SITE READY
To the Editor:
Myself, my neighbors and other residents concerned about our water and our environment, attended the Town Council Meeting Monday night. Our intention was to discuss what was on the agenda (Mr. Eames letters of explanation) regarding Site Ready.
I can count on one hand the times I have even been at a Town Council meeting, the last 2 being in the last month. On both occasions, I left shaking my head. Mr. Lambert’s behavior is inexcusable and deplorable and he should be ashamed of himself.
He attempted everything in his power to shoo us away at the October meeting and on Monday night, he was successful in doing just that.
For the life of me, I cannot imagine why he, or anyone in this town for that matter, would not be concerned with what has been allowed to occur since it involves much more than just our very precious drinking water.
What possibly could have been said that caused Mr. Lambert to lose control and explode at a tax-paying resident in the audience with “SHUT UP”! words that most people teach their children to never say. This is the President of our town council?
Since no one around me heard the comment, I inquired. It was regarding the fact that we had every right to be before the town council with our concerns; we were NOT there to complain about the expansion of Site Ready that is before the Planning Board. We were there to complain about the current use. By Mr. Eames own admissions, there is a lack of proper permits. And, there is a lack of a letter of Compliance from the town.!
I guess Mr. Lambert did not want anyone to interfere with his strategy of diversion and confusion, so much so that even a newspaper reporter stated that he was confused. He just continued to rant about jurisdiction.
Wonder why he did not want this exposed?
So, we left the meeting being told by Mr. Lambert that the town was attempting to get on the property since Site Ready is now not allowing them access. This is a fact that we already knew because they have been attempting to get on the property since we brought this to their attention several weeks ago. Mr. Eames was asked about the law stating that it is not as easy as it looks. It was interesting that he left out the most important part of the law that states “if the entry is necessary in the interest of public health, safety and welfare”. Maybe he doesn’t think it is.
Maybe Mr. Lambert and Mr. Teitz should spend their energy and less of our money trying to get on a property where they are fully aware of what Mr. Eames has done. Maybe they should drive by to see the compost pile that requires a special permit and does not have one, or the Letter of Compliance from the town which is required by the State of Rhode Island.
While they are scratching their heads trying to figure out how they are going to get on the property, maybe Mr. Eames could do his job and issue a Cease and Desist. We have formally requested this and the enforcement of our zoning which protects everyone’s most basic rights!
Donna Banville
Joanne Moniz
2:57 am on Thursday, October 25, 2012
They don't need a Letter for this permit from the DEM but they do need a Special Permit, you're right.
Joe Sousa.
10:22 am on Thursday, October 25, 2012
This council is working to remedy the problem. The council is not allowed to discuss town personnel's work performance in open chamber. The town could be sued for that. You can bet they are looking at the situation. Please take the time to learn more about the process. The council has to follow the rules. I know for a fact they support the people on Eagleville rd. Jay lost his cool because the speaker have been told numerous times the can not bash the building inspector in that manner.
Mrs Pelletier took to the podium and stated her case . She used the correct method. She will get the results needed to fix this problem. To win you need to understand the process. It works for the people when the rules are followed. We are a nation of law like it or not even Site ready has a right to redress.
donna banville
12:38 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
mr. sousa who was asking town personnel PERFORMANCE to be discussed?? Watch the video if you were not there
Rug Doctor
6:19 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
It is sad that your running for this office and you have not bothered to learn about what is going on here. Sad that you are so uninformed. If your uninformed about this you must be about other things as well.
Joe Sousa.
10:17 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
donna, I was sitting in the front row. I watched Joanne Moniz start her bashing of the Building Inspector. I have a full understanding of how the system works. I served on our Zoning Board for six years. I also know Rug Doctor AKA. Joan Moniz has been told the council can not by law talk about Town personnel's work performance in open chamber. They are not defending Site Ready. They are acting as they should to ensure the correct process is followed. If you want the process to work for you. You need to support the people who are working for you. Stop shooting the messenger.
BD
10:22 am on Thursday, October 25, 2012
It certainly doesn't excuse Mr. Lambert's behavior, but it's pretty well established that your concerns were not properly posted by Mr. Nelson on the meeting's agenda. Mr. Lambert was trying to follow the law. For the TCC and Mr. Nelson to use you and your neighbors as pawns in his political game is what we have come to expect from this group, but he should have at least submitted a valid agenda item so not to waste another evening.
Rug Doctor
10:22 am on Thursday, October 25, 2012
Mr. Lambert has been a disappointment on so many levels. He makes a big deal about a zoning workshop in August where he does not allow people to speak about current issues. He hires consultants and does not release the comments to the public. Mr. Lambert and Mr. Eames along with our town administrator and Mr. Teitz told the public with many different excuses that the town can not get on the property but that is not true. When public health and safety are concerned the town can inspect any property at any time. This is state law. When does the possible contamination of private wells and a public water supply that serves our town not an urgent matter of public health and safety? What the public did not know at the time of the meeting that the Site Ready lawyer sent a couple of letters and threatened to sue the town. Now we have Mr. Lambert in this sham of a meeting on purpose trying to on purpose confuse the public and not tell the true story. Mr. Lambert did not want anyone from the public to speak at this public meeting with the item on the agenda. Why has Mr. Lambert run the town council like a dictatorship? Why does Mr. Lambert have no regard for the health and safety of residents? Why does Mr. Lambert protect employees that should have been fired years ago? The residents of our town have several times come to the town council when there were problems with the building official and zoning only to be told that is not the proper forum. The only forum is to go to court.
billy barton
6:29 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
Reminds me of louse durfee, though not near a bad...Mr. Lambert at least obeys the law. Of the two, I prefer the latter and the current town council over the collection of narcoleptic, denture challenged left leaning individuals who comprised the previous TCs.
Every gov't has its stong and weak points, the current TC is so superior to those of the previous 10 years that is simply eclipses them. Yup, not everyone agrees with everything they do--I don't--but they get most of it right, and their primary consideration is not transferring taxpayers' money into the pockets of the local teachers' union, 85 percent of whom draw over $85k/year in salary and benefits. Imagine, in Tiverton, and they are supposed to be "the lowest paid teachers in the state."
To quote Dick Deadeye in the Pirates of Penzance: "Aye, it's a queer world."
You literary quote of the day from Billy Barton
BB
James Arruda
1:02 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012
Sorry Mr., Barton but Louise Durfee wouldn't have received this appointment is she didn't follow laws.
http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15344
She also helped the people in the Bay st. area years ago when the contamination there was discovered.
Tom
1:20 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
Here's the message I got from a couple of the TCC members on the Town Council:
"Would you shut up, and trust us"
Rug Doctor
6:19 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
I did not see Mr. Roderick or Little Bret jumping in there trying to help the residents. I did not see Bil Gerlach who was in the front row do anything.
Tom
10:17 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
How do you know Lambert didn't tell them to shut before the meeting started?
Nick
1:02 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012
@ Rug Doctor, what can "Mr. Roderick or Little Bret" do when they are out numbered 5-2? Bill Gerlach isn't on the council so im not sure what you would have him do in this situation. The President runs the meeting
donna banville
1:20 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
Do you think Mr. Eames lied in front of the whole town?? He said he did not know that composting was being done until just the other day when he got the permit from Kate Michaud. Then said they have only been doing it a little while REALLY? Go to Kate Michaud yourself or go to him and look at the permit (not the renewal) or better yet get the permit from the DEM or better yet wait until it is published here. Guess what it says Mr. Sousa? 5 YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!! And while you are at it, get the photos from the planning board when they visited the site in May, get all 60 of them!!! Beautiful photos of composting!! Look at all the advertisements that they say they are composting and selling it. Are there receipts from local residents that prove they bought compost????? What more do you want? You would have to be deaf, dumb and blind to not know. This is why we have all this legal expense in this town!
donna banville
1:20 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
COMPOST IS SOLID WASTE. SOLID WASTE IS NOT ALLOWED ANYWHERE IN THE TOWN WITHOUT A SPECIAL PERMIT. PERIOD!!!!! IT'S NOT THAT COMPLICATED. MR EAMES DOES NOT KNOW THAT????
donna banville
1:20 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
Everyone on the town council that night knew this; read the package they had!!! They knew HE KNEW! He said he did not know?????????????? 5 years????
The only people that cared about us was Dave Nelson and Rob Coulter because they were the only ones that told us to have faith. Everyone else just sat there!!!!!!!!
Just Another Taxpayer
6:19 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
Nelson and Coulter only acted like they cared about the neighbors. They wanted Lambert to be challenged by residents in hope that he would say something inappropriately which might cost him the election. Low and behold that is what happened. Nelson and Coulter want people like Driggs who is a true believer in the TCC cause elected, even if it at the expense of a fellow member of the TCC. Unfortunately for Mr. Lambert he who does not worship at the feet of Mr. Nelson therefore he must go. Internal strife within the TCC appears to becoming to a head.
billy barton
7:13 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Man! The black helo gang rides again!! You know, I saw one just the other day, it was being unloaded from the back of a flying saucer I saw down by Stone Bridge...you believe that, don't you?? Does anyone believe this?
Where do you get this stuff (I could substitue another word, which is four letters and also starts with an "S")?
THis guy Nelson must be pretty formidable; controls all members of the TC (who bow to his will OR ELSE) and everyone else, runs the town as a lord, and has a private army, to boot.
Don't see how he has time to do all that you accuse him of; he's been out pounding on doors, wearing out shoe leather running for reelection,which I predict is going to happen in about 12 days.
You lefty union types can spout whatever fantasies trips your hammer, but the town is sick of you, the hatred you spout on this site, your high tax agenda and the fact that you've driven this town to the point of ruin with your mismanagement. You fool no one, as the upcoming election will reaffirm.
Billy, the indignant
Tom
6:19 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
Not really Donna. Dave Nelson and Rob Coulter are endorsing Jay Lambert for reelection. They originally voted to make him Council President.
donna banville
10:17 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
Really? He's not a good man
Gloria Crist
5:27 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
...and sadly Donna- Mr. Nelson and Mr. Coulter are using this situation to their political advantage. Everyone in this town should be appalled at Jay Lambert's behavior-and how this situation is being used as a way to fuel the TCC "we care" agenda.
donna banville
10:17 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
None of us really understood the politics in town but what I'm seeing I'm becoming suspicious. But still none of the others care about our neighborhood
James Arruda
1:02 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012
Hello Mrs. Banville,
I also am running for Town Council myself, and I can assure you the others care. As Mr. Sousa pointed out there is a process to get this matter resolved, and I with others would give the support needed. Joe can correct me if I am wrong, but the Council can't enforce zoning, I believe that this matter should also appear in front of the Zoning Board also with the Zoning Official.
Who put the item on the agenda? As evidence that the council doesn't have power over this situation directly, was there a vote taken at all? Was there any resolution? Unfortunately I have to agree with some of the others here that your issue is being used timely before the election.
I grew up in this town and believe me I don't want a repeat of the Bay St. area if the rumors of contamination prove to be true. There is a way this can be handled and we do have to follow the process to get it resolved efficiently.
David Nelson
1:02 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012
Donna you can call me anytime. 401 288 0998
BD
1:29 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012
Donna, if you call maybe you'll be lucky and get asked to be taken out for coffee. While you have his attention, please ask him who wrote the TCC attack letter he asked Mr. Lipe to submit on his behalf. He seems to be ducking the question. I don't think that's very "transparent", do you?
Rug Doctor
1:02 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012
Joe, Mr. Lambert and the building official did not tell the truth to the public. There was no discussion about anyone's performance. The town in the interest of public health and safety has every right to inspect the Site Ready property at any time. The dog and pony show was just that all this talk about a warrant is just BS. When are they getting the warrant 2016? They are stalling because of the election. There is no sense of urgency on the part of Mr. Lambert. Mr. Lambert does not care about the public health and safety of the water supply for our town. Mr. Lambert acted very poorly toward residents and does not deserve to stay on the council.
Just Another Taxpayer
2:02 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012
Rug Doctor, I am unclear as to why you believe Lambert and Eames are trying to cover something up? If I were in their positions I would be doing everything possible to respond to your concerns because its the right the thing to do. If I were Lambert I would want to look like I was doing something because the election is in ten days!
Gloria Crist
9:07 am on Friday, October 26, 2012
Because none of the others were willing to manipulate you. Dave Nelson is a master manipulator-Rob plays the "I'll Save the Day" role a little too much. It is a terrible situation for your neighborhood indeed-but what makes it horrific is the way you all are being played for someone's political advantage.
Joanne Moniz
1:02 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012
Mr. Sousa I seldom speak here but would like to clarify something that you state here. I was not bashing Mr. Eames. I asked Mr. Teitz about the sense of urgency with regard to getting access to the property. Fortunately, there is a recording of the meeting.
In addition, I am not the rug doctor; I have no idea who it is. I go by my own name.
Rug Doctor
1:29 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012
Mr. Arruda your not right in your post. The council has a duty to public health and safety for the residents of our town. The wells near that property and the public water supply nearby are of major concern and need protection. Mr. Arruda if you do not know what the duties of the council are why should I vote for you. This is an urgent matter once there is contamination it will cost millions and million to fix. What about the health of the seniors and children who drink the water? Sorry Jim it is time to start thinking like a person on the council if that is what you want to do.
James Arruda
7:13 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
What action was taken then? Was anything resolved or closer to being resolved as result of that meeting?
You are wrong in thinking the Council can enforce zoning compliance. Which I believe is what is in question. I fully understand the duties of the council and also understand that is there is due process. You will not find me using the council meetings to politically grandstand issues that actually have the potential to jeopardize the safety of our towns people, or grandstand my personal points of view. I am thinking like a council member and will do what is in the best interest of the town.
Just Another Taxpayer
2:02 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012
Rug Doctor, how do you know the ground water may be at risk? Do you have proof that is? If you do, then the evidence should have been brought up at the Town Council meeting.
donna banville
7:13 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Mr. Arruda Why do we go to the zoning board? Can they tell the code enforcer to enforce?
James Arruda
3:08 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012
Since you want to see if the current use is operating under what the zoning is for as well as any special permits they have, then yes you have to go to the zoning board to check on those uses. As pointed out the planning board was for the site-expansion, the use is under the zoning official and zoning board.
I hope this information helps in your cause. if elected, I can give support to the best of my duties.
Rug Doctor
7:13 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Just another Democrat are you kidding!!! There are trash trucks dumping trash from the City of Fall River, there are other trucks with metals, and all kinds of soil being dumped. Who is on top of this to say that the soil is clean? Island Park got loads of dirty soil. The property is in the watershed and the town has no idea and cares less about all the types of things being dumped there. Like Mr. Arruda and Souza you just do not understand this at all. Mr. Eames has in his file compost permits from DEM (not the town) for this property as well as letters from the Site Ready lawyer that were not disclosed at this meeting. For Eames to say he know nothing about this site that has been operating for several years with the DEM permits in his file and the meetings he had with the company is just not the truth.
Joe Sousa.
7:13 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Doc Moniz James is correct. Appeals of the Building Inspector, and Special use permits are Zoning Issues. Water quality issues are DEM's jurisdiction . The Council has some say in it but only if zoning is being changed. Read our Town Charter.
bigmanny
3:47 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Joe Jethro why would she bother to post with her real name in the same article. maybe you should just concentrate on the issue at hand instead of trying to figure out who everyone is all the time. Besides you used to be good TCC pals with the rud doc when you and he agreed on issues.