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Jane said she talked to her yesterday at 4:00 p.m. and the latest update is that they <br /> have replaced the pumps now there are 4 pumps instead of 3 so if one quits the others <br /> can take over. They have also installed a new alarm system if there is an equipment <br /> failure. They have also hired a third-party engineer to address the containment issues, <br /> they do have a process in place and glad that they have an engineer in place. <br /> She said she is pleased with the communication and Chase Jordan is a local contact he <br /> was not available because of family issue. She said she also check the portal and noted <br /> that in 2024 there were 32 issues of noncompliance and 20 issues in 2025, so it is nice <br /> to see some improvements. JBS revenue is over $1 billion with about $3 million a day, <br /> but the fines are way too low. Jane said she also met with Dan Quick regarding the <br /> environmental issue and discussion was held to meet with the city. She talked to Matt <br /> Walker and he said the city handles 3 million gallons of wastewater for JBS a day. In <br /> the past there was discussion that JBS was going to take care of the wastewater but <br /> that did not happen. She noted that the noncompliance issues have improved but they <br /> still need to see more improvements. <br /> Ron said the revenues may be $1 billion but that is not gross it would be less. <br /> Quandt said he appreciated the work Jane has done on this. JBS has 3,700 employees <br /> and is a major employer in Hall County. He had suggested that a berm could be used <br /> to stop the water. He showed an arial picture of the area and noted that on the road <br /> there are 4 drains so if there is water in the ditch it drains under the road to the other <br /> side and to the creek and the creek drains into the Wood River. He suggested talking to <br /> the city engineer regarding a shut off for the drains. He also expressed concern on the <br /> number of semis that are waiting to get into the plant and the possibility of other types of <br /> spills. <br /> Lancaster said they need to decide what to do and thanked Jane for the information, <br /> this is more information then we have ever had. The city needs to be notified about the <br /> drains but they are also for storm water, if drains are covered it could flood. <br /> Jane said she will mention this to Carrie Leonard an also to the engineer and to contact <br /> the city engineer. <br /> 4.9:30 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE PUD FOR PRAIRIE VALLEY <br /> SUBDIVISION TO CHANGE AREA FOR BUILDINGS - Quandt made a motion and <br /> Lancaster seconded to open the public hearing. Bredthauer, Hurst, Lancaster, <br /> Peterson, Quandt, Richrdson and Sorensen all voted yes and no one voted no. Motion <br /> carried. <br /> Chad Nabity stated this is a Planned Unit Development for Prairie Valley Second <br /> Subdivision located north of Binfield Road and west of Buffalo Road. They are asking <br /> that the zoning on the property be amended to change the development plan. Th plan <br /> 4 <br />