Loading...
10/16/2002ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD CITY OF CLEARWATER October 16, 2002 Present: Rev. Sandra Jamieson Chairperson Alan Smith Vice Chair Clorinda Gilreath Board Member David Rhame Board Member D. Michael Flanery Board Member Also Present Al Carrier Asst. Dir of Engineering/ESM Steve Soltau Water Superintendent Andy Neff Public Utilities Director Leslie Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney Norma Skinner Staff Assistant II To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. Unless otherwise noted, no action was taken regarding items. Administration The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of City Hall. ITEM #1 Approval of Minutes – September 19, 2002 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve corrected minutes. In reference to page 4, paragraph 3 under Item #9, it was noted the sentence should read “Over the years copper pipes in the homes tend to leach . . .” ACTION: Member Rhame moved to approve the minutes. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM #2 Citizens to be Heard None Action Items ITEM #3_________________ RECOMMENDED ACTION: Chair asked members if they would like to cancel the meeting for the month December. ACTION: All members agreed not to meet in December. Action was approved and carried unanimously. Reports ITEM #4_Commission Liaison Report Rev. Jamieson met with Commissioner Gray to discuss the Board’s roll. Commissioner Gray advised the City Commission will look at Advisory Boards and revise their roll. The Environmental Advisory Board can take a more proactive roll by representing our area, attending public meetings and educating the public about the environment. Chair recommended that the board members think about how the Board is functioning and bring their suggestions to the next meeting. ITEM #5 Report on Stevenson Creek Member Rhame contacted Mr. Shoberg for an update on the Stevenson Creek project and stated the Commission approved the work order for the Glen Oaks project. He also brought a newspaper article showing no opposition from golfers to replacing golf course with a soccer field. ITEM #6 Community Development/Comprehensive Plan Member Smith had nothing to report. ITEM #7 Potable/Reclaimed Water Member Flanery introduced Mr. Neff who gave a brief update on the reclaimed water project. Mr. Neff reported that the City received the three consent orders from the Federal Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and is preparing to take these to the Commission in November. The copper issue has been resolved and they have been in compliance since November 1st. They are still working on trihalomethanes (THM) control, and are in the process of conducting the 2nd pilot study with chlorine dioxide. The Marshall St. Plant has been passing toxicity tests, but still has chronic toxicity issues at the East and NE Plants. We are attempting to “clean up” the chemistry in the wastewater stream and are working on a mixing zone for toxicity, cooper and THMs at the East and Northeast Plants. Mr. Neff also reported that they are still working on Cleveland St. crossing; the Harbor Oaks project is tracking on schedule; and the County proposes a rate hike of $1.97 per 1,000 gallons of water effective January ’03. Discussion Items Item # 8 Water Demand Management Steve Soltau provided a slide presentation on potable water conservation. The goals are to reduce the demand for potable water through conservation and reuse. The City is participating in a conservation program by which citizens receive a rebate when they replace toilets with a low flush type. The inverted rate structure also discourages excessive use. Monthly stuffers and C-view programs can be used to educate the public about water conservation. Item #9 Public Service Information for C-View Presentation The EAB members are to look for environmental issues that can be presented on C-view and bring their suggestions for discussion to the next EAB meeting in November. Member Gilreath was delegated to work with Mr. Carrier on this matter. Item # 6 Update Mission Statement and Revise Policy Manual Chair read mission statement and asked members to go over the policy manual to see if it defines what the Board is doing. In order to allow new member Mr. Flanery time to study the policy manual, a motion was made to table discussion until next meeting. Member Rhame moved to table the policy manual discussion until November meeting and Member Smith seconded the motion. ACTION: Approved and carried unanimously. ESTABLISH AGENDA: Public Service Announcements on C-View Environmental Advisory Board Policy Manual Update ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.