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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity/County Planning Board Minutes 01.11.1990 LAUREL-YELLOWSTONE CITY-COUNTY PLANNING BOARD LAUREL, MONTANA 59044 January 11, 1990 The meeting of the Laurel-Yellowstone City-County Planning Board was brought to order at 6:30 p.m. with the following members present: Chuck Dickerson, City Rep. Roy Johnson, Co. Rep. Gerald Shay, Member at large Grace Edwards, Co. Rep. Clarence Foos, Co. Rep. Russell Bray, Co. Rep. Don Gudgell, Co. Rep. Donna Kilpatrick, City Rep. Joe Bradley, City Rep. Linda Dennis-Williams, City Rep. Members absent: John H. Smith, Chairman & City Rep. Others present: Cal Cumin, Cumin Associates Cheryll Lund, Secretary Mr. & Mrs. Herman Schessler, N. 1st Ave., Laurel Jim Edwards, 140 S. Crestwood, Billings Bob Schessler, 505 Laurmac, Laurel Dick Franks, Laurel Jerry & Donovan Thomas, 1021 4th Ave., Laurel Jim Flisrand, 610 8th Ave., Laurel Chuck Rodgers, 626 W. 13th, Laurel Naomi Foos, Rt. 2 Box 1196, Laurel Becky Dickerson, 707 Juniper, Laurel Ron Bidwell, 320 Montana,.Laurel Dave Michael, City of Laurel David Stevenson, 102 4th Ave., Laurel Paul Thomae,1328 Beartooth, Laurel Darrell McGillen, 511 W. 11th, Laurel Almeada Fadness, 1049 Montana, Laurel Rev: Marvin Holt, 605 7th Ave., Laurel Marvin Carter, 307 6th Ave., Laurel Gary Temple, 1740 W. Maryland, Laurel Vernon Keepers, 1041 Montana, Laurel Tom Kilpatrick, 814 lst Ave., Laurel Robert K. Schessler,-1025 13th Ave., Laurel Jim Worthington, City of Laurel Jim Bauer, Bauer Associates, Billings 0 Correction was made on the minutes of the December 1989 meeting. Gerald Shay should be listed as a member at large and not a Co. Representative. Motion by Donna Kilpatrick, seconded by Gerald Shay to approve the minutes of the December 1989 meeting, as corrected. Motion carried. Special Review- 99-01 Herman Schessler Mr. Schessler stated that he would like Cal Cumin to make the presentation, and Cal agreed. Cal stated that Mr. Woods, of the Powr-Grip Company, was told that he didn't need to attend tonight's meeting. Any questions that come out of this meeting can be addressed and answered before the Feb. 6th Council meeting, if necessary. Woods' Powr-Grip Co., Inc., makes a tool of rubber and metal that is used to grip any type of object that is smooth, such as glass or steel. The gripping tool Cal is showing tonight is about 80% of what the Company makes. They also make smaller and larger models. Cal and several other people went up to Wolf Point to tour the Powr-Grip plant. Cal's main concern was whether or not the plant would meet . the requirements of the zoning commission, such as excessive noise and pollution. Cal was pleasantly surprised. The operation is of such a small size that all machinery is run by hand. There are no large machines. The process that molds the rubber into round circles is like a giant waffle iron. The machine puts heat and pressure on the piece of rubber for approximately 3-5 minutes. When the process is done the operator peels the rubber out of the machine. The welding process, of welding the handle onto the grip, is also done by hand with a cadnium free silver solder operation with no toxic fumes. The operator does not wear a mask while operating the solder machine. There is a small exhaust pipe above the machine that emits very little exhaust. The metal ring that attaches to the rubber part of the grip is polished smooth. In doing this it creates a silica dist. The dust is captured in a vacuum process and put outside into a trash receptacle. There are no vents from the machinery to send this dust outside. They also polish a brass piece and that dust is treated the same. The casters are made in Seattle. The rubber is imported, at the rate of about 9,000 pounds every 6 weeks. • The paint that they use to paint the handle of the grip is a non-leaded paint. The painting process is a very small operation, and they use a 2 gallon can of paint hooked up to the machine. Page 2 Laurel-Yellowstone City-County Planning Board, January 11, 1990. The labor process at this plant is on a very small scale. The buildings that they operate are located next to a motel in Wolf Point. The plant is a 24 hour operation. They also have one large building out West of Wolf Point. The building West of town was the only building available in Wolf Point. Cal stressed that the building was not out of town due to any noise or odor. The solid waste that the Plant generates is taken out to the City dump approximately 1 time per week. The garbage consists of the various 55 gallon barrels around the work area within the buildings. The accumulated garbage is enough in volume to fill one "normal" size panel truck. There are occasions when they fill more than one truck, but one truck is usual. There is no toxic waste emmision, nothing is vented into the atmosphere. There are no employees wearing masks while working. Cal feels that there is a tremendous potential for future growth in this operation. Mr. Wood basically has the corner on the market and Cal feels that if he ever automates his machinery Laurel could become the "Suction Cup Capital of the.World". • Approximately 40% of Mr. Woods' product is shipped overseas. The toxic waste that the plant generates consists of cleaning materials used for cleaning the machinery and used paint thinner. The chemicals that are used to clean machinery are basically borax based and sodium based. The opinion on these chemicals from the Board of Health are attached. Cal reads a letter into the record (see attached) from Mr. Jeff Presser, Personnel Director at Woods' concerning the amounts of cleaners used per year. The plant also uses 2 cleaners that they accumulate, after use. They hire a commercial toxic waste carrier that hauls them offsite. According to the EPA they can keep these onsite for up to 270 days before they have to be shipped offsite. They use only 10 gallons of the cleaner Carbaway per year and a neglible amount of Dynadet. The paints the plant uses will emit some fumes which escape through the paint filtering system. But, they use less paint at the plant than they would at a car repair service. They use approximately 148 gallons per year. Cal reads a letter to the Powr-Grip Co. from the City of Wolf Point (see attached). Another letter to the Powr-Grip Co., from the City of Wolf Point Public Works Department is read into the record (see attached). • A letter from the Hazardous Waste Burea of the State Department of Health is read into the record (see attached). A letter from Fred Shewman of the Water Quality Burea is read into the record (see attached). Cal would like to recommend to the Board that they follow the same procedure that the City of Wolf Point followed in that the plant's emmission and chemical use be monitored monthly and a report turned over to the City each month. Cal states that this plant does not create any noise vibrations, or pollution. It's one of the cleanest operations that he has come across. PROPONENTS: Sandy Stevenson, President of the Laurel Chamber of Commerce wants to go on record as being in favor of the Powr-Grip Co.. Chuck Dickerson, acting Chairman, named off the people who sent letters in favor of the plant. They are from Laurel Chamber of Commerce, Ace Electric, A Haus of Realty, Flobera Realty and Laurel Federal Credit Union. Chuck Rodgers spoke on the operation of the plant. He went on the tour with Cal. Chuck states that this is a very clean operation and business on the inside and on the outside. He feels that Mr. Wood is a very concientious and conservative person and his business reflects that. Chuck feels this plant would be a great asset to the City of Laurel. Cal states that this is a very labor intensive plant. Jerry Thomas, 1021 4th Ave., spoke in favor of the plant. He also went on the tour with Cal as a concerned citizen. He has small children and wanted to make sure this was going to be a non-polluting plant. He was quite surprised to see that it was just that. He also states that he had the opportunity to speak with 6 of the employees and that all 6 are anxious to move to Laurel. He is in favor of the plant. Pastor Marvin Holt spoke on behalf of the Laurel Ministerial Association. They are in support of the plant. OPPOSITION: No one spoke in opposition. There were no letters of protest recieved. C, J Page 3 • Laurel-Yellowstone City-County Planning Board, January 11, 1990 Herman "Ike" Schessler thanked Cal for spending so much time and effort on this project, and for the thorough presentation. He also is very pleased with all of his dealings with Mr. Woods' and feels this will be a big asset to the City of Laurel. Motion b Chuck Dickerson, seconded by Gerald Shay to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried 10-0. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Gerald recommend approval to City Council not hold subject to the Busine and reporting program the Plant. Discussion. Shay, seconded by Donna Kilpatrick, to the City Council, and to recommend that the another Public Hearing, with approval as' continuation of a monthly monitoring for effluents and for chemicals used in Chuck Rodgers stated that Mr. Woods' told him that eventually he would like to not use any chemicals. Don Gudgell states that he has known of the Powr-Grip Co., for approximately 16 years, as he is from that area. To the best of his knowledge he says it is a very well managed operation. At this time the question is called for. Motion carries 10-0. Joe states that the Council will review this at their February 6, 1990 meeting. Motion by Don Gudgell, seconded by Gerald Shay that the Administrative Services bill for January for $200 be paid. Motion carried 10-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cheryll Lund, Secretary E w Grip , "Powr -e o . , INC P.O. Box 899 — 229 CASCADE WOLF POINT, MONTANA 59201 1406) 653-2212 In State — 800- 548 -7341 Out of State January 5, 1990 Dwight Mackay Jerry Thomas Cal Cumins Chuck Rogers Gentlemen: Here is some information on the chemicals we use at Wood's Powr- Grip. We currently dispose of three of these into the City of Wolf Point's municipal wastewater system, Planisol (approximately 200 lbs. per year), Almco #2 (approximately 250 lbs per year) and Clepo 194S (approximately 300 lbs. per year). We are also soliciting an opinion from the Department of Health and Environmental Sciences on the possibility of disposing a �-. mixture called Grrr into the same system at approximately 42 gallons per year. Water is added to all of these chemicals in use, so they are not used at full strength. We use Carbaway and Dynadet for cleaning our rubber molding molds and ship these off site, We use approximately 10 gallons of Carbaway per year and a neglible amount of Dynadet. Enclosed also is the material safety data sheets on the paints we use, With our paints there are no wastes involved but these will result in the emission of some fumes which escape through our filtering system. We use approximately 100 gallons per year of the acrylic enamel, approximately 24 gallons per year of the white primer and approximately 24 gallons per year of the safety yellow. If you have any other questions don't hesitate to contact me at 1- 800 - 548 -7341. Sincer-ly, 'At 1 0 Jeff Presser Personnel Director FAX:406- 653 -3136 TELEX: 364412INTR -334 • coy of wolf Point 201 4th Avenue South WOLF POINT, MONTANA 59201 Phone: 653-1852 Mr. Jeff Presser WOODS' POWR--GRIP P 0 Box 899 Wolf Point MT 59201 Dear Jeff: December 4, 1989 Upon reviewing the comments received from the Dept, of Health and Environmental Sciences (a copy of the letter is enclosed) on ALMC02 and CLEPO-194-S and after a tour of the worksite where the chemicals are used, I have reached the following determination on CLEPO-194-S. The material safety data sheet, Section G, discourages the user from discharging into any sewer system without neutralizing first. How- ever, because of the small amount used over an extended period of time, the city will waive this requirement provided accurate records of its usage are kept and a copy supplied to my office each month. The first report will be due beginning January 1, 1990. I will need information concerning the recommendation of disposal as it was not enclosed with the information I received from you on ALMC02. Sincerely yours, Charles L. Orley Public Works Director Enclosure E 0 C14 Of Wolf Polof 201 4th Avenue South WOLF POINT, MONTANA 59201 Phone: 653-1852 July 3, 1989 Mr. Jeff Presser WOODS' POR-GRIP P 0 Box 899 Wolf Point MT 59201 Dear Jeff: Please be advised that the City of Wolf Point's wastewater system will accept planisol into it's system. This approval is based on a letter.you received from Mr. Don Vidrine, Hazardous Waste Section, Dept. of Health and Environmental Sciences of Montana, dated June 19, 1989. Sincerely yours, C4a/r Woo e y Public Works irector E DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES 0 STAN STEPHENS, GOVERNOR COGSWELL BUILDING STATE OF MONTANA FAX 0 (406) 444-2606 Solid and Hazardous Waste Bureau (406) 444-2821 0 June 19, 1989 Jeff Presser Wood's Powr-Grip Co., Inc. P.O. Box 899 Wolf Point, MT 59201 Dear Jeff: This is in response to the information you provided me regarding Planisol M, an industrial cleaner which you may use to remove dirt from steel. The MSDS sheet specifies that the product contains no hazardous constituents nor does it apparently exhibit any hazardous characteristics. Based upon that information, it appears that waste generated from use of the product would be considered hazardous only if that use resulted in contamination of the product with hazardous materials. For removing dirt from steel, that appears to be unlikely. As with all industrial wastewater discharges, the operator of the Wolf Point municipal wastewater system has the authority to accept or reject the discharge of wastewaters generated from use of the product. If I can answer any other questions, give me a call. Sincerely, Don Vidrine Hazardous Waste Section DV/dv AN EOOAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER" HELENA, MONTANA 59620 M MEN i DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WTER QUALITY BUPYAU Roan A-206 CO[i$WZJ.L BUMMING R'Y'AN RTiPHZNS. GHDVXRN0R ____ STATE OF TAX M (406) 444-1606 October 19, 1989 i ¦ 0 Mr. Charles L. Worley Public Works Director City of Wolf Point 201 4th Avenue South Wolf Point, MT 59201 Dear Mr. Worley: *M.JMA, MONTANA 9"" Don vidrine of the Solid and Hazardous Waste Bureau has forwarded your letter regarding effects of AIM= and C EPO-194-S on yo= treatment system. Calculating the oonorLtrations based on 250 lbs and 300 lbs/year of the 2 chemicals dissolved in your lagoon yields 0.4 - 0.7 mg/l of the CLEPO-194-S (mostly sodium sulfate) and 0.4 - 0.6 mg11 of the AIMOD 2 (mostly borax) which would be present in the lagoon. At these levels, these chemicals are harmless and should not have any adverse effect on the treatment process or on the lagoon discharge. I hope this answers your questions. Sincerely yours, • Frederick C. Shuman, P.E., Supervisor Permits Section Water Quality Bureau Environmental Sciences Division FCS:dd/656. S -AN EOUAI OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER- LAUREL- YELLOWSTONE CITY- COUNTY PLANNING BOARD LAUREL, MONTANA 59044 WHEREAS, an application for Special Review was filed with the City of Laurel by Herman Schessler , on the 28th day of November , 19 89, being designated as file No. 90 -01 ; WHEREAS, the application's having been refered for hearing to the Laurel City County Planning Board pursuant to L.M.C. Section 17.88.040 ; WHEREAS, after due and legal notice of the said application and of the date and time for hearing thereon was given pursuant to law, hearing on the same was held before the Board at its regular meeting on the 11th day of January , 1990 ; WHEREAS, after full consideration of the same by the Board at the said meeting, it was moved by Gerald Shay seconded by Donna Kilpatrick , to recommend approval of the said application, and the motion was passed /MNINNX IM by a vote of 10 in favor and 0 opposed (state law requring that the concurrence of at least six Board members is required to pass any motion). THEREFORE, the Laurel City County Planning Board hereby recommends to the Laurel City Council as follows: THAT APPLICATION NO. 90 -01 BE: GRANTED, subject to the following special conditions: subject to Woods' Powr -Grip monthly monitoring and reporting program of effluents and chemicals used in plant. DENIED Dated this 11 th day of January ,1990 6/61.46 ksiWee't Chairman Laurel Chamber of Commerce P 0. Box 395 LAUREL, MONTANA 59044-0395 628-8105 January 8, 1990 To: Laurel City/County Planning Board Re: Wood's's Powr-Grip, Inc. Special Review The Laurel Chamber of Commerce requests that the Laurel City/County Planning Board give a favorable recommendation to the Laurel City Council regarding the locating of Wood's Power--Grip, Inc. in the former Ramsey Lumber Company building in West Laurel. It is the opinion of the Laurel Chamber Board of Directors that the Wood's Powr-Grip manufacturing firm is an excellent business that would benefit this community and should be welcomed here. It is our understanding after visiting with Laurel representatives who.traveled to Wolf Point, that Wood's Powr-Grip is a well-managed, clean operation. We feel that it is of utmost importance to extend the hand of welcome to. owner, Mr. Keith Wood and his co-workers. To date, the chamber has provided information regarding Laurel to Mr. Wood and has expressed our commitment to helping him in any way possible to locate his facility here in Laurel. Furthermore, the Laurel Chamber of Commerce requests that the Laurel City/County Planning Board recommend to the Laurel City Council to accept its favorable recommendation at the next City Council meeting in January without requiring another public hearing. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Respectfully, Sandy Stevenson President 0 dArf c4ce Ceecte c, V`tc. P.O. BOX 505 LAUREL, MONTANA 59044 (406) 628-8886 and 248-1302 9 January 1990 City County Planning Board City of Laurel P.O. Box 10 Laurel, Mr 59044 Attn: Dan Gudgell, Cheryl Lund Dear Sir: I am writing to make public my attitude toward the possible relocation of the woods Powr-Grip Co. to our city. As an adjacent property owner to the Ramsey Lumber building, I would be please to welcome the Woods company into our area. If I could provide any further assistance to the City of Laurel or the Woods Powr-Grip Co. please feel free to contact me at the address or phone number above. Sincerely, „ Charles Fischer Owner/Operator, Ace Electric, Inc. C F/nmk 4 620 Second Ave. Laurel, MT 59044 r- r -I Ll?.j A Haus of Realty Laurel 406/628-7905 January 9, 1990 TO: City County Planning Board RE: Special Zoning Review for Herman "Ike" Schessler on property at 900 Block West. Main, Laurel, commonly known as the Ramsey'Building. To Whom it May Concern: Billings 406/245-3638 The purpose of this letter is to encourage your positive consideration in reviewing the zoning on the above mentioned property allowing Woods Powr-Grip Company to purchase the building and move their business to Laurel. Having this company come to Laurel can only help each and every business as well as each indivdual in our area. We are excited to have Woods' and their company move to Laurel and ask that you do everything in your power to make it a reality. It is our hope that the City Council will accept your positive recommendation, waive all hearing and delays and grant immediate approval. L Y urs truly, 02,(M / A Haus of Realty Carole Mayes, Hazel Klein, Meda Fadness, Owners cc: Woods Powr-Grip 0 ,4T REALTORS January 10, 1990 City/County Planning Board Laurel, MT. Dear Board Members, 308 SOUTH FIRST AVENUE-LAUREL MONTANA 59044 PHONE LAUREL 628-8772 OR BILLINGS 248-5199 119 REALTOR In reference to the review of the Woods Power-Grip move to Laurel, Floberg Realtors of Laurel wishes it to be known that we whale-heartedly support the potential acquisition of the Woods' firm to our community. The economic impact is obviously fantasitt and based upon general public information the environmental impact will be minimal. Sincerely, Bonn=Mi g an Broker/Manager (r - Since 1959 - Laurel Federal Credit Union ko Box 310. 220 First Avenue - Laurel Montana 59044. 406-628-4661 or 252-4932 January 8, 1990 Laurel City-County Planning Board 115 West 1st Street Laurel, Montana 59044 Re: Woods Power Grip re-location to Laurel Dear Members of the Laurel City-County. Planning Board: It is our understanding that Woods Powder Grip has expressed an interest to re-locate to Laurel and 00 occupy what has become known as the Ramsey Building. I feel confident that I speak for the members of the Laurel Federal Credit Union when I urge you to make any and all efforts to accomodate the Woods Powder Grip Company within your good judgement. We feel that having a company of the Woods Power Grip good reputation would be a boost to the economy of Laurel and the surronding area. We would be willing to help in any way that we could within the scope of our business capability. Should you need any additional support from us at any time, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely yours, le'?044 Ron Bidwell 0