Greenwood BOA to vote today on critical decision with regard to quarry lawsuit, 5PM

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Yesterday, the Supreme Court made a ruling on whether to hear the quarry lawsuit case or let the ruling of the lower courts stand; which ruled in favor of the City of Greenwood vs. the quarry in the range of $12 million. That decision by the Supreme Court will not be known until next week, whereby perhaps, allowing both sides too much time to second-guess their confidence in the outcome of the Supreme Court’s decision.

Today, the Greenwood Board of Alderman will face a critical decision during an impromptu board meeting to be held at 5:00 p.m., on whether to give Mayor Megee authorization to negotiate with the quarry or to see the lawsuits out.

Alderman for Ward II, Chris Seagraves, is asking his constituents to email or call him directly to voice their opinion on how he should vote. Seagraves has been strong in this area, soliciting and wanting to hear from the people that voted him into office. Although the other aldermen have not made quite the bold move as Seagraves, your opinion matters. Listed below are the contact information for the Greenwood BOA, except for Jim VanAcker, who will abstain from any votes that involve the quarry — his employer. Let your voice be heard by leaving a message or sending an email NOW, as time is short and the BOA will not have the luxury to speak with everyone.

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Ward I Aldermen

Nic Cover, nic.cover1@gmail.com, 913-481-7576

Al Reynolds, ruralcarrier@comcast.net

Ward II Aldermen

Jim VanAcker (abstaining)

Chris Seagraves, chris@boanheating-cooling.com, 816-537-0130 or cell 816-564-3878

tagged: City Of Greenwood, lawsuit, Mayor, quarry

GSDispatch Editor

Former Alderman Jim Payne voices his opinion to his alderman:

Honorable Nicholas Cover
Alderman Ward One
City of Greenwood MO

Dear Alderman Cover;

As a former Alderman who served in the interest of all the community, I am asking you to abstain or vote against Marvin MeGee’s Resolution to surrender and capitulate to the quarry on the about to be concluded litigation. The Supreme Court of the United States will, no doubt decline to hear their appeals next week. Finally, after four years, much stress and expense, this will come to a favorable conclusion and the city will receive some residual proceeds from the $ 11.9 million won in state court.

Federal Judge Whipple overstepped his bounds by refusing the city of Greenwood it’s constitutional right of a trial by jury and arrogantly decreed Hunt Martin/Martin Marrietta (or who ever they happen to be calling themselves at a particular time) had a right under the Interstate Commerence Act to run 600 -800 trucks a day on our residential streets. Yes, those numbers are correct, I personally counted them on several occasions sitting over on second street.

What is at stake, Alderman Cover, is the Health, safety and welfare of citizens in our community. The AMA has documentation that diesel fumes cause cancer and other health problems. The ongoing noise, vibration and dust are also detrimental to the well being of residents on the affected streets and distract students trying to study at Greenwood Elementary school.

I know Sara Ring is highly influential to you and I suspect her special interest group have somewhat brainwashed your views on this and other issues in our community.

You showed statesmanship and stepped up to the plate on the horse riding ordinance, no doubt to “boss” Ring’s chagrined. I now ask you to do so again and vote against her puppet mayor’s resolution this afternoon and stand up for the best interest of all the citizens of Greenwood.

Respectfully,

James A. Payne
Former Alderman Ward II
Phil Kloster

The motion carried.

Van Acker abstained
Seagraves absent (excused – out of town for son’s baseball tournament)
Cover aye
Reynolds aye
Maharishi Ugonoski

Mr. Jim, You must learn how to write a letter. You state your position but also state hatred. Life can be full of joy and love. I will pray for you.
Maharishi Ugonoski

I feel the new BOA has made a good choice. It was only a matter of months before the quarry would move onto Allendale Lake Road. This is a good choice, a choice to end the fighting. Thank You.

Greenwood BOA to vote today on critical decision with regard to quarry lawsuit, 5PM

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