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e e e Melba Barnes, 29943 Awbrey Lane, expressed concerns regarding toxic chemicals and heavy metal s in sl udge from the treatment pl ant, which she fel t coul d damage farm land and pollute wells. She said that a citizen committee had studied this issue but had never been given access to the informati on it needed to assess the problem. She said that Agripac's waste was not tested for toxics, heavy metals, or pesticides. She said that farmers have no recourse if their land is destroyed by sludge pollution. She discussed a map that had been submitted to the County Commissioners at the time that they considered the seasonal industrial wastewater facility for Agripac and said the public was not given adequate opportunity to examine or testify on the map. Scott Forrest, 5220 West Amazon Drive, said he was president of Forrest Paint Company. He said City staff had been very helpful and informative regarding the proposed program. He referred to Section 6.440 (1) on page 7 of the ordinance and said he did not feel that all industries "having potential to discharge" should be included in the ordinance. He said that his firm did not discharge. He suggested that 1 anguage be substituted to the effect that only fi rms "which the Ci ty Manager has determi ned are 1 i kel y to di scharge" shoul d be covered by the ordinance. There being no further testimony, public hearing was closed. ~Ir. Gl eason suggested that staff meet with those who had testifi ed and return to a future council meeting at which discussion of the program could be continued. Councilor Obie suggested that public notification of these meetings be provided and that councilors be informed of the time and pl ace of meeti ngs in case they want to sit in. Councilor Wooten asked that the Steiner Corporation be contacted and informed of the meetings. Councilor Obie asked that the response to the matters raised at tonight's hearing be made in writing and that the problem mentioned by Ms. Barnes be explained and her questions answered. Mr. Gleason said that the purpose of pretreatment is to eliminate the substances Ms. Barnes had talked about but said more detailed response would be made in writing. Councilor Ball asked if it was clear to staff and the public that the council was not di recti n9 staff to make changes, just to present in formati on for further council discussion. III. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND REAOING--LEVYING ASSESSMENTS A. Approval of Hearing Panel Minutes of February 21, 1983, and Adoption of the Findings of Fact (findings, minutes distributed) Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms.Smith, to approve the Hearing Panel minutes of February 21, 1983, and adopt the findings of fact, with the exception noted earlier in the meeting regarding Job #2019. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. B. Amendment to CB 2553 Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to amend CB 2553 to correct account no. 810022-0260. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 28, 1983 Page 10