tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post6444729986776759861..comments2023-11-05T03:25:19.346-05:00Comments on Salisbury News: Daily Times Is Still Shilling For Wind Power Investors Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10469687445528023080noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-85910502892757296472015-03-24T15:43:20.262-04:002015-03-24T15:43:20.262-04:00The whole thing was killed this afternoon.
The co...The whole thing was killed this afternoon.<br /><br />The commissioners owe the citizens of the county an apology for putting them through this for the last 5 years. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-52233871527899393872015-03-24T08:57:35.695-04:002015-03-24T08:57:35.695-04:00@7:56 Again this is what was stated at 3:30 "...@7:56 Again this is what was stated at 3:30 "The air of impropriety was raised concerning land leases obtained by elected and appointed officials before the legislation was finalized." Are you saying Jerry Boston or Kevin Anderson had a signed lease or even a lease offered to them while the ordinance was before the zoning board? Again you disgusting people just continue with innuendo and baseless accusations!<br />@6:46 Please cite the ethics code that supports your assertion. You people claim laws have been broken but can't cite the laws, you claim ethics have been violated but can't name one person involved who had a lease. Just one big smear campaign!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-50668196975593463362015-03-24T08:01:06.787-04:002015-03-24T08:01:06.787-04:006:46 A "qualified relative" does have l...6:46 A "qualified relative" does have legal "interest" in his or her spouse's property. It doesn't matter which one has signed the deed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-1499943532150070202015-03-24T07:56:05.519-04:002015-03-24T07:56:05.519-04:00Following the money leads you to the Boston Family...Following the money leads you to the Boston Family and the Anderson family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-59358929625187634292015-03-24T06:46:06.406-04:002015-03-24T06:46:06.406-04:00@10:11 - I don't disagree that "officials...@10:11 - I don't disagree that "officials must abide by ethics laws"; however, as pointed out earlier, the Ethics Ordinance and State Law do not define in-laws as "qualified relatives", so there has been no conflict of interest. Again, if your gripe is with the wording of the Ethics Ordinance, fine - but lay off the innuendo and baseless accusations of corruptions with no proof. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-45809892974753559972015-03-24T06:36:17.262-04:002015-03-24T06:36:17.262-04:00!10:11 More innuendo! Please give us names! This i...!10:11 More innuendo! Please give us names! This is what was said in 3:30 "The air of impropriety was raised concerning land leases obtained by elected and appointed officials before the legislation was finalized." Again name one who had a lease. Name one ethics law that was violated. You claim " Passing laws that benefit family and business associates is unethical and constitutes a conflict of interest." By that standard anything done to benefit the county would be a conflict of interest!!! Please explain how you feel any government could function under that standard. The only way a elected official could vote on anything positive for the county is if they had NO family or business interests in the county. Personally I want elected officials with ties to Somerset County. You disgusting people use innuendo to smear people because you didn't get your way but you can't name even one example of ethics violations!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-30422895582557769182015-03-23T22:11:20.834-04:002015-03-23T22:11:20.834-04:00Officials must abide by ethics laws so that minimu...Officials must abide by ethics laws so that minimum safeguards are in place to avoid conflicts of interest. Passing laws that benefit family and business associates is unethical and constitutes a conflict of interest. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-33031911923465445802015-03-23T21:33:14.422-04:002015-03-23T21:33:14.422-04:00The Ethics complaint filed by individuals who are ...The Ethics complaint filed by individuals who are associated with SFS indicates impropriety based on land leases held by in-laws and, oh, yes - that a Commission members' husband has a venture with Scott Tawes. <br /><br />First, one must do a little reading. I have read the County Ethics Ordinance - every page. I suggest one read Article 4 Conflicts of Interest which defines "qualified relative" as a spouse, parent, child or sibling. It says NOTHING about in-laws. So how can there be an ethical violation regarding in laws if it is not defined in the ordinance? A little more reading on the State Ethics Commission would enlighten one that the State also does not include in laws. <br /><br />With regard to the relationship with Scott Tawes, I used the list of leaseholders listed on the Safe for Somerset website. There is no such relationship with a Commission member. <br /><br />So, 3:30, you are making the implication that there was impropriety by elected and appointed officials, ie, "land leases obtained by elected and appointed officials before the legislation was finalized." I assume, that by legislation, you mean the Planning Commission's draft ordinance on wind. Again, using the Safe for Somerset website, there is no one elected or appointed holding a lease that I can see. I do see; however, a lease that I believe belongs to the leader of SFS's brother in law - who I am pretty sure held the lease while she was on the Planning Commission. Same concern, but no one is worried about that. Just a little hypocritical, perhaps?? <br /><br />And if you believe that in laws should be included - then that should be your request of the Ethics Commission - not asking them to spend their time investigating something that isn't there. <br /><br />So name some names - or is just that spreading innuendo is more fun than being truthful? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-1561202728155093962015-03-23T17:30:17.793-04:002015-03-23T17:30:17.793-04:00@3:30 You are certainly entitled to your opinion b...@3:30 You are certainly entitled to your opinion but Tammy was not removed her term expired. I suspect her not being reappointed had far more to do with a Delmarva Farmer article and other numerous examples of unprofessional behavior on her part.<br />@3:30 Please name even one elected or appointed official who had signed a lease with PG. Citizens should question insider trading when proven but it should also question unsubstantiated claims of corruption against our elected officials. Especially when made by hypocrites with identical family ties. This is all about a bunch of well funded elites who think they should have a say on what is done on all land in the county. Since spreading lies and fearmongering didn't get them what they wanted now they are trying to intimidate our elected officials. The commissioners should stand up to them and pass the first ordinance and shut them once and for all. As an added bonus Kagan would move out of the County! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-2604158299850053662015-03-23T15:32:03.623-04:002015-03-23T15:32:03.623-04:00@2:33 You continue to dodge so I again quote you &...@2:33 You continue to dodge so I again quote you "We, the many citizens of Somerset County". Who gave you the authority to speak for the many citizens of Somerset County? I certainly don't want you speaking for me and I am a citizen of Somerset County. You represent a small group of fanatics called Safe for Somerset and that's all! They hardly represent the many citizens of Somerset County.<br />@2:37 Is this what you call citing a source? Okay we got it, in your opinion property values were hurt by turbines in Vermont. This is how I cite a source. If you read this study<br />http://greatbaywind.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/wind_turbines_property_massachusetts.pdf you will find it was done in urban areas of Massachusetts by one of the most respected research institutions in the world. It examined over 122000 property transactions (that's a lot more than four) and looked at both values and frequency of sales down to a quarter mile. It found NO effect from turbines on either! Do you notice the difference between how you cite a source and how I do? You state your opinion based on something you read on wind watch I give you respected research and the link to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-30842814185495855722015-03-23T15:30:38.768-04:002015-03-23T15:30:38.768-04:002:58 The ethics complaint may or may not be bogus ...2:58 The ethics complaint may or may not be bogus without having a comprehensive non-biased investigation completed. The air of impropriety was raised concerning land leases obtained by elected and appointed officials before the legislation was finalized. The legislation will impact those who obtained same and did obtain same due the preferential status and knowledge not shared with the public. Apparently many citizens do question the ethics of such "insider trading". So, let us have an investigation to settle this matter once and for all. Only the guilty will appose such an investigation and it would be absolutely great if an investigation found no wrong doing but we'll never know without an investigation. Let's face it, Somerset County has been known for a long time for insider shenanigans and nepotism. Let's clear the air! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-25104841256246480772015-03-23T15:30:22.685-04:002015-03-23T15:30:22.685-04:002:59 I don't know that there is a leader, but...2:59 I don't know that there is a leader, but if you mean Ms. Truit, she has been removed by the Commissioners, because she interferred with their plans for themselves, family and friends to benefit. Those with serious ethics violations still remain on the P & Z Commission.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-43750028161029429702015-03-23T14:59:28.446-04:002015-03-23T14:59:28.446-04:002:33 When you file select ethics complaints in an ...2:33 When you file select ethics complaints in an attempt to intimidate officials that is attacking others. If your ethics complaint was not a bogus, select complaint then you would have included your leader who had the same exact conflicts of interest. If you feel the ethics complaint was just then you should immediately expand it to include the leader of SFS. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-13753994517001374372015-03-23T14:41:17.535-04:002015-03-23T14:41:17.535-04:00Disclosure is the basic requirement of open govern...Disclosure is the basic requirement of open government. It seems all counties in Maryland abide but it except Somerset. This is not an allegation, it is a fact. Citizens deserve a fair and open government that protects them. If there are ethics violations, those guilty should be dismissed so that we can have the representation we deserve. God Bless America.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-63554932567289595282015-03-23T14:37:10.009-04:002015-03-23T14:37:10.009-04:00In Vermont, 4 turbines that are 440 feet high were...In Vermont, 4 turbines that are 440 feet high were placed within 3/4 of a mile of 4 homes. All of which lost property value. The one that was 3700 feet away lost 12% of its value. In Somerset, there are over 400 homes within 1 mile. In the Midwest and the desert range were there are turbines, there are very few homesteads and guess what, they have wind! This project will not fit in Somerset...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-37652786642075237672015-03-23T14:33:32.695-04:002015-03-23T14:33:32.695-04:001:55 pm- My house is clean, so why are upset about...1:55 pm- My house is clean, so why are upset about an ethics investigation?? And no, I do not have to be elected to speak for myself or others as I only need to be a citizen. And to your paranoia, I'm not attacking others and if you believe that by having an ethics investigation is attacking others, then you need serious help. The air of impropriety has been raised and should be investigated and, hopefully, this will satisfy everyone as well as well as having a possibly positive outcome. You must feel very much less empowered than most but that's your problem. Please read the Constitution as being elected to public office, in no way, inhibits a citizen for speaking for himself or others. Especially see the First Amendment but still read all of it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-29114700590980761392015-03-23T14:30:01.821-04:002015-03-23T14:30:01.821-04:00@12:42 You seem to be somewhat incoherent! Do you ...@12:42 You seem to be somewhat incoherent! Do you stand by the statement at 8:58 that people in authority have invested in PG or are you backing away from that deliberate disgusting lie? If you are standing by that lie than again please name even ONE person in Somerset County who has invested in PG!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-48138153682527994012015-03-23T14:15:50.179-04:002015-03-23T14:15:50.179-04:009:20 You consider that Mass. Board of Health Liter...9:20 You consider that Mass. Board of Health Literature review as junk science but then refer to the Brown County ruling? It seems your definition of credible information revolves around it agreeing with you. No wonder your such a fan of wikipedia and youtube and sources that cite those two. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-53420639678764127162015-03-23T14:12:57.564-04:002015-03-23T14:12:57.564-04:009:20 What bullying tactics? Is it now bullying to ...9:20 What bullying tactics? Is it now bullying to cite sources when conversing with a bunch of people relying on youtube for information? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-23458527596312067942015-03-23T13:55:38.764-04:002015-03-23T13:55:38.764-04:00@9:14 Please cite your source as that is NOT what ...@9:14 Please cite your source as that is NOT what the link supplied by SFS said. Again the link on SFS webpage referring to Vermont mentioned ONE home! But lets say you are correct you are arguing a lowering of assessed value on FOUR homes in Vermont is a stronger argument that turbines hurt property value than the over one MILLION property transactions reviewed by respected research institutions that show they do not hurt property values! <br />@9:20 Yes lets please look at the communities that host wind! The supporters have cited several polls from respected polling firms that show support for wind energy. Furthermore support generally goes UP in areas after turbines are installed. The supporters have repeatedly encouraged people to take the short drive to Lewes and talk to people at random and ask them for their opinion! SFS wants everyone to ignore the multitude of people that support wind energy and have NO problem living close to one and just listen to the handful of complainers.<br />@11:03 Again SFS has failed to show any credible evidence they or anyone else will be harmed. SFS cannot show even one credible study that suggests any property will be unmarketable!<br />@12:42 You seem to be the confused person! At 8:58 you referred to yourself as "We, the many citizens of Somerset County". If you feel empowered to speak for the many citizens of Somerset County you are the one who needs to read the Constitution because that certainly does require an election! SFS is a very very SMALL organization that feels because they are well funded they should get their way and their neighbors should have to beg for their permission before using the land they own! As far as ethics worry about the SFS leader, clean up your own house before attacking others!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-60135879659485167892015-03-23T12:42:43.635-04:002015-03-23T12:42:43.635-04:005:44 - The investments are done by way of obtainin...5:44 - The investments are done by way of obtaining lands by lease that are more than suitable for this wind purpose in preparation assigning a lease for wind power. I'm a taxpayer in Somerset County who only wants our elected officials to be ethical and correct. By the way, before you make a complete idiot of your self, why don't you research the recent lands leased and by who and what families. This may clear up your confusion or go to a Commissioners' meeting and ask this question directly. You will not get a direct answer and will be stonewalled. In addition, why are you so upset about an ethics investigation because if everyone is clean, then it should be welcomed with open arms. And yes, I do speak for many citizens in Somerset County with the same concerns. You must be a very confused person because it doesn't take being elected in order to voice a concern of many and as I'm a taxpaying citizen of this county I have every right to question same. You need to read the Constitution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-19860363495301481752015-03-23T11:03:52.967-04:002015-03-23T11:03:52.967-04:00PG has invested in those who are politically conne...PG has invested in those who are politically connected to the County Commissioners and Charles Otto. The property easements can be viewed at MDlandrec.net. The contracts show were the wind leasers are being compensated for tolerance of noise, electromagnetic interference, and shadow flicker. Nearby neighbors will be forced to live with these conditions and many will find their properties unmarketable. Signing your land rights away for a few bucks while your neighbor pays the price, should not be legalized.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-7028431803513283952015-03-23T09:20:21.971-04:002015-03-23T09:20:21.971-04:00The PG cheerleader is trying to control this blog ...The PG cheerleader is trying to control this blog with his bullying tactics. Please look at communities and countries that host wind. The reality is that wind turbines within a mile of people cause unsurmountable problems. Placing this project less than 1200 feet from people would be a disaster. After the Shirley Wind project was declared a human health hazard, the Somerset zoning board reduced setback distances and increased turbine heights. This is a blatant disregard of public health and safety! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-51191435916747346052015-03-23T09:14:05.730-04:002015-03-23T09:14:05.730-04:00The VT assessments that lowered property values en...The VT assessments that lowered property values encompassed all homes within 3/4 of a mile of the project which were FOUR homes. The Great Bay Wind Project has over 400 hundred homes within 1 mile. All of the homes in Vermont received lower assessments that ranged from 8 to 18%. Multiply that by the 400 homes in Somerset and see who is paying for the price of wind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31586983.post-12047683792139298152015-03-23T05:59:28.342-04:002015-03-23T05:59:28.342-04:00@9:57 Of course PG came to Somerset to make money!...@9:57 Of course PG came to Somerset to make money! Why do you think Mountaire,Tyson,Perdue,Sysco,Wall Mart, McDonalds, Hardees, Rite Aid, Food Lion and all the other companies that do business in Somerset came to Somerset? Is SFS now suggesting that only not for profit companies be allowed to do business in Somerset? I do thank you for being honest in stating you don't trust scientifically done studies and that your objection is based solely on your personal opinion. If SFS will be honest and tell the commissioners that and stop lying about property values,health issues,bird kills etc they will get no objection from me or any other supporter. We certainly respect your right to your opinion! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com