[Green] Wetlands Thread, continued
Dawn Hewitt
hewitt at earth-maker.com
Mon Dec 14 12:30:03 CST 2020
Here’s Williamstown Planning Commission member Martha McGovern’s recommendation for contacting Williamstown city officials: —dawn
Hi, Dawn – I spoke with Paula Rankin this morning. Because email is faster than snail-mail, she recommends sending your comment via email to williamstown at suddenlinkmail.com with To: Mayor, City Council and Planning Commission in the Subject line. That email will go to the Clerk and copies will be distributed to the Mayor Paul Jordan, members of City Council, and members of the Planning Commission. At this time, she doesn’t recommend including the Board of Zoning Appeals.
If you would rather send a letter, you can address it to
Mayor Paul Jordan, Members of City Council and Members of Planning Commission
City of Williamstown
100 West Fifth Street
Williamstown, WV 26187
Hope this is helpful.
Martha
Sent from my iPad
> On Dec 14, 2020, at 12:21 PM, Barbara Stewart <barbhoney at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Final copy for Stewart.
>
>> On Mon, Dec 14, 2020 at 12:19 PM Barbara Stewart <barbhoney at gmail.com> wrote:
>> A few edits and I'm sending my missive today to all five Planning Commission members. I have attached my final copy.
>>
>> The fact that this got shunted to the Planning Commission could be a Godsend. I know one of these members personally as she used to teach at Marietta College professor. Judging by the addresses, most are older folks, which bodes well to the type of entreaties we will be making to think about families and the younger generations and the type of world we want to leave for them.
>>
>> The last meeting where the whole thing got shunted to the Planning Commission, the newspaper article was very specific about the specific number of 'yays' and 'nays' they had received with regard to the variance, so it is EXTREMELY important that they get as many 'nay' letters as possible from the most diverse group of people possible.
>>
>> I will plumb my list of contacts for people who would be willing to write, and it would be great if all of us would do the same. Below is the link to the City Page, and as you can see, the notice of the upcoming streamed Planning Commission meeting is in bold font.
>>
>> You can bet that Chris is getting her army to write to these members as well since the whole issue is much more out in the open now since the article in the Times.
>>
>> https://williamstownwv.org/
>>
>> Here's the list of the 5 planning commission members and their addresses, so let's get writing!
>>
>> Jim Stage
>> 106 Sherwood
>> Williamstown, WV 26187
>>
>> Dan Rinard
>> 34 Silos
>> Williamstown, WV
>>
>> Martha McGovern
>> 5-119 The Fields
>> Williamstown, WV 26187
>>
>> Linda Meyers
>> 1 Duvall Place
>> Williamstown, WV 26187
>>
>> Angela Strosnider
>> 436 Henderson Ave
>> Williamstown, WV 26187
>>
>> We can do this! Strength in numbers!
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 10:21 PM Julie Zickefoose <juliezickefoose at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> BRAVO! What a great letter, Barb!! I wouldn't change a word of this. Nailing it on the COVID-covered subterfuge that seems to be going on, and really peeling the onion of just what this will involve, that is being deliberately and conveniently concealed from the public. Thank you!!
>>>
>>> JZ
>>>
>>>> On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 10:11 PM Barbara Stewart <barbhoney at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Suggestions gratefully accepted. My letter attached.
>>>>
>>>>> On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 9:19 PM Dave McShaffrey <mcshaffd at marietta.edu> wrote:
>>>>> Well, depending on exactly where the 1,000’ distance is measured to/from (it’s probably spelled out in the code but TL:DR) and exactly where the building is located, they are also within 1,000’ of 2 parks/recreation areas (3 if you count the wetlands) and one church. Anyone want to rent a vacant storefront and start another church?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Dave
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> <image001.jpg>
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>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> From: Julie Zickefoose <juliezickefoose at gmail.com>
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2020 8:51 PM
>>>>> To: Dawn Hewitt <hewitt at earth-maker.com>
>>>>> Cc: Barbara Stewart <barbhoney at gmail.com>; Dave McShaffrey <mcshaffd at marietta.edu>; Shila Wilson <janet.shila.wilson at att.net>; Brent Bailey <Brent at wvlandtrust.org>; Green Sanctuary List for Environment Issues <green at fuusm.org>; Marcy <wesel62 at sbcglobal.net>; Schramm, Michael <michael_schramm at fws.gov>; Stephan McCarthy <steve.mccarthy at realliving.com>; nellie howard <nhoward8 at frontier.com>; Andrea Stewart <andreastewart at hotmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: Wetlands Thread, continued
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Excellent, Dawn, thank you! Agreed, Barb--we are seeing only the tip of the iceberg here. Must remain alert for the obvious scuttling of her plans for the wetland parking lot.
>>>>>
>>>>> And thanks, Dave M., for ferreting out the code vis a vis gambling establishments. Phew!
>>>>>
>>>>> JZ
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 8:13 PM Dawn Hewitt <hewitt at earth-maker.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> One member of the Williamstown Planning Commission is Martha McGovern, who is a member of my church. I’ll ask her how she recommends getting information to all members of the commission and let you know.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> A few weeks ago, however, I visited williamstownwv.org, and entered a comment. At the top of the comment, i asked that it be shared with the mayor, all members of city council, the board of zoning appeals, and the planning commission. I’m assuming the city’s office manager or city council clerk (or some such employee) complied with my request, but I don’t know.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> —dawn
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Dec 13, 2020, at 8:00 PM, Barbara Stewart <barbhoney at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Ordinances, etc:
>>>>>
>>>>> https://williamstownwv.org/links-resources
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> So far no luck on finding the Planning Commission members. There are four council members listed. Does anyone know if the Planning Commission Members are these people, or are there community members on this Commission? No e-mail addresses listed for anyone that I can see.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 3:19 PM Julie Zickefoose <juliezickefoose at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> They're parasitizing the people who can least afford to give their lifeblood. I'm agog and disgusted at the entire concept of this casino-in-a-swamp.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> JZ
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 2:22 PM Dave McShaffrey <mcshaffd at marietta.edu> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I knew they were lucrative Barb – but didn’t know they were THAT lucrative. Thanks.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> New question for the Planning Board – do you really want to add a business whose model is to take from marginalized people in the community to add to the coffers of one or a few – without providing any real “service” in return? Maybe the existing “casino” owners are potential allies here. Sounds like they might have the money to put up a stink.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Dave
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> From: Barbara Stewart <barbhoney at gmail.com>
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2020 2:15 PM
>>>>> To: Julie Zickefoose <juliezickefoose at gmail.com>; Dave McShaffrey <mcshaffd at marietta.edu>; Janet Wilson <janet.shila.wilson at att.net>; Brent Bailey <Brent at wvlandtrust.org>; Dawn Hewitt <hewitt at earth-maker.com>; Green Sanctuary List for Environment Issues <green at fuusm.org>; Marcy <wesel62 at sbcglobal.net>; Schramm, Michael <michael_schramm at fws.gov>; Stephan McCarthy <steve.mccarthy at realliving.com>; nellie howard <nhoward8 at frontier.com>; Andrea Stewart <andreastewart at hotmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Wetlands Thread, continued
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> We employed a truck driver at one point whose wife managed one of those Coffee Perk gambling places. The daily haul was three times what we were doing at our business, and keep in mind that we actually provide a product that we have to pay for. They are extremely lucrative, and she has a built-in clientele.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>>> Julie Zickefoose
>>>>> Artist/author
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Saving Jemima: Life and Love with a Hard-luck Jay 2019
>>>>>
>>>>> Baby Birds: An Artist Looks Into the Nest 2016
>>>>>
>>>>> The Bluebird Effect: Uncommon Bonds With Common Birds 2012
>>>>>
>>>>> Letters from Eden: A Year at Home, In the Woods 2006
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> blog Julie Zickefoose on Blogspot
>>>>>
>>>>> site juliezickefoose.com
>>>>>
>>>>> insta: @juliezickefoose
>>>>>
>>>>> twitter: @harpyeye
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>>> Julie Zickefoose
>>>>> Artist/author
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Saving Jemima: Life and Love with a Hard-luck Jay 2019
>>>>>
>>>>> Baby Birds: An Artist Looks Into the Nest 2016
>>>>>
>>>>> The Bluebird Effect: Uncommon Bonds With Common Birds 2012
>>>>>
>>>>> Letters from Eden: A Year at Home, In the Woods 2006
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> blog Julie Zickefoose on Blogspot
>>>>>
>>>>> site juliezickefoose.com
>>>>>
>>>>> insta: @juliezickefoose
>>>>>
>>>>> twitter: @harpyeye
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Julie Zickefoose
>>> Artist/author
>>>
>>>
>>> Saving Jemima: Life and Love with a Hard-luck Jay 2019
>>> Baby Birds: An Artist Looks Into the Nest 2016
>>> The Bluebird Effect: Uncommon Bonds With Common Birds 2012
>>> Letters from Eden: A Year at Home, In the Woods 2006
>>>
>>> blog Julie Zickefoose on Blogspot
>>> site juliezickefoose.com
>>> insta: @juliezickefoose
>>> twitter: @harpyeye
>>>
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