Garbage, We've Got Garbage!

by Ilsa Perse, President, Stop the Dump Coalition

Two important garbage events coming up!

EVENT #1--Planning Commission Vote

The Yamhill County Planning Commission will vote on Waste Management's application to rezone the dump from Public Works/Safety to farmland.

WHEN: Thursday, December 5th at  7:00 PM
WHERE: McMinnville Civic Hall, 200 Second Street (corner Baker) in McMinnville
DETAILS: The public will not be allowed to speak.  The Planning Department will make its recommendation.  The Planning Commission will vote.  This vote is an ADVISORY vote.  Ultimately the County Commissioners will make the final decision.  It is important, however,  that the public (that's you) show the Planning Department and the Commissioners that you care deeply about how they vote.  The best way to do that is to show up.

EVENT #2--The BIG One--where we REALLY need you!

The REAL "deciders" meet to hear Waste Management's application to rezone the dump to farmland only one week after the Planning Commission votes. We need you there on DECEMBER 12th!

WHEN: Thursday, December 12th at 10:00 AM
WHERE: McMinnville Civic Hall, 200 Second Street (corner Baker) in McMinnville
DETAILS: The entire proceedings from the Planning Commission hearing in November will be forwarded to the County Commissioners. If you weighed in via a letter or spoke at the PC hearing, the TWO (yes, only 2) County Commissioners who will decide the zone change have your comment.  Remember, approval of this zone change guarantees that the dump will expand and our County will continue to be the dumping ground for garbage from Washington County (Metro) and the Coast for decades to come.

BUT if you didn't get to voice your concerns or you have something new to say, send your thoughts now to Planner Ken Friday at the Yamhill County Planning Department.  Tell him you do not want the County to rezone the landfill and tell him why.  Ask him to forward your comments to:   COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Kathy George and Allen Springer for the hearing on December 12th.  (Please include your name and snail mail address if you email so the Planning Department can mail you a notice of the final decision as required by law.)

Email:            fridayk@co.yamhill.or.us
Snail Mail:    Yamhill County Planning Department
                       Attn: Ken Friday
                       525 NE 4th St
                       McMinnville, OR 97128

We hope to see you at both meetings.  However, if you can make it to only one hearing, please attend on DECEMBER 12th, at 10 AM.  THANK YOU for everything you have already done to Stop the Dump!