Editor:
It was revealed at last week's council meeting that Mayor Inkster, on behalf of council, has written a letter to Coun. Keith Thirkell stating the significant impact that the proposed biosolids plant will have on East Porpoise Bay properties. The mayor indicates that this impact will be so serious that Thirkell, who owns a residential property in the area, should be removed from the debate. The letter implies that the affects on the quality of life experienced in the area will be bad enough that it is likely to have a negative pecuniary effect on nearby properties.
If the effects are serious enough to warrant removing one of the people's elected representatives from the debate, I hope council recognises its responsibility to do everything in its power to mitigate this negative impact. This is especially true since East Porpoise Bay is not connected to the sewer and will derive no benefit from the plant.
We know, through independent research, that there are modern technologies that can virtually eliminate the negative effects of this type of plant. So far, we have seen no evidence that these newer technologies have been given due consideration.
Val Morris
East Porpoise Bay
