I thought this item seemed important enough to justify its own thread.
The proposed concrete plant is slated to be on the water in Pt Washington, according to Commissioner Commander. She is very concerned that the vocal Pt Washington people were lacking in attendance at tonight's Board of County Commissioner's Meeting, and thought that people might not be aware of the plans for the concrete plant, so the commissioners tabled the discussion until the next meeting in South Walton, on June 10, so that the residents of Pt Washington and concerned citizens could have a chance to be properly heard. I hear that concrete plants are very harmful to the environment, but I couldn't tell you one reason as to why, off the top of my head. I'll be doing a little research on the subject. If you have any concerns of a concrete plant going into Pt Washington, I'd recommend emailing your County Commissioners with those concerns, or showing up in person to voice your opinion at the June 10 BCC meeting in SoWal at the Courthouse Annex. The County Commissioners were kind enough to reschedule this item for the next SoWal meeting rather than Defuniak, so it is obvious that they want to be sure to hear your concerns or objections before allowing such plant to be approved.
All comments regarding this issue are welcome. Let's hear some pros and cons.
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39Beach Crab
The propose concrete plant is being continued until July bcc. It needs to be noted that the project is allowed per the federal court ruling. the bcc is limited in action. Please do not over react. They should meet environmental regulations but the federal court has ruled.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
Over-react? Fortunately, I don't live directly across Peach Creek from the proposed site, or three lots to the south, unlike many other people. Lights, pollution, noise, etc -- just ain't right next to residential properties.
SoWal Insider
can't the county relocate the plant away from homes?
SoWal ExpertAuthor
It isn't the County's proposed concrete plant.
Beach Fanatic
The propose concrete plant is being continued until July bcc. It needs to be noted that the project is allowed per the federal court ruling. the bcc is limited in action. Please do not over react. They should meet environmental regulations but the federal court has ruled.
No project is allowed per court ruling because any project has to go through an approval process, but the zoning was confirmed for the type of project. Any project still has to meet many hurdles like compatability, environmental, etc.
beats on hood
Somebody please compose a letter, and I will send it to the commissioners. Contact info is at http://www.co.walton.fl.us/default.asp?ID=2 .
BTW it's "Comander," not "Commander," as per the last name of one of our favorite SoWallers.
BTW it's "Comander," not "Commander," as per the last name of one of our favorite SoWallers.
SoWal Guide
No project is allowed per court ruling because any project has to go through an approval process, but the zoning was confirmed for the type of project. Any project still has to meet many hurdles like compatability, environmental, etc.
it is allowed per court ruling. yes, all county and state hoops apply. but, after those hoops, well then.... total disregard for all environmental concerns and/or residents naturally occurs with this kind of development. I hope it does not become the eyesore of SoWal, and the eventual ruin of peach creek and old pt washington.
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SoWal ExpertAuthor
Somebody please compose a letter, and I will send it to the commissioners. Contact info is at http://www.co.walton.fl.us/default.asp?ID=2 .BR, it is best if it written by each person, even if it is just two sentences stating whether or not you are for or agin it, and why. People don't like to read the same letter more than once. You can do it!
BTW it's "Comander," not "Commander," as per the last name of one of our favorite SoWallers.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
The propose concrete plant is being continued until July bcc. It needs to be noted that the project is allowed per the federal court ruling. the bcc is limited in action. Please do not over react. They should meet environmental regulations but the federal court has ruled.
According to the Agenda for tonight's upcoming BCC meeting, the proposed concrete plant is listed as being discussed tonight. -- Item #10 under Planning and Development.
SoWal Expert
According to the Agenda for tonight's upcoming BCC meeting, the proposed concrete plant is listed as being discussed tonight. -- Item #10 under Planning and Development.
As I said, pack your tent and sleeping bag for this meeting!
Beach Fanatic
BR, it is best if it written by each person, even if it is just two sentences stating whether or not you are for or agin it, and why. People don't like to read the same letter more than once. You can do it!
I thought mass emails are pretty effective. I know the ASPCA has done well recently on legislation due to members/interested parties emailing their reps with a "form letter." Can a standard letter be drafted with an automatic link to the proper person(s)' email? I bet if hundreds of emails were received, they'd take notice. I'd do it, but I'm not very tech-savvy.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
If you want someone to read them, form letters are not the way to go, but I guess one would be better than no one writing at all. You don't have to be tech savvy to write a letter. You can just type it into a post in this thread if you want to, and people can copy and paste into their email.
Beach Fanatic
If you want someone to read them, form letters are not the way to go, but I guess one would be better than no one writing at all. You don't have to be tech savvy to write a letter. You can just type it into a post in this thread if you want to, and people can copy and paste into their email.
What I was talking about is a link that you click on and just add your own name and it automatically forwards to the appropriate representative. My letter-writing skills are fine, thank you. ;-) It's the one-click ease-of-use mail-forwarding aspect I lack skill in.
I could be wrong, but I think hundreds of even the same email or form letter would have more impact than a dozen thoughtfully-drafted missives on the subject. What about an email petition? Maybe someone with more experience in this can tell me if that's true.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
I've never heard of lazy hell-raisers. Send your five County Commissioners an email. It is really simple to do, even without a one-click method.
Meeting is tonight.
Meeting is tonight.
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