HomeMy WebLinkAboutAir Pollution Control (4)AGENDA
DEC 9 2002
CITY OF LAUREL
Air Pollution Control
3306 2"d Avenue North
December 10, 2002
7:30 P.M.
1. Call meeting to order
2. Approve minutes of previous meeting
3. Activity Report
Minutes of the Yellowstone County Air Pollution Control Board
meeting held October 8, 2002 at the Yellowstone County Air Pollution
Control Office.
Members Present: Mr. L.D. Collins, Dr. Mark Waddington, Mr. Wade Steinmetz, Mr. Rich
Schilf, Ms. Michelle Reed, and Mr. Bill Shikany.
Others Present: Mr. Russell Boschee, Mr. Stuart Hannah
Chairman L.D. Collins called the meeting to order at 7:38 P.M. Ms. Reed moved to accept the
minutes of the September l0th meeting. Mr. Schilf seconded, and the motion passed.
In the first order of business, Mr. Boschee discussed that there had been no industrial compliance
taken in the past month, and that the budget was in good standing. Mr. Boschee discussed in
detail the past months complaints and actions taken with the J&E Builders project on Hawthorne
Lane, the sandblasting operations at French's Sandblasting and Painting, and Robert Sos Signs.
Concerning the fire ban, Mr. Boschee informed the board that he had been present at a meeting
with Mr. Jim Kraft. The board, in general, discussed the merits of a permanent ban on open
burning in Emerald Hills and questioned if the County could build fire access roads in this area.
Discussion also was held on whether permanent fire bans axe presently legal or not.
Regarding Fox Lumber in Laurel, Mr. Boschee informed the board that he had heard no further
complaints since his inspection of the site on September 1 l, 2002.
In other business, the board discussed the merits of having local enforcement ability, or whether it
is best to continue to have the state be responsible for enforcement of violations. Discussion
consisted of what previous enforcement ~uthority the board has had, and what would be needed to
regain this authority on a local basis.
Mr. Boschee informed the board members that he would'provide each member with the current
Air Pollution Program at the next meeting.
In the final order of business, Mr. Boschee informed the board that a new job reclassification
study will be conducted in January of 2003.
Chairman L.D. Collins adjourned the meeting at 8:20 P.M.
DEC 9 ?¢02
CITY OF LAUREL
YELLOWSTONE COUNTY
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
3306 Scc~md Avenue Nmlh
Billings, MT59101
(406) 256-684 I
Fax {406) 256-6891
Activity Report for tile month of November 2002 for submittal to the
Yellowstone County Air Pollution Control Board on December 10, 2002.
1. INDUSTRIAL COMPLIANCE
A. There was no industrial compliaucc done duriug the month of November.
11.
ADMINISTRATION
A. With 33% of the liscal year completed, we have expended approximately
28% ol'our budgeted fuuds.
B. 1 inspected Fox Lumber to iusure the improvements to Fox Lumber's
bopper system were completed.
C. 1 responded to a letter l¥om Representative Roy Brown conceming the
fugitive sand problem in the North Park area.
Do
Our agency conducted a hazardous waste study concerning the fugitive
sand problem in the North Park area. The results are included in this
report.
Our agency is conducting a particulate study in the North Park area at the
currcut time. Hopefully, thc results ~ill be available at the next Board
~necting.
Ill. MEETINGS
A. Although there was no official ~necting last ~nonth, the Board met with
Commissioner Bill Kennedy and Leonard Ficbtner concerning Fox
Lmnber and our agency's enforcement policy.
IV. AIR QUALITY
A. During the month of November, 24 open bm'ning pem'lits were issued.
Our ageucy docs not allow any burning during the month of December;
therelbre, our agency has issued 1941 open burning permits this year.
B. PM10 Data for October:
PM-10
Lockwood Park
High
Low
Average
Continuous Data for August:
Sulfur Dioxide
Bridal Shop
18 ug/m~
7 ughn~
12 ug/m3
High I hr .014 ppm
High 24 hr .005 ppm
Hourly Average .001 ppm
Carbon Monoxide
Bridal Shop
High I hr
High 8 hr
6.2 ppm
2.5 ppm
Sulfur Dioxide
Mt. Olive
High 1 hr .012 ppm
High 24 hr .004 ppm
Hourly Average .001 ppm
Carbon Monoxide
Mt. Olive
High I hr.
High 8 hr.
3.6 ppm
2.2 ppm
Sulfur Dioxide
CobumRoad
Sulfur Dioxide
Lower Coburn
i~ss~c~hectfully submitted,
Director
ltigh I hr .095 ppm Itigh 1 hr .028 ppm
High 24 hr .017 ppm High 24 hr .004 ppm
Hourly Average .005 ppm ttourly Average .000 ppm