MSC / CCI minutes

10.4.06

 

The meeting was opened at 7:04 by Peter Howison.  Jerry Wasserburg made a motion that the minutes of Sept. 27th be approved as written and a second came from John Stead.  The minutes were approved.

Those attending were Darlene and Marv Beckman, Dave Bellemore, Mark Chandler, Audrey and Ralph Farnsworth, Richard Koehler, Susie Navetta, Denise Ruttan (Siuslaw News), John Stead, and Jerry Wasserburg

 

At 7: 07 Johan arrived to take over the chair and review the agenda.

A report on the last phosphorus reading from May 2006 was delivered by Mark Chandler.  He stated that this was the highest reading ever recorded.  The phosphorus level was at 23.2 and it is usually 10 to 14.  Mark Chandler will write a short report for the next council meeting. Reminding the Council that Phosphorus and Nitrogen are indicators of lake water degradation. Richard Koehler will make a transparency.   Mark also stated the need for more volunteers to help monitor Siltcoos Lake .

 

The meeting with Tim Bingham from LCOG, David Bellemore, Mark Chandler and John Stead was an eye opener for Tim Bingham.  The group went on a tour around the city.  Tim Bingham remarked that the narrows roads were protecting the lake.  Tim Bingham, who is writing the Storm Water Runoff Ordinance will go back to work on the ordinance with a new perspective.  He suggested that we use the rainfall records from Honeyman State Park as a guideline.  The records go back to 1970.  After massaging the ordinance, Tim will report back to the sub-committee of David Bellemore, Mark Chandler and John Stead.  We need to look into the future of Stormwater Management.  Owners must follow the CCR’s and not let water pass through properties.  These type of statement must follow the deeds.

 

The work session on October 11th will be chaired by Sheldon Meyer the Mayor.  Denise Walters (LCOG) sent changes and other editing for the 155/156 land use ordinance.  Gary Darnielle (LCOG) will do the presentation at the work session.

 

Gary Darnielle will be writing the findings of fact for the 182 Ordinance for the City Council meeting on October 12th.  Johan Hogervorst will check with Gary on the budget.

 

On October 18th there will be a hearing with public comment on the Higher Standards for New Septic System Ordinance and the Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance.  Johan Hogervorst will facilitate the meeting and David Bellemore will be recording the comments on a flip chart assisted by Richard Koehler.  Audrey Farnsworth will be keeping a list of the comments.  Johan Hogervorst reported that Amanda Punton, from DLCD, had favorable comments in her letter for these new proposed ordinances.  Mark Chandler and John Stead are the contacts on the Erosion Control Ordinances.  They will make sure it matches the 1201C process, so it will fit our ordinances, and send it on to Denise Kalakay for her approval.

 Bobby Lindgren will be working (writing specifications) with Mark Chandler and Johan Hogervorst on the #319 grant ($22,000) before sending it off to Mark Chernaik for grant writing.  Mark Stysma, from Portland State University , will also be working with us. 

 

Adjournment 9:30 PM

 

 

Respectfully submitted, Susie Navetta

 

 

TASKS:

 

Johan Hogervorst will check with Gary Darnielle on the budget.

 

Mark Chandler will make a report (water testing and volunteer for water testing) at the next Council Meeting.

 

Mark Chandler and Johan Hogervorst will be working with Mark Stysma on the #319 grant.

 

Mark Chandler and John Stead will make sure the Erosion Ordinance matches the 1201C process and send it on the Denise Kalakay.

 

Susie will ask Teri for a “Septic Evaluation Packet” and ask if Dunes city has a module set up for the septic system.