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support for ecological burning. He preferred that bill over Rep. Holvey’s bill, which he characterized as a “knee-jerk” legislation responding to a hot button issue with insufficient research into the ramifications of the approach embodied in the proposal. Ms. Taylor preferred Rep. Holvey’s proposal because of its immediate impact. She said the community had been dealing with the issue of field burning for a long time. The governor’s proposal would allow field burning to go on for three years, which was a health hazard for many in the community. Ms. Ortiz wanted to support Rep. Holvey’s bill but was concerned about its impact on Eugene’s ecological burning. She determined from Ms. Wilson that Rep. Holvey thought his bill could be worded in a way that did not specifically point out ecological burning, so it was not excluded. Ms. Ortiz suggested that the issue be deferred to the full council for action. She supported both Rep. Holvey’s bill and the governor’s proposal. She liked the more immediate impact of Rep. Holvey’s bill. She agreed with Ms. Taylor that the community had been dealing with the issue a long time. Mr. Poling wanted any legislation to exclude ecological burning and was concerned that Rep. Holvey was unwilling to be specific about the issue. Ms. Wilson determined that Ms. Taylor supported the governor’s phase out plan if Rep. Holvey’s bill did not pass. Ms. Wilson indicated that she did not think Rep. Holvey’s bill would pass. She determined that the committee supported the governor’s concept. If Rep. Holvey was willing to include an exemption for ecological burning, Mr. Poling indicated he would be willing to reconsider Rep. Holvey’s bill. 8. Clear Lake Letter of Support Ms. Wilson said that Lane County was seeking support for Linn County’s request for federal funding to replace a single-walled 1,000 diesel tank located 200 yards off Clear Lake. Clear Lake is located at the headwaters of the McKenzie River, which provides drinking water to over 200,000 Lane County residents. She said the two counties were requesting a letter of support from the City of Eugene. Mr. Poling, seconded by Ms. Ortiz, moved to write a letter of support on behalf of Lane and Linn counties. 9. Items from Members and Staff Ms. Wilson asked the committee to begin to think about the beginning of the next legislative session, which will begin on January 12. She stated that the committee will need to meet weekly until the session adjourned. She asked the committee to consider the best day of the week and time of day to meet. The committee tentatively scheduled its next meetings for November 5 and December 3. Ms. Taylor adjourned the meeting at 2 p.m. (Recorded by Kimberly Young) MINUTES—Council Committee on Intergovernmental October 22, 2008 Page 3 Relations