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From:C.Jay Coles
Sent:Thursday, September 27, 2018 2:11 PM
To:Chris Johnson
Subject:FW: Vote yes on Owyhee
From: Robert Simison
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2018 2:09 PM
To: Rob Porter <rob.wm.porter@gmail.com>; Treg Bernt <tbernt@meridiancity.org>
Cc: C.Jay Coles <cjcoles@meridiancity.org>
Subject: RE: Vote yes on Owyhee
Thanks Rob for your feedback. I’m copying the Clerk so your thoughts on this matter can be included in the public
record.
Robert Simison | Chief of Staff
City of Meridian | Mayor’s Office
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From: Rob Porter [ mailto:rob.wm.porter@gmail.com ]
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 7:40 PM
To: Robert Simison < rsimison@meridiancity.org >; Treg Bernt < tbernt@meridiancity.org >
Subject: Vote yes on Owyhee
Again, really appreciate the link so I could just go straight to the meeting and start watching.
I would urge the Council to approve the high school with the contingency that a public road be built and
paved up to Mcmillan. That would address the biggest concern over access and appease Planning and
Zoning as well as representatives from police and fire. I do not believe that an issue like that should kill the
entire project. Let’s work together and fix the small issue.
Regarding the other developers who are adjacent to the property, I would insist that they split the cost 50/50
of any other access roads the school district is legally bound to help with. Other than that, I would say that
developers buy land knowing that there is risk involved and knowing they may need to improve that land.
I appreciate West Ada being fiscally responsible and trying to purchase land that is inexpensive. We have a
duty to try to make this work. I’m sure that another property in another area would be significantly more
expensive, plus unduly delay this needed high school. And yes, contrary to what the planning and zoning
committee said, cost does matter to all of us who are paying the bill. I see my taxes go up every year. If
there’s a way for the taxes to go up by less and get the same outcome, we need to work together to come up
with a solution.
I submit that the council approve this high school with the contingency that West Ada County build an
access road up to McMillan. A no vote significantly delays the new high school that is needed now and will
result in my taxes increasing as a new piece of property would then need to be purchased.
Respectfully,
Rob Porter
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2525 W Tubac Ct
Meridian
On Sep 25, 2018, at 3:52 PM, Robert Simison < rsimison@meridiancity.org > wrote:
No problem. I hope you find the information helpful.
Robert Simison | Chief of Staff
City of Meridian | Mayor’s Office
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From: Rob Porter [ mailto:rob.wm.porter@gmail.com ]
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 3:30 PM
To: Robert Simison < rsimison@meridiancity.org >
Subject: Re: RE:
Thank you so much for the help and especially for the link.
Sent on the run,
Rob
On Sep 25, 2018, at 9:06 AM, Robert Simison < rsimison@meridiancity.org > wrote:
Mr. Porter,
The minutes from the meeting won’t be available until they are in the packet for the
Planning and Zoning Commission for approval the first week of October. We do
have a link to the video of the meeting should you wish to watch the discussion. I
would encourage you to watch the complete hearing, but if you are interested in the
wrap/up discussions, that starts around 1 hour and 10 minutes in the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig5tzu99J_4
Robert Simison | Chief of Staff
City of Meridian | Mayor’s Office
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in regards to both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from
disclosure by law.
From: Rob Porter [ mailto:rob.wm.porter@gmail.com ]
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 10:07 PM
To: citycouncil < citycouncil@meridiancity.org >
Subject:
I was looking at the planning and zoning commission website. Looks
like the last meeting minutes are from August. I was wondering if you
have a link for the minutes were they talked about the new high school
and why they denied that application. Thanks.
Sent on the run,
Rob
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Sent on the run,
Rob