20070611 Concerned Citizens United Westminster Common Council Meeting presentation

Concerned Citizens United Westminster Common Council Meeting presentation

June 11^th, 2007 Westminster City Hall:

Questions about: The Proposed Airport Expansion

Concerned Citizens United

1. Where is the water?

How is the Union Mills, MD reservoir going to become a reality? Is it true that you may be unable to purchase the land?

The city is committed to the construction of an emergency pipeline from Medford Quarry to the Cranberry Reservoir. Construction of this nine mile long emergency pipeline is slated to begin this summer. Is this construction on schedule?

Businessman CJ Miller made a comment about the lack of water in response to the Sage Policy Economic Impact report at Carroll Community College (during public comments)

2. Where are the road improvements for Route 97?

Maryland Route 97 is still a two-lane country road bearing the brunt of commuters from the northern end of the county, and from the airport/industrial park. The number of car accidents, fatalities, and traffic congestion says it all.

The MD Department of Transportation said they haven't seen any plans yet in relation to this airport expansion proposal.

April 15, 2004? Minutes of Zoning and Planning Commission?

"... .Extremely concerned with the safety along MD Route 97, and the additional impact these developments will have on an already unsafe road."

"....Developers of this industrial park and the (Boulton?) Hill residential developments will be adding over $1 million worth of improvements to MD Route 97."

Zoning Commissioners "will consider no further site plans for the (Boulton?) Hill and Meadow Branch Industrial Park until the improvements to MD Route 97 have commenced."

•Is real estate developer Marty Hill still planning to pay for the improvements needed for Route 97?

What if Marty Hill withdraws his offer: if he is unable proceed with the development plans for (Boulton?) Hill, or if he can't sell any of his homes due to an airport expansion?

3. WHO is going to decide what is best for OUR COUNTY?

The Federal Government?

Whenever any requirement on performance standard contained in this zone is in conflict with any applicable state or federal requirement or performance standard, the state or federal requirement of performance standard shall control or supersede the provisions of this zone.

4. When can we meet back with you to get answers to these questions and concerns?