0445 RESOLUTION NO. 445 ( #3 -92)
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING ACTION AND SUPPORT FROM STATE AND
FEDERAL OFFICIALS IN COMPLETION OF CHEMICAL WASTE DISPOSAL
PROJECTS IN JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, recent developments in air monitoring results
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at the chemical waste disposal site in Jacksonville have
resulted in State and Federal officials, specifically
Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology
(ADPC &E), postponing completion of the disposal process; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council understands that results of
monitoring and testing require extensive evaluation and
analysis and that health and safety level perimeters set
forth by State and Federal officials have not yet been
exceeded by emissions of the project; and,
WHEREAS, completion of the waste disposal project will
resolve twelve (12) years of continual problems that have a
negative effect on our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: State and Federal officials are urged to
act quickly and safely to resolve problems facing the
disposal process of chemical waste present in the City of
Jacksonville. They are urged to implement an efficient,
effective, and comprehensive analysis of available data and
information and address the legitimate nature of health and
safety guidelines previously established. If analysis of the
process is within established and approved regulation
requirements, the appropriate officials should recognize the
negative effect continued delays, subjection to special
interests, political influences, and changes in operational
guidelines has on our community and act accordingly to
eliminate those factors continuing to delay completion of the
project.
SECTION TWO: While it is not the place of the City
Council to analyze actions taken by State and Federal
officials, it is the City Councils' place to express concerns
of the citizens of this community over continued delays in
completion of this project. If the disposal process is not
adequate to meet all appropriate standards, the Council urges
State and Federal officials to inform the Council of alter-
nate processes for disposal and at what point State officials
would implement a new process. The City Council strongly
urges State and Federal officials to move with all due haste
to safely and effectively rid our community of its chemical
waste problems.
SECTION THREE: Any Resolutions or parts of Resolutions
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the
conflict.
SECTION FOUR: This Resolution shall be in effect from
and after its date of passage.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF MARCH, 1992.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
BY:
TOMMY SWAIM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
LULA M. LEONARD, CITY CLERK
ROBERT E. BAMBURG, CITY ATTORNEY
RESOLUTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND ON MARCH 5, 1992.