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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES
August 19, 1996
DATE. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY
OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, AUGUST 19, 1996.
CONVENED. The Council met in a workshop session at 7:00 p.m.
regarding the Water Master Plan.
ROLL CALL.
Mayor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Kirksey
Chadwick
Figley
Hagenauer
Jennings
Pugh
Sifuentez
Present
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Present
Present (7:15 pm)
Present
Present
Staff Present:
City Administrator Childs, Public Works Director Tiwari,
Community Development Director Goeckritz, Public Works Manager
Rohman, Water Superintendent Schooler, Asst. City Engineer
Morrison, City Recorder Tennant
Public Works Director Tiwari provided background information
regarding the Water Master Plan update which is scheduled to
be completed by December 31, 1996. At this time the City does
not add chlorine or chemicals to our water but the master plan
will be addressing these issues since changes in federal and
state regulations may eventually require the City to modify
its current practices. The City has hired a consulting firm
(HDR) to formulate the plan.
Bruce Willey, Professional Engineer with HDR, stated that he
has gone through the preliminary process to evaluate the
current system and formulate a broad range of alternatives
that could be considered by the City. The preliminary process
includes 1) satisfying public requirements, 2) complying with
changing regulations, 3) providing reliable fire protection,
and 4) meeting future needs economically.
He reviewed the location of existing wells, depth,
distribution and storage of oUr water supply. The master plan
assumes that the City will continue to use groundwater over
the next 25 years. The population figures projected in the
plan are the same as those used in the Wastewater Facilities
Plan. He stated that the Current monthly water demand
consists of 80% residential users, 18% commercial users, and
2% City use. He briefly reviewed future water demands and the
City's water rights, water quality, and issues involving the
level of iron and manganese in the groundwater. He stated
that manganese is a more significant problem for the City,
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however, neither level of minerals is a cause for concern from
a health point of view.
He provided technical information on disinfectants and the
federal legislation (Groundwater Disinfection Rule) effective
in 1999 with implementation after the year 2000.
He suggested that the City consider development of a Wellhead
Protection plan. Currently, this is a voluntary program under
federal/state regulations.
Public Works Manager Rohman briefly summarized the lead and
copper testing program involving a random sampling of homes
built in the early 1980's. The initial program involved
sampling of tap water inside 60 homes. The City is now
required to test in 30 homes annually.
Water Superintendent Schooler stated that OSU has tested the
City's water supply for radon and the level was very low. It
should be noted that the radon level is well below the current
federal requirements, however, as years move forward, the
acceptable level of radon will decrease.
Mr. Willey also reviewed potential treatments, along with
alternatives, for the removal of iron, manganese, and arsenic.
He stated that the treatment process can be located at one
central location or a location at each wellhead.
He also reviewed issues relating to the distribution system
such as adequate pressure and volume, fire flow, service area,
reliability, standards, automation & control, and operational
procedures.
Over the next few months, the development of the master plan
will include looking more closely at treatment alternatives,
developing a draft master plan and capital improvement plan,
an Open House to receive public input, another Council
workshop to review the plan, and adoption of a Pinal Plan by
the Council.
Director Tiwari reminded the Council that a new control
monitoring system is included in the 1996-97 budget which
would replace the current system built in 1965 in case system
failure appears likely. Staff will delay formulating
specifications for the system until after the Master Plan has
been adopted.
The Council was also reminded that the City is not under any
obligation to make changes to our water system at this time.
Mayor Kirksey stated that she had received a letter from
Senior Estates requesting staff to provide copies of meeting
notices and related materials to the attention Preston Tack,
Vice-Chairman of Community Relations for Senior Estates, for
the purpose of keeping Senior Estates informed of the planning
process.
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Discussion was held regarding elimination of iron and
manganese without adding chlorine since some individuals are
allergic to chlorine. It was also noted that this plan is
being developed to provide a long-range plan for the City.
The City's Comprehensive Plan also requires the development of
a Master Plan which looks at current and future needs of the
City's water supply.
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The workshop closed at 8:37 p.m..
NANCY A.
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Mary ~ant, Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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