August 2000 RAB Meeting Minutes

The Adak Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) met for its regular monthly meeting on August 23, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. (Adak time) and 7:00 p.m. (Anchorage time). The RAB met at the CSO Conference Room, Bob Reeve High School, Adak, Alaska. Others participated by telephone conference from Anchorage, Alaska.

Administrative Note: The summary of discussions during RAB meetings is not intended as a transcript of the meeting. A recording of the RAB meeting is obtained at every meeting and in the event that a more complete transcript of a discussion is needed for a specific issue, this recording can be accessed. While participants at RAB meetings are strongly encouraged to review the meeting minutes prior to finalization of the minutes, it is recognized that there is the possibility that participants in the discussions have not reviewed the minutes to confirm that they accurately reflect the content of the discussion.

1. Welcome, Introductions, and Meeting Purpose

   Ms. Villa called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. A discrepancy was noted in the meeting time between the newsletter and the RAB materials. The meeting start was delayed until 6:30 p.m., Adak time, which was the time stated in the newsletter. A quorum was not present.

   1. Approval of Agenda.

      Approval of the agenda was deferred because a quorum was not present. The RAB members present elected to continue the meeting to give Mr. Murphy the opportunity to show his presentation to community members in Adak. No other business will be conducted due to poor attendance

   2. Approval of 6/28/00 Meeting Minutes.

      Approval of the meeting minutes was deferred because a quorum was not present.

   3. General Announcements.

      Tess Carr of ADEC is no longer assigned to the Adak project. A replacement is expected in the near future.

   4. Administrative Issues

      Ms. Christianson noted that the RI/FS work plan would be available this week on the Web at www.adakupdate.com.

      Action Item: Ms. Christianson is to e-mail all RAB members when the RI/FS work plan is available on the Web site.

      Mr. Ms. Villa reported that Mr. Walker did a petroleum site tour last Saturday. All "action item" documents Mr. Walker was to provide are now available in the library.

      Dr. Scrudato's TAPP grant has been renewed. Ms. Miller said Dr. Scrudato will start with the review of the GIS information. Dr. Scrudato plans to attend a meeting in person within the next few months.

      Action Item: Ms. Miller will assist Ms. Villa in communicating directly with Dr. Scrudato

      Action Item: Ms. Miller requested that the 800 number and the Web site be updated.

2. Project Updates and Questions and Answers
   
   
   1. OUB Update/Discussion

      Mr. Murphy's presentation materials were not available for the Anchorage participants. Mr. Murphy gave his presentation for the participants on Adak. Attached to these minutes are the slides and other materials from the presentation. Mr. Larkin added that over 2,000 anomalies had been excavated. Of the 2000 anomalies, 160 were ordnance related and hazardous.

      Ms. Miller said the RAB has had continuing concerns about Sweeper Cove and Finger Bay. Ms. Miller said her request was a basic question regarding whether there is sufficient long-term monitoring in place to detect new problems. Mr. Cora said the monitoring plan for the marine environment is currently being developed. Mr. Oates added that the site-wide monitoring plan is being written. The first draft will be placed in the information repository for comments.

      1. Demobilization Date For Project

         Mr. Murphy noted that the Navy's caretaker contract expires September 30, 2000. The original OUB scope of work called for work to continue through the end of November, weather permitting. Mr. Murphy said this continues to be the Navy's goal. The Navy is making every effort to allow the contractor to complete the 2000 field season work. There is some uncertainty about logistical support after September 25, 2000, such as housing, air transportation, etc. In the event that there are not reliable support services available, the alternate plan is to demobilize as early as September 23, 2000. The decision will be made by September 10, 2000.

      2. Community input regarding Land Use Activity Maps

         Action Item: RAB members should submit comments to the land use and activity maps to Mr. Murphy.

      3. Review of Community Council Meeting - Deferred
         
         
      4. Detailed discussion regarding NFA sites; Presentation of example site - Deferred
         
         
      5. Public comment - Deferred
         
         
   2. Proposal to reduce monitoring of landfills - Deferred
      
      
3. Public Comments.

   There were no public comments.

4. Set Date and Tenative Topics for Next Meeting

   Ms. Miller asked that Items II(a)(4), Detailed discussion regarding NFA sites; Presentation of example site and II(b), Proposal to reduce monitoring of landfills be transferred to the next agenda.

5. Meeting Adjourned.

   The next meeting was scheduled for September 27, 2000 in Anchorage at 6:00 p.m. Adak time and 7:00 p.m. Anchorage time. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:20 p.m.