The ES-CA Board had its regularly scheduled meeting on October 5. Attending the meeting were Bob Gorrell, Ed Majka, Lynn Koch, Susan Fullas and Chris Daul. Also attending was LPA president Sandy Johnson and LPT Chair Dick Ulmer.
Dick reported that there will be a November court hearing to determine whether we can be joined as a party in the lawsuit that Sandoval County has against Lafarge. The LPT is also working to have better air monitoring systems in place in Placitas.
Ed noted that the Public Safety Forum was a success with about 75 residents attending. Both the Sherriff’s office and County Fire Department were pleased to have put on the program. ES-CA will continue to present public interest forums to the community.
Chris reported on his meeting with Bernalillo Mayor Jack Torres. ES-CA is committed to having a good working relationship with Bernalillo. Chris will be meeting with Fisher Sand and Gravel officials and touring the mining site now that their operations have begun.
It was noted that Commissioner Valerie Espinoza, of the NM Public Regulatory Commission, will meet with Board members and Board members of LPA to discuss pipeline safety issues.
The next Board meeting is November 2, at 6:30 pm at the Placitas Fire Station on Rt. 165. All are welcome to attend.