Comments on: PSA Work Session or Playtime? Bannon, Natali Try to Gag Wendell, Andrew Follmer

By: Jack Demamp

Jack Demamp — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 13:42:16 +0000

I’m not arguing for or against the pipe, or Mr. Wendell’s right to speak, just telling it how it is. Doesn’t matter his position on it — if it directly affects the property he owns, it is a conflict of interest. Just as it would be a conflict of interest for Mr. Bannon if there was something up for debate that had direct impact on his property — for example a rezoning of the land in his area (regardless of whether it would benefit or harm his property and/or business and regardless of whether he was in favor or against it). Still seems to me that the easiest thing would just be to get the opinion of the Commonwealth’s Attorney and put the whole thing to bed.

By: Deborah Bender

Deborah Bender — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 12:11:16 +0000

Jack — If Councilman Wendell was pushing FOR the pipe, therefore making his property worth MORE money, then perhaps it would be a conflict of interest. But he is AGAINST the pipe. Why is it OK for Chris Bannon to vote FOR anything and everything that will drag the tourists into Cape Charles? He owns a B & B you know. Joan Natali and Chris Bannon are a little team that constantly go against EVERYTHING that Frank Wendell says.

The pipe is going to cost everyone in this county a lot of money and it is going to help DEVELOPERS. The PSA is supposed to be helping the public — NOT create debt for everyone in this county. The only reason for the pipe is to cover up and fix Bob Panek’s screw-up.

By: Jack Demamp

Jack Demamp — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 13:10:13 +0000

It’s pretty simple, if Mr. Wendells property is in the PSA service area, he cannot participate in discussions, or vote on the matter.

If his property is not, then he is all good. Why not just get an opinion from the commonwealth attorney, as asked? It would clear up all of the confusion (unless, of course he might be aware that the CA would deem it to be a conflict of interest, then I can understand the delay)

By: David Boyd

David Boyd — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 12:13:14 +0000

Cape Charles is built out?!!! Just like Bay Creek is built out. All their projections are based on Cape Charles being built out, Bay Creek being built out and the southern node commercial node being built out, all of which are FAR from reality.
They are saying they need 750,000 gallons capacity, when they are using 150,000 and the population is shrinking.
Even the 150,000 figure is based on plant flow, NOT metered readings. Metered readings for which they can bill, are under 100,000. For a new system, there sure are a lot of leaks.

By: Kearn Schemm

Kearn Schemm — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 13:10:06 +0000

There is plenty of unused potential commercial space in CC. Look at the huge lot where the old Ferry Terminal once stood, look at the whole southern side of Mason Ave. Several other lots where commercial properties once stood (one next to Baily’s Bait). Until we have a thriving, in-town business district, no one should think about supporting any sort of activity that will drive businesses out of our little town.
I want here to thank Mayor Proto for standing up to Bannon and Co and insisting on all members being allowed to speak. He has some backbone.