LAME DUCK

HOW MUCH DAMAGE CAN A LAME DUCK DO ~ IF A LAME DUCK CHOOSES TO?




As I mentioned in a previous post, I had been sent an email by a sharp reader, pointing out that the wind law as it was written, failed to provide any protection for the Lake and River districts.

Was this an error of omission or was this intentional?
WDT article 11/19/09
CAPE VINCENT Wind Hearing probably canceled — The town Planning Board asked the Town Council not to hold a public hearing next week on a proposed wind development zoning ordinance, citing missing information.
Supervisor Thomas K. Rienbeck said later that the missing section would strictly exclude wind turbines from the river and lake districts.
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DOES THIS MEAN THAT RIENBECK IS NOT GOING TO BE SERVING UP
THE TURKEY OF A WIND LAW HE HAD COOKED UP FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON MON NOV. 23?

Supervisor Thomas K. Rienbeck said later that the missing section would strictly exclude wind turbines from the river and lake districts.

THE PLOT THICKENS!



Was Rienbeck hoping no one would notice that his wind law leaves the River, and the Lake District Wide open for wind development?
Look over the Setback section of the new proposed wind law, e.g., Page 8 section no. 9. on this. In section 9C setbacks of 1,000 ft plus 1.5X turbine height from centerline of 12E going from village to Clayton town line would prohibit commercial turbines in the riverfront district. In section 9D, however, it would prohibit turbines 1,000 ft from either side of 12E to the Lyme town line, but would not prohibit turbines in the lakefront district. Section 9E doesn't help either. This section covers the Ag/Res district south of Mud Bay along the lake, but again, no protections afforded the lakefront district.

WIND LAW REVISIONS
RIENBECKS REVENGE
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WIND LAW REVISIONS
RIENBECKS REVENGE
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