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 FLATHEAD LAKE “To Keep It Blue, It’s Up To You”
Sue Hanson, BSAC Chairman, presents Doug Averill, Chase Averill and Jim Frizzell, of Saddlehorn LLC, the 2011 Stewardship Award in recognition of their leadership and superior stormwater retention in their development. Saddlehorn has received a Platinum L.E.E.D. (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification for the Welcome Center at Saddlehorn and Gold L.E.E.D. Certification for their restoration of the Marina in Woods Bay. AGENDA
There is ongoing and regular discharge of pollutants including oils, grease, sediment, heavy metals and fecal coliform bacteria entering the Swan River, Bigfork Bay, and into Flathead Lake from the Village area of Bigfork. These pollutants enter through Bigfork’s untreated stormwater system, and areas with inadequate stormwater containment, which carries nutrients and contaminants that are harmful to the ecosystem and the aquatic life of the lake. This discharge into Bigfork Bay, Swan River, and Flathead Lake threatens recreational activities and creates a potential hazard to human health and flood safety.
MINUTES (All minutes are available electronically)
Minutes of Meeting Attendees for this meeting: 1233: Meeting opened by Sue. A quorum was deemed present and the meeting was called to order. The agenda for this meeting was discussed. Minutes from 14 December 2011 meeting were approved. 1235: Mike Koopal gave a presentation on the Pre-Construction Sample Analysis Program Report. This report and slide show will also be presented at the DEQ Stormwater Conference in April 2012. He discussed several of the calculations and sampling techniques. The report must still be approved by MTDEQ. Bottom line result to take away is that the MS4 levels, which are acceptable, were exceeded multiple times in the dozens of samples which were taken in the basin in pre treatment areas. Samples also showed that there are reductions in the composition of outfall, especially on Grand Drive, due in some part the infiltration devices at the Bigfork School. Mike will continue to correspond and coordinate with Brett from 48th North for further data recovery and analysis. Sampling can proceed so long as DEQ has a modified SAP. Mike will submit the revision by mid Feb 2012. 1310: Brett gave a progress report on Bridge Street Engineering. Brett has preliminary numbers for both BS North and BS South. He discussed the challenges of percolation rates at the potential infiltration gallery. Pacific Corp was concerned about PCB infiltration, which might defeat their work on the same subject. Brett said that an alternate treatment of a cartridge facility in addition to a Hydro-dynamic separator is now being considered. BS North cartridge facility location will be relocated to the Cottages property, potentially. Brett will call Walter Kuhn, owner of the Cottages, to discuss an easement. Brett discussed the costs involved and the engineering and construction costs and mark ups normal for construction periods. Total estimate $1,075,239.56. Total assessment estimate is $1,376,398.05 (which includes interest). The RSID could be bonded for 10 year, most likely. Dividing the $1.3M by 10, then again by the number of rate-payers, will net the amount per rate payer. Maintenance costs are not included in these numbers. Brett will talk with Mike Pence regarding maintenance numbers. This discussion on funding does not include future grant money potential. 1407: Election of Officers for 2012. Nominations for Chairman, VC, and Secretary were entertained. Sue was nominated and seconded for Chairman. Unanimous Yes. Nomination for Vice Chairman. Harry was nominated. Unanimous Yes. Paul accepts the nomination for Secretary. Unanimous yes. 1411: Next meeting will be Feb 15th. Harry will chair the meeting. 1413: Adjournment. Submitted by: Paul J. Rana, Secretary, BSAC Minutes of Meeting Attendees for this meeting: 1230: Meeting opened by Sue. A quorum was deemed present and the meeting was called to order. The agenda for this meeting was discussed. Minutes from 16 November 2011 meeting were approved. Lamont discussed his next few months of meetings and brought the decals to the committee for safekeeping. 1235: Sue brought the new brochures from the survey that was sent out. The brochures were corrected from the printing that was part of the survey. These brochures are part of the education and outreach program. 1238: Sue discussed the next quarter meeting schedule. Presently the next meetings will be 11 Jan 2012, 15 Feb 2012, and 28 Mar 2012. 1247: Discussion about the current level of returns for each area (A,B, and C) ensued. Sue asked all members to be prepared at the 11 Jan 2012 meeting to discuss the relative return rates, the comments received, and individual thoughts how to proceed for the next survey. Also discussed briefly was the matter of what agency or organization actually presents the request for the RSID. The Chamber of Commerce and Community Foundation for a Better Bigfork were mentioned as possible candidates. 1310: Walcheck notified the BSAC that the Maintenance Handbook for newly installed filtration structures installed to date has been completed. He indicated the maintenance procedures were discussed with Dave Prunty, County Public Works, and received approval. Brett discussed the finalized elements of Electric Ave North and River as well as the lining that was to be installed in the pre-existing corrugated pipe at the end of the new construction on Grand Ave. That lining should be installed by 21 Dec 2011. 1315: Bob Keenan gave to Brett a sketch map of the area along River street between Sotheby’s and Riecke’s Gallery where there could be a possible infringement on sanitary sewer pipes by any work that was done on the collector at the bottom of River Street. Brett will consult with the onsight Manager to insure there was no encroachment by the Stormwater work. 1325: Brett distributed maps and infrastructure maps for Bridge Street North and South and gave a detailed discussion on the probabilities and possibilities of the engineering of the system to treat this area. Larry brought up the issue that Pacific Corps would be doing some work adjacent to the power plant involving the removal of soil and the replacement thereof. Larry will get with Brett for more details. Additional issue; the Bridge Street South area where the parking slots exist now, and whether to maintain parking area installed by an individual property owner on County right of way or proceed with sidewalk design. Net result of the discussion is that this is a complicated and complex substructure organization, including large rock outcroppings on the uphill section of Bridge Street south, between the Insurance building and CenturyLinc. 1350: Discussion on Bridge Street North, starting near the Jug Tree and going south. Modification to curbs and gutters have been looked at to accommodate new construction. Osborne landing has some private issues that may become germane for discussion later, but at the moment the initial plan aims to work around any private property issues. Some easement questions will be to be addressed with the Flathead County attorney. Brett said that he had previewed these plans with Dave Prunty, Flathead County Roads and Bridges, prior to this meeting. Estimate of costs for this part of the project will not be fully accurate for some time, but Brett may be able to present a bracketed number with a plus or minus increment for the next meeting. Debbie asked about including these plans in a DEQ submission so that the DEQ feedback would be available prior to conducting a public presentation. 1420: The Post-Construction Sampling Analysis Plan is being completed by Mike Koopal, according to Debbie, after funding was secured. Sue will invite him to the 11 Jan 2012 meeting. Mike has been coordinating with Brett’s office to reach a conclusion to the SAP. Next regular meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2012, 12:30pm at Bethany Lutheran Church. Don’t forget time sheets at the end of the month.
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