NIMBY

I was a guest at a birthday brunch today. Guest #2 is a representative of a law firm whom is the current legal advisor to Greene County, hired by the Presiding Commissioner. Guest #3 is a property owner whom was unaware of other property owners efforts.

I was explaining to Guest #3 current information. Guest #2 became upset/angry/agitated over my remark 'most' property owners are pleased Mr. Viebrock won the election. The remark made by Guest #2 which caught my attention was this: [and I am paraphrasing]: You know what NIMBY is? It stands for not in my back yard. You property owners better get over this and stop complaining as this is all about the greater good for the community.

HUH? Did #2 just really say that?

I could interpret a lot into this [based on the remainder of the exchange which I won't repeat]. However, I have a sense of urgency for all property owners to forward the copy of the letter being emailed to you, to be emailed to City Council as soon as possible.

The letter follows. It is to be emailed to citycouncil@springfieldmo.gov. You may edit or add to the letter as you desire. Please type your name at the bottom of the letter along with your email address. Forward this letter to your local friends/family/co-workers and ask for their support.

THE LETTER


City Council Members:

An issue approaching your consideration is an Amendment to PD 330.

The original rezoning plan was approved in July of 2009 with multiple statements of record the “developer” would pay for the infrastructure and ANY further improvement of the property would receive public notice and further review by the Council.

We request your review of the minutes of that meeting relative to the intent of the motion by Mr. Stephens, prior to the final vote.

As we review the PD 330 Amendment document, we find multiple discrepancies.

The questions we pose to Council:

1. Is it your intent, with last year's comments, to proceed with further approval of this proposed development with no guarantee the “developer” will pay for the infrastructure improvements?
2. Is it your intent, with last year's comments, and the change to the original document (proposed by Mr. Stephens and passed) to proceed without further approval by Council on ANY further improvement to the property, as opposed to “administrative review?”
3. Is it your intent to allow further consideration to this proposed development, accepting the negative impact to many property owners from a disclosure standpoint, without further investigation relative to market demand and environmental concerns?

We, respectfully, ask for answers to these questions and encourage your thorough review of all of the documents.

Sincerely,

Concerned Citizens