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- M I NUT E S EUGENE CITY COUNCIL February 15, 1978 Adjourned meeting from February 13, 1978, of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller at 11:30 a.m. on February 15, 1978, at Kingls Table, Oakway Mall, with the following Council members present: D.W. Hamel, Eric Haws, Tom Williams, Ray Bradley, Jack Delay, Scott Lieuallen, Brian Obie, and Betty Smith. I. Items from Mayor and Council A. Appointment to Plumbing Board--Mayor suggested appointment ment of Warner Dallas, 110 Green Acres Road, for a term ending 1/1/79. Council will take action February 22. B. Minorities Commission--Letter of resignation received from Kathy Andrieu. The first alternate, Monroe Jones, 2555 Roosevelt Boulevard, is willing to serve. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to accept the resig- nation and appoint Monroe Jones for a term ending 1/1/79. e Mr. Haws mentioned in the process of reviewing applications for the Human Rights Commissions, Mr. Jones' application was one of the best he had seen. He requested a copy of the application be sent to the entire Council. Vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. C. Metro Area Planning Advisory Committee (MAPAC)--Manager noted the receipt of two letters of resignation: Jim Dunn for a term ending 6/30/80; and Duane Shears, for a term ending 6/30/78. Council President and Vice President will make recommendations to Council for appointments. Twelve applications are on file, but only one had listed MAPAC as first choice. It was consensus of Council to advertise for the two vacancies to Friday, March 3, 5:00 p.m. II. Update of Field Burning Issue Before the presentation by City Attorney and Terry Smith, Technical Analyst, Mayor Keller made a statement regarding field burning. He reaffirmed the fact that any burning over 50,000 acres is in violation of federal law unless the EPA approves the change. Since revision of the State Clean Air Plan can1t be accomplished in time to meet federal deadlines, the EPA is suggesting that the state develop a one-year control strategy to lessen pollution in the Willamette Valley during the summer and fall of 1978. This interim control strategy is to be developed by all interested parties, with Eugene participating. The interim strategy will - 2/15/78--1 101.