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• So in our outreach infrastructure at CalVet, we place the County Veterans Service Officer at the center
• And we credit that to the quality of the fully developed claims that are being submitted by County Veterans
• We have been fervently dedicated to building the networks, providing access to capital, and developing
• And as a state agency, we support local arts infrastructure programs.
• They are the boots on the ground at the local level. local level, building the cultural infrastructure

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• So we've developed this unique partnership.
• So we've developed this unique partnership.
• Our Ember Ready program has developed a subsection.
• So just ask you all to stay engaged as we develop some solution sets here.
• So just ask you all to stay engaged as we develop some solution sets here.

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• The appropriation Committee on Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development will now come to order
• It restores the Florida Seaport, Transportation and Economic Development Council or F's TED support.
• The department will also develop a promotional campaign in partnership with local chambers of commerce
• So last year, well, actually in 2023 City of Orlando Sewage infrastructure project began that became
• We talked about what happened in our Senate district when a sewage infrastructure project that went on

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• to be a de facto approval of the American Rescue Plan through December 2026 and the bipartisan infrastructure
• to be a de facto approval of the American Rescue Plan through December 2026 and the bipartisan infrastructure
• The American Rescue Plan through December 2026 and the bipartisan infrastructure law bills to June 30
• December 2026 and the bipartisan December 2026 and the bipartisan infrastructure<00:07:27.680> law
• law bills uh to December infrastructure law bills uh to December of<00:07:32.000> or<00:07:32.240

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Fiscal Committee met on May 16, 2025, and first adopted a rules-and-procedures change extending online audit approval timelines for American Rescue Plan items through December 2026 and bipartisan infrastructure law items through June 30, 2027. The committee then approved the April 18 minutes and adopted the consent calendar with several items removed for separate discussion, including items from Tabs 4, 6, and 7. On Tab 4 item 2511, members questioned why the state was paying utility costs for the Laconia property while it is being sold. Commissioner Charlie Arlinghaus explained the budget line covered utilities generally, not just heat, that some buildings still require minimal heating, and that the main increase was tied to the Winnipesaukee River Basin Project wastewater charges. He said the charges had risen sharply, the property sale would eventually trigger a utility true-up at closing, and he would provide additional analysis. The committee then adopted the item. On Tab 4 item 25115, the Department of Justice said funding for a temporary fourth pathologist was removed from the 2026-2027 budget because it was no longer needed, and the committee adopted the item. On Tab 6 item 25126, Department of Health and Human Services officials explained the Medicaid managed care “withhold” as a performance incentive: about 2% of capitation payments are held back, then redistributed based on quality and operational metrics, with unearned amounts staying with the state until the end of the program and subject to actuarial requirements. They said the approach has improved performance and helped with Medicaid unwinding outreach, reducing enrollment by about 11,000 people in the past year. The committee adopted the item. On Tab 7 item 25139, the Department of Energy said it no longer needed an additional position because existing staff could handle the work, and the item was adopted. The committee also adopted regular-calendar items 25114 and 25131, noted that one regular-calendar item had been withdrawn, set the next meeting for June 20 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 100 of the State House, and adjourned after a motion and second.

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• also provides exceptions for provisions in construction contracts related to, first, residential developments
• And just like a public work, that's for public infrastructure.
• It's essentially any construction of infrastructure, electric utility infrastructure, and for transmission
• These are cleanups developed and recommended by the Department of Banking, and that's why I'm doing it
• Over the last 30 years, a 30-acre graveyard used for windmill blades has developed in my hometown of

Bills: HB 431, HB 1522, HB 1922, HB 2467, HB 2468, HB 3228, HB 3229, HB 3306, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 4219, HB 4238, HB 4344, HB 4386, HB 4739

Keywords: HB 431, Texas Property Code, Property Code Chapter 202, solar roof tiles, solar shingles, solar energy device, homeowners association, HOA, property owners' association, POA, renewable energy, residential solar, distributed solar, roof-mounted solar, homeowner rights, architectural control, open meetings, public notice, transparency, government efficiency

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• Those will inform what we do, of course, in this next summer in our development process. ...development
• That'll be an important development.
• And so services suffer; economic development suffers.
• This is a statewide public safety infrastructure need.
• I mean, they're developed over time; it takes them more than a year to develop a sewer plan or an issue

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• NUMBER ONE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BY 2030.
• DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
• OUR RECENT GROWTH CAN LARGELY BE ATTRIBUTED TO STRATEGIC FACILITY EXPANSIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
• THE TRANSPORTATION INNOVATION HUB SERVES AS DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INITIATIVES LIKE THIS.
• THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT HELPS US REPURPOSE AN OUTDOOR BAY INTO A 30.

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• However, this regional draw puts a significant strain on our aging infrastructure.
• unable to address ongoing infrastructure unable to address ongoing infrastructure needs<00:12:57.200
• some potential scenarios for how that could be developed.
• land along their suburban-urban edge. development strategy development strategy uh<02:28:04.000>
• completely driving economic development completely driving economic development away<02:39:11.760

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• A brief comment: Plus Power develops, owns, and operates battery storage projects.
• <00:47:29.559> projects to finance large infrastructure projects to finance large infrastructure
• <00:48:31.000> new and for the ability to develop new and for the ability to develop new renewable
• <00:49:17.599> in stop renewable energy development in stop renewable energy development in
• <00:50:10.280> at Solutions and utility infrastructure at Solutions and utility infrastructure

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Senate hearing focused primarily on SB 1201, a wildfire measure that would create a wildfire recovery fund and allow securitization for electric utilities. Hawaiian Electric strongly supported the bill, saying it would help protect customers, property owners, insurers, and the broader economy from future catastrophic wildfire liability while improving the utility’s credit profile and lowering financing costs. Support also came from DCCA Consumer Advocacy, the Attorney General’s office on written comments, Ulupono Initiative, Clearway Energy Group, IBEW Local 1260, Par Hawaii, KIUC, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi, Plus Power, and numerous organizations and individuals. Opponents or commenters raised concerns about the liability cap, victim compensation process, and fund structure, including the Hawaiʻi Association for Justice, the Hawaiʻi Regional Council of Carpenters, and the Hawaiʻi Insurance Council; Henry Curtis of Life of the Land supported the concept of a fund but questioned the catastrophe threshold and whether the fund would be empty without a prudency finding. Much of the discussion centered on whether the proposed fund would actually help restore Hawaiian Electric to investment grade, with senators comparing the proposal to California’s wildfire fund. Hawaiian Electric said the bill was only one part of a broader process, alongside physical risk reduction and settlement finalization, and argued that without the bill the utility would not regain investment grade. Senators also questioned the proposed $1 billion fund size, the fairness of ratepayer contributions versus shareholder contributions, and whether customers should pay for consulting and administrative costs; Hawaiian Electric said its proposed amendment would remove those consulting-related charges. The company also said the fund would accrue interest and, if unused, could be returned to customers, and that there would be replenishment and supplemental contribution mechanisms if the fund were exhausted. The Attorney General’s office said it still had further amendments to discuss, and the departments had not yet resolved where the fund should reside administratively, though Hawaiian Electric said it believed DCCA was the appropriate place but was open to alternatives. KIUC requested two amendments. No vote or final committee action was taken during the hearing, and the measure remained under discussion with questions and proposed amendments still outstanding.

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• <00:29:44.720> the<00:29:45.080> DE1 to develop the DE1 to develop the DE1 amendment
• . infrastructure. infrastructure.
• It's different infrastructure.
• It's different infrastructure. system. It's different infrastructure.
• . infrastructure. infrastructure.

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• And so it's going to be incredibly important for us to create an infrastructure or a network to provide
• It's an amazing development to have research progressing at this rate.
• a lot to improve the state infrastructure to address Alzheimer's disease.
• In terms of workforce development, that was one piece, you know, strengthening dementia training care
• And so they just weren't aware of some of the recent developments.

Summary: The Arkansas Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Advisory Council met to introduce members, adopt its rules and procedures, approve prior minutes, and authorize the co-chairs to approve special expenses. The main discussion focused on updating the Arkansas State Plan for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, with David Cook of the Alzheimer’s Association outlining major changes in prevalence, caregiving burden, diagnostics, and treatment since the prior plan. He noted rising disease and caregiver numbers in Arkansas, the expansion of amyloid PET access, the growing use of blood-based biomarkers, and the availability of FDA-approved treatments such as Leqembi and Kisunla, while emphasizing that access, insurance coverage, and provider education remain major barriers. Members and presenters also discussed the need to better reach rural primary care providers, who may not be aware of new diagnostics and therapies, and the bottlenecks caused by limited specialists and infusion capacity. There was concern about overreliance on blood tests without confirmatory evaluation, and several members stressed the importance of collaboration, public education, and promoting brain health through exercise and diet. The council also heard about existing programs such as the dementia services coordinator, the BOLD grant, caregiver respite grants, workforce training, and a pilot dementia resource center with UAMS Centers on Aging. The council approved a new four-part outline for the next state plan: advancing risk reduction and brain health/early detection, strengthening family caregiver support, improving access to diagnostics and treatment, and supporting access and quality of care, including workforce and crisis response. Members also agreed to consider future agenda items on new treatments, brain health and lifestyle prevention, workforce training, and possible legislative changes to the enabling statute. The meeting ended with discussion of scheduling the next meeting, tentatively set for August 12 in Hot Springs, and adjournment.

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• It's an amazing development to have research progressing at this rate.
• We've done a lot to improve the state infrastructure to address Alzheimer's disease.
• We've done a lot to improve the state infrastructure to address Alzheimer's disease.
• In terms of workforce development, that was one piece: strengthening dementia training care standards
• And so they just weren't aware of some of the recent developments.

Summary: The Arkansas Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Advisory Council met with legislative members and agency, advocacy, and provider representatives present. The council adopted its rules and procedures, approved the prior meeting minutes, and authorized the co-chairs to approve special expenses. Members then heard an extensive update on the state Alzheimer’s plan and current developments in diagnosis, treatment, research, caregiving, and workforce issues. David Cook of the Alzheimer’s Association described major changes since the first state plan, including the growth of blood-based biomarkers, broader access to amyloid PET scans, and the availability of disease-slowing treatments such as Leqembi and Kisunla. He emphasized that Arkansas still faces major barriers in rural areas, including limited provider awareness, insurance coverage concerns, shortages of specialists, and long wait times for memory care and infusion services. He also highlighted caregiver burden, the need for better education and care navigation, and new efforts such as a dementia resource center pilot with UAMS, respite grants, and workforce training. Members discussed the importance of public education on brain health, diet, exercise, and risk reduction, as well as the need to collaborate with chronic disease partners and improve outreach to primary care providers. The council approved four proposed focus areas for the next state plan: advancing risk reduction, brain health, early detection and diagnosis; strengthening family caregiver support; improving access to diagnostics and treatment; and supporting access and quality of care, including workforce training and crisis response. Members also discussed possible legislative or statutory changes to keep the council active and engaged, and they agreed to pursue a future meeting in August, tentatively August 12 in Hot Springs, with additional meetings under consideration for later in the month. The meeting adjourned after no further business.

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• And AB 1157, Calderon, from the Judiciary to the Housing and Community Development Committee, and then
• This bill authorizes the California Fair Plan to request the California Infrastructure and Economic Development
• Department of Housing and Community Development determined that Los Angeles County should add 812,000
• Tax increment financing tools like enhanced infrastructure financing districts or EIFCs.
• He developed a love for the state's natural beauty as a young boy during his frequent trips.

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• A lot of that federal funding this last biennium is IIJA funding, that infrastructure or bipartisan infrastructure
• A lot of that federal funding this last biennium is IIJA funding, that infrastructure or bipartisan infrastructure
• We believe that robust economic development and environmental protection go hand in hand.
• We believe that robust economic development and environmental protection go hand in hand.
• The gray buildings, that's our current infrastructure at MRCC.

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Summary: The committee first approved the December 10 minutes and then received a DEQ base budget summary and agency overview. DEQ staff explained that the agency is largely federally and special funded, with major ongoing costs in salaries, operating expenses, grants, and continuing appropriations. Director Dave Glatt and accounting director Beth Jacobson highlighted core programs, the move to a new chemistry laboratory, the new state fuel inspection program, wastewater-related funding from HB 1577, and implementation of SB 2267 for on-site wastewater rules. They also noted the agency’s spending patterns, possible federal EPA cuts, and the likelihood of some fee adjustments or program changes if federal support declines. Members asked about DEQ’s travel, field offices, future staffing, and how the agency would respond to reduced federal regulation. DEQ said most staff are based in Bismarck, with field offices in Fargo, Sawyer, and Gwinner, and that travel is driven by inspections and spill response. Glatt said the agency would continue to rely on science and law, and that any future federal retrenchment could mean more state responsibility but likely not a wholesale increase in FTEs. The committee also discussed a feedlot enforcement case in the Minot area, with DEQ explaining its role in ensuring compliance, permitting, and animal-waste management standards. The Department of Health and Human Services then presented on FTE block grant reporting, TANF balances, child care transfers, and the Rural Health Transformation Program. Donna Ockland explained that no line-item transfers had occurred yet for the new rural health work, but about 33 positions were planned and some current staff time could be reimbursed through approved cost allocation. HHS also reviewed TANF’s frozen eligibility and block grant structure, the transfer of up to 30% of TANF funds to child care, and recent program changes that increased benefits and raised the income limit. Staff said the department is using TANF more strategically to support child care and other allowable uses, while still carrying over unused funds as many states do. Finally, Pat and HHS staff gave an update on the Rural Health Transformation Program, saying the first funding opportunity was being posted and that the state is on track to obligate the federal funds within the required timeline. They described priorities such as workforce retention, preceptor development, technical assistance for critical access hospitals, community wellness projects, and ambulance upgrades. Members asked about rural versus urban eligibility, immigrant recruitment, evaluation of year-two funding, and how the program would address varied local workforce needs. The meeting then shifted to an Office of Management and Budget update on the new State Hospital project, where Lindsay Ashley reported continued construction progress, updated cost information, and selected alternates, with photos and details showing work underway in multiple building sections.

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• Whereas Coach O'Connell's leadership is instrumental in the development of key players such as quarterback
• We also were able to secure some funding for transportation economic development, about $30 million.
• With AI, with electric vehicles, the things that are being developed.
• The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, which was part of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure
• So I have an engineering background, and believe me, I am pro-roads, I am pro-infrastructure.

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• So in our outreach infrastructure at CalVet, we place the county service officer at the center.
• In our outreach infrastructure at CalVet, we place the County Veterans Service Officer at the center,
• And they credit that to the quality of the fully developed claims that are being submitted by county
• And look, we're a big state, and so is our arts and cultural infrastructure.
• They are the boots on the ground at the local level, building the cultural infrastructure needed for

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee 5 on State Administration held an informational hearing on budget issues for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Cannabis Control, the Department of Consumer Affairs, the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, and the California Arts Council. The chair noted there would be no votes. CalVet gave an overview of its programs serving veterans and families, including transition assistance, county veterans service officers, education approvals, housing and homelessness programs, home loans, long-term care homes, and state veterans cemeteries. Members asked about future long-term care needs for aging veterans, staffing and recruitment challenges at veterans homes, and the Yountville steam infrastructure replacement project, for which CalVet sought a $38.8 million reappropriation and said federal reimbursement was expected. CalVet also discussed the role of county veterans service officers in helping veterans file claims and avoid predatory unaccredited representatives. The Department of Cannabis Control described its regulatory role from seed to sale and requested one position to implement SB 1064’s combined activities license. Members and public witnesses focused heavily on the illicit cannabis market, enforcement staffing, and the impact of taxes and fees on the legal market. DCC said it had roughly 87 enforcement positions with about a 15% vacancy rate and more than 200 compliance staff. Its economist presented the 2024 cannabis market report, which found licensed production and retail quantity were up, but retail value and prices were down, with an estimated 11.4 million pounds of illicit production and about 60% of California consumption still coming from the illicit market. Industry witnesses argued the legal market is in crisis, urged repeal of the scheduled excise tax increase, stronger enforcement against illicit cannabis and hemp-derived intoxicants, and expanded retail access. The Department of Consumer Affairs briefly presented nine budget proposals, including a $2.6 million ongoing request to maintain a business modernization system for several boards and bureaus. The Commission on the Status of Women and Girls described its work on economic and educational equity, health care, violence prevention, student rights, and archival and outreach projects, and said its budget request would convert limited-term positions to permanent. A member urged the commission to narrow its priorities toward current issues such as affordability, child care, and women’s health. The California Arts Council outlined its role as the state’s only statewide arts funder and requested restoration of $5 million in local assistance; supporters testified that the funding would leverage additional local investment and help sustain arts access, especially in rural communities. The hearing ended after the non-presentation items were noted and no further public comment was offered.

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• <00:28:03.720> like for some commercial development like for some commercial development like
• <00:30:27.679> G Balden um the Community Development G Balden um the Community Development
• and we're happy to work with developers and we're happy to work with developers<00:42:04.640> to<
• <00:42:50.240> would accommodated um many developers would accommodated um many developers
• Parking minimums prevent situations in which a developer may make a decision to underpark a development

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• The U.S. fishery management program was developed and turned into law in 1976, with an understanding
• I know it's small, but it's an intersection of science and policy to develop management actions.
• New Bedford, Gloucester, and other coastal cities are facing immense development pressure.
• The Commonwealth must continue to protect and invest in maritime infrastructure.
• Some of the challenges continue to be infrastructure and space management.

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Summary: The joint hearing focused on the Massachusetts sea scallop fishery, especially the economic importance of the industry, federal scallop management, and two policy questions: reopening the Northern Edge area on Georges Bank and allowing permit stacking/permit consolidation. Chairing senators emphasized their interest in hearing both sides, their frustration with federal bureaucracy, and their view that the issue should be guided by science while protecting the long-term resource and local communities. Dr. Kate O’Keefe of the New England Fishery Management Council and Kevin Stokesbury of UMass Dartmouth described the Magnuson-Stevens framework, annual catch limits, rotational area management, and the role of industry-funded surveys and the research set-aside program. They said scallops remain the most lucrative council-managed commercial fishery on the East Coast, but recent changes include more small scallops, lower biomass in some areas, higher natural mortality, and shifting abundance toward Georges Bank. On the Northern Edge, they explained that the council previously considered opening the area through a framework/joint action with habitat management, but discontinued the action in 2024 because of conflicting objectives involving scallop yield, habitat protection, and other species. They said the issue could be revisited through future council priority-setting. Representatives of the Sustainable Scalloping Fund argued that the fishery needs modernization to remain economically viable. They supported reopening the Northern Edge and strongly backed permit stacking, saying it would allow two permits on one vessel while keeping ownership caps in place, reducing costs, improving safety, and helping family-owned fleets avoid financial distress and outside investment. Port of New Bedford representative John Regan stressed the port’s central role in the state economy, the need to protect working waterfront infrastructure, and the importance of any permit changes preserving local ownership and participation. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, and members asked that the witnesses keep the committee informed as the council and federal agencies consider next steps.

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• Transpicion infrastructure. 1044 property tax. Ways and means.
• Information and Infrastructure. Ways and Means. HB 1567, Government. Mr. Speaker.
• HB 1624, Transportation and Infrastructure. SCM 1010?2, C.R. 1004, photo enforcement.
• Transportation and Infrastructure. SCR 1014, Federalism, Military, Fairs and Elections.
• It helps developers manage their fees so that they can be more cost effective and encourages home developers

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• They were awarded a $3.6 million Federal Maritime Administration port infrastructure development program
• to commence for all the infrastructure to commence for all the infrastructure elements. elements
• As you can see in the development.
• has that ever developed? has that ever developed?
• Like what places development impact?

Keywords: 00:01 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:47 Approval of Minutes 01:07 Airport Projects 12:17 Riverport Projects 38:27 Electric Vehicle Charging Program 54:10 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation met on July 15, 2025, approved the June 4 minutes, and heard updates on aviation and riverport funding programs. Commissioner Mark Carter of the Kentucky Department of Aviation reported on the $200,000 grants for general aviation airports included in House Bill 1, saying the money is being used mainly for hangar projects, fuel trucks, parking lot resurfacing, airport equipment, crew cars, and public education efforts. He said about 25 hangar-related projects were reported, with an estimated 60 T-hangars and four or five box hangars supported, and noted that the grants are often used to match federal funds. He also said the state’s jet fuel tax revenue generates about $23 million annually, up from about $19 million in 2021, and that most airports are now compliant with the ADS-B/VOR-related reporting system required in budget language, which has improved reported operations and may help airports qualify for FAA grants. Members asked about the pace of airport projects, the limited number of contractors for hangar construction, and whether airports could finance hangars themselves. Carter said timing has generally been good, though federal projects have slowed somewhat and contractor capacity remains a challenge, and he said there is no statute preventing airports from financing part or all of a hangar project. Questions also focused on the long-term need for hangars and the effect of the jet fuel cap, with Carter saying general aviation airports still have significant hangar demand and rely on state assistance because hangars are a key revenue source. Jeremy Edgeworth of the Transportation Cabinet and Brian Wright of the Kentucky Association of Riverports then reviewed riverport projects funded through House Bill 265 and House Bill 1. Edgeworth said the cabinet’s riverport grant program awarded $500,000 in each of fiscal years 2025 and 2026 for 13 projects under an 80/20 match, and that House Bill 1 provided $7.5 million per year for public riverports with no local match. He described completed or underway projects at multiple ports, including equipment replacements, dock and road repairs, material handling upgrades, mooring cell rehabilitation, and a waterline loop at Owensboro. He said $12.6 million of the KPRCM funds had been awarded across 20 projects, with about $2.4 million still to be awarded later in the fall. Wright said the riverport investments are helping ports replace aging assets, expand capacity, and match federal dollars, but he also said the statewide capital need remains large, with the current list of top projects already in the $90 million range and longer-term needs still estimated at $60 million to $90 million. Members asked about timelines and future needs, and Edgeworth said many of the larger projects will take two to five years because of permitting and coordination with the Army Corps of Engineers. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.