Benton County Public Works –
Environmental Issues Advisory Committee

The Environmental Issues Advisory Committee (EIAC) meets to advise and assist the Benton County Board of Commissioners on public works environmental issues and policies.

Environmental Issues Advisory Committee (EIAC) Mission

The EIAC shall assist the Benton County Board of Commissioners, and shall have the following powers and duties:

1. Assist Board of Commissioners and County staff with the implementation of the Environmental Issues Advisory Committee's recommendations;
2. Advise the Board of Commissioners on specific environmental impact situations by utilizing Committee expertise and perspective, and by bringing together appropriate outside resources;
3. Provide at least an annual forum for community comment on environmental issues;
4. Receive technical input from experts in various environmental fields and receive information on legislative and regulatory changes that apply to environmental areas.
   

EIAC Members & Staff Support

Hank Erbele, Chair

Cynthia McCain, Vice Chair
Richard Heggen
Debra Higbee

Thomas Pfleeger
Chris Bates
David Smith

Jennifer Biesack

Kelly Dickinson

Robert Hannigan

Mike Riley

Jeff Powers, Parks Director
Greg Verret, Community Development Director
Roger Irvin, Public Works Director
Public Works Contact: Laurie Starha, Safety/Environmental Compliance Officer
Leanna Steinke, Recorder

EIAC Projects & Documents

Outfall Map (pdf)

Salmon Friendly Yard Program

EIAC Meeting Agendas

July 2011

August 2011

September 2011

October 2011

November 2011

EIAC Approved Meeting Minutes

June 2011

July 2011

August 2011

September 2011

October 2011

Note: The County only posts the last three months meeting minutes. If you would like a copy of previous minutes, please call 541-766-6821 to request them.