It didn't. In fact, the Zoning Board gave a resounding "No" to the mining extension.
However, as we know, that "no" was just a recommendation. And Meyer is coming back, this time in front of the entire board.
This is going to be a bit harder for us in this round. Even with a "no" recommendation from the Zoning Board, the Village Board can still vote "yes." They can change the deal. They can force Meyer to pay the fines. Everything is up in the air.
But here is the reality: the Village Board has relied on Meyer's fees as part of the budget for years. Last year, Trustee Chapman admitted at a Village Board meeting that Meyer's fees were a "significant" part of the budget.
As they say, money talks.
But we can be loud. We can be passionate. If the Village Board sees that in us, then the outcome is anything but decided.
The meeting will be held once again at the Holiday Inn on Thursday, March 17 at 7:30. Yes, it is St. Patrick's Day. No, it is not a good time. But that is the hand we were dealt, and that is what we must play.
Please mark your calendars.
Let's show the Village Board the same amount of passion that was unleashed last month.
Let's not make it easy for them. Let's make it clear that Meyer should pay fines if they want to continue mining. Let's make it clear that we are perfectly fine with a smaller lake, if Meyer decides to end the mining this year.
If anything, let's make it clear to the board that we will not let a corporation have its way with residents who knew, back in 2008, that this was going to happen.
Let's make it clear that we, as a community, are not going to sit back and just let Meyer steamroll the board without hearing from us first.
Hope to see you all next week.
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