019 Annual Meeting on February 7, 2019 the Board of Directors and Officers were
presented for continued terms. The current Board of Directors and Officers are:
Rob Donham, Chair, RSPC
Town Engineer
Town of Harrisburg
[phone]
[e-mail]
Kevin Krouse, Vice Chair, RSPC
City Manager
Town of Lowell
[phone]
[e-mail]
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Table 1: Board of Directors - Officers for RSPC
Name - Municipality
Officer Position
Rob Donham — Harrisburg
Chair
Kevin Krouse — Lowell
Vice -Chair
Chris Costner— Monroe
Secretary
Franklin Gover—China Grove
Treasurer
CraigMiller—Charlotte
Member — at — Large
Members
The current RSPC members during FY 2019 includes 18 Municipal and County agencies. These are shown
in Table 2.
Table 2: Current RSPC Members FY18-FY19
Belmont
Gastonia
Mooresville
Bessemer City
Harrisburg
Mount Holly
Charlotte
Lake Park
Shelby
China Grove
Lowell
Stallings
Cramerton
Mecklenburg County
Statesville
Dallas
Monroe
Town of Stanley
Meetings
The 2019 Annual Meeting was held on February 13, 2019 at Gaston College, Kimbrell Campus, 7220
Wilkinson Blvd, Belmont, NC. The 2018 Annual Meeting was held on February 7, 2018 at 2523 Charlotte
Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28117.
Quarterly meetings in 2019 will be held:
• May 1, 2019 in Charlotte, NC
• Aug 21, 2019 in Statesville, NC
• Nov 6, 2019 in Harrisburg, NC
Quarterly meetings were held on:
• November 7, 2018 in Monroe, NC
• August 22, 2018 in Mount Holly, NC
• May 2, 2018 in Statesville, NC
• December 6, 2017 in Belmont, NC
• September 21, 2017 in Charlotte, NC
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Figure 1: August 22, 2018 Meeting