It has been brought to my attention that Gainesville is about to discuss (and may vote) on their own local law dealing with wind turbines. Unfortunately, it seems the law they are discussing is looser in language than even Perrys, allowing mega wind turbines and companies just about anything they want.
For example, the proposed law talks of 1,000 setbacks and 50 dba while failing to address shadow flicker and other such issues. Inquiries lead one to believe that the laws of Castile and Warsaw were not reviewed, much less adopted.
While Gainesville is not our town, many of us have friends and relatives there (I have relatives buried in the Gainesville cemetery). Gainesville is the next town over and is only 1.5 miles from the lake. Worse, it wraps around Letchworth Central School. Well see a turbine farm. Will we hear it? Will the kids be impacted at school? Something worth knowing.
Folks seem to forget that all our towns are neighbors and our decisions affect those neighbors. Thats why Perrys dealings are of interest to residents of Castile. Now the same is true for Gainesville.
The Gainesville Town Board will be meeting Monday, September 17th. Id suggest it be well attended.
At the very least, a resolution addressing whether or not the Castile/Warsaw laws were reviewed would be in order, as would a breather to determine whether or not the provisions of those laws would fit the vision Gainesville has for its future. If they need to take a time out, as Castile did, then so be it.
I believe the meeting is at 7:00. Might be 7:30. Id suggest you check or arrive at 7 to get a good seat and chat with your neighbors.
I regret that I cannot attend. I will be in Dallas for my required annual Flight Proficiency Check, a must pass event for us once a year. I cannot skip it or move it. I will, however, be there in spirit.
Paul Emens, Chairman APAAD (Airline Pilots Against Age Discrimination)
emens@earthlink.net 410-991-8381
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