HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1989.10.26 - 17157Miscellaneous Resolution# 89279 October 26, 1989
BY: Richard G. Skarritt, County Commissioner-District #2
RE: SENATE BILL 637 ( SUPPORT ) PROHIBITING PLACEMENT OF
LANDFILLS OVER AQUIFERS OR WITHIN WELLHEAD AREAS
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen :
WHEREAS groundwater contamination in Michigan is a serious
problem that must be resolved now to head off more widespread
contamination ; and
WHEREAS in our state's fragile environmental makeup careful
consideration must be given to the placement of landfills so that the
quality of water in these areas is not jeopardized ; and
WHEREAS Senate Bill 637 recognizes the need for landfills and
provides protective measures against the contamination of aquifers
from materials leaking from landfills ; and
WHEREAS this bill prohibits issuance of a landfill construction
permit or operating license if the landfill site is located or planned at
any of the following :
(1) over a primary water supply aquifer
(2) over a principal aquifer
(3) within a Public water supply wellhead area, or
(4) within a residential water supply wellhead area; and
WHEREAS the restrictive measures outlined in SB 637 would
assure compatibility between a landfill operation and a clean water
source that heretofore has not existed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners supports Senate Bill 637.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent
to all State Legislators from Oakland County, to the Michigan
Association of Counties and the County 's Legislative Agent.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
Richard G. SkaiTitt
County Commissioner, District #2
#89279
October 26. 1989
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building
Committee and the Government and Transportation Committee. There were no
objections.
Miscellaneous Resolution# 89279 October 26, 1989
BY: Richard G. Skarritt, County Commissioner-District #2
RE: SENATE BILL 637 (SUPPORT) PROHIBITING PLACEMENT OF
LANDFILLS OVER AQUIFERS OR WITHIN WELLHEAD AREAS
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS groundwater contamination in Michigan is a serious
problem that must be resolved now to head off more widespread
contamination; and
WHEREAS in our state's fragile environmental makeup careful
consideration must be given to the placement of landfills so that the
quality of water in these areas is not jeopardized; and
WHEREAS &mate Bill 637 recognizes the need for landfills and
provides protective measures against the contamination of aquifers
from materials leaking from landfills; and
WHEREAS this bill prohibits issuance of a landfill construction
permit or operating license if the landfill site is located or planned at
any of the following:
(1) over a primary water supply aquifer
(2) over a principal aquifer
(3) within a Public water supply wellhead area, or
(4) within a residential water supply wellhead area; and
WHEREAS the restrictive measures outlined in SB 637 would
assure compatibility between a landfill operation and a clean water
source that heretofore has not existed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners supports Senate Bill 637.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent
to all State Legislators from Oakland County, to the Michigan
Association of Counties and the County's Legislative Agent.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
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Richard G. Skarritt
County Commissioner, District #2
W89279
October 26. 1989
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building
Committee and the Government and Transportation Committee. There were no
objections.