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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />sampled in these fence line studies in the San Francisco Bay area and would ask the <br />Council to take into consideration that both of these facilities were foundry facilities <br />where they melted scrap steel into ingots and other products and had significant air issues <br />in those facilities and that they are extremely different operations than what is being <br />contemplated on the site. Mr. Deahl thanked the Council for their time and attention to <br />this project and urged them to vote in favor of this bill. <br /> <br />Councilmember Puzzello stated that the one issue that bothers her most is the odor that <br />will be emitted from the equipment. <br /> <br />Mr. Nick Schlipp advised that there may be a faint odor. He stated that of all of the <br />shredder facilities that they have interviewed and read about there haven’t been any <br />complaints of odor. He stated that in California the air emission controls are more <br />stringent there are actually chemicals that can be added in and fragrances to make it smell <br />better. He stated that the smell comes when the auto shredder residue is wet and has time <br />to sit there. He stated that if you look at the site plan they did not leave a large enough <br />bay to be able to stockpile. He stated that is what keeps fires under control by not having <br />a fluff pile of auto shredder residue and that also keep the odor down as well. <br /> <br />Councilmember Henry Davis asked if there was a timetable set for the water and sewer <br />hook-up. <br /> <br />Mr. Deahl stated that to his knowledge a firm timetable was not set. However, this <br />project is contingent upon there being water extended to the site. So without water to the <br />site the installation and operation of this machinery cannot take place. So the timetable is <br />at much of the City’s discretion. While the petitioner is fully cooperative and wants to <br />assist in moving this project forward will work with the timeline established. <br /> <br />Councilmember Henry Davis stated that it doesn’t sound like they have one. <br /> <br />Councilmember Henry Davis asked how long it takes to get and build the machinery on <br />site. <br /> <br />Mr. Nick Schlipp stated that from the date it is order it is four (4) months to build the <br />machine and while that is being done they would be doing site preparation work. He <br />stated that an additional two (2) months would be need once the machinery is delivered to <br />be operational. So approximately 6 months or a little longer because they will have to <br />have some civil engineering done, soil borings done to see what type of structural base <br />they will need and to work with the City of South Bend Street and Water Departments to <br />get the timing synched to have both projects done at the same time. <br /> <br />Councilmember Henry Davis stated that he would like to see a timetable set. He noted <br />that he has gone back and forth on this issue. He stated that he doesn’t live near this <br />thnd <br />project, however, the 6 District in which this proposed project is located and the 2 <br />District in which he represents are very similar, the demographics are almost identical. <br />Both districts need so much attention and get neglected so when a project like this comes <br />along it is really hard to say yes or no. Businesses have fled South Bend and relocated to <br />other areas. He stated that he knows people who would give their right arm to have any <br />kind of job whether it be temporary, part-time or whatever, just to have income coming in <br />for their families. He stated that he is really having a difficult time making a decision on <br />this issue. <br /> <br /> <br />Councilmember Oliver Davis stated that he was most bothered that Mr. Schlipp failed to <br />take his advice to discuss his plans with neighbors early on. Councilmember Oliver Davis <br />played the theme from Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood and recited some of the lyrics. <br />“To have a beautiful day in the neighborhood, you have to have communication with <br />your neighbors,” He stated that a big indication to me on how you’re going to be is how <br />you interact with your neighbors. Councilmember Oliver Davis read from a WNDU <br />website: Despite the argument that Randy’s recycling would invest 5.5 million dollars <br />and create 30 new jobs over the next two years the planning commission voted against <br /> 30 <br /> <br />