[The following letter and image were sent by ES-CA to County Manager Phil Rios on January 27, 2012 in regards to the February 2, 2012 County Commission Meeting]
County Manager Rios,
There are many citizens concerned about the continuing illegal utilization of Fisher property as a sand and gravel quarry, and now as storage for asphalt equipment just “parked” on the site. There has been no communication from the county regarding the concerns. I understood from a reporter today that the County is still analyzing the situation. Please find attached an aerial photo, taken this week, that might assist in the analysis ─ 50 copies will be available at the February 2, 2012 County Commission Meeting.
As a courtesy to you, be advised that there will be a number of citizens who wish to speak during public comment at the February 2 meeting. The commission can expect the comments, agitated by the Fisher issues, to be about three subjects: The apparent disdain of the Planning and Development Department leadership towards communities east of I-25, the lack of enforcement of county zoning ordinances, and the resulting threats and harm caused upon the general welfare of citizens.
It has been recommended to ES-CA that you suggest to the Chair that if public comment limited to the Fisher property (that includes the above three subjects) were heard at the beginning of the meeting, then a smaller audience is likely for the remainder of the meeting.
Sincerely,
Bob G.
I hope that Sandoval County will hear the voices of concerned residents and examine the track record of this company before granting them any more permits. The beautiful hills surrounding Placitas are being mowed down and replaced with heaps of sand that blows into the highway during high winds. Let’s honor the Earth and not destroy her and scar her with these tools of destruction. I want Placitas to be as beatiful tomorrow as it is today.