MINUTES OF THE METRO COUNCIL

SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, November 7, 2001

Council Chamber

Members Present:  Bill Atherton (Chair), Susan McLain (Vice Chair), Rod Monroe

Also present:    

Absent:    

Due to the length of the preceding committee meeting, Chair Atherton called the meeting to order at 4:22 p.m.

1.  CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 3 AND OCTOBER 17, 2001, SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETINGS

2.  REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR’S BRIEFING.

Terry Petersen, Director, Regional Environmental Management, reported on the implementation of the REM strategic plan, recent enforcement actions, the REM performance indicators pilot project (See memo RE: Performance Indicators – FY 2000-01 Report included in the permanent record of this meeting), the Request For Proposals (RFPs) for operation of the Metro South and Metro Central transfer stations, this year’s waste reduction education grants, and the tire recycling task force. (For more detail, see the copy of the Regional Environmental Management Director’s Updates attached to the permanent record of this meeting).

3.  ORDINANCE NO. 01-923, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2001-02 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS SCHEDULE OF THE REHABILITATION AND ENHANCEMENT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A GRANT TO THE PENINSULA CHILDREN’S CENTER.

Councilor Rex Burkholder, Chair of North Portland Enhancement Committee, explained the goal of the enhancement grants. He noted a special request, in the form of an amendment to use principal from the enhancement fund due to the timing of the request and the need to match a challenge grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to purchase the Peninsula Children’s Center building. (See Budget Note, Exhibit C included in the permanent record of this meeting.)

After Committee discussion regarding the use of principal funds for this request, Chair Atherton opened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 01-923. No one came forward to testify so he closed the public hearing.

Councilor McLain thanked Councilor Burkholder for his explanation regarding the use of principal from the fund and commented that the Enhancement Committee appeared to be very responsible and prudent with its resources.

Chair Atherton asked Councilor Burkholder to carry Ordinance No. 01-923A to the full council as Chair of the Enhancement Committee.

4.  RESOLUTION NO. 01-3111, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ISSUING A SOLID WASTE FACILITY LICENSE TO S & H LOGGING, INC.

Roy Brower, REM Enforcement, reviewed the staff report and recommendations. (See agenda packet with permanent record of this meeting for a copy of the report) He discussed proposed amendment language requested by the committee at the last meeting. (See Exhibit A. Metro Solid Waste Facility License, No. YD-045-01, Issued to S & H Logging, included in the permanent record of this meeting.)

Dave Kunz, DEQ, reported on his previous contacts with S & H Logging regarding non-compliance issues. He said the company had met every regulatory requirement that was requested in order to fix reported problems and that there had been no recent complaints.

Chair Atherton said he had received several letters complaining of noise and dust from this operation and he was having an ordinance drafted regarding times for chipping/shredding activities to accommodate the neighbors.

Mr. Kunz agreed that would be a proactive approach to any future problems that might arise.

Casey Stroupe, S & H Logging, 20200 SW Stafford Rd., Tualatin, said he did not have any other comments at this time and felt his company could work with the amendment changes requested for the license, including regulating chipping and shredding times to be compatible with the neighborhood.

Chair Atherton appreciated Mr. Stroupe’s spirit of cooperation and desire to be a good neighbor.

Councilor Monroe commented that Mr. Stroupe’s type of business was crucial to meeting recycling goals.

Councilor McLain added her thanks to the applicants for their cooperation.

Chair Atherton opened public hearing on Resolution No. 01-3111A. No one came forward to testify so he closed the public hearing.

Chair Atherton will carry Resolution No. 01-3111A to the full council.

ADJOURN

There being no further business to come before the committee, Chair Atherton adjourned the meeting at 4:59 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Cheryl Grant

Council Assistant

Attachments to the Public Record for the

Solid Waste & Recycling Committee Meeting of November 7, 2001:

Testimony Cards:

None.