Because so many people showed up to protest the Truck Stop at Exit 1, the meeting was put on hold to accommodate everyone. Town Hall holds 73 people. A good bit more than that showed up for the meeting. While that is good news, the bad news is we all have to show up again on July 1st, when they find a bigger room for the meeting.
According to the Sun,
”Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores, of Oklahoma, is pitching plans for a 145-space truck stop with fueling stations, an Arby’s drive-thru restaurant and convenience store for the 18-acre site. Planning Board Chairman Alfred W. DiOrio said he was “thrilled” with the turnout, but suggested postponing the meeting to a larger to-be-determined venue because members of the public have the right to be present for hearing.”
So that is exactly what we’ll end up with if we don’t go back on July 1st. Oh, and lets not forget the aquifer full of diesel….
June 4, 2009 at 11:46 pm
Thank you to everyone who came to make your point of view known or to support someone else who would speak. Please remember to attend again in July – there will be many voices with many areas of expertise. But don’t underestimate the value of your attendance – it encourages everyone else even if you remain quiet.