That goes against what we have been fighting the building of cc. We still would face the same problems we do now. GPR cannot handle massive traffic. We cannot handle massive building on 140GPR.

If cc gets denied, I say wait for another company. Less than 1,000 people would provide taxes, jobs, no problem to the Highlands and no massive traffic jams.

Thinker,

My point is that the Mayor and Council claim the money is needed (at least there's a desire for money) and it's 100 acres with public utilities.  I find it hard to believe it will stay vacant.

As far as the Highlands Bill goes, the land is already developed.  Despite the VORT hype, the Bill was NEVER intended to halt all growth.  For example, Joe Chavonec was able to subdivide his property, sell parcels to a custom home builder and a new road was approved (Cody Court), directly accross the street from Agilent (If you don't believe me check with the tax collecter, and asesssor it's all public info.)

Personally, I don't think the powers that be will be looking to just break even.  Look at recent history...build, build and build.

Thinker, at the very least half of it can be developed and since the State controls our wetlands ,who knows?  In RT, anyway wetlands have been developed legally (eg the Olive Garden).

Apparently you believe they're looking to break even; replace Agilent with a similar entity.  It's an interesting thought but I don't think so.  A level tax rate with increased services is more important.  I live here too and have observed how they work.

RTConcern,

So, it looks like your admitting RT officials knew of Chovanec's conflict of interest prior to allowing him to participate in the CC hearings.  Thank you.

Let me ask because I really don't know:  Have the steams been designated "C-1" yet?  I know the Environmental Commission and VoRT were misleading residents by using the term "C-1" inappropriately.  And who cares about the exact date of the Highlands Bill?  Is the land that Chovanec sold to home builders less enviromentally sensetive due to the date the bill was enacted?  

BTW doesn't "Swisher", Chovanec's franchise deal with highly toxic cleeaning supplies?

NOW BACK TO THE POINT:

Do you believe RT officials are looking to break even and replace Agilent with a similar entity?  Or do you think a level tax rate with increased services is more important?  That is, do you think official are merely trying to replace Agilent with a bigger, revenue producing development?

Sadly Karen, it is just more of tED's "beat around the bush" instigating...plain and simple.

p.s. - is Rat really banned???

First of all, Township officials had to know about Chovanec's conflict (property splits, road approvals and all).  Secondly, It doesn't really matter who owns the franchise, its product line is more hazardous than anything the church is doing, isn't it?

You also need to remember that the Mayor was quoted in the Daily Record saying that he didn't know Chovanec owned the property...and Dimin hasn't said a word...  You gotta admit, something doesn't smell right.

And doesn't it seen just a little odd that there's a group screaming "environmental concern" regarding 140 GPR but not about 161B?

These are documented facts, not spin, not hype. Is the environment a concern, or isn't it?  Are you concerned about ethical government or aren't you?  It's inconsistent, that's all.