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ITEM 301
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INFORMATIONAL
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PUBLIC HEARING
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January 12 2004 `
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Meeting Authorization
REQUEST: Public Works Department is advising the City Commission on the response
from Mallard Systems about the spill in Greenbriar
PURPOSE: This agenda item is to update the Commission on the Greenbriar spill
response.
CONSIDERATION:
The City Commission requested staff pursue the complaint about the chemical spill
in the. Greenbriar subdivision by Mallard Systems. Mallard Systems was performing roof
cleaning services in Greenbriar when a broken valve caused the chemicals to spill on the
roadway as they were leaving. Mallard utilized a hydrant to wash down the road.
Attached is a response from the Territory Manager relative to this situation. Staff
has reviewed the response and believe the actions taken were appropriate. We will be
sending them a bill for $10 for the water usage and administrative costs.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Mallard Systems letter of December 16, 2003
COMMISSION ACTION:
S Y S T E M STM
America's Roof & ExteYloi- Cleaning Specialists
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December 16, 2003
Mr. Kip Lockcuff
1126 S.R. 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
Dear Kip,
I'm writing this letter in response to the phone call I received from you regarding the Greenbriar
Subdivision. On Saturday November 22, 2003 at 10:20am I received a phone call from the HOA
president saying that one of our trucks had leaked chemical in the subdivision. At 11:15am I arrived,
along with our service manager, to find that in fact there was chemical on the street. Seeing as how it did
not spill in one spot and was spread out, we determined that any action by the fire department or Hazmat
was not required. However, we also decided that an immediate rinsing of the effected roads was needed
to prevent any potential damage to the grass, storm drains, and pond. In order to accomplish this, we
used the fire hydrants in the subdivision instead of using the individual homeowners metered water. Our
efforts worked and there was no damage to anything other then some salt staining of the roads, which
will come out over time. I estimate we used 500 gallons of water and would be more then happy to pay
the city for it. I also believe, that by us handling the problem this way, we saved the city and the
taxpayers money. I apologize if this was not the correct protocol but due to the circumstances, I believe
we handled the situation as best we could.
If you have any questions or require further explanation, please feel free to call me any time at 407-310-
7418.
Sincerely,
Joe Boschetti
Territory Manager
CC: City Manager, Mayor, City Commissioners
JB/mmi
265 Hunt Park Cove • Longwood, FL 32750
Office (407) 831-3825 • Fax (407) 831-3116 • Toll Free: 888-2MALLARD • www.inallardsystems.com