NCLWF Board Agenda 10-1-26

This meeting will be held via teleconference. There will be a place to view the virtual meeting in our offices in Raleigh as it occurs. If any member of the public would like to join the meeting via MS Teams or in person, please contact Terri Murray at teresa.murray@dncr.nc.gov or 919-707-9445 in advance to request a meeting invitation/call-in number or directions.

Board of Trustees:
Ann Browning (Chair), Kullen Bell, Jimmy Broughton, Chuck McGrady, Lydia Olander, Clement Riddle, Mike Rusher, Terry Shelton, John Watson

I) COMMENCEMENT

A) Call to Order (Chair)

1) Welcome

2) Roll call

3) Compliance with General Statute § 138A-15

General Statute § 138A-15 mandates that the Chair inquire as to whether any Trustee knows of any conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest with respect to matters on the agenda. If any Trustee knows of a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest, please state so at this time.

4) Please put cell phones on vibrate or turn off, and if you are a guest joining remotely, please mute your audio and turn off your video unless you are called upon to speak

5) Revisions, additions, and adoption of the agenda

6) Approval of minutes from the August 27, 2026 board meeting

B) Welcome from DNCR (DNCR Secretary – Pamela Cashwell)

C) Executive Director’s update (Will Summer)

II) PUBLIC COMMENTS

A) The public is invited to make comments to the Board (Chair)

The NCLWF Guidelines and Practices Manual states that comments shall be limited to subjects of business falling within the jurisdiction of the NCLWF. The NCLWF welcomes public comments on general issues. Comments will not be allowed on individual projects before the NCLWF for funding during the regular meeting. Comments will be limited to three minutes per person.

III) BUSINESS

A) Consideration of Acquisition Committee recommendations (Chair – Mike Rusher)

The committee will report on the following matters:

1) Donation Mini-Grant Program Allocation – The committee will present a recommendation for the Donation Mini-Grant Program allocation for October 1, 2026, through the 2027 funding meeting.

2) Review of 2026 Cycle Applications – The committee will present funding recommendations to the board for consideration and approval.

B) Consideration of Restoration, Innovative Stormwater and Planning Committee recommendations (Chair – Clement Riddle)

The committee will report on the following matter:

1) Review of 2026 Cycle Applications – The committee will present funding recommendations to the board for consideration and approval.

IV) ADJOURNMENT