7:00 - 7:05 Welcome, Introductions, Approval of Minutes.

7:05 – 7:10 Municipal Contributions: Several municipalities have made a financial commitment to the 2nd-year cash match requirement but have not met that commitment. Please be prepared to state your municipality’s intention regarding their financial commitment.

7:10 – 7:15 Project and Financial Status: Report from project staff.

7:15 – 7:25 Solicitation for Interim Recommendations: An RFP for possible bond Act funded projects seeking IO endorsement was sent out on 4/14/00. The IO will have an opportunity to ask questions regarding the RFP process.

7:25 – 7:30 IO Website: The IO‘s new website (cayugawatershed.org) is online. Web designer, J. Codner, will provide an update.

7:30: - 8:15 Desired State of the Watershed: The Characterization identified an extensive list of issues of concern within the watershed. The IO, its committees and various stakeholder groups will need to reach a consensus on what the“top” issues are so that strategies to deal with those issues can be developed. These strategies will ultimately lead to the attainment of the watershed’s “desired state.” The IO will be asked to consider their role in the prioritization process and beyond, and to begin the discussion of issue prioritization.

8:15 – 8:25 Lake Front Residence Septic Resolution : Related to the desired state, the IO will be asked to consider passing a resolution supporting annual testing of septic systems for all lake front residences.

8:25 – 8:30 IO By-laws: The By-law Committee will provide an update on their actions and findings to date.

8:30 – 8:45 Committee Reports:

8:45 - 8:50 Set Action Items for the Next IO Meeting.

8:50 – 8:55 Set Date for Next IO Meeting