Cape Vincent Group Seeks Moratorium On Wind Farms
June 14, 2006 in WWNY-TV Watertown
A group of residents has hired an attorney in connection with proposals to build a wind farm in the town of Cape Vincent. Wind Power Ethics Group, made up of approximately 30 people, wants a moratorium on development of commercial wind power facilities.
The group hired Dexter attorney Judy Drabicki, who drafted a letter asking the town board to make no decisions on wind farm projects for six months.
Drabicki said the town needs to carefully examine the potential harm posed by wind facilities.
"You need to look at the view shed. You need to create computer generated images. You need to study the birds, study the traffic, not just click off boxes on a form," said Drabicki.
The attorney said a State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) is necessary before the town allows wind farm development.
Meanwhile, the town council is working on drafting zoning ordinances. It has been accepting letters from residents about the proposed wind farm projects.
The council will meet Thursday to discuss the issue.
"The SEQR is part of our process of changing any zoning law, which the town board will address all those issues. Link unavailable
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