4601 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC 28465
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Presentations

Note: the following presentations by the Stormwater Advisory Committee are provided below, starting with the most recent at the top of the page and moving back in time in chronological order.

On October 21, 2008, the Oak Island Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) was presented at a public hearing (6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Oak Island Recreation Center). Presentations were made by Bob Zeid, Chair, Stormwater Advisory Board (SWAB) and John Michaux, Director, Stormwater Department. The meeting was attended by 13 residents. The following is a summary of key points of discussion and questions as well as presentations.

John Michaux, Director, Stormwater Department reviewed the highlights of the draft Oak Island Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) and appendices, which were made available for review at the meeting and for comment afterwards.

Bob Zeid, Chair, Stormwater Advisory Board (SWAB) gave a brief overview of the upcoming initiatives to target audiences. A copy of the diagram discussed at the meeting is presented here.

There were numerous comments from the 13 residents who attended. A summary of their questions and comments is provided here as well. The responses to these questions and comments is being finalized and those will be posted here as well.

On July 25, 2008, there was a workshop on rain gardens; it was held at the new Teen Center behind Middleton Park, adjacent to the Public Works department. The demonstration rain garden installed by Al Hight and John Michaux was reviewed. Photos of the rain garden and copies of the presentations are provided below.

Design & Maintenance of Rain Gardens by Al Hight, Director of the Brunswick County office of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service

Overview of Tree City USA Initiatives by Jean Harwell, Board Member, Tree City USA Advisory Board

Stormwater Outreach Programs to Targeted Audiences: Summary Slide by Bob Zeid, Chairman, Stormwater Advisory Board

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On February 21, 2008 there was a workshop on rain barrels. Copies of the presentations are provided below.

Education and Outreach: Inspiring a Stewardship Ethic by John Michaux, Director, Oak Island Stormwater

Oak Island Stormwater Initiatives by Bob Zeid, Chair, Oak Island Stormwater Advisory Board.

Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) by Al Hight, Director of the Brunswick County office of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service

Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Program by Shelly Miller, Community Conservationist, New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District

Urban Watershed Restoration Through Community Conservation by Shelly Miller, Community Conservationist, New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District

(Note: Shelly Miller's presentation covered the status of the New Hanover County experience but it has been expanded statewide with more funding. For more information on the Brunswick County Community Conservation programs, please contact Mamie Caison, Director, Brunswick County Soil & Water Conservation District at her e-mail address: mamie.caison@nc.nacdnet.net or by phone at (910) 253-2830.

On March 11, 2008, the Stormwater Advisory Board made a presentation to the Town Council. A copy of these written and oral comments is provided below for easy access. If you know folks who don't own a computer and want copies of these, please have them contact Bob Zeid at 278-9386 or the Pat Brunell, Oak Island Town Clerk, at 278-5011.

Stormwater Advisory Board Annual Update - Activity for 1st Year of Stormwater Permit (This is the written portion that was provided in the Town Council meeting packet. See comments for oral presentation.)

Comments to Town Council: March 11, 2008

Note: During the March 11, 2008 Town Council meeting, council member Jeff Ensminger objected to the conclusion of the report that stated, "If current development practices continue unchanged the water quality could degrade to the point that the state will require Oak Island to treat the stormwater prior to discharge. This would require the construction of a facility on the mainland and conveyance (piping) of the stormwater to a treatment plant."

The Stormwater Advisory Board was directed by Town Council to research what towns are currently mitigating stormwater in this way and how they arrived at that point (e.g., compliance problems or engineering issues). The report was accepted by Town Council with the caveat that this issue would be researched further and the conclusions modified based on those findings.

The SWAB Chairman, Bob Zeid, reported at the following town council meeting (April 2008) that this conclusion was indeed not likely to happen. Even though historically, most of the larger communities in the past had combined sewer and stormwater systems this design was found insufficient during large storms that would overwhelm the sewage treatment system. Thus, the Phase I and Phase II rules that specify MS4 systems are specifically separate SW management systems.

On June 5, 2007, the Stormwater Advisory Board made a presentation to the Planning Board. A copy of these written and oral comments is provided below for easy access. If you know folks who don't own a computer and want copies of these, please have them contact Bob Zeid at 278-9386 or the Pat Brunell, Oak Island Town Clerk, at 278-5011.

Planning Board presentation: Comments on Tree & Vegetation Ordinance: June 5, 2007

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