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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAir Pollution Control Board (2)TO: FROM: SUBJECT: All Board Members Steve Duganz .~ July 11 Board Meeting DATE: July 6, 2000 Since I will be out of town all next week, L.D. suggested that we cancel the July 11 meeting. I will see you on August 8. Minutes of the Yellowstone County Air Pollution Control Board meeting held June 13, 2000 at the Yellowstone County Air Pollution Control office. Members Present: Mr. L.D. Collins, Ms. Michelle Reed, Mr. Nick Shyne, Dr. Mark Waddington, and Mr. Rich Schilf. Others Present: Mr. Steve Duganz, Mr. Russell Boschee The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Chairman L.D. Collins. Mr. Shyne ~noved to accept the minutes of the April 11~' meeting as written. Ms. Reed seconded, and the motion was passed. Concerning May's Industrial Compliance, Mr. Duganz said although our ageacy no longer is responsible for permitting sources our agency is still responsible for compliance inspections, lte said he did all inspection on JTL's asphalt plant, gravel crusher, and ready-mix concrete plant, and lie Ibund no violatious, lie also inspected Schessler Ready Mix in Lanrel and fotmd them in compliance. He noted they were such a small source that they did not need a DEQ permit. He iuvestigated an odor complaint concerning Asphalt Supply ill Laurel finding some odors in the area. Concerning May's Administration, Mr. Duganz said our budget is in good shape, and our agency has received final funding for the year from the Cily of Billings and the DEQ/EPA. He noted our DEQ/EPA grant will be reduced by $7,000 next year, consequently local funding will increase. He presented a preliminary budget to the Board with preliminary revenues and expenditures. Tile Board discussed the various budget scenerios. Ite said the EMPACT graut money should be received shortly, so our agency can start purchasing equipment. He said the Lockwood Fire Department received a Notice of Violation from the DEQ concerning a training bum they conducted. He said they did not get a burning permit from our agency, and they did not remove the asbestos prior to the bum, nor have an asbestos inspection prior to the bum. He noted the terms of Ms. Reed, Mr. Schilf, and Mr. Steinmetz expire at the end of June 2000. Mr. Shyne moved to appoint Mr. Steinmetz to another two-year term. Mr. Schilf seconded, and the motion passed. Regarding May's meetings, Mr. Duganz said lie attended an EMPACT meeting ill Bozeman with DEQ and Yellowstone County officials to discuss the project. He said he attended both a City Council and a Yellowstone County Commissioner's meetiug concerning redesignation for attainment of carbon monoxide ill Yellowstone Counly. Concerning June's air quality, Mr. Duganz noted several monitors were down for repairs last month. The meeting was adjourned by Chairman L.D. Collins 8:20 PM. YELLOWSTONE COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL 3306 Second Avenue North Billings, MT 59101 (406) 256-6841 Fax(406) 256-6891 e-mailycapc@imt.net Activity Report for the month of June, 2000 for submittal to the Yellowstone County Air Pollution Control Board on July 11, 2000. INDUSTRIAL COMPLIANCE The ready-mix plant operated by R.L. Schaff near Shepherd was inspected tbr compliance in .lune. They produced 29,000 yards of concrete in 1999, and we received no complaints on their operation. Empire Sand and Gravel was also inspected for compliance. Their asphalt plant has a new operator aud is scheduled to be stack tested this summer. The gravel crusher was also found to be in compliance. H. L. Ostemfiller also had their annual compliance inspections. Both the gravel crusher and asphalt plant had minimal visible emissions. II. ADMINISTRATION With the 1999-2000 budget year over, we expended approximately 95% of our budgeted funds. What was not spent will go into our reserve and help with the 2000-2001 budget. Letters were written to three individuals in June who were burning household trash. They were told such burning is not allowed. We received notification from EPA on June 29 that the EMPACT grant is now official, and thnds should be on their way soon. IlL MEETINGS A. A budget meeting with tlie County Commissioners was attended. The operation and maintenance portion of our budget was approved with salaries yet to be determined. IV. AIR QUALITY A. During the month of June, 50 open burning permits were issued. B. There was no valid data at Lower Cobum Road due to a computer/timing raalfunction. Beginning in July, we will run our PM10 particulate monitor once in six days rather than once in three because of the continuing Iow levels of particulate. The PM2.5 monitors will continue to nm every three days. Monitoring data for June: Carbon Monoxide Sulfur Dioxide Bridal Shop Lower Cobum High 1-hr. 2.8 ppm High l-hr. ND High 8-hr. 1.9 ppm High 24 hr. ND Hourly Average 0.5 ppm High 5-min. ND Hourly Average ND Cobum Road Sulfur Dioxide Sacrifice Cliff High 1-hr. .044 ppm High 1-hr. .065 ppm High 24-hr. ,009 ppm High 24-hr. .008 ppm High 5-min. .111 ppm High 5-min. .142 ppm Hourly Average .003 ppm Hourly Average .002 ppm PM-lO Lockwood Park North Lockwood Park South High 20 p/m3 High 27 p/m3 Low 6 p/m3 Low 7 ii/rtl3 Average 12 p/ma Average 13 p/m3 Respectfully submitted, Director enclosures