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557 <br />He made reference to a letter from Campw:Dresser and McKee to QWASA in 1988 <br />which talks about the plant. They did not recommend above ground storage of <br />;petroleum based products in the water supply watershed. The letter states <br />that because the existing plant drains into the quarry reservoir it could be <br />contained. Mr. Spalt explained that in the new configuration, it is designed <br />to drain into Phil's Creek which goes into University Lake. He make reference <br />to page 3-25 about noise monitoring and noted that many people Iave indicated <br />that noise is an issue. They did some noise monitoring and some of it does <br />not make sense and he gave examples. He feels that there was not a serious <br />investigation into the noise problems that real people encounter. One aspect <br />of an EIS is the socioeconomic aspects. While this may have great <br />socioeconomic benefits for the community, it has v(--:ry serious socioeconomic <br />consequences for the nearby residences. Most of the language in the EIS is <br />"it is expected", "normally", "usually", "as a general rule", etc. -There has <br />been a long history of mining on location and therefore one would expect this <br />EIS to be more specific. He asked that the elected officials ask enough <br />questions so that the final document will constitute a final impact statement. <br />He feels that the asphalt plant constitutes a real danger to the watershed and <br />is inappropriate in a water supply watershed and should be separated from this <br />proposal and located elsewhere. <br />Jennifer Shean who lives on Bethel-Hickory Grove Church Road stated she <br />has a water problem. She once supplied three houses with water and now cannot <br />.supply enough for one. They can't drink the water or use it to wash clothes. <br />She must change the filter at least twice a day. When there is blasting, <br />pictures fall from the walls. She asked that something be done. <br />:10TE: Chair Carey was excused from the meeting. Vice-Chair Stephen Halkiotis <br />chaired the reminder of the meeting. <br />Alfred C. Perry owns property adjacent to the stone quarry. He noted <br />that he did not receive any information about this meeting and asked that he <br />be informed of any further meetings. He has had a good working relationship <br />with American Stone. He asked that any maps used in making a presentation be <br />prepared on paper so that those in the audience can participate. If the road <br />is changed, it will directly affect his property. It is a fact that they get <br />vibration from the blasting. American stone came out to._6heck it with their <br />own.people and their own instruments. During blasting, his trailers rock and <br />his tenants complain about it. He is interested in the long-range plan for <br />the property in that area. <br />Dexter Rogers lives one fourth mile from American Stone. He stated that <br />the blasting has caused structural damage to his house. The noise from the <br />trucks is terrible. <br />Melvin Perry stated that American Stone has sent people out to measure <br />the blasting. He does not want his life or property destroyed. Last <br />Wednesday, there was a tremendous blast. He understands that the quarry <br />provides jobs for people but he does not want their business to destroy his <br />life or the lives of his children. <br />Mary Willis stated that there is no further action on the EIS at this <br />point. The Land Use Plan amendment hearing will be scheduled at a later <br />point, early in 1994, and if that is approved a Special Use Permit hearing