Re: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info

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Feb 6, 2013, 6:54:42 PM2/6/13
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From: "Hous...@aol.com" <Hous...@aol.com>
To: ahp...@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 12:16 PM
Subject: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info

Hello Neighbors:
Yesterday I contacted the Orange County Environmental Protection Division of Air.  They have already started an investigation of the horrible smell, after receiving a complaint from someone else in our area.
When the smell is in the area, it is just as strong inside our house, and it makes us all feel sick, not to mention how our outdoor animals must feel.....It can't be good for any of us !!
We have lived here on Lake Ingram for over 20 years and have not experienced this before.  We (kids included) are not able to go outside when it's around......
 
Anyhow, here's a little info:  They believe the smell to be coming from Shelley's Environmental, which is just Southwest of Lake Ingram Rd.  As soon as they confirm this (hopefully this week), they will contact EPA.  We need this moved along quicker so....
 
I am urging ALL of you to please take a moment to call this number (Shana @ Orange County EPA Air 407-836-1468) to "report and/or complain" about the smell.  I know it's not here all the time, but when it is, it's BAD, and the person responsible for it needs to be stopped.  The more people that call, the quicker it will be solved.  Please pass this along to anyone who might not be on AHPOA list!
 
Thank you !!
Brenda House


From: RUTH DUNAWAY <rmpai...@embarqmail.com>
To: ahp...@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 8:06 AM
Subject: Re: Bad smell again


I have called Dept of Ag in Tally,Envir.Control,no help anywhere I keep getting shuffled around.Next Comm.Scott Boyd will get a call,if enough people call him,and maybe Teresa JACOBS we can get sometyhing done. Marsha

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Feb 8, 2013, 5:37:45 AM2/8/13
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I'm sure everyone noticed the smell last night - it was very bad.  We even noticed a wiff of the smell as far away as Publix...!
 
I noticed that there are mounds of what looks like compost in the landfill across from the Orange County National Golf Course... you can see it from 545 as you drive by.
 
Paul
 
 
From: Beatrice Athanas <bea...@gmail.com>
To: "ahp...@yahoo.com" <ahp...@yahoo.com>
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Sent: Thursday, February 7, 2013 8:09 PM
Subject: Re: Bad smell again

Greetings,

We live on Davenport Road and this evening the smell is very bad.
Dead rats!!! No doubt in my mind.
 
From: "kjac...@juno.com" <kjac...@juno.com>
To: ahp...@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, February 7, 2013 10:40 PM
Subject: Smell

When I drove home tonight around 9pm that dead smell was in the air again. It was very strong, and I can't imagine that it was anything other than something dead. Has anyone figured out what it is yet? I am over on Davenport & Rex.
 
 
From: "Rosi...@aol.com" <rosi...@aol.com>
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Sent: Thursday, February 7, 2013 8:55 PM
Subject: Re: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info

It's 850pm on 2/7, and I just left a message on the voice mail of the contact number below.  When I got home from work today around 530pm and the wind was calm, all I smelled were orange blossoms.  Now, the wind is out of the south/southwest, and the terrible odor is back.  Thanks for providing the contact information.  I'm hoping if Orange Co gets enough complaints, they'll find the source of the odor, even if it is organic grove fertilizer.

Rosie Fussell
Rex/Sandhill Rd



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From: Brianne <seren...@gmail.com>
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Sent: Friday, February 8, 2013 5:54 AM
Subject: Re: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info

I work in Mt. Dora about 5 miles from Shelley's Environmental (Septic Tanks) in Zellwood. The smell is exactly the same. I keep looking online for a  Shelley's near us and I can't find one. Is there another septic tank company nearby now?

Brianne
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Read the responses below in this email thread.. I think this explains what's going on...
 
Problem is Biosolids from Shelley’s Septic that are being spread as Fertilizer on some some agricultural property in Lake County..
 
The AHPOA recieved lot's of emails on this subject - I will attempt to summarize them in one more email to everyone...
 
Paul
 
 
From: Randy Newton <rjne...@embarqmail.com>
To: ahp...@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, February 8, 2013 9:58 PM
Subject: FW: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
FYI
Randy Newton
 
From: Dist...@ocfl.net [mailto:Dist...@ocfl.net]
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 1:46 PM
To: rjne...@embarqmail.com
Subject: RE: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Mr. Newton,
 
Please see the attached information (3 separate email strings) as provided by Orange County EPD.  You may already be aware of these updates, but I wanted to close the loop with you just in case.  Please let me know of any follow-up questions.  Thank you.
 
 
 
Sincerely,
 
Diana M. Garcia
Aide to Commissioner S. Scott Boyd
District 1 Office, Orange County Government
 
PLEASE NOTE:  Florida has a very broad public records law (F.S. 119).  All e-mails to and from County Officials are kept as a public record.  Your e-mail communications, including your e-mail address may be disclosed to the public and media at any time.
 
From: Randy Newton [mailto:rjne...@embarqmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 10:37 PM
To: District 1 Commissioner's Office
Subject: FW: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Diana,
 
FYI
 
Randy Newton
PLEASE NOTE: Florida has a very broad public records law (F. S. 119).
All e-mails to and from County Officials are kept as a public record.
Your e-mail communications, including your e-mail address may be
disclosed to the public and media at any time.
Diana
 
We are actively working with this odor issue. There is an agricultural property owner at the Lake County side (abutting Orange County ) that is spreading bio-solids. Since the source is Lake County , we communicated with FDEP and Dr. Kane indicated that they authorized the spreading because it is a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Certified Fertilizer produced by Shelley’s Septic.  FDEP indicated that they don’t have any jurisdiction after the materials leaves the Shelley’s site. We received complaints from Mrs. Wilson, the West Orange Environmental Resources disposal site, Pine Ridge disposal, and Lake Ingram residents. The situation was confirmed by our Multimedia and Solid Waste inspectors. I visited the area yesterday and went to the Lake County side and observed from the road 2 trucks spreading the “fertilizer” at the property. We are working on getting a contact person in Lake County to discuss this issue and see if they can help.
 
The Solid Waste inspector also smelled some hydrogen sulfide odor coming from the West Orange Environmental Resources disposal site. This facility is reworking some areas and is grading some of the waste, creating additional odors in the area. We are working closely with the operator to keep this situation under control.  As mentioned by Jodi, the site went into bankruptcy and we are increasing the frequency of inspections to verify compliance and confirm that the operator is following the permit requirements.
 
Arnaldo Mercado
Environmental Programs Administrator
Environmental Protection Division
Compliance and Waste Management Section
800 Mercy Drive, Suite 4, Orlando , Florida 32808
From: Johnson, Liz
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 1:16 PM
To: Mercado, Arnaldo
Cc: Cunniff, Lori ; Weatherford, Dennis
Subject: FW: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Arnaldo, are you all handling an odor complaint?  Please read email chain.  Diana is looking for an update.  Thanks
 
From: Dittell, Jodi
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 11:35 AM
To: Johnson, Liz
Cc: Cunniff, Lori
Subject: RE: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Hi Liz,
 
Regarding Shelley’s, we are unaware of any odor complaint.  The call may have been handled by the multi-media team. 
 
Around 10 years ago, the air section monitored for hydrogen sulfide at the Pine Ridge Landfill, located just down the road from the West Orange Landfill.  The monitoring was part of phase I of a project in which determined a threshold for hydrogen sulfide (H2S).  Basically, our monitoring was done before any controls were added.  Phase II was conducted after the installation of the control equipment and we were not involved in that phase.  My initial thought was the report could help with this odor issue but in talking with staff, it seems unlikely.  The company has filed for bankruptcy and the landfill should be closed shortly.  Arnaldo is working with the landfill and may have more details.  If need be, we can conduct air toxics monitoring.  The cost of analysis for each sample is over $370.
 
I was informed yesterday that a rock crusher is located at the West Orange Landfill and maybe responsible for part of the dust issue.  Ilka will be conducting an investigation tomorrow morning.  We will provide an update after the inspection.
 
 
Jodi D. Dittell
Environmental Program Supervisor
Environmental Protection Division
Air Quality Management
800 Mercy Drive, Suite 4
Orlando, FL 32808
office: 407-836-1419
fax: 407-836-1498
 
http://www.orangecountyfl.net/Portals/0/Resources/Internet/Orange_Media/horizontallogo/Logo1-1.gif
 
 
 
From: Johnson, Liz
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 10:27 AM
To: Dittell, Jodi
Cc: Cunniff, Lori
Subject: FW: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Hi Jodi – are you working on this? 
 
From: Garcia, Diana
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 10:26 AM
To: Johnson, Liz
Cc: Cunniff, Lori
Subject: FW: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Liz,
 
In follow up to our recent exchange about this inquiry, I received the below information from Mr. Newton. It looks like it is the same odor issue that was brought to our attention by Ms. Mary Wilson (email string attached FYI) late last week.  As such, I’ll look for any updates as anticipated from the previous inquiry and will relay them to Mr. Newton accordingly.  Thanks again for your time and assistance.
 
Sincerely,
 
Diana M. Garcia
Aide to Commissioner S. Scott Boyd
District 1 Office, Orange County Government
 
PLEASE NOTE:  Florida has a very broad public records law (F.S. 119).  All e-mails to and from County Officials are kept as a public record.  Your e-mail communications, including your e-mail address may be disclosed to the public and media at any time.
 
From: Randy Newton [mailto:rjne...@embarqmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 10:37 PM
To: District 1 Commissioner's Office
Subject: FW: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Diana,
 
FYI
 
Randy Newton
Diana:
 
FYI, from today’s Daily Commercial Newspaper:
 
Residents raise a stink over 'sewer smell'
By: Brown, Roxanne
CLERMONT
 
ROXANNE BROWN | Staff Writer roxann...@dailycommercial.com
After being bombarded by calls about a foul odor in Clermont, with people thinking something bad had happened to one the city's sewer treatment plants, state investigators started sniffing around and determined the cause was a man fertilizing a field.
 
Residents have been complaining about a pungent odor all week, prompting calls to the city's Collections/Distribution and Storm departments.
 
Department Manager Raymond Rogers said many customers complained about the smell, which seemed to be coming from areas at or around Hartwood Marsh Road and U.S. Highway 27.
 
The city's director of Environmental Services, James Kinzler, said a nearby school even complained about a strong odor on campus.
 
"The winds have been coming from the south and I was wondering if you have any calls from other residents south of our service area have the same issue," Rogers asked other city officials in an email.
 
Kinzler, who oversees the daily operation of the city's wastewater plant, said that since none of the safety equipment at the plant indicated that the odor was sewer related, he contacted Florida 's Department of Environmental Protection, saying, "We are receiving numerous calls across the city in regards to odor complaints."
 
Jenny Farrell, an environmental specialist in the Central District Wastewater Compliance Section with FDEP, said a team was dispatched to sniff around and it quickly identified the source of the odor. As it turns out, a resident south of Clermont was fertilizing about 250-acres near Lake Louisa .
 
"The state investigated and found that the smell was coming from fertilizer being applied to a hayfield at
Shofield Road ," Kinzler said.
 
The material being spread around was a registered fertilizer with the state, produced at a facility in Zellwood, Farrell said Thursday. She added the FDEP was told the fertilizer would be applied for a few more days, so residents are forewarned not to raise a stink.
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2/8/2013
 
 
Arnaldo Mercado
Environmental Programs Administrator
Environmental Protection Division
Compliance and Waste Management Section
800 Mercy Drive, Suite 4, Orlando , Florida 32808
From: Garcia, Diana
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 6:45 AM
To: Mercado, Arnaldo

Subject: Re: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
That's exactly the information I was looking for.  Thanks again, Arnaldo.  Have a great day.
Diana M. Garcia
Aide to Commissioner S. Scott Boyd
District 1 Office, Orange  County   Government
 
PLEASE NOTE:   Florida  has a very broad public records law (F.S. 119).  All e-mails to and from County   Officials  are kept as a public record.  Your e-mail communications, including your e-mail address may be disclosed to the public and media at any time.

On Feb 7, 2013, at 7:40 PM, " Mercado, Arnaldo " <Arnaldo...@ocfl.net> wrote:
Diana:
 
As per Dr. Kane with FDEP, they are using the treated bio-solids as a fertilizer. The Lake County Property  Appraiser identify the property as follows:
 
Parcel Number:
252326000200000200
Property Address:
 
Owner:
HICKORY GROVES LLC
Owner Address:
7 PENN PLAZA STE 618
NEW YORK , NY 10019
 
The land use code is Non-Agricultural Acreage. At this point I am not sure if they are intending to improve pastures or will be doing any other agricultural activity. We were not able to speak with anyone on site since the property is in Lake County and we don't have jurisdiction, plus there is a big sign at the gate indicating “Trespassers will be Shot, Survivors will be Prosecuted. I will continue researching the issue and will keep you updated.
 
Sincerely,
 
Arnaldo Mercado
Environmental Programs Administrator
Environmental Protection Division
Compliance and Waste Management Section
800 Mercy Drive, Suite 4, Orlando , Florida 32808
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Parcel Number:
252326000200000200
Property Address:


Owner:
HICKORY GROVES LLC

Owner Address:
7 PENN PLAZA STE 618
NEW YORK , NY 10019
 
Parcel Number:
252326000200000200
Property Address:


Owner:
HICKORY GROVES LLC

Owner Address:
7 PENN PLAZA STE 618
NEW YORK , NY 10019
 
Parcel Number:
252326000200000200
Property Address:


Owner:
HICKORY GROVES LLC

Owner Address:
7 PENN PLAZA STE 618
NEW YORK , NY 10019
From: Garcia, Diana
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 4:14 PM
To: Mercado, Arnaldo
Subject: RE: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
Arnaldo,
 
I just brought Commissioner Boyd up to speed on this.  He would like to know what is the purpose of the bio-solid spreading.  Can you please advise?
 
Sincerely,
 
Diana M. Garcia
Aide to Commissioner S. Scott Boyd
District 1 Office, Orange County Government
 
PLEASE NOTE:  Florida has a very broad public records law (F.S. 119).  All e-mails to and from County Officials are kept as a public record.  Your e-mail communications, including your e-mail address may be disclosed to the public and media at any time.
 
From: Mercado, Arnaldo [mailto:Arnaldo...@ocfl.net]
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 3:39 PM
To: Garcia, Diana
Cc: Cunniff, Lori ; Weatherford, Dennis ; Johnson, Liz ; Bromfield, David ; Thomas, Shana ; Dittell, Jodi
Subject: RE: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Diana
 
We are actively working with this odor issue. There is an agricultural property owner at the Lake County side (abutting Orange County ) that is spreading bio-solids. Since the source is Lake County , we communicated with FDEP and Dr. Kane indicated that they authorized the spreading because it is a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Certified Fertilizer produced by Shelley’s Septic.  FDEP indicated that they don’t have any jurisdiction after the materials leaves the Shelley’s site. We received complaints from Mrs. Wilson, the West Orange Environmental Resources disposal site, Pine Ridge disposal, and Lake Ingram residents. The situation was confirmed by our Multimedia and Solid Waste inspectors. I visited the area yesterday and went to the Lake County side and observed from the road 2 trucks spreading the “fertilizer” at the property. We are working on getting a contact person in Lake County to discuss this issue and see if they can help.
 
The Solid Waste inspector also smelled some hydrogen sulfide odor coming from the West Orange Environmental Resources disposal site. This facility is reworking some areas and is grading some of the waste, creating additional odors in the area. We are working closely with the operator to keep this situation under control.  As mentioned by Jodi, the site went into bankruptcy and we are increasing the frequency of inspections to verify compliance and confirm that the operator is following the permit requirements.
 
Arnaldo Mercado
Environmental Programs Administrator
Environmental Protection Division
Compliance and Waste Management Section
800 Mercy Drive, Suite 4, Orlando , Florida 32808
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From: Johnson, Liz
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 1:16 PM
To: Mercado, Arnaldo
Cc: Cunniff, Lori ; Weatherford, Dennis
Subject: FW: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Arnaldo, are you all handling an odor complaint?  Please read email chain.  Diana is looking for an update.  Thanks
 
From: Dittell, Jodi
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 11:35 AM
To: Johnson, Liz
Cc: Cunniff, Lori
Subject: RE: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Hi Liz,
 
Regarding Shelley’s, we are unaware of any odor complaint.  The call may have been handled by the multi-media team. 
 
Around 10 years ago, the air section monitored for hydrogen sulfide at the Pine Ridge Landfill, located just down the road from the West Orange Landfill.  The monitoring was part of phase I of a project in which determined a threshold for hydrogen sulfide (H2S).  Basically, our monitoring was done before any controls were added.  Phase II was conducted after the installation of the control equipment and we were not involved in that phase.  My initial thought was the report could help with this odor issue but in talking with staff, it seems unlikely.  The company has filed for bankruptcy and the landfill should be closed shortly.  Arnaldo is working with the landfill and may have more details.  If need be, we can conduct air toxics monitoring.  The cost of analysis for each sample is over $370.
 
I was informed yesterday that a rock crusher is located at the West Orange Landfill and maybe responsible for part of the dust issue.  Ilka will be conducting an investigation tomorrow morning.  We will provide an update after the inspection.
 
 
Jodi D. Dittell
Environmental Program Supervisor
Environmental Protection Division
Air Quality Management
800 Mercy Drive, Suite 4
Orlando, FL 32808
office: 407-836-1419
fax: 407-836-1498
 
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From: Johnson, Liz
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 10:27 AM
To: Dittell, Jodi
Cc: Cunniff, Lori
Subject: FW: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Hi Jodi – are you working on this? 
 
From: Garcia, Diana
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 10:26 AM
To: Johnson, Liz
Cc: Cunniff, Lori
Subject: FW: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Liz,
 
In follow up to our recent exchange about this inquiry, I received the below information from Mr. Newton. It looks like it is the same odor issue that was brought to our attention by Ms. Mary Wilson (email string attached FYI) late last week.  As such, I’ll look for any updates as anticipated from the previous inquiry and will relay them to Mr. Newton accordingly.  Thanks again for your time and assistance.
 
Sincerely,
 
Diana M. Garcia
Aide to Commissioner S. Scott Boyd
District 1 Office, Orange County Government
 
PLEASE NOTE:  Florida has a very broad public records law (F.S. 119).  All e-mails to and from County Officials are kept as a public record.  Your e-mail communications, including your e-mail address may be disclosed to the public and media at any time.
 
From: Randy Newton [mailto:rjne...@embarqmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 10:37 PM
To: District 1 Commissioner's Office
Subject: FW: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Diana,
 
FYI
 
Randy Newton
Good Afternoon Diana:
 
Please read below. Our Complaints Coordinator contacted Lake County this morning and entered her report into our database. You can also notice that she called back the majority of the complainants providing the Lake County Code Enforcement information and point of contact.
 
 
 
08-FEB-2013 12:56
Orange County Code Enforcement Division
Address Report
 
Location: SCHOFIELD ( LAKE COUNTY ) ROAD          Parcel ID: -----         
 
 
INCIDENT SUMMARY
Incident ID:
369749    images
Reported on:
08-FEB-2013
Zoned:
 
By:
Thomas
Desc:
(In Lake County - Alternate Key #2604468) There is a very strong foul odor coming from this parcel due to fertilizer applied by Shelley's Septic Tanks.
Owner(s):
UNKNOWN GENERAL LOCATION , -
Homestead:
 
 
* * * INSPECTIONS * * *
Type
Inspector
Assigned
Due
Performed
Results
Comments
INS    
THOMAS    
2/8/2013 11:02:16 AM    
2/13/2013    
08-FEB-2013 11:37      
IC    
I spoke with Mary Hamilton/Division Mgr. for Lake County Environmental Services. She had Scott Katasus/Lake Co. Code Enforcement-Conservation & Compliance (352-343-9639) call me. He explained that Shelley's Septic is applying fertilizer to this lot, but recently has not been "discing" the product properly. They have since stopped applying and moved to another site. Since Dr. Kane/FDEP has given approval on this fertilizer, the application is protected by the "Right to Farm" Act. Department of Agriculture is responsible for the BMP's. Scott said to have citizens contact him if they have any further questions, since it's in Lake Co.'s jurisdiction. Referred to Arnaldo Mercado on 02/08/2013. Referred to Arnaldo Mercado on 02/08/2013.     
OTH    
MERCADO    
2/8/2013    
3/8/2013    
      
    
    
 
No violations found
* * * CALL HISTORY * * *
Date
Call Type
Call Return/Date
Caller Notes
Caller Name
Caller Phone no.
Caller Address
Caller Email
 
2/5/2013    
CIT    
    
There is a very strong foul odor in the air.    
Brenda House    
    
Lake Ingram Rd. , -    
    
 
2/7/2013    
CIT    
Y 08-FEB-13    
There is a very strong foul odor in the air.
2/8/am--I called Mr. Householder and gave him the info from Scott/Lake Co. Code Enforcement.    
Jeff Householder    
    
Black Bear Lane , -    
    
 
2/7/2013    
CIT    
    
There is a very strong foul odor in the air.
2/8/am--I called Ms. Billedeau and gave her the info from Scott/Lake Co. Code Enforcement.    
Jen Billedeau    
407-902-8682    
Black Bear Lane , -    
    
 
2/8/2013    
CIT    
    
There is a very strong foul odor in the air. I gave her the info from Scott/Lake Co. Code Enforcement.    
Judy Gordon    
407-877-9024    
Lives off of 545 , -    
    
 
2/8/2013    
CIT    
    
There is a very strong foul odor in the air. I gave her the info from Scott/Lake Co. Code Enforcement.    
Lise Wyland    
407-654-2660    
Rex Rd. & Davenport , -    
    
 
2/8/2013    
CIT    
    
There is a very strong foul odor in the air.
I gave her the info from Scott/Lake Co. Code Enforcement.    
Bonnie Henry    
407-877-6937    
, -    
    
 
2/8/2013    
CIT    
    
There is a very strong foul odor in the air. I gave her the info from Scott/Lake Co. Code Enforcement.    
Kathy Waters    
    
9815 Quiet Lane , -    
    
 
2/8/2013    
CIT    
N     
    
Numerous Citizens    
    
(See Below) , -    
    
 
2/8/2013    
CIT    
Y 08-FEB-13    
There is a very strong foul odor in the air.
2/8/am--I called Ms. Fussel and gave her the info from Scott/Lake Co. Code Enforcement.    
Rosi Fussel    
407-257-9176    
3851 Rex Dr. Winter Garden , FL-34787    
(or: 407-877-8681)    
 
 
No memo found
No CEB Information found
No Hearings found
epd_addr_rpt
 
 
Arnaldo Mercado
Environmental Programs Administrator
Environmental Protection Division
Compliance and Waste Management Section
800 Mercy Drive, Suite 4, Orlando , Florida 32808
From: Garcia, Diana
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 1:06 PM
To: Mercado, Arnaldo
Cc: Cunniff, Lori ; Thomas, Shana
Subject: RE: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Interesting…thank you!
 
Sincerely,
 
Diana M. Garcia
Aide to Commissioner S. Scott Boyd
District 1 Office, Orange County Government
 
PLEASE NOTE:  Florida has a very broad public records law (F.S. 119).  All e-mails to and from County Officials are kept as a public record.  Your e-mail communications, including your e-mail address may be disclosed to the public and media at any time.
 
From: Mercado, Arnaldo [mailto:Arnaldo...@ocfl.net]
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 10:19 AM
To: Garcia, Diana
Cc: Cunniff, Lori; Thomas, Shana
Subject: RE: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Diana:
 
FYI, from today’s Daily Commercial Newspaper:
 
Residents raise a stink over 'sewer smell'
By: Brown, Roxanne
CLERMONT
 
ROXANNE BROWN | Staff Writer roxann...@dailycommercial.com
After being bombarded by calls about a foul odor in Clermont, with people thinking something bad had happened to one the city's sewer treatment plants, state investigators started sniffing around and determined the cause was a man fertilizing a field.
 
Residents have been complaining about a pungent odor all week, prompting calls to the city's Collections/Distribution and Storm departments.
 
Department Manager Raymond Rogers said many customers complained about the smell, which seemed to be coming from areas at or around Hartwood Marsh Road and U.S. Highway 27.
 
The city's director of Environmental Services, James Kinzler, said a nearby school even complained about a strong odor on campus.
 
"The winds have been coming from the south and I was wondering if you have any calls from other residents south of our service area have the same issue," Rogers asked other city officials in an email.
 
Kinzler, who oversees the daily operation of the city's wastewater plant, said that since none of the safety equipment at the plant indicated that the odor was sewer related, he contacted Florida's Department of Environmental Protection, saying, "We are receiving numerous calls across the city in regards to odor complaints."
 
Jenny Farrell, an environmental specialist in the Central District Wastewater Compliance Section with FDEP, said a team was dispatched to sniff around and it quickly identified the source of the odor. As it turns out, a resident south of Clermont was fertilizing about 250-acres near Lake Louisa.
 
"The state investigated and found that the smell was coming from fertilizer being applied to a hayfield at
Shofield Road," Kinzler said.
 
The material being spread around was a registered fertilizer with the state, produced at a facility in Zellwood, Farrell said Thursday. She added the FDEP was told the fertilizer would be applied for a few more days, so residents are forewarned not to raise a stink.
Page 1 of 1
2/8/2013
 
 
Arnaldo Mercado
Environmental Programs Administrator
Environmental Protection Division
Compliance and Waste Management Section
800 Mercy Drive, Suite 4, Orlando, Florida 32808
From: Garcia, Diana
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 6:45 AM
To: Mercado, Arnaldo

Subject: Re: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
That's exactly the information I was looking for.  Thanks again, Arnaldo.  Have a great day.
Diana M. Garcia
Aide to Commissioner S. Scott Boyd
District 1 Office, Orange  County   Government
 
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On Feb 7, 2013, at 7:40 PM, "Mercado, Arnaldo" <Arnaldo...@ocfl.net> wrote:
Diana:
 
As per Dr. Kane with FDEP, they are using the treated bio-solids as a fertilizer. The Lake County Property  Appraiser identify the property as follows:
 
Parcel Number:
252326000200000200
Property Address:
 
Owner:
HICKORY GROVES LLC
Owner Address:
7 PENN PLAZA STE 618
NEW YORK, NY 10019
 
The land use code is Non-Agricultural Acreage. At this point I am not sure if they are intending to improve pastures or will be doing any other agricultural activity. We were not able to speak with anyone on site since the property is in Lake County and we don't have jurisdiction, plus there is a big sign at the gate indicating “Trespassers will be Shot, Survivors will be Prosecuted. I will continue researching the issue and will keep you updated.
 
Sincerely,
 
Arnaldo Mercado
Environmental Programs Administrator
Environmental Protection Division
Compliance and Waste Management Section
800 Mercy Drive, Suite 4, Orlando, Florida 32808
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Parcel Number:
252326000200000200
Property Address:
 
Owner:
HICKORY GROVES LLC
Owner Address:
7 PENN PLAZA STE 618
NEW YORK, NY 10019
 
Parcel Number:
252326000200000200
Property Address:
 
Owner:
HICKORY GROVES LLC
Owner Address:
7 PENN PLAZA STE 618
NEW YORK, NY 10019
 
Parcel Number:
252326000200000200
Property Address:
 
Owner:
HICKORY GROVES LLC
Owner Address:
7 PENN PLAZA STE 618
NEW YORK, NY 10019
From: Garcia, Diana
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 4:14 PM
To: Mercado, Arnaldo
Subject: RE: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
Arnaldo,
 
I just brought Commissioner Boyd up to speed on this.  He would like to know what is the purpose of the bio-solid spreading.  Can you please advise?
 
Sincerely,
 
Diana M. Garcia
Aide to Commissioner S. Scott Boyd
District 1 Office, Orange County Government
 
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From: Mercado, Arnaldo [mailto:Arnaldo...@ocfl.net]
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 3:39 PM
To: Garcia, Diana
Cc: Cunniff, Lori; Weatherford, Dennis; Johnson, Liz; Bromfield, David; Thomas, Shana; Dittell, Jodi
Subject: RE: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Diana
 
We are actively working with this odor issue. There is an agricultural property owner at the Lake County side (abutting Orange County) that is spreading bio-solids. Since the source is Lake County, we communicated with FDEP and Dr. Kane indicated that they authorized the spreading because it is a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Certified Fertilizer produced by Shelley’s Septic.  FDEP indicated that they don’t have any jurisdiction after the materials leaves the Shelley’s site. We received complaints from Mrs. Wilson, the West Orange Environmental Resources disposal site, Pine Ridge disposal, and Lake Ingram residents. The situation was confirmed by our Multimedia and Solid Waste inspectors. I visited the area yesterday and went to the Lake County side and observed from the road 2 trucks spreading the “fertilizer” at the property. We are working on getting a contact person in Lake County to discuss this issue and see if they can help.
 
The Solid Waste inspector also smelled some hydrogen sulfide odor coming from the West Orange Environmental Resources disposal site. This facility is reworking some areas and is grading some of the waste, creating additional odors in the area. We are working closely with the operator to keep this situation under control.  As mentioned by Jodi, the site went into bankruptcy and we are increasing the frequency of inspections to verify compliance and confirm that the operator is following the permit requirements.
 
Arnaldo Mercado
Environmental Programs Administrator
Environmental Protection Division
Compliance and Waste Management Section
800 Mercy Drive, Suite 4, Orlando, Florida 32808
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From: Johnson, Liz
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 1:16 PM
To: Mercado, Arnaldo
Cc: Cunniff, Lori; Weatherford, Dennis
Subject: FW: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Arnaldo, are you all handling an odor complaint?  Please read email chain.  Diana is looking for an update.  Thanks
 
From: Dittell, Jodi
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 11:35 AM
To: Johnson, Liz
Cc: Cunniff, Lori
Subject: RE: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Hi Liz,
 
Regarding Shelley’s, we are unaware of any odor complaint.  The call may have been handled by the multi-media team. 
 
Around 10 years ago, the air section monitored for hydrogen sulfide at the Pine Ridge Landfill, located just down the road from the West Orange Landfill.  The monitoring was part of phase I of a project in which determined a threshold for hydrogen sulfide (H2S).  Basically, our monitoring was done before any controls were added.  Phase II was conducted after the installation of the control equipment and we were not involved in that phase.  My initial thought was the report could help with this odor issue but in talking with staff, it seems unlikely.  The company has filed for bankruptcy and the landfill should be closed shortly.  Arnaldo is working with the landfill and may have more details.  If need be, we can conduct air toxics monitoring.  The cost of analysis for each sample is over $370.
 
I was informed yesterday that a rock crusher is located at the West Orange Landfill and maybe responsible for part of the dust issue.  Ilka will be conducting an investigation tomorrow morning.  We will provide an update after the inspection.
 
 
Jodi D. Dittell
Environmental Program Supervisor
Environmental Protection Division
Air Quality Management
800 Mercy Drive, Suite 4
Orlando, FL 32808
office: 407-836-1419
fax: 407-836-1498
 
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From: Johnson, Liz
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 10:27 AM
To: Dittell, Jodi
Cc: Cunniff, Lori
Subject: FW: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Hi Jodi – are you working on this? 
 
From: Garcia, Diana
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 10:26 AM
To: Johnson, Liz
Cc: Cunniff, Lori
Subject: FW: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Liz,
 
In follow up to our recent exchange about this inquiry, I received the below information from Mr. Newton. It looks like it is the same odor issue that was brought to our attention by Ms. Mary Wilson (email string attached FYI) late last week.  As such, I’ll look for any updates as anticipated from the previous inquiry and will relay them to Mr. Newton accordingly.  Thanks again for your time and assistance.
 
Sincerely,
 
Diana M. Garcia
Aide to Commissioner S. Scott Boyd
District 1 Office, Orange County Government
 
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From: Randy Newton [mailto:rjne...@embarqmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 10:37 PM
To: District 1 Commissioner's Office
Subject: FW: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Diana,
 
FYI
 
Randy Newton
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From: Carol Johnson <caj...@embarqmail.com>
To: ahp...@yahoo.com
Cc: Google AHPOA <ah...@googlegroups.com>; dist...@ocfl.net
Sent: Saturday, February 9, 2013 10:37 AM
Subject: Re: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Good morning, 
 
I had a call from Mike McGovern about some dumping (illegal?) on Lake Ingram Road.  The smell coming from that dumping has not been confirmed, but is a good possibility.  I asked Mike to contact Liz Johnson at Orange County's EPD (Environmental Protection Department), which he did.  I also met Liz at a meeting yesterday morning and she confirmed that she has been out there and they are following up on the issue, including that as a source of the smell.She is working on it and will get back to us shortly.  This call was the first she has received, so we need to give her a little time to check on things, as she and her staff need to do so through the legal channels.  Please keep everyone in the loop, as will I.  
 
Thanks, Carol
 
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AHPOA <ah...@googlegroups.com>Sent: Sat, 09 Feb 2013 07:40:44 -0500 (EST)Subject: Re: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Read the responses below in this email thread.. I think this explains what's going on...
Problem is Biosolids from Shelley’s Septic that are being spread as Fertilizer on some some agricultural property in Lake County..
The AHPOA recieved lot's of emails on this subject - I will attempt to summarize them in one more email to everyone...
 
Paul
 
 
From: Randy Newton <rjne...@embarqmail.com>To: ahp...@yahoo.com Sent: Friday, February 8, 2013 9:58 PMSubject: FW: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
FYI
Randy Newton
 
From: Dist...@ocfl.net [mailto:Dist...@ocfl.net]
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 1:46 PM
To: rjne...@embarqmail.com
Subject: RE: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Mr. Newton,
 
Please see the attached information (3 separate email strings) as provided by Orange County EPD.  You may already be aware of these updates, but I wanted to close the loop with you just in case.  Please let me know of any follow-up questions.  Thank you.
 
 
 
Sincerely,
 
Diana M. Garcia
Aide to Commissioner S. Scott Boyd
District 1 Office, Orange County Government
407-836-5918
facebook.com/commissionerboyd
 
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Diana,
 
FYI
 
Randy Newton
 
 
Hello Neighbors:
 
Thank you !!
Brenda House
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Diana
 
 
Arnaldo Mercado
Environmental Programs Administrator
Environmental Protection Division
 
Hi Liz,
 
Orlando, FL 32808office: 407-836-1419
fax: 407-836-1498
email: Jodi.D...@ocfl.net
web: www.ocepd.org
 
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From: Johnson, Liz
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 10:27 AM
To: Dittell, Jodi
Cc: Cunniff, Lori
Subject: FW: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
Hi Jodi – are you working on this? 
From: Garcia, Diana
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 10:26 AM
To: Johnson, Liz
Cc: Cunniff, Lori
Subject: FW: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Liz,
 
In follow up to our recent exchange about this inquiry, I received the below information from Mr. Newton. It looks like it is the same odor issue that was brought to our attention by Ms. Mary Wilson (email string attached FYI) late last week.  As such, I’ll look for any updates as anticipated from the previous inquiry and will relay them to Mr. Newton accordingly.  Thanks again for your time and assistance.
 
Sincerely,
 
Diana M. Garcia
Aide to Commissioner S. Scott Boyd
District 1 Office, Orange County Government
407-836-5918
facebook.com/commissionerboyd
 
PLEASE NOTE:  Florida has a very broad public records law (F.S. 119).  All e-mails to and from CountyOfficials are kept as a public record.  Your e-mail communications, including your e-mail address may be disclosed to the public and media at any time.
 
 
Diana,
 
FYI
 
Randy Newton
 
 
Hello Neighbors:
 
Thank you !!
Brenda House
Diana:
 
By: Brown, Roxanne
CLERMONT
 
After being bombarded by calls about a foul odor inClermont, with people thinking something bad had happened to one the city's sewertreatment plants, state investigators started sniffing around and determined the cause was a man fertilizing a field.
 
Residents have been complaining about a pungentodor all week, prompting calls to the city's Collections/Distribution and Storm departments.
 
Department Manager Raymond Rogers said many customers complained about the smell, which seemed to be coming from areas ator around Hartwood Marsh Road and U.S. Highway 27.
 
The city's director of Environmental Services, James Kinzler, said a nearby school even complained about a strong odor on campus.
"The winds have been coming from the south and I was wondering if you have any calls from other residents south of our service area have the same issue," Rogers asked other city officials in an email.
 
Kinzler, who oversees the daily operation of the city's wastewater plant, said that since none of the safety equipment at the plant indicated that the odor was sewer related, he contacted Florida 's Department of Environmental Protection, saying, "We arereceiving numerous calls across the city in regards to odor complaints."
 
Jenny Farrell, an environmental specialist in the Central District Wastewater Compliance Section with FDEP, said a team was dispatched to sniff around and it quickly identified the source of the odor. As it turns out, a resident south ofClermont was fertilizing about250-acres near Lake Louisa .
 
"The state investigated and found that the smell was coming from fertilizer beingapplied to a hayfield at
Shofield Road ," Kinzler said.
 
The material being spread around wasa registered fertilizer with thestate, produced at a facility in Zellwood, Farrell said Thursday. She added the FDEP was told the fertilizer would be applied for a few more days, so residents are forewarned not to raise a stink.
Page1 of 1
http://www.dailycommercial.com/PrintPage/08feb2013raising-a-stink
2/8/2013
 
 
Arnaldo Mercado
Environmental Programs Administrator
Environmental Protection Division
Good Afternoon Diana:
 
 
No violations found
 
No memo found
No CEB Information found
No Hearings found
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Arnaldo Mercado
Environmental Programs Administrator
Environmental Protection Division
 
Interesting…thank you!
 
Sincerely,
 
Diana M. Garcia
407-836-5918
facebook.com/commissionerboyd
 
PLEASE NOTE:  Florida has a very broad public records law (F.S. 119).  All e-mails to and from CountyOfficials are kept as a public record.  Your e-mail communications, including your e-mail address may be disclosed to the public and media at any time.
 
From: Mercado, Arnaldo [mailto:Arnaldo...@ocfl.net]
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 10:19 AM
To: Garcia, Diana
Cc: Cunniff, Lori; Thomas, Shana
Subject: RE: Bad Smell in Area - Contact Info
 
Diana:
 
FYI, from today’s Daily Commercial Newspaper:
Residents raise a stink over 'sewer smell'
By: Brown, Roxanne
CLERMONT
 
ROXANNE BROWN | Staff Writer roxann...@dailycommercial.com
After being bombarded by calls about a foul odor inClermont, with people thinking something bad had happened to one the city's sewertreatment plants, state investigators started sniffing around and determined the cause was a man fertilizing a field.
 
Residents have been complaining about a pungentodor all week, prompting calls to the city's Collections/Distribution and Storm departments.
 
Department Manager Raymond Rogers said many customers complained about the smell, which seemed to be coming from areas ator around Hartwood Marsh Road and U.S. Highway 27.
 
The city's director of Environmental Services, James Kinzler, said a nearby school even complained about a strong odor on campus.
"The winds have been coming from the south and I was wondering if you have any calls from other residents south of our service area have the same issue," Rogers asked other city officials in an email.
 
Kinzler, who oversees the daily operation of the city's wastewater plant, said that since none of the safety equipment at the plant indicated that the odor was sewer related, he contacted Florida's Department of Environmental Protection, saying, "We arereceiving numerous calls across the city in regards to odor complaints."
 
Jenny Farrell, an environmental specialist in the Central District Wastewater Compliance Section with FDEP, said a team was dispatched to sniff around and it quickly identified the source of the odor. As it turns out, a resident south ofClermont was fertilizing about250-acres near Lake Louisa.
 
"The state investigated and found that the smell was coming from fertilizer beingapplied to a hayfield at
Shofield Road," Kinzler said.
 
The material being spread around wasa registered fertilizer with thestate, produced at a facility in Zellwood, Farrell said Thursday. She added the FDEP was told the fertilizer would be applied for a few more days, so residents are forewarned not to raise a stink.
Page1 of 1
http://www.dailycommercial.com/PrintPage/08feb2013raising-a-stink
2/8/2013
 
 
Arnaldo Mercado
Environmental Programs Administrator
Environmental Protection Division
Diana M. Garcia
Diana:
 
 
The land use code is Non-Agricultural Acreage. At this point I am not sure if they are intending to improve pastures or will be doing any other agricultural activity. We were not able to speak with anyone on site since the property is in LakeCounty and we don't have jurisdiction, plus there is a big sign at the gate indicating “Trespassers will be Shot, Survivors will be Prosecuted. I will continue researching the issue and will keep you updated.
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