THE DEATH OF IMPACT FEES
Posted on February 7, 2010 | Email This!
I have been lobbying for Impact Fees for 13 years. What the Camden County Board of Commissioners is talking about rescinding is a poor excuse for what is really needed.
The concept of Impact Fees has been around for a while. It basically moves the cost of infrastructure from the current population to the future population.
The plan that Camden County is seeking to abandon is a vague shadow of the real thing.
Yet, it was better than nothing.
The Board of Commissioners has unfortunately followed the lead of the politicians. In Washington, “they have forgotten the people who sent them there”. They have chosen to care more about the developers than the people, (you and I) who elected them?
To keep what we have (such as it is) you must show up at the commission meeting on Feb. 16 and voice your opposition to the shelving of Impact Fees.
SANDY SEZ:
I want to thank members of the staff of the Board of Commissioners who helped me prepare this edition.
Comment; when I am reelected to the Commission I will put this matter at the top of my agenda. I will fight to put a real set of Impact Fees in place.
PS I need help to implement the people’s agenda. Please call me. Thanks
Sandy Feller
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance
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SCORE ONE FOR BERRY
Posted on February 4, 2010 | Email This!
In a 4-1 vote Commissioner Berry voted for the people. The other Commissioners voted for the developers.
While I can sympathize with the current position that developers are in, I cannot forget that if they don’t pay for infrastructure, the taxpayer’s will.
In an effort to be accurate I have asked the Board of Commissioners for certain documents that will bring me up to speed on the issue.
Sandy Sez:
It is most unfortunate that once again the BOC appears to have weighed in on the side of the developers. I will withhold further comments for the moment. If you want further information go through the archives of this blog and also www.camdenganews.blogspot.com the St. Johns article is very helpful in understanding the issue.
PS breaking news, it would appear that we have a serious breakout of black mold in one on of larger apartment complexes in St. Mary’s. I would hope that the proper authorities will be notified ASAP. This is a serious health hazard.
Sandy Feller
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SAINT MARYS AIRPORT
Posted on January 27, 2010 | Email This!
The average Citizen of Camden County couldn’t care less about St. Marys Airport.
When asked (in non binding referendum) whether it should be moved they answered “we don’t care, as long as it doesn’t cost us any money.
Since the referendum the City Council has been spending money (quietly) to continue a feeling by some Councilpersons to move it.
In my opinion the people have spoken. No more tricks, leave the airport where it is. If the county wants to move it, and Sea Island Corp. wants to pay all the expenses, that suits me just fine.
If the airport stays where it is we have to find a better way of marketing the land (not needed for airport operation). The Council has to take back that responsibility. If necessary we could hire a consultant (paid for by results, not promises). Cecil Field did it, why can’t we.
Sandy Sez:
When elected County Commissioner District 4. I will fight against any allocation of County funds to be used to move St. Marys Airport.
Additionally, I will resist any use of JDA or PSA funds for the same purpose.
Sandy Feller
“the price of freedom is eternal vigilance”.
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