Thank you so much for taking the time to review the recorded record of the meeting. Sometimes, that review, such as in this case can be invaluable. Due to publishing and copy deadlines, the recorded record is usually not available to us until much after the story has gone to print. As a general policy, the Wave does not record the events, but uses a pen and notepad.

We try to write as fast and as accurate as we can, and work very hard to capture and relate the full contextual narrative to the best of our abilities. Sometimes we don’t always get there, as is the case with Mr. Parr’s dialogue, where we may have captured the intent, but, as you accurately point out, missed an important nuance.

One thing to keep in mind, is that the Wave is a community, collaborative effort that relies heavily on input from citizens like you. That is why we welcome comments such as yours; we would rather get the story right in the end.

Thank you again for all your hard work, and for helping to make the Wave better.

I wonder why that non intrusive inexpensive testing permission was denied. In its denial, I can only conclude that Mr. Parr either knows there are buried and abandoned tanks on his property or that he suspects there are.
In either case a permit to do anything on that property should contain the requirement to first determine if there are tanks there, determine the condition they are in, and then take action according to EPA environmental requirements.