12/11/12 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 11 2012 399 Ms. Thompson noted this is due in part to the way South Bend allocates local limits, using the "universal allocation" method which allocates pollutants to industries that may have no potential to discharge that particular pollutant. The "universal allocation" method is the most common method and is perceived as the easiest and most fair method. Ms. Thompson stated that the staff is recommending changing to the "What you need is what you get" method at this time. In this method, the users are given a pollutant concentration based on the pollutants which are present in their facility. This method will allow current users to have limitations that are much closer to the existing limits, and potentially allow a pollutant reserve to be developed so that new industry could begin to discharge without affecting existing user limitations. She noted that the Wastewater staff has informed existing industrial users about the potential change and there have been no negative comments. Some have offered to speak in favor of this change if needed. Ms. Thompson stated she is requesting the Board approve the new allocation method so that it can be submitted to the Common Council for preliminary approval, and then to the US EPA. There being no further discussion, upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Mecham and carried, the revised allocation method was approved. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Mecham and carried, the meeting adjourned at 11:47 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Gary A. Gilot, President Michael Mecham, Member onald IY Inks, Member Mark Neal, Member Kathryn Roos, Member Linda M. Martin, Clerk'-