07-26-2010 MinutesCOUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
July 26, 2010
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o:oo DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY
OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, JULY 26, 2010.
CONVENED The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Figley presiding.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Figley Present
Councilor Cox Present
Councilor Lonergan Present
Councilor McCallum Present
Councilor Morris Present
Councilor Pugh Present
Councilor Schmidt Present
Staff Present: City Administrator Derickson, City Attorney Shields, Police Chief
Russell, Police Captain Alexander, Police Captain Garrett, Public Works Director
Brown, Economic & Community Development Director Hendryx, Finance
Director Palacios, City Recorder Shearer.
o:o~ ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Please join us for the 47t" annual Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana at Legion Park from
August 6-8. The event will highlight authentic Mexican food, great music and
entertainment, soccer tournaments, a parade, and the first ever "Kids Zone" featuring
inflatables, arts and crafts activities, and exciting games. Be sure to attend Friday
evening, as the Fiesta Queen and the rest of the Court will be coronated during a
ceremony at the main stage.
B. The Mayor introduced Robyn Stowers, the new Community Relations Officer.
o:oz COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Woodburn School District -Superintendent David Bautista provided his first report
as Superintendent of the Woodburn School District. He talked about the Small
Schools initiative.
o:oa BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
Nancy Kirksey commended the City on it's support of the Fiesta Mexicana.
Richard Jennings had a request that Council speak into the microphones for the benefit of
the viewers at home.
o:os CONSENT AGENDA
A. approve the Woodburn City Council minutes of July 12, 2010;
B. accept the Woodburn Park and Recreation Board minutes of July 13, 2010; and
C. accept the Woodburn Library Board minutes of July 14, 2010
McCallum/Cox... adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
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o:o~ PUBLIC HEARING -WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM DISINFECTION PROJECT
Public Works Director Brown, accompanied by members of the project team, provided a
staff report on the Water Supply Disinfection Project and some background on the current
conditions of the City Water supply. Melinda Friedman of Confluence Engineering
Group provided a presentation (included by reference) and answered clarifying and
technical questions posed by Council.
0:46 Mayor Figley invited those members of the audience in favor of disinfection to address
Council. Robert Hayes, of 612 North Cascade Woodburn, stated that he is fully in favor
of disinfecting. Nancy Kirksey of 1049 McKinley St., Woodburn, commented on the
length of time it has taken to disinfect the water and believes the City needs to move
forward with disinfection due to the large number of children and elderly. Elizabeth
Waite of 2665 Roanoke, Woodburn, researched chloramines and is concerned about the
residual byproducts which she believes cannot be removed from the water in the same
way as chlorine by chemically sensitive people, but is generally in favor of disinfection.
Richard Jennings of 595 Filbert, Woodburn was previously opposed to disinfection but
has changed his mind with additional information and assurances that filtration devices
will be made available to those with medical issues resulting from disinfection.
o:s6 Mayor Figley invited those members of the audience opposed to disinfection to address
Council. Don VanVeldhuizen of 1287 Bernard Dr. spoke in favor of disinfection but
opposes chlorimation and provided examples that support the greater effectiveness of
chlorine versus chlorimation. Kristen Berkey of 503 Young St. appreciated the
opportunity for the citizens of Woodburn to speak and had questions such as: What are
the health risks? How will the public be notified of the project and it's impacts? What i~
the cost of replacing the distribution system? What is the city's program for filtration for
persons with medical need?
Melinda Friedman returned to the podium to address the questions posed by the public.
She reviewed the differences between chlorine and chloramine for secondary disinfection.
The equipment being proposed would work for either chlorine or chloramine. She
discussed the devices available to remove the chlorine &chloramines from the water.
City Administrator Derickson discussed the proposed program to provide filtration to
people with documented medical needs. He also noted that no other City in Oregon has
such a program. Dan Brown addressed the distribution system replacement question by
estimating the cost of wholesale replacement exceeding a billion dollars. He also noted
that replacement would not permanently address the problem; the biofilm would
eventually reappear.
Kevin Kenagy, of 251 N 3"~ St asked about the differences between professional opinions
regarding chloramine and chlorine and asked for clarification of the health risks and the
proposed program for filtration.
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Melinda Friedman reviewed the few scientifically documented potential health risks,
including cancer, and noted that these risks were associated with exposures much higher
than is being proposed for the City Disinfection project, and would exceed safe drinking
water standards. She stated that this is an area of continuing research by the
Environmental Protection Agency.
Public Works Director Brown discussed the public information program which will
include numerous town halls and water bill inserts. Orlando Lopez, of 1249 McKinley
St, was concerned with the communication/education programs and hopes that the city
will explore alternative means to get information out to the public.
~:3~ The Mayor closed the public hearing. The Council discussed the testimony received and
the information provided by staff and the project team. Councilor Schmidt talked about
the damage that earthquakes can cause to a distribution system. He thinks the City should
proceed with putting in a secondary disinfection system and decide between chlorination
and chlorimation later.
Councilor Cox feels the hearing today was worthwhile due to the significance of the issue
and its potential impact on the public. He recognizes that there are people that are
opposed to disinfection due to potential health risks, but does not believe convincing
scientific evidence of adverse health risk has been provided. He discussed his research
into chlorimation which leads him to conclude that there are no known adverse long term
health effects associated with drinking water applications of chloramine.
Councilor McCallum stated that decisions have to be made based on the best information
available at the time. The future may bring additional, differing, or contrary information,
but decisions cannot be delayed waiting for that information. He thinks it is time to move
on and rely on the information provided by the experts and act expediently. He agrees
that extensive notification and education is necessary to inform the public.
Councilor Pugh agreed with Councilor McCallum, and expressed that he thought there
would be greater turnout for the hearing. He feels that the Council have invested a great
deal of time and effort in researching the issue and does not feel that anyone is dodging
responsibility for the decision. He also supports extensive notification and education
efforts.
Councilor Lonergan continues to support moving forward immediately and appreciates
the efforts of staff to provide the clarification and information
Councilor Morris stated that he made his decision long ago, and continued to review all
of the information provided. He indicated readiness to move forward with the project
expediently.
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Council asked staff about next steps and City Administrator Derickson stated that staff
was planning on bringing the equipment contract award presented at the July 12, 2010
meeting to the first meeting in August. Council and the Mayor expressed a desire to
move ahead with the purchase of equipment immediately.
z:~o COUNCIL BILL N0. 2835 - AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING CERTAIN
LOCAL INCENTIVES FOR BUSINESSES WITHIN THE WOODBURN
ENTERPRSE ZONE.
McCallum introduced Council Bill No. 2835. Recorder Shearer read the bill by title
only since there were no objections from the Council. On roll call vote for final passage,
the bill passed unanimously. Mayor Figley declared Council Bill No. 2835 duly passed.
z:~i PROPOSAL FOR LEASE OF MARKED POLICE VEHICLES
Cox/McCallum...Council, acting as local contract review board, accept the proposal
from Auto Additions for police vehicle leasing services in the amount of $33,354.75
annually for three years. The motion passed unanimously.
z:i~ CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
A. E-Blurb was issued last week.
z:i~ MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
• Mayor Figley appreciates the work of the Public Works, Parks, and Police
departments for their assistance with the Basset Waddle & Games events.
Mayor Figley recessed the meeting briefly while staff prepared for the following agenda
item. Upon reconvening, Cox/McCallum...add the equipment purchase authorization to
the agenda as item 11 C. The motion passed unanimously.
z:~9 CONTRACT AWARD FOR ON-SITE SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
GENERATION EQUIPMENT -WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM DISINFECTION
Cox/Pugh... Council, acting as Local Contract Review Board, award a contract to MIOX
Corporation for the purchase of on-site sodium hypochlorite generation equipment for
$407,602. The motion passed unanimously.
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Z:ZO ADJOURNMENT
McCallum/Lonergan...meeting be adjourned. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
APPRO
ATTEST
Christina M
City of Woc
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