Town Board Meeting Notice - IMPORTANT

Many of us received notice from the Town of Washington regarding the rezoning of the old Freid farm. The Town has yet to receive the requested Hydrology report from the developer. However this item is still on the Agenda for Thursday’s Town Board Meeting.

I have been told by a few Town of Washington officials that they will not permit any public input regarding this issue or items related to this issue. Their reasons include:

They already closed the public comment portion of their decision at the last meeting although new information is coming from the developer. We won’t have a chance to address that information without a public comment section.
They have said that their decision is advisory. The County views and takes town decisions with great weight. They represent the Town of Washington. They were voted in to protect the Town of Washington. Why would we send a Town of Washington issue to the County before we address all the issues at our local level?

I get the impression that the Town is not interested in any additional information. We have submitted a hydrology report from John Tinker, Jr., a highly recommended Hydrogeologist who has done work for the County many times as well as taught at the UWEC. He is a professor Emeritus in the Geology Department and was recommended by Shane Sanderson of the Eau Claire City/County Health Department. He should be able to have time to evaluate the developer’s report as well as speak on Thursday.

SO, if this decision stands…. This means we will not be allowed to offer comments, information or opinions regarding the proposed development. WE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SPEAK ON THIS SUBJECT.

What can we do to ensure our Neighborhood is consulted on this issue which will greatly impact our Neighborhood? Contact the Town Chair, Supervisors and Town Officials. Please take the time tomorrow and Wednesday to email and call them. Urge them to allow the neighborhood to have a voice regarding the protection of our water. Remind them how crucial this decision is to the future of our neighborhood as well as the entire Town of Washington. Thank you!

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