At the June 1 Council meeting it was agreed that Town Manager, Jerene Watson's last day was to be today, June 10.
Here's The Explorer article on this.
http://explorernews.com/news/oro_valley/article_996abec4-914b-11e0-b89d-001cc4c03286.html.
At 4:00 today June 10, the following item was added to the June 15 Council meeting.
item 7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RELATING TO A POTENTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY AND TOWN MANAGER JERENE WATSON
What's going on now?
We'll let you know shortly.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Coalition Of Sonoran Desert Protection Speaks Out On Oro Valley Council Consideration On Rescining Rosemont Mine Opposition
For those readers that wonder why we are concerned about this "Rosemont Mine issue," let me ask this question:
Who convinced Joe Hornat & "The Appointed One," Steve Solomon to reopen this Oro Valley resolution that was unanimously passed by a prior OV Council more than 4 years ago?
What's in it for Hornat? What's in for Solomon?
For those that say it is not our business, I would say protecting our desert environment & habitat is in our interest, and nobody is buying me anything to take this position.
Our friends at the Coalition For Sonoran Desert Protection agree with me. Read below.
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Action Alert: Oro Valley To Consider Rescinding Opposition to Rosemont Mine
On Wednesday, June 15th, the Oro Valley Town Council will consider action to rescind its opposition to Rosemont Mine. The Town Council meeting will be held at 6:00pm at 11000 N La Canada Drive.
Currently the item is listed on the Consent Agenda. This item may or may not be given a full public hearing, but it is crucial that we have a strong showing of support from the public at this Council Meeting. If the public is not given the opportunity to speak in reference to this item, we will make certain that a designate speaks to the Town Council during the general call to the public.
Please attend the Oro Valley Town Council meeting next Wednesday and voice your opposition to Rosemont Mine!
Pima County has also placed their Rosemont Mine model on display at the Oro Valley Town Library (in the Town of Oro Valley Municipal Complex). This model is now viewable to the public during normal library hours. Please visit and see for yourself the habitat destruction that this mine will cause.
If you have any questions about this issue, please feel free to contact the Coalition office via email (admin@sonorandesert.org) or by phone (520-388-9925)
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On April 18, 2007, the Oro Valley Mayor and Council unanimously approved Resolution No. (R)07-55, strongly opposing the proposed Rosemont mine in southeastern Pima County. A letter was prepared and delivered to Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl, as well as Representatives Raul Grijalva and Gabrielle Giffords, indicating the formal opposition of the Town to the mine.
Individual members of the Town Council considered this issue and have requested that the matter be brought forward for rescission of Resolution No. (R)07-55 by the Town Council. (Click here to see Resolution No. (R)07-55.)
Rescinding the resolution and withdrawing the Town's letter of opposition would recast the Town’s position on the Rosemont mine as neutral.
The Center for Biological Diversity's latest press release about Rosemont Mine states that the US Forest Service's preliminary draft of an environmental impact statement "highlights a wide range of potential negative impacts, including damage to air and water quality, thousands of acres of wildlife habitat and movement corridors, threatened and endangered species, groundwater, springs and streams, and public health and safety."
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Who convinced Joe Hornat & "The Appointed One," Steve Solomon to reopen this Oro Valley resolution that was unanimously passed by a prior OV Council more than 4 years ago?
What's in it for Hornat? What's in for Solomon?
For those that say it is not our business, I would say protecting our desert environment & habitat is in our interest, and nobody is buying me anything to take this position.
Our friends at the Coalition For Sonoran Desert Protection agree with me. Read below.
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Action Alert: Oro Valley To Consider Rescinding Opposition to Rosemont Mine
On Wednesday, June 15th, the Oro Valley Town Council will consider action to rescind its opposition to Rosemont Mine. The Town Council meeting will be held at 6:00pm at 11000 N La Canada Drive.
Currently the item is listed on the Consent Agenda. This item may or may not be given a full public hearing, but it is crucial that we have a strong showing of support from the public at this Council Meeting. If the public is not given the opportunity to speak in reference to this item, we will make certain that a designate speaks to the Town Council during the general call to the public.
Please attend the Oro Valley Town Council meeting next Wednesday and voice your opposition to Rosemont Mine!
Pima County has also placed their Rosemont Mine model on display at the Oro Valley Town Library (in the Town of Oro Valley Municipal Complex). This model is now viewable to the public during normal library hours. Please visit and see for yourself the habitat destruction that this mine will cause.
If you have any questions about this issue, please feel free to contact the Coalition office via email (admin@sonorandesert.org) or by phone (520-388-9925)
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On April 18, 2007, the Oro Valley Mayor and Council unanimously approved Resolution No. (R)07-55, strongly opposing the proposed Rosemont mine in southeastern Pima County. A letter was prepared and delivered to Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl, as well as Representatives Raul Grijalva and Gabrielle Giffords, indicating the formal opposition of the Town to the mine.
Individual members of the Town Council considered this issue and have requested that the matter be brought forward for rescission of Resolution No. (R)07-55 by the Town Council. (Click here to see Resolution No. (R)07-55.)
Rescinding the resolution and withdrawing the Town's letter of opposition would recast the Town’s position on the Rosemont mine as neutral.
The Center for Biological Diversity's latest press release about Rosemont Mine states that the US Forest Service's preliminary draft of an environmental impact statement "highlights a wide range of potential negative impacts, including damage to air and water quality, thousands of acres of wildlife habitat and movement corridors, threatened and endangered species, groundwater, springs and streams, and public health and safety."
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Hiremath's Interests Are Too Self-Serving As It Concerns Coyote Run Bus Service
It seems every time our mayor opens his mouth, his foot gets in the way.
As VP of the RTA, Hiremath is quoted by The Explorer as saying:
“From the council member standpoint, I think they are getting over the emotional side of this issue."
"The Appointed One, Steve Solomon, who is nothing more than a total hypocrite,is also quoted.
His statement:“I’m afraid the meeting got emotional and there was some confusion on what the (Regional Transportation Authority) would be providing.”
It was Solomon, who almost came to tears with his tale about his poor mother---or was it his grandmother, during his lengthy diatribe at the June 1 discussion on Coyote Run.
Tell me this issue was not discussed by these two, and obviously at least one or more of the others subsequent to the 6-1 vote.
It is a total disgrace that the people elected (or appointed as in Solomon's case,) are so damn heartless to put some of our most vulnerable citizens through more personal agony.
And why? To satisfy Hiremath's standing within the RTA, for his own self interests.
How the hell can these people even think about saving $230,000 (the cost of Coyote Run)---when they refuse to even discuss the fact that the cop budget is totally out of control, especially when 68 cars are driven all over Pima County as take home vehicles.
As for the recall, the ONLY mistake was going after ONLY Hornat & Snider. Three more would have been better for Oro Valley.
Oh yeah! Waters was smart enough to not talk to the Explorer reporter.
Here's her online story
http://explorernews.com/news/oro_valley/article_2ea018f6-92e9-11e0-ac3d-001cc4c03286.html
As VP of the RTA, Hiremath is quoted by The Explorer as saying:
“From the council member standpoint, I think they are getting over the emotional side of this issue."
"The Appointed One, Steve Solomon, who is nothing more than a total hypocrite,is also quoted.
His statement:“I’m afraid the meeting got emotional and there was some confusion on what the (Regional Transportation Authority) would be providing.”
It was Solomon, who almost came to tears with his tale about his poor mother---or was it his grandmother, during his lengthy diatribe at the June 1 discussion on Coyote Run.
Tell me this issue was not discussed by these two, and obviously at least one or more of the others subsequent to the 6-1 vote.
It is a total disgrace that the people elected (or appointed as in Solomon's case,) are so damn heartless to put some of our most vulnerable citizens through more personal agony.
And why? To satisfy Hiremath's standing within the RTA, for his own self interests.
How the hell can these people even think about saving $230,000 (the cost of Coyote Run)---when they refuse to even discuss the fact that the cop budget is totally out of control, especially when 68 cars are driven all over Pima County as take home vehicles.
As for the recall, the ONLY mistake was going after ONLY Hornat & Snider. Three more would have been better for Oro Valley.
Oh yeah! Waters was smart enough to not talk to the Explorer reporter.
Here's her online story
http://explorernews.com/news/oro_valley/article_2ea018f6-92e9-11e0-ac3d-001cc4c03286.html
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