20080511 Ver 1_Contentnea/ KLittle Contentnea Creek Bank Email Thread_20210826

Hamilton, Ryan
From:Merritt, Katie
Sent:Monday, September 12, 2022 11:01 AM
To:Hamilton, Ryan
Subject:FW: \[External\] RE: Contentnea/ KLittle Contentnea Creek Bank
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From: Merritt, Katie
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 11:00 AM
To: [e-mail]; [e-mail]
Cc: DAVID KNOWLES <[e-mail]>; 'Bobby Ham' <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: \[External\] RE: Contentnea/ KLittle Contentnea Creek Bank

Hey Jeff and Kelly,
Here is a link to our electronic files for the Contentnea Banks sites. I recommend you all look through what DWR has,
and then we can have a virtual meeting to discuss what you have found and next steps to proceed. Follow the 8 steps
below to gain access to the electronic files for this bank.

1. https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/WaterResources/?dbid=0&repo=WaterResources
2. When you go to the link, click “Sign Out” at the top RIGHT hand side of page. Then, when prompted, click SIGN
IN (all fields in this window should already be filled in)
3. Click on the link below the Search field that says “401/Buffer Projects”
4. Click on the Folder Name 2008
5. Click on the Folder Name 20080511
6. Click on the Folder for Ver 1 (Contentnea Bank)
7. There are 5 additional folders within this folder: CLCC Credit Ledgers, Credit Releases, L1 L2, L-8 Tract,
Monitoring Reports/Review. There are also individual files within this folder as well.
8. Click on any file you want to see. I recommend you look at the Document Date for each file so you know when
it was received.

I think this will help you all as you determine what DWR is still in need of in order for GES to receive the credits they are
wanting.

Thank you for your patience,
Katie

From: Jeff Becker \[mailto:[e-mail]\]
Sent: Thursday, October 7, 2021 4:59 PM
To: Merritt, Katie <[e-mail]>
Cc: DAVID KNOWLES <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: \[External\] RE: Contentnea/ KLittle Contentnea Creek Bank

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I know
you are swamped ... Now that I have my documentation in order my plan is to arrange for a site visit and show
the NCWLF all of the tracts I believe are eligible for transfer. I.. Jan 1 2022 is my targeted date. to transfer the
easements... So we have some time to figure this all out... MANY THANKSSS
On Thursday, October 7, 2021, 01:27:39 PM PDT, Merritt, Katie <[e-mail]> wrote:

Hi Kelly & Jeff,
I haven't had time to look into this yet. I'll get back to you when I have looked through my files.

Thank you,
katie

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Sent: Thursday, October 7, 2021 3:54 PM
To: [e-mail]; Merritt, Katie <[e-mail]>
Cc: 'Bobby Ham' <[e-mail]>
Subject: \[External\] RE: Contentnea/ KLittle Contentnea Creek Bank

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All:
Attached is an easement from 2012 that references several tracts, including L-11. Maps referenced in the easement are
also attached.

If you all need anything else, please let me know.

-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Becker <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, October 4, 2021 8:57 AM
To: Merritt Katie <[e-mail]>
Cc: Kelly D. Forghani <[e-mail]>; Bobby Ham <[e-mail]>
Subject: Contentnea/ KLittle Contentnea Creek Bank

Katie.. I am using a February 10, 2010 letter from Ian McMillian as my reference point for this email. The letter states
tracts L-1 , L-2 L-10 , and L-11 that Conservation Easement had not been executed and credits could not be generated
until these tracts were brought under easements. According our records tracts L-1 , L-2 , and L-10 all were released
from subordination and we were able to place these tracts under conservation easement. I will forward emails from Kelly
documenting these tracts are under easement and are eligible for full credit releases

As to tract L-11, as of today I have not been successful in researching the FATE of this tract. As we discussed the
Stokes divorce proceedings during this time frame complicated GES ability to secure easements for the property we
purchased ( ie tract L-11 being one of our purchases ). I plan on making a trip to the Greene County Records Office in
an attempt to determine the status of tract L-11.

Where this leaves us , in my opinion, is once tract L-11 status is determined we should be able to reach agreement on
credit releases, and which tracts should be transferred to a permanent easement holder . Let me know your thoughts
and suggestions. MANY THANKS
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