Meeting Summary
Attendance
Committee members in attendance:
| Paula Ballaren for Tom Beauduy | Gary Petrewski |
| Ed Bellis | David Snook |
| Mike Cavanaugh | Jerry Walls |
| William Gerlach | Richard Wardrop |
| Todd Giddings | Harold Webster |
| Chuck O'Hara for Drew Hadley | Uwe Weindel |
| Tim Horner | Dorne White |
| David Kaufman | John Yamona |
| Doug Manning | Adam Zakarian |
| Jennifer Means | |
| Bill Manner |
Committee members not in attendance:
| Robert Bergenstock | Roy Herlocher |
| Frank Halderman | Brooks Way |
Others in attendance:
| Donna Carnahan Clearfield Co. Conservation District |
Bryan Rabish Cambria Co. Conservation District |
| PJ Dhillon, DEP | Corey Richmond, Lycoming/Sullivan Cons. Dist |
| Stuart Gansell, DEP | Susan Weaver, DEP |
| David Gordner, DEP | Adam White, Bio-Sun Systems Inc. |
| Mike Kear, Potter Co. Planning | Allen White, Bio-Sun Systems Inc. |
| John McLaughlin, DEP | Jeff Williams, Clearfield Municipal Authority |
| Jodi McClusky, Clearfield Co. Planning | Amy Wolfe, Kettle Creek Watershed |
| Byron McKernan, DEP | |
| Robb Piper, Cambria Co. Cons. Dist. |
Administrative Items
1. The summary from the previous meeting on April 29, 2004 was approved
with no changes.
Motion made by: Mike Cavanaugh
Motion Second: Tim Horner
Motion was carried.
2. Stu Gansell provided an update on the progress of source registrations. There have been 3300 public, 950 farming and 2000 non-agricultural sources registered. At this time, state funding sources have not been confirmed.
3. The Committee agreed to form three subcommittees that mirror the
Statewide Subcommittees.
Motion made by: Harold Webster
Motion Second: Mike Cavanaugh
Motion was carried.
The following Committee members volunteered to participate on the three subcommittees:
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Policy and Integration:
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Jerry Walls |
| Doug Manning | |
| Bill Gerlach | |
| Uwe Weindel |
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Critical Water Plan Area:
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Bill Gerlach |
| Adam Zakarian | |
| Mike Cavanaugh | |
| Uwe Weindel | |
| Todd Giddings |
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Public Participation:
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David Snook |
| Rick Wardrop | |
| Hand Webster | |
| Todd Giddings |
4. The following DEP Watershed Teams provided a summary of activities and conditions in their respective watersheds:
Upper West Branch Watershed Team
Susquehannock-Genesee Watershed Team
Big Bend Watershed Team
Comments from the Public
1. Mr. Todd Giddings spoke on behalf of Mark Ralston, who is representing a municipality considering establishing a groundwater source on DCNR forest property. DCNR representatives have indicated that it will take approximately one year to develop policy for development of groundwater sources on State Forest land and there can not take action on the request until the policy is developed.
2. Mr. Al White provided comments indicating his support of water conservation as part of the planning process. He supported controlling the activities and number of people as a means of water conservation. Rain water harvesting was also suggested as a means of water conservation by Mr. White.
Wrap-Up/Next Steps
Next Meeting: August 19, 2004, PA DEP Northeastern Regional Office.
The meeting was adjourned.