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Schwartz, but asked that they not be included in the decision making. Mr. Maloney advised that, in his City role and that of Mr. Schwartz, he did business with the majority of the firms listed and needed to be clear on his role in the process. By consensus, Members concurred with Mr. Maloney; and Chair Ferrington noted that there would be five (5) votes by Members of the GLWMO on the consultant selection process. Review BWSR Grant Program and Approve Commitment of Matching Funds for Inclusion in Grant Proposal Mr. Petersen, due to time constraints, reviewed the RCD's application for grant funds through the Clean Water Legacy Fund Act and offered by the BWSR for shoreline restoration activities. Mr. Petersen reviewed other agencies interested in partnering in the application, and suggested that the GLWMO participate in the process and suggested requesting $10,000 in grant funds for Lake Owasso and committing $5,000 from the 2011 budget as a match from the GLWMO. Mr. Petersen reviewed previous successful protocols implemented by the Rice Creek and Capitol Region Watershed Districts; the importance of cost share included in previous applications developed by the RCD for covering technical and administrative costs incurred to carry out design and follow -up for residential property owner projects. Mr. Petersen suggested that the GLWMO's portion of funds could be utilized from budgeted monies earmarked for its annual outreach/technical program. Chair Ferrington advised that he had reviewed the background information posted on line and available on the BWSR website; and spoke in support of taking advantage of this grant opportunity. Discussion included 2011 budgeted funds and their designations; interest of property owners in such cost -share programs; pictorial examples of similar projects completed to -date; the Board's qualification in meeting appropriate criteria to make application; and the need to mobilize earlier next year to apply for grant funds now that the GLWMO was aware of those funds. Member Manzara moved, Chair Ferrington seconded, acceptance of the letter as written by Mr. Peterson and submitted to the GLWMO, attached hereto and made a part thereof, and approved moving forward with commitment of 5,000 from the 2011 GLWMO budget for matching funds. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Identify Topics for Workshop in September; Determine date /place for Workshop Chair Ferrington reviewed potential topics for the upcoming GLWMO Workshop agenda; and clarified that this was only an informational workshop with no action items and no need for Recording Secretary services. Only discussion will occur and any subsequent formal action can be considered at the October regular meeting. Chair Ferrington noted that, as with all GLWMO activities, the Workshop would be open to the public. 10