04/29/2009 Environmental Board Minutes

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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING APRIL 29, 2009 Mr. Payne stated there has not been a Wellhead Protection Plan (WHP) implemented before this prior cycle of storm water inspections. Ms. O’Dea questioned if problems are found while an area is undergoing inspections, is there a list created? Mr. Payne stated yes. Ms. O’Dea stated it is very helpful to the Environmental Board to have this type of information presented at the meetings. Ms. Andrzejewski questioned if Mr. Payne was speaking about municipal or private wells. He stated municipal only. Mr. Studenski addressed complaints about residents abusing stormwater basins, dumping into stormwater conveyences, etc. If residents don’t correct the issues as requested, than the city can go in, fix the problem and then charge the residents or homeowners associations. Mr. Asleson stated the city does not impose fines or penalties at this time. Ms. O’Dea questioned if the 20% of wetland areas being inspected includes conservation easements. Mr. Asleson stated yes. Ms. O’Dea questioned if anyone in the audience would like to address the board on this matter. There were no questions form the audience. Mr. O’Dea questioned the audience if anyone present would like to address the board at this time for the Open Public Meeting on this issue three seperate times. There were no questions from the audience all three times. The Open Public Meeting closed at 7:08 p.m. Mr. Brown made a Motion to close the public meeting. Ms. Andrzejewski seconded the Motion. Motion carried unanimously and passed by board at 7:09. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Other Updates Earth Day Mr. Asleson stated the turnout at the Earth Day event held on April 18 at Wargo Nature Center was a success. Ms. Hartley stated the tree house of horrors was on display on Earth Day. She stated there were many questions asked and answered. Recycle Day 3 DRAFT MINUTES