It appears the planning board is ignoring the overwhelming town sentiment opposed to rezoning the property for the proposed concrete plant. I'd suggest contacting the members of the planning board directly to let them know that you are opposed to the rezoning and construction of the plant.
Other strong influencing factors must be at play, since the board seemingly choose not to take public comments opposed to the plant into consideration. Seems that the will of the public should be taken into consideration first and foremost when deciding whether to rezone for a project that most counties now consider disruptive, specially regulated and undesirable industries. Has anyone else noticed that these concrete enterprises just tend to dump their leftover concrete anywhere once their deliveries are complete? If you notice this occurring, I'd suggest contacting the North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources at 1-877-623-6748.
There was no public discussion or apparent consideration of the comments received by the planning board at the July 21st hearing. Planning board members can be contacted using the information below.
Planning Board Members are:
Alan Wyatt 901 Bear Branch Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754 Phone 828-689-2382
Clyde Gregory 755 Fairview Loop, Hot Springs, NC 28743 Phone 828-622-3723
Dewain Mackey 1150 Fred Holcombe Road, Mars Hill, NC 28754 Phone828-712-6225
Larry Moore 60 Skyway Summitt Dr, Marshall, NC 28753 Phone 828-649-1333
Mary Rice 281 Paul Gosnell Rd, Marshall, NC 28753 Phone 828-689-5600
Paula Franklin 67 Jimmy Joe's Circle, Marshall, NC 28753 Phone 828-656-2030
Sue Keener 8621 Meadow Fork Rd, Hot Springs, NC 28743 Phone 828-622-7539
Mack Boone 581 Briggs Branch Rd, Mars Hill, 28754 Phone 828-689-4862
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I wonder what other influences there could possibly be?? Everyone knows Marshall/Madison government is pretty corrupt by money and family influence.
Both sides were given opportunity to speak their respective opinions. I think alot more people want to see this than oppose. There was about 50% in favor at the hearing. I think this in just another attempt at shutting the native people out.
What does that mean, "shutting the native people out"? This has nothing to do with shutting anyone out. This is an issue of concern for our town's natural environment -- the air we breathe and the water of our river.
Why would the "native" people want a concrete plant here in Marshall? There are other ways to create jobs, other industries that would not pollute the area. Does anyone really want toxic emissions spewing out near a school, and a home for the elderly? That's just hard to fathom.
These plants do not contaminate the air we breath or the water. The state of NC permits and regulates emmissions for both. The operators of these plants are required to comply with state requirements. The facts conclude that concrete plants are not hazardous to the environment or people.
Wherever you go there is concrete. It's the surface you walk on, its the roads you drive on, its the foundation and floors in your home.
This plant will generate lots of opportunities - they will need truck drivers, welders, equipment operators, sales people, electricians they will buy fuel, lunches, tires, parts etc locally. The location - on a rock quarry can not get any better. Has anybody thought if we don't agree/encourage them put the concrete plant on the rock quarry where they might decide to try next? Any industrial zoned property in Madison County will allow a concrete plant. These folks are going to great extents to put the plant where it belongs and we should encourage them to do so.
I'm sure concrete plants are very green. They don't generate noise or dust and there is absolutely no danger that their highly alkaline silt ponds will dump chemicals into the river since it is so far away and uphill.
The trucks are quiet, light as a helium filled feather and won't cause constant problems with the roads buckling and having to be replaced and repaired at taxpayer expense. That one concrete trucks' weight is equivalent to the wear of 9,000 cars is totally unfounded.
I'm sure the nine jobs will put a huge dent in the chronic under and unemployment here and that we the taxpayer won't have to put up the money to clean up any contamination.
Most of all, I'm 100% sure the jobs will go to the best qualified individuals and that they won't be friends and relations of individuals on the county commission or planning board.
We have plenty of water - we've never had problems with a water source for the town of Marshall, so the the thousands of gallons used a day won't make a bit of difference. We don't need to worry about the water. Our supply of water is endless as the universe.
I'm also just as positive that the state laws and regulations will protect us, just as it protects us from the banks with 30% interest rates on credit cards and doesn't allow health care to be run as a for profit industry, denying treatment and coverage to those who need it the most.
Only God can make concrete. This plant will make us rue the days before we have this precious, beneficial industry to save us all. Positive.
I'm against any knee jerk decision for or against the concrete plant. Madison County needs jobs desperately but we should insure that if this operation is approved, that county regulations are in place which will protect individuals and the overall health of the community. This broke county (and town) doesn't need to be left holding the bag for any additional expenses related to the plant.
How much tax revenue will be generated and will the plant be a significant enough industry to outweigh any potential environmental hazards? How do North Carolina's environmental standards on this industry compare with other states? Will the owners be local and have a vested interest in more than just personal profit? A bunch of questions need to be asked and considered before saying hell yes or hell no.
Give us clean industry for your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free!
I think this is a done deal. No one seems to give a rats' a** about whether this happens or not.
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