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Public Comment... Page 1 of 3 Jacy Jones From: Jaycee Holman Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 8:46 AM To: Jacy Jones Subject: FW: southridge gravel mine Keep this in your file in case an appeal is filed and this goes to Council on the 7tn Jaycee L. Holman City Clerk City of Meridian (208) 888-4433 jholman@meridiancity. org From: Tammy de Weerd Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 10:33 PM To: Keith Ebeling Cc: Keith Bird; Brad Hoaglun; crountree@meridiancety.org; David Zaremba; Anna Canning; Jaycee Holman Subject: RE: southridge gravel mine Dear Mr. Ebeling, Thank you for your email. I realize that you directed your concerns to Councilman Bird, however, I have received a briefing from Anna Canning and thought I would share what I have learned. Ms. Canning told me that you have accurately portrayed the situation. She shared that the gravel pit use is noisy, and there was a statement at the hearing that they would be using strobe back up alarms. The latter statement was made in the context of nighttime hours of operation, but the way it was said led many to believe that the equipment being used on the site would not have back up alarms. Our Planning Department called in the applicant to discuss the back up alarms and told them they needed to use the non-audible alarms. Ms. Canning commented that they learned much about OSHA requirements and back up alarms at that meeting and found that it boils down to the fact that they must use back up alarms for safety reasons. The applicant filed a Director level modification to their conditional use permit to clarify the back up alarm issue. Our Director denied the modification request last week. They have until Thursday to file the City Council review (appeal). If they file for the review, the Council most likely would hear the item on June 7tn I understand that many of the neighbors came to the Planning Commission hearing regarding this application. After the action by the Commission, there was an opportunity for the neighbors to seek City Council review of that decision but nothing was received. If the applicant files for City Council review of the Director's denial, the Council would have the opportunity to hear from the neighbors at that time. The question in front of the Council would not be whether or not the gravel pit should operate; it would be specific to the denied modification request. I hope this information helps. I appreciate the information you have shared and understand your concerns. I will make sure your letter is part of the public record. Ms. Canning will let you know if we receive a request from the applicant for a Council review. My Regards, %~G~~2 ~~ Tammy de Weerd Mayor, City of Meridian 5/11/2011 Page 2 of 3 ,, ~ ~~ --, tdeweerd@meridiancity.org www.meridiancity.org (208) 489-0529 (208)884-8119 LinkedIn -Click Here Facebook -Click Here From: Keith Ebeling [mailto:kgriz@clearwire.net] Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 12:48 PM To: Keith Bird; Brad Hoaglun; crountree@meridiancety.org; David Zaremba; mayortammy Subject: southridge gravel mine Keith we have some serious concerns with the special use permit to allow a gravel mine in a residential area. The first concern is the amount of noise that this operation creates. The use of rock crushers„ bulldozers loaders and trucks all using backup alarms have is causing an almost unbearable amount of noise. This noise is effecting a lot of homes just south of this project. I know Meridian does not have a noise ordinance during the day but the noise is so loud that sometimes you have to shout to have a conversation in your own yard. This goes on 8 to 9 hours a day. In their application for this permit Idaho Sand and Gravel stated they would not be using backup alarms. Your planning and zoning staff have made them aware of this failure to comply. They can have spotter on site to replace the backup alarms. The second area of concern is the large mountain of sand that will cause pollution from dust , fugitive dust and other pollutant caused by this operation. I know that DEQ has some concerns about this and find it hard to believe that project of this nature was approved so close to a active residential area. I t has been a wet spring so we have not felt the full effect of the blowing dust and pollutants. However as it warm up this will become a bigger problem. The prevailing wind is from the MW which will blow these pollutant right over and into our homes. This will not make for a very enjoyable summer outdoors not to mention the effect on people with breathing problems. The third area of concern is a safety factor for the children and the pets in our area. There are no fences around this mining operation to keep children and pets out of the pit and away from all this equipment. The original development plan called for a six foot high fence between Aspen cove and the project. However they are not required to put up this fence until the first building permit is issued. I have been told that will probably not happen until they finish the mining project. They more than likely think they cannot sell homes with this ugly sand mountain and all the negative issues. This bring s me to the final concern of property values. With this huge mountain of sand and pollution it will have a very negative effect on our property values. We had one home owner that sold their home and this was a serious concern to the buyer, And the project was just starting at that time. If the rock crusher had been working and that ugly pile of sand pollution had been there it may have stopped the sale.As you can see we have some serious concerns and not everyone that is effected was notified because their property was not within 300 ft. of the project. I think the prudent thing to do is to have the city council and the mayor visit this site to see the results of the previous decision. After the visit I would hope the council would see fit to have another meeting and get more input from a lot of unhappy home owner. I would like for you to know that your planning and zoning staff has been very helpful in this matter. Everyone is concerned about the safety on the project and rightfully so,but I would like to see the same concern or more for the 35 to 40 homes and families that live next to MINING OPERATION. Keith I 5/11/2011 Page 3 of 3 added the names of the other councilmen to this email. I look forward to hearing from you and the council on this matter. Thank you. Keith Ebeling President Aspen Cove Lake Association • • 5/11/2011 Page 1 of 4 Jacy Jones From: Jaycee Holman Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 1:52 PM To: Jacy Jones Subject: FW: southridge gravel mine Jaycee L. Holman City Clerk City of Meridian (208) 888-4433 jholman@meridiancity. org From: Tammy de Weerd Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 1:34 PM To: Keith Ebeling Cc: citycouncil; Jaycee Holman Subject: RE: southridge gravel mine Dear Mr. Ebeling, Thank you for your response. I also appreciate your comments about our Planning Department and your experience with them; I will pass those comments along. It might be easier for us to call you to explain than exchange emails; however, I will try and address your question. Council did not take action on this particular item as our code allows the Planning and Zoning Commission to make the decision on Conditional Use Permits. The P&Z Commission approved this application. Neighbors do have an opportunity within 15 days after the written decision is issued to ask for City Council review, but did not do so. So at this point the only option for the Council to hear this issue is if the applicant asks for Council review of the Director's denial on the noise issue as I explained in my response. In answer to your example regarding the Precious Metals Ordinance as a `revisited' decision is very different. Council had not taken final action on the ordinance and was still in the public comment process. Therefore, when they delayed action on this ordinance it was on the basis of needing more feedback. As the southridge gravel issue was decided by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council would have only heard the issue if there was a request for City Council review within the time frame allowed. If you would like, I can certainly have someone follow up with you to better explain this process. Thank you again for contacting us on this issue. My Best, %~G~~2 ~~ Tammy de Weerd Mayor, City of Meridian '~~~ rJI ~.~ `gip- tdeweerd@meridiancity.org www.meridiancity.org (208) 489-0529 (208)884-8119 5/11!2011 Page 2 of 4 LinkedIn -Click Here Facebook Chck Here From: Keith Ebeling [mailto:kgriz@clearwire.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 10:11 AM To: Tammy de Weerd Cc: Keith Bird; bhoagland@meridiancity.org; dzaremba@meridiencity.org; Charlie Rountree Subject: Re: southridge gravel mine Dear Mayor Tammy Thank you for your response as I stated earlier we have worked with the planning dept. and they were very helpful. How do we get the council to re visit this issue? I know recently you revisited an issue with people selling gold after it had passed council decision. I only ask that the council come out to the site to see the product of your decision and then consider re visiting this issue. I am sure that nothing is cast in stone and if the decision is causing problems with the health and welfare of a lot of people I think this would justify another look by the council. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Keith Ebeling From: Tammy de Weerd Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 10:32 PM To: Keith Ebeling Cc: Keith Bird ;Brad Hoaalun ; crountree@meridiancity.ora ;David Zaremba ;Anna Canning ;Jaycee Holman Subject: RE: southridge gravel mine Dear Mr. Ebeling, Thank you for your email. I realize that you directed your concerns to Councilman Bird, however, I have received a briefing from Anna Canning and thought I would share what I have learned. Ms. Canning told me that you have accurately portrayed the situation. She shared that the gravel pit use is noisy, and there was a statement at the hearing that they would be using strobe back up alarms. The latter statement was made in the context of nighttime hours of operation, but the way it was said led many to believe that the equipment being used on the site would not have back up alarms. Our Planning Department called in the applicant to discuss the back up alarms and told them they needed to use the non-audible alarms. Ms. Canning commented that they learned much about OSHA requirements and back up alarms at that meeting and found that it boils down to the fact that they must use back up alarms for safety reasons. The applicant filed a Director level modification to their conditional use permit to clarify the back up alarm issue. Our Director denied the modification request last week. They have until Thursday to file the City Council review (appeal). If they file for the review, the Council most likely would hear the item on June 7tn I understand that many of the neighbors came to the Planning Commission hearing regarding this application. After the action by the Commission, there was an opportunity for the neighbors to seek City Council review of that decision but nothing was received. If the applicant files for City Council review of the Director's denial, the Council would have the opportunity to hear from the neighbors at that time. The question in front of the Council would not be whether or not the gravel pit should operate; it would be specific to the denied modification request. I hope this information helps. I appreciate the information you have shared and understand your concerns. I will make sure your letter is part of the public record. Ms. Canning will let you know if we receive a request from the applicant for a Council review. My Regards, 5/11/2011 Page 3 of 4 %~G~~2 ~~ a Tammy de Weerd Mayor, City of Meridian C,`~E tnR rArr;~. „"/~ tdeweerd@meridiancity.org www.meridiancity.org (208) 489-0529 (208) 884-8119 LinkedIn -Click Here Facebook -Click Here From: Keith Ebeling [mailto:kgriz@clearwire.net] Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 12:48 PM To: Keith Bird; Brad Hoaglun; crountree@meridiancety.org; David Zaremba; mayortammy Subject: southridge gravel mine Keith we have some serious concerns with the special use permit to allow a gravel mine in a residential area. The first concern is the amount of noise that this operation creates. The use of rock crushers„ bulldozers loaders and trucks all using backup alarms have is causing an almost unbearable amount of noise. This noise is effecting a lot of homes just south of this project. I know Meridian does not have a noise ordinance during the day but the noise is so loud that sometimes you have to shout to have a conversation in your own yard. This goes on 8 to 9 hours a day. In their application for this permit Idaho Sand and Gravel stated they would not be using backup alarms. Your planning and zoning staff have made them aware of this failure to comply. They can have spotter on site to replace the backup alarms. The second area of concern is the large mountain of sand that will cause pollution from dust , fugitive dust and other pollutant caused by this operation. I know that DEQ has some concerns about this and find it hard to believe that project of this nature was approved so close to a active residential area. I t has been a wet spring so we have not felt the full effect of the blowing dust and pollutants. However as it warm up this will become a bigger problem. The prevailing wind is from the MW which will blow these pollutant right over and into our homes. This will not make for a very enjoyable summer outdoors not to mention the effect on people with breathing problems. The third area of concern is a safety factor for the children and the pets in our area. There are no fences around this mining operation to keep children and pets out of the pit and away from all this equipment. The original development plan called for a six foot high fence between Aspen cove and the project. However they are not required to put up this fence until the first building permit is issued. I have been told that will probably not happen until they finish the mining project. They more than likely think they cannot sell homes with this ugly sand mountain and all the negative issues. This bring s me to the final concern of property values. With this huge mountain of sand and pollution it will have a very negative effect on our property values. We had one home owner that sold their home and this was a serious concern to the buyer, And the project was just starting at that time. If the rack crusher had been working and that ugly pile of sand pollution had been there it may have stopped the sale.As you can see we have some serious concerns and not everyone that is effected was notified because their property was not within 300 ft. of the project. I think the prudent thing to do is to have the city council and the mayor visit this site to see the results of the previous decision. After the visit I would hope the 5/11/2011 Page 4 of 4 council would see fit to have another meeting and get more input from a lot of unhappy home owner. I would like for you to know that your planning and zoning staff has been very helpful in this matter. Everyone is concerned about the safety on the project and rightfully so,but I would like to see the same concern or more for the 35 to 40 homes and families that live next to MINING OPERATION. Keith I added the names of the other councilmen to this email. I look forward to hearing from you and the council on this matter. Thank you. Keith Ebeling President Aspen Cove Lake Association • • 5/11/2011 Jacy Jones r~rom: Peter Friedman gent: Monday, June 06, 20117:47 AM To: Jacy Jones; Jaycee Holman Cc: Anna Canning; Sonya Watters Subject: FW: Southridge Gravel Pit Attachments: Planning Commission Letter.doc Planning mmission Letter.dc Jacy, Testimony for tomorrow night's appeal hearing. Thanks Pete PS Can you provide me with the date of the correspondence we received from Keith Ebling? I believe it was the end of May. P. Pete Friedman, AICP Deputy Planning Director '~3 E. Broadway Ave. l~ieridian, ID 83642 phone (208) 884-5533 fax (208) 489-0576 -----Original Message----- From: Nancy Darr [mailto:ndarr@mindspring.com] Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2011 2:12 PM To: Peter Friedman Subject: Southridge Gravel Pit Nancy Darr 2112 Aspen Cove Dr. Meridian, ID 83642 RE: Aspen Cove Subdivision, Southridge Gravel Pit Mr. Pete Friedman, I am writing to express my concerns about the ongoing gravel crushing and excavation project off of Overland and Ten Mile roads. My husband and I live in the Aspen Cove subdivision and are being greatly impacted by the project. After reviewing the minutes of the last Planning Commission meeting at which the permits were issued allowing work to commence, I noticed numerous discrepancies between what was said, and what is actually being done. First, Commissioner O'Brien asked Mr. Demsmer if he had conducted any neighborhood meetings to address concerns. While Mr. Demsmer answered that he had held such meetings, no such gathering was ever conducted or even proposed for the Aspen Cove neighborhood; an area which is being directly impacted on a daily basis by the operation. Had we had the opportunity to offer comments, I'm sure the residents in the neighborhood would have had lenty to say. econd, Commissioner Rohm specifically asked about back-up beepers used on the trucks. In response, company officials repeated said that Idaho Sand and Gravel does not use back-up beepers, and instead depend on rear-view cameras in their trucks. Neighbors had been assured that they would not be plagued by the incessant noise from the beepers, but that has not been the case. Since the project started, the beepers have been in use. 1 Finally, it has been said that the new Ten Mile interchange is the gateway to Meridian, but what are we really saying by greeting visitors with a massive, unsightly mountain of industrial rock and dirt? This monstrosity has greatly impacted the lives of all the residents living in the area due to not only noise, but constant traffic. We feel we were ~ot taken into consideration when the project was approved. ~Ihile I know that the first phase of the gravel project has already been approved for an 18-month term, I would strongly request that the commission not allow any work to exceed that time frame, and that any request to extend the use period be denied. While I will not be able to attend the Tuesday, June 7 commission meeting to testify in person, I would like to give my three-minutes of time to my neighbor, and head of the Aspen Cove Homeowners' Association, Keith Ebeling. Thank you for your time and consideration. Nancy Darr /"''~ 2 Page 1 of 1 ~~ Emily I~fane From: Barbara Shiffer Sent: Tuesday, Aprif 12, 2011 11:1 ~ AM Ta: Peter Friedman Subject; FW: Idaho Sand and gravel From: Keith Ebeling [mailto Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 201 ; 7 AM To; Barbara Shifter Subject: Fw: Idaho Sand and gravel From it tin Sent; Monday, April 1t, 2aii 4:11 PM To; ps,~iedman .,.meridian~ity~~org Subject; Idaho Sand and grave! Pete as perour phone conversation: I am concerned that Idaho Sand and Grave{ is not following their agreement regarding the use of audible back up alarms in their gravel mining operation at southridge development. Their representative stated and is evident in the minutes ~"` that they would not use these alarms. They have been working for a~-out a week and they are using these alarms everyday. As the President of Aspen Cave lake association, I would like for them to adhereto the promisesthey used. to obtain this permit. I appreciate your looking into this matter and look forward to hearing from you. Also would appreciate any information you can give me aboutthe buildingof the fence around the southridge development. Who will be responsible and when will they start building? I need to keep the members up to date on this matter. Thanks for your inputand assistance, Keith Ebeling President Aspen Cove lake Association ~~:.~ 5/16/2011 Page 1 of 3 Emily Kane From: Sonya Wafters Sent: Wednesday, Apri! 13, 2011 12:45 PM To; Peter Friedman Subject: FW: Mass Grading at Southridge y.... m'NN+NNfrf YINNNNNtMtM.IYMINtttMfNffttNNpiMrff+/~'NfMNiriM(i+N/AYNNNwYHNNNNfrvrv+N+rfM/NrN!nrrN((NyryrltttKfM~N\X(Mr VbfRWplN:(i!(+n\ViM'NNNM'.wN/NN:NNtr: IN +NN+rirNfr+r + f. lN.il IUNnN lNNfNfWr ++ffNN.nNWrfNffrrrfbNi!'fU'. 1' IIINNNIiN1NM fInIMIM111Nt1t NN' N iiiHNIN NI NNfwr NiilN'NNN inNwniNtN\lN{NIINI• From; Scott Nichols mailto:snichols@usgeothermal,com] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 201110:02 AM To: Sonya Watters Subject: RE: Mass Grading at Southridge A factor in Val Vista Sub's recommendations toa I Smtt'Jf. 11tc.4ala X1.5. Geotherma~lnc. 1 ~(la ~i"~~r~~ll Z.,aar~c Iiois~~ ID ~~37O6 C~cll: `1~8-101-f i ~~ ~ ~~ The information contained in this a-mail, anal in any accompanying documents, may constitute confidentialand/or legally privileged information. The information is intended only for use by the designated reapientw 1f you are not the intended recipient (or responsible for the delivery of the message, to the intended recipient}, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distn~ution, copying, or other use of, or ~ of any action in reliance on this a-mail is slricdy prolu~-ited. if you have received this email communication in error, please notify the sender imxnecl~iately and delete the message from your system. ':': iir ,w m ................... ... ~.. .. .. '...u:/n+xn•NN/nv..+: rfNeN+. r.v vNNN.V:.vi: n».fr....i ...+.n .Mw.llwU'//e 4 U.. i .. ~ .~ i.i, 4.'..n v.. .. ....:. .. r::::.'. .~. •..-'.:r':'. ..:: .. r' . :: .. .... ... ... .v.. r ...t r.. iN nn .b ... rN 1/nt •.n .s..~ ~+.. .. ~~+ .. ... .+. u ~.~....,.. ..e.» ~~.. n..., w. ...v.~v.vmv. • .. v~~ x~.. From; Sonya Wafters [mailto;swatters@meridiancity.org] Sent; Wednesday, April 13, 20119:52 AM To; Scott Nichols Subject: RE: Mass Grading at Southridge In response to Commissioner Rohm's concern about the beepers, Jason, their representative stated at the hearing that the trucks did not even have beepers, only back-up lights. Ryan said he mis-spoke. Ryan should have correct him but didn't....l'm not sure what the City's position is going to be on the issue as not having beepers was definitely a factor in their decision.,.. From; Scott Nichols [mailto:snichols@usgeathermal.comj Sent; Wednesday, April 13, 20119:40 AM To; Sonya Wafters Subject; RE: Mass Grading at Southridge It is no big deal forme, I'm at work. lt's more of an issue for the kids sleeping in and neighbors at home during the day. I understood they can use lights instead ofbeepers--why would they say no beepers in the hearing if SI1b/011 Page2af3 that is not what was intended! (That's rhetorical so you don't need to reply ~ ) Thank you so much! Seou'.f~. 11[u4olo TBS. Geothermal Inc, 1 ~f),~ ~I,y~rcll I~lc poise IIJ ~37Ufi Cell: `~~~~-~~fl.l-f~L~,~t~ rte: `~~~~-~~~-~.-IU~~t1 The information contained in this a-wait, and in any accompanying dac~unents, may constitute confidential and/or legally privileged information. The information is intended only for use by the designated reciFient. ~f you are not the intend) recipient for responsible for the delivery of the message to the intended recipient}, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance on this a-mail is strictly prohibited. ~ you have received this email communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the message from your system. .. ... .. .. .. ....:....................y..:,...•,•..u.mrcn,vn:v%:::::v'i;:.. .:. .....;.'.. :.:.. ..v..., .... n.... .. :. .. :,.; ... :.n•. .u n:.w.vnnM.vv. vn.:. rcw..vw :.. ..:. :. :v. ........ .... : ~. .:v ..... .n.• .. ... ... From; Sonya Wafiters [mailto:swattersC~meridiancity.org] Sent; Wednesday, April 13, 20118;45 AM To; Scott Nichols Subject; RE; Mass Grading at Southridge H i Scott, Ryan Reynolds, Idaho Sand & Gravel, 941-1831 cell or 465-4028. I've been in contact with him this week about that very issue...:o} We are meeting with him tomorrow morning to try to come to some resolution to the beeper issue. He did send me an email a little bit ago saying they were turning down the volume level on the beepers in hopes it would help; let me know if it does or doesn't help or if it's just as disturbing. When I spoke with him on Monday (after a complaint from a neighbor} I suggested they have aperson on-site to signs! when it is safe to backup (as allowed by Osha 1926,601(b)(4}rather than using the beepers which they stated at the hearing #heir trucks didn't even have. He didn't feel that option provided enough safety.,. Thanks, Sonya From: Scott Nichols [mailto:snichols@usgeothermal.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 20118:25 AM To; Sonya Wafters Subject: Mass Grading at Southridge Good morning Sonya, I wondered if you have a name and number for a contact person or site manager for the mass grading at Southridge? I wanted to talk with them about turning off the "back-up" beepers as was committed to during the City permitting hearing. ~"'~ Thanks! Seotr ~ ~Ztakola U.S. Geothermallnc. 5/16/2011 Page 3 of 3 1505 Tyrell I.~ane ,,,,~,~ Boise 1D 8370fi Phone: 208-424-1027 Cell: 208-401-fi459 Fax: 208-424-1030 The information contained in this emmail, and in any accompanying documents, may consti~ite confidential and/or legally p ' ' egged information. The information is intended only for use by the designated recipient.l'f you are not the intended reapient (or respons~le for the delivery of the message to the intended reapien~, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance on this a-mail is strictly proh~ited, If you have received this email commwaication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the message from your system. 511 b12011 Page 1 of 2 Emily Kane nY~MM':N.+a+w:+N(NMNW!Ir111+iNNiNNINNNiitHIMINNiNNNrwwWlNNNw.iNN....NIN.wNUhUV~v.M.MNH. rv,~+lrM^vNVwvwvwM•mewl:nviwilmvmvvinwHN.WM'NNMw.WNlinwmVmvNiiwiriM:NNNmrittNiiNlrliil:N:INiiN N i Iliiwv...i.wNViv p.VNv.(wANVAi From; Sonya Wafters Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 20119:52 AM To: 'Scott Nichols' Subject: RE: Mass Grading at Southridge In response to Commissioner Rohm's concern about the beepers, Jason, their representative stated at the hearing that the trucks did not even have beepers, only back-up ligh#s. Ryan said he mis-spoke. Ryan should have correct him but didn't....l'm nat sure what the City's position is going to be an the issue as not having beepers was definitely a factor in their decision , . , . From; Scott Nichols (mailto;snichols~usgeothermal.com~ Sent: Wednesday, Apri 113, 20119; 40 AM To; Sonya Waters Subject; RE: Mass Grading at Southridge It is no big deal forme, I'm at work, It's mare of an issue for the kids sleeping in and neighbors at home during the day. I understood they can use lights instead of beepers -why would they say no beepers in the hearing if that is not what was intended! {That's rhetorical so you don't need to reply ~ ~ Thank you so much! surr~. U.S. Geo~hermallnc. 1 ~{~ ~ rr~~rcll I~r~c ~c~ise Il) ~~370Ei Cell: ~0~-=101-{~t.~,5 rte: `~()~« ~l~~l-1()~3() The information contained in this a-mail, and in any accompanying documents, may constitute confidentialand/or legally p ' ' uiforrnation. The information is intended only for use by the designated reapient. If you are not the intended recipient (or responsible for the delivery of the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notifiai that any dissemination,distribution, copying, or other use af, ar taking of any action in re .fiance on this a-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the message from your system. ,. w..... I. i ...; .,:.i , i..wa ..,a, i , , ::a,; :; .....::....~~.,,.,,_ _ ..:..:.:.::...:..:.....:..:.:.:.:..::.:::.:.:.::..:...:..A..~:..~.. , .:.::... ,. .:...,..,h..:.:...:........ ~.:.......v . A ,.....: , ... ,...,... _ ..,......., .......... ,., ai ,., ,i. From: Sonya Waiters [mailto;swatersC~meridiancity,org] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 20118:45 AM To: Scott Nichols Subject: RE: Mass Grading at Southridge Hi Scott, Ryan Reynolds, Idaho Sand & Gravel, 941-1831 cell or 465-4028. I've been in contact with him this week ,•~ about that very issue...:o} We are meeting with him tomorrow morning to try to come to some resolution to the beeper issue. He did send me an email a little bit ago saying they were turning down the volume level on the beepers in hopes it would help; let me know if it does or doesn't help or if it's just as disturbing. 5/lb/2al 1 Page 2 of 2 When I spoke with him on Monday (after a complaint from a neighbor) I suggested they have aperson on-site to signal when it is safe to backup (as allowed by Osha 192fi,fi01(b}(4} rather than using the beepers which they r'~`'` stated at the hearing their trucks didn't even have. He didn't feel that option provided enough safety,., Thanks, Sonya From: Scott Nichols [mailto:snichols@usgeothermal,comJ Sent; Wednesday, April 13, 20118;25 AM To: Sonya wafters Subject: Mass Grading of 5outhridge Good morning Sonya, I wondered if you have a name and number for a contact person or site manager for the mass grading at Southridge? I wanted to talk with them about turning off the "back-up" beepers as was committed to during the City permitting hearing. Thanks! Seoti~?~ ?2lelwla t1.S. Geo~henrlallnc. 1505 Tyrell Lane Boise ID 8370fi Phone: 208-424-1027 ~,...,, Cell: 208-401-6459 Fax: 208.4241030 The information contained in this e-mail, and in any accompanying documents, may constitute confidential and/or legany p ' ' aged infomnation, 'The information is intended only for use by the designated reapient. If you are not the intended reapient {or responsible for the delivery of the message to the intended reapient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of, or takiung ofanyaction inreliance onthise-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the message from your system. 5/16!2011