Comments on: PSA Sewer Meeting: Hot Time in Cheriton Fire Hall

By: Irene Morris

Irene Morris — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 22:23:18 +0000

After reading the Eastern Shore News article, I realized that Northampton County Chairman Randall is absolutely correct. The Board of Supervisors has absolutely no control over the entity the Board created. PSA totally disregarded Supervisor Hubbard’s comment (8-26-2013 meeting), “I must have in place an acceptable, long term fixed rate cost for treatment of waste water to be used by the project.”

Surely, PSA was aware of the comment as the Executive Secretary was present to hear the comment and the Secretary responded by saying, “Detailed information would be available through engineering services although the PSA has not executed an engineering contract at this time.”

PSA executed a $70,000 engineering contract on 9/16/2013.

It is possible the Board of Supervisors could approve the tax district at their next meeting without another hearing. There is a need to get a WRITTEN or RESPONSE IN PUBLIC FORUM of their intentions. This fact needs to be exposed to the public. Although the WAVE deals with Cape Charles issues, Cape Charles is part of the County and it appears Cape Charles residents will contribute to the sewer construction project.

This is just one of several poorly thought-out decisions by Board and staff. Is it not time for whoever made these decisions to be held accountable?

By: Donna Bozza

Donna Bozza — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 01:29:46 +0000

The format of this article with direct quotes was very helpful Thank you. The NORTHAMPTON COUNTY SUPERVISORS are the ones who need to see and hear the strong opposition to this project. Even if Cape Charles says no, the PSA has already stated that the County can hook up to the system on County-owned property in Eastville. Cape Charles Supervisor Mr. Randall is all for this project. Remember — there is an election this November for his seat. He won’t be getting my vote.

By: Deborah Bender

Deborah Bender — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 13:42:19 +0000

I would like to thank all of the residents of Northampton County who attended the meeting on Monday night in Cheriton. It was great to see so many people come together for the greater good of Cheriton, Cape Charles, and the newly created “special tax district.” It was clear from Bob Panek’s inability to answer the many questions that this proposed southern node project has not been properly thought through and will hurt the small business people in Cape Charles and Cheriton. I thought it odd that Mayor Joe Habel’s “90%” did not show up. I personally feel that Mayor Sullivan, IF she wants to represent and listen to the people instead of only special interest groups, should attend these types of meetings as well.

During the meeting Bob Panek stated that the Cape Charles Town Council is behind this sewer pipe project and people should talk to them about this issue. To that end I would like to encourage people to come to the Cape Charles Town Council meeting this Thursday, September 19, at 6 p.m. at the firehouse in Cape Charles, and bring your concerns and comments to the mayor and Town Council. Be sure and come a few minutes early to sign up to speak. If you do plan on speaking, type up your comments and give them to the clerk after you speak so that all of what you say is included in the minutes of the meeting.

There is also a Public Hearing at the Board of Supervisors meeting Monday, September 23, at 7 p.m. in the County board room in Eastville.

We have got to keep this fight alive if we want to succeed in keeping the “PIPE” from destroying Cape Charles, Cheriton, and all of the small businesses in the newly created “Special Tax District.”

Again please let me say thank you to all of the people who were there this past Monday night. YOU ROCK!

By: Marie Frocke

Marie Frocke — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 19:30:14 +0000

After reading all the posted questions and the responses that Bob Panek did respond to, any intelligent citizen will come to the unequivocal conclusion that Bob Panek and the Northampton Board of Supervisors have no idea of the colossal ramifications that the proposed sewer expansion will have on property owners. The additional taxes proposed on commercial properties will discourage new businesses and possibly will force established businesses to move or shut down.

By: Kearn Schemm

Kearn Schemm — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 13:48:50 +0000

One heck of an article. I forgot to go last night, but it looks like all the bases were covered. Those who can make it should “raise hell” with the Board of Supervisors next week at the public hearing.

By: David Boyd

David Boyd — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 13:28:10 +0000

Good, accurate reporting. Thanks for keeping us informed.