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there'was rib additional permitting necessary. He will seek help to maintain the structural
integrity of the building.
Because of the location recording equipment and the acoustics the recording is
almost entirely inaudible from this point forward.
5. New Business
Mike was contacted by the Farmer's Co -op Canal District with regard to CHA's
wastewater discharge. Mike said discussions may have taken place 12 years ago between
CHA and the Co -op, but nothing existed to suggest there was ever a resolution. The Co-
op would like CHA to stop discharging into the canal as soon as possible; by year's end
preferably. Mike explained it may take several years to resolve the discharge issue, but
the ultimate goal would be to do something different with wastewater, entirely. Mike
indicated CHA is legally discharging into the Co -op canal and is operating under a
NPDES permit by the EPA. Patricia suggested Mike check with the Recorder's office to
see if there was any agreement recorded between CHA and the Co -op.
Jim suggested Mike send a letter to Rural Development stating they should take the lead
in resolving this issue. Mike said CHA, and the previous owners (Chamber of Commerce
and USDA) of Farmway Village has been discharging into the Co -op canal since 1939.
Jim said the letter should state the CHA has no means to correct this problem and
therefore cannot fix the problem.
Sid explained that the Department of Homeland Security is (or will be) responsible for
food safety in America; and understood why the Co -op would want the discharge
removed from their canal.
Mike said the only thing hanging in the balance was the EPA renewal permit. He
indicated the renewal may be so stringent that CHA cannot continue to operate under the
current conditions; or that a permit may not even be issued. The Board collectively
agreed that Mike should send a letter as Jim indicated.
6. Old Business
Mike said there were necessary changes to the Caldwell Housing Corporation bylaws in
order to receive federal funding. However, he indicated this issue could be taken up at a
later meeting.
7. Executive Session
The board adjourned to executive session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to Idaho
Code.
8. Actions subsequent to Executive Session
No decisions followed.
9. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1:30pm