October 16, 2009
Mr. Scott Aubertine, Supervisor
Mr. Mike Countryman, Deputy Supervisor
Mr. Warren A. Johnson
Mr. James Madill
Mr. Norm Schreib
Re: Letters to Town Board
Dear Supervisor Aubertine and Council Members:
I am pleased that the board adopted an extension of one year for the moratorium on wind turbine development at its meeting on Wednesday. During the meeting, I asked that the letter sent by Mr. Charles Sidwa be read as he had requested. I was dismayed that you did not have the text of Mr. Sidwa’s letter available to be read during the meeting. Scott also failed to mention that he had received a letter from Mr. Chris Johnston. These letters are important and must be considered so by our council.
The issue of wind energy is highly complex and it is simply not sufficient for the board to simply tally how many have written letters supporting a moratorium and how many against. It is important that the views of those who cannot be present at the meeting to be made known as it is quite possible that the ideas expressed in their letters may influence the public discussion and the outcome of the board’s deliberations.
I advocate that all such letters be actually read at future board meetings. I attach, for your review, Mr. Sidwa’s letter as it was emailed to you on October 5.
Sincerely,
Albert H. Bowers III
cc: Mr. Charles Sidwa
Mr. Chris Johnston
Kim Wallace, Town Clerk
Watertown Daily Times, Nancy Madsen
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