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02/22/10 MESSAGE TO ALL CITIZENS
It can all stop NOW...by DENYING the Zoning Request !!!
The Banks family must get the property rezoned to I-2 FIRST. Everyone needs to contact their Commissioner and tell them that not only does I-2 not match the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) but our intent is not for any industry. There is a vast difference of impact when it comes to industry and its development potential with regards to protecting and enhancing our economic growth and quality of life.
Section 9.3.1
"Accordingly, the Board of Commissioners
finds that the application of the standards contained in this district
will help develop the harmonious development of the county, increase
the desirability of residence and investment of the county, increase
the opportunity to attain the optimum use and value of land and
improvements, positively effect the stability and value of property,
positively affect the peace, health and welfare of the county, and
create a proper relationship between the taxable value of property and
the cost of local government services." [Read More...]
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02/16/10 DRI WITHDRAWS THE BANKS APPLICATION
The NEGRC DRI terminated the Banks Family application on 02/16/10 after a 5 day review of the documentation submitted to allow for appropriate time for EDPD to review the impacts and generate a site acceptability report.
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02/05/10 REZONING APPLICATION FILED
The Banks family filed a complete application for rezoning their landfill property from agricultural to I-2 Heavy Industrial. The rezoning hearing could
be as early as Thursday March
25th, and the decision of the Planning Commission could be
heard by the Board of Commissioners for a final decision on the
application as early as April 6th. Despite rumors, Advanced Disposal is the elected landfill developer of choice for [Read More...]
01/19/10 BANKS MEET WITH STATE REPRESENTATIVES
Feeling the pressure of citizen resistance, Jeff and Camille Banks held a private meeting in a public relations attempt to gain the county's legislative delegation support with regards to the landfill. Among the attendees was Atlantic Coast Consultant Engineer, Mayor Bruce Gilbert, Ga. Senator Johnny Grant, Ga. State Representative Doug Holt, and a few invited local citizens. “Basically, I think they wanted to talk with us about new landfill technology and hear concerns that Madison residents might have about a regional landfill,” Gilbert said.
01/05/10 COUNTY REVIEWS SWMP
Board members vote unanimously to earmark up to $5000 for an update of the 2004 solid waste management plan. [Read More...]
11/17/09 WHITEY HUNT SPEAKS TO COMMISSION BOARD
Madison City Council member Whitey Hunt speaks on behalf of concerned citizens regarding the landfill issue to the Commission Board. He encouraged the Board to continue diligently in the footsteps of our previous leaders toward preserving our home and quality of life when he said "We're looking to you to make a decision that is in the best interest of Morgan County."
11/16/09 PHONE MESSAGE TO 4000 CITIZENS
Audio message sent to over 4000 voting citizens asking all to contact their Commissioner and request a moratorium. [Read More...]
11/13/09 COMMISSION DENIES REQUEST
CTPMC requested to be on work agenda and was denied by the Commission Board. They stated their rezoning ordinances are strong enough to sustain any short comings in our Solid Waste Management Plan.
11/11/09 MORATORIUM TO COMMISSIONERS
Hand delivered moratorium request to Commission Board stating the short comings in our Solid Waste Management Plan and the urgency to act now on a moratorium before an application is submitted.
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10/29/09 PUBLIC PARK FOR LANDFILL PERMIT
The Banks family has proposed donating 55 acres toward a public park which is contingent on getting an proved landfill permit. Yet the county cannot afford to manage, build, or maintain another public park in the county; nor does the location of the park coincide with the current county growth and development. [Read More...]
09/14/09 COMMISSIONER WARREN'S TOWN HALL
Commissioner Warren holds a Town Hall meeting stating publicly the Banks family's proposal for a Regional Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Morgan County. The Town Hall was packed with concerned citizens who strongly disagreed with this proposal. It was this citizen-majority-resistance that lead to the founding of the CTPMC organization.