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HomeMy WebLinkAbout890407.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE CONTINUANCE OF SHOW CAUSE HEARING - HOWARD DUCKWORTH, DBA WELD COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the 10th day of May, 1989 , at the hour of 10 : 00 a .m. , in the Chambers of the Board for the purpose of considering the revocation of Special Use Permit #454 , granted to Howard Duckworth, dba Weld County Disposal , Inc. , and WHEREAS, the Board was informed that the aerator system was not totally installed and operational; therefore the facility was still not in compliance, and WHEREAS, after hearing the testimony presented, the Board deemed it advisable to continue said hearing to May 17 , 1989 , at 10 : 00 a.m. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the hearing to Show Cause concerning Special Use Permit #454 , granted to Howard Duckworth, dba Weld County Disposal , Inc. , be, and hereby is , continued to May 17 , 1989 , at 10 : 00 a.m. The above and foregoing Resolution was , on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 10th day of May, A.D. , 1989 . � BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: M T&Pb WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County erk and Recorder and Clerk to the Board C.W. Kirb , Chai roman EXCUSED rBY. v Jac .line Johnson , Pro-Tem eputy County C erk de , � APPR ED AS TO FORM: ene R. ner Bran - /� George n County Attorney Go 7:44 O W7 ' i {< i�% .:r� • "-c"4 890407 HEARING CERTIFICATION DOCKET NO. 88-48 RE: HEARING TO SHOW CAUSE FOR REVOCATION OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT #454 ISSUED TO WELD COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC. A public hearing was conducted on May 10, 1989, at 10:00 A.M. , with the following present: Commissioner C.W. Kirby, Chairman Commissioner Jacqueline Johnson, Pro-Tem - Excused Commissioner Gene Brantner Commissioner George Kennedy Commissioner Gordon E. Lacy Also present: Acting Clerk to the Board, Mary Reiff Assistant County Attorney, Lee D. Morrison Planning Department representative, Keith Schuett The following business was transacted: I hereby certify that a public hearing was conducted to consider revocation of Special Use Permit #454, issued to Weld County Disposal, Inc. , c/o Howard Duckworth. Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, made this matter of record. Mr. Morrison stated that this hearing was continued from March 22, and he reviewed the items the owners were to have accomplished by this hearing. Keith Schuett, representing the Planning Department, stated that an inspection by his department revealed that the areator system has not been completely installed and is no . op rat onal. Mr. Schuett said an inspection by the Health Department revealed a new violation, which has not been an issue of this Show Cause Hearing. During discussion, it was determined that this hearing would consist of two parts: the first to determine whether the operation is in compliance with the items outlined in the Resolution of March 22; and the second to determine if there is probable cause to schedule a Show Cause Hearing concerning the new violation. Mr. Schuett reviewed the findings of the Planning staff's inspection. Wes Potter, representing the Health Department, said his department 's inspection showed that the berms have been constructed in compliance with the County's instructions, and that documentation has been submitted and reviewed concerning the construction of the pond liners which are completed and are acceptable. He also said that intake reports indicate compliance with the intake restrictions under which they have been operating. Robert Gehler, Attorney for Weld County Disposal, Inc. , made comments. Tom Cope, of Total Engineering, Inc. , explained that the aerator system had been placed, but testing indicated a few necessary adjustments which are now being made, and that the system should be ready for inspection by 4:00 p.m. , May 12. Howard Duckworth, principal owner of Weld County Disposal, Inc. , explained that they have been working very hard to get everything installed and explained some of the delays which have occurred. In asking for public testimony, Chairman Kirby requested that comments be confined to those items contained in the Commissioners' Resolution of March 22. Tim Trostel, a neighbor, voiced concerns about the noise made by the pump operating the aerator system. There was much discussion about methods which might be used to lessen the noise of the pump. Commissioner Lacy moved to continue this hearing to May 17, at 10:00 a.m. , by which time the aeration system is to be installed and operating. Commissioner Brantner seconded the motion and said he would like discussion concerning a muffler system for the pump continued to a later date. (Tape Change #89-20) Mr. Schuett commented that the 890407 i Page 2 RE: SHOW CAUSE - WELD COUNTY DISPOSAL system needs to be installed in time for inspections to be conducted prior to the hearing. On a roll call vote, the motion carried 3-1 , with Commissioner Brantner voting nay. Commencing the second phase of this hearing, Mr. Morrison asked Mr. Gehler if the applicant would waive the customary 10-day notice for a Probable Cause Hearing. Mr. Gehler asked to hear the concerns today, but wanted to have time to prepare a response; therefore, he said he would not waive the right to notification. Mr. Morrison advised the Board that they could hear the complaint, but their only possible action would be to set a date for a Probable Cause Hearing. Mr. Potter said the Health Department has discovered the improper disposal of oil and waste materials in a pit, in violation of the Development Standards; and feels that there is a consistent management problem at this facility, evidenced by oil around the receiving pit and on the ponds. Mr. Trostel testified that tumbleweeds blown from this area are oil and wax-soaked, and that birds die after being on the ponds. Mr. Duckworth commented concerning the management of this facility, and said they intend to use vacuum trucks to remove oil and paraffin from the ponds this summer. Commissioner Brantner moved to set a Probable Cause Hearing to consider new violations for May 17, at 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Lacy seconded the motion. Mr. Gehler agreed that this would constitute sufficient notice of said hearing. The motion carried unanimously. This Certification was approved on the 15th day of May, 1989. APPROVED: //////���� � ,,, ,,�� • t BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST:172724 `"�K^^i '-'i WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Clerk and Recorder C< ,�sc�C and Clerk to the Boa C.W. Kirby, Chai 'By: , EXCUSED eputy County Cl rk Jacq ine Johnson, Pro-Tem / ra ene R. Brantner s " t George Kenned Gor ac TAPE #89-19 & 1189-20 DOCKET #88-48 PL0447 890407 ATTENDANCE It £ C O R D PLEASE write or print legibly your name , address and the name of the applicant or Docket # for the hearing you are attending. TODAY' S HEARINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS: MAY 10, 1989 DOCKET # 88-48 SHOW CAUSE - HOWARD DUCKWORTH, DBA WELD COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC. DOCKET # 89-17L TAVERN LIQUOR LIC-ENSE - HENRY LYNN WALKER, DBA BEARS SPORTS SALOON DOCKET # gANTE / / ` ADDRESS HEAPING ATTENDING al MI tee/ f �z / Yyt_s-'k. (1--17:4 S16-RereZer lr2E-&b Cou$Tv'L)5P )::,,,e( ' ,..4,rart-- 75 c-( _6f 1/4j/_f., . Pi. 5 4 7X. 73)--2-7 rinit-fg 6 2 s5 � 7 -' 6t c,,,t,a L e4, q rco ?-2- //a.)- 5-7-i p,�o.H &a.._.. lay�PC44tt .77: S. !i/�c/k 7 7 r-'1"14e/ e.°Ga s ?"ie st SG/ -''-k 8941429 ' � ME ltd L �*+ a To Weld County Disposal File -Date- May 9, 1989 COLORADO From Lynn Robbio, Environmental Protection Specialist vj Subject: Weld County Disposal On Friday May 5, 198-9 an inspection of the Weld County Disposal was conducted by Wes Potter and myself, Lynn Robbio. The berms and free board were found to be in compliance, but a large amount of oil and weeds had been removed from ponds and mixed with dirt and disposed into an unlined pit on the back side of property. Wes and I told Gary Kennedy he was not allowed to dispose of contaminated soil on the -property and that a method for proper disposal would need to be presented at the Show-Cause Hearing, Wednesday, May 10, 1989. _The berms on Ponds C and D were surveyed and found to be constructed in compliance with the Letter of Approval from the County authorizing She construction. There is less than 8" of variation along the top of the berm. Pond C had approximately 12% of the pond covered with oil and paraffin. The operator has been working to remove the oil from the top of the ponds. The oil on the pond continues to be a problem. The problem is caused by the operator running the pump moving the waste liquid through the skim facility too rapidly. Other facilities have demonstrated the ability to skim without getting oil onto the ponds. Proper operation of the -pump system would significantly reduce this problem. All other aspects of the waste facility appear to be in compliance with the regulations. On Friday, May 5, 1989 at approximately 4:45 p.m. I spoke to Mr. Duckworth and I told him of the problem. Mr. Duckworth asked me if the contaminated soil could be trucked out to Roggen. I told him no that is not a proper method of disposal that he could try dust abatement on the Weld County -Disposal property, but his best bet is to propose to do E.P.A. toxic tests on soil and haul it to CSI in Commerce City. I stressed to Mr. Duckworth at this time I would have to talk to Wes and we would get back with him on Monday, May 8, 1989, so Wes could make some recommendations for Tom Cope's Proposal. On Monday, May 8, 1989 Wes Potter, Tom Cope, and myself met to discuss possible methods of disposal. Wes said dust abatement would not be recommended and according to the new State guidelines for disposal of soil E.P.A. toxic tests should be conducted and then a proper final disposal area would be decided on. Tom then decided he would review the new State guidelines and make a proposal. 890429 SOLID WASTE FACILITY INSPECTION (Surface Impoundments) County i,U2od DATE ,5�/�j /52 9 _Located in Facility !Vw L 4,rluij � r.,C�. 2 Incorporated Area Location l� 3S Current -Operator (nee" X �_KL, et Mailing Address of -Operator Current Owner (If different) �7C]7�6A t�yp�xiuj Mailing Address of Owner . (All items checked must be explaind in supplemental report) I. A. Public Health and/or Environmental Hazards - _ B. Evidence of Potential for (Serious) Surface Water Pollution _ C. Evidence of Potential for (Serious) Groundwater Pollution _ D. Sludge or Septic Pumpings Disposal on Site (Unauthorized) E. Safety Hazards F. Non—Compliance with Approved Design and Operation G. Structural Integrity of Dikes -Questionable H. Records _ I. Other _ a _tEMEDIAL -ACTION REQUIRED II. Minimum Standards, CRS 30, 20-110 _ A. Odors and/or Vectors Present _ B. Inadequate Fencing (to control access) C. Not Designated and/or Improperly Zoned D. Monitoring Wells (Maintenance, Intregrity, or Locking Cap not Present) _ E. Evidence of ino. Spills Around Disposal Area 'S` Y. Water/Liquid Surface Covered -with oil(s) or scum _ G. Depth Gauges not Present and or Readible H. Pond Freeboard _Level Exceeded. I. Recommendations for Site Improvement J. Other III. 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