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Lisonbee also said GZA, the engineering firm hired for the Corn Neck Road resiliency project, had planned an on‑island site visit this week but rescheduled to next week because of weather. She said several committee members, including Judy, Nigel and Mary, expect to attend the kickoff meeting and site visit.

Why it matters: The hazard mitigation plan and Corn Neck Road project underpin resilience investments and permitting work on Block Island. Both the plan and the contractor schedule influence outreach, permitting timelines and grant administration.

On funding, committee members discussed two awards the town has been tracking: $465,000 from the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank under the Municipal Resiliency Program and $185,000 from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). Judy reported that Lisonbee had received written notice from NFWF that \"the grant award has been temporarily paused,\" and committee members said that the pause was part of broader uncertainty affecting some federal grant programs. Lisonbee confirmed the town had been awarded NFWF funds and that the grants are \"obligated through congressional appropriations\" but not yet disbursed.

Committee members and consultants said the Corn Neck Road contract includes three community engagement meetings tied to the engineering schedule: an initial public meeting in May–June, a mid‑project meeting and a final wrap‑up meeting. The consultant indicated a 60% and 90% design/permitting timeline laid out for late summer and early fall, subject to permitting schedules.

Committee members asked about interlocking technical work: hydrodynamic modeling, a proposed sand‑budget study for the island and groundwater/slumping analysis. Members said Brian and other researchers are preparing proposals and models; Nate and Brian were mentioned as working toward a ‘‘sand budget’’ concept to track sand in and out of defined coastal boxes.

No formal decisions or contract awards were made at the meeting; staff and consultants will continue coordinating site visits, public‑meeting planning and grant administration. Committee members asked staff to monitor the paused grants and to confirm whether the Infrastructure Bank award is affected.

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The votes took place during the committee’s regular meeting; Nigel moved to reappoint Judy as chair, and a committee member seconded the motion. Members then nominated Claire for vice chair and approved that nomination by voice vote. Earlier in the meeting the committee adopted the December 3 minutes on a motion and voice vote.

Why it matters: Committee leadership steers agendas and staff coordination for coastal resilience work on the island, including upcoming hazard-mitigation and Corn Neck Road projects.

During the discussion Judy said she is willing to continue serving as chair through December but expressed a desire to relinquish administrative duties after that: \"I am willing to be the chair until December,\" Judy said, adding she hopes the committee will identify a new chair next year. Members acknowledged that the chair’s duties include preparing agendas and minutes and occasionally representing the committee at town meetings.

The committee chair and vice chair positions carry administrative responsibilities distinct from ordinary membership; committee members noted the vice chair’s primary duty is to chair meetings when the chair is absent.

No roll-call tallies were recorded in the meeting transcript; motions were adopted by voice vote with no opposition announced.

The committee’s next regular meetings were noted on the agenda; members also discussed upcoming working-group work and representation at town budget hearings.

Votes at a glance:
- Approval of minutes from Dec. 3: motion made and carried by voice vote; mover/second not fully specified in the transcript.
- Reappointment of Judy as chair: motion moved by Nigel; second not specified in the transcript; passed by voice vote.
- Nomination and election of Claire as vice chair: nomination moved and seconded; passed by voice vote.

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The committee explored outreach channels: interactive maps and kiosks at locations such as the library, BIMI, the Beach Pavilion and the medical center; a rotating display of GZA posters and handouts at the library; and in‑person or virtual public forums. Sosha volunteered to draft bulletin‑board posts that follow contract terminology so public messaging remains consistent with the consultant’s work.

Why it matters: Maintaining consistent, accurate public information is central to project legitimacy and to preparing residents for permitting and possible construction impacts. Committee members said the outreach campaign should keep residents informed between major project milestones.

The group discussed Earth Day (April 22) as a focal opportunity for outreach, including interactive storm‑tool displays and a question to solicit public input (past questions asked where residents were most concerned about sea level rise or what could be done). Members agreed to finalize a question by the March meeting so event materials can be prepared.

Committee members also raised homeowner insurance concerns. Renee noted that premiums have risen for some residents and explained how some local homeowners now participate in plans such as the FAIR Plan that may cap flood coverage. Allison confirmed that the town participates in the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System (CRS) and that the town’s current CRS classification (class 8) yields a roughly 10% discount on flood-insurance premiums for town property owners. Members recommended inviting a representative from the Rhode Island insurance commissioner’s office as a neutral speaker to explain policy choices and common pitfalls in insurance contracts.

Members also reviewed prior outreach efforts (for example, ferry TV displays) and reported mixed results; committee members said some outreach channels did not yield strong public engagement and recommended in‑person outreach and repeatable local displays.

The committee asked staff to coordinate a speaker from the state insurance commissioner or other neutral source, to finalize an Earth Day question by March, and to circulate draft bulletin posts and library exhibit plans for review.

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