HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - R-84-13 - 04/16/1984 - IPEA letter re Waste Disposal R-84-13
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry is responsible for the protection of
the health, safety and welfare of their citizens; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of McHenry have concern for their health,
welfare and property values; and
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry did not receive notification from the
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency of an application from Hillview
Farms, Richmond, for the use of two new sites for the application of sludge
near and contiguous to single family homes; and
WHEREAS, the public and its representatives in County, Township and
City Governing Bodies, Official Agencies and abutting landowners require
information and guarantees of well being and proper operation in order to
be able to comment in a timely manner.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCHENRY that they hereby request the Illinois Environmental Pro-
tection Agency to notify them of any renewal or original application for
a McHenry County site to be used for the disposal of waste (toxic or non-
toxic) ; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such notice also be served to the McHenry
County Board of Health, Township Boards, concerned Cities and abutting
landowners, with ample time for response before action on those applications
is taken; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that comments and concerns developed by these
individuals, Agencies and Governmental Units be considered and answered
before permits are issued; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency extend the period for written comments and testimony regarding the
Hillview Farm application from May 4, 1984 to June 1 , 1984 and that no
action be taken on this permit until public hearings can be scheduled; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be registered
with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the County of McHenry,
Governor Thompson's Office and the Offices of Senators Jack Schaffer and
John E. Friedland and Representatives Richard Klemm, Ronald A. Wait and
Jill Zwick.
PASSED this 16th day of April , 1984
APPROVED this 16th day of April , 1984
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