Hilton Ranch Road Community Organization

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Public Meeting Schedules

Pima County Board of Supervisors meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 9 a.m., 130 W. Congress, 1st floor, Tucson.  Plan to attend and show your support for two resolutions concerning protection of Davidson Canyon from the proposed AZ-Cal Portland limestone mine. Copies of the resolutions can be found at: http://www.pima.gov/cob/e-agenda/01062009/01062009AD.pdf  ***************  Great news, the board passed the resolutions to protect Davidson Canyon
 
Rosemont Mine Opponents Meeting, Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 7 p.m., Corona de Tucson Fire Station #1, 99 Tallahassee St. (One street south of Sahuarita Road, just east of Houghton Rd.)  Please plan to attend this important meeting.
 

ROSEMONT MINE OPPONENTS MEETING AGENDA

1. Welcome and Introductions, Gayle Hartmann, SSSR Board President (5 min.)
2. Save the Scenic Santa Ritas' Activities- An Update, Gayle Hartmann (5 min)
3. Bonding and Freedom of Information Act Issues-Van Wolf, Senior Environmental Attorney, Snell and Wilmer, L.L.P. (15 min.)
4. Discussion of CAP Situation-Nan Walden, Vice President and Counsel, Farmers Investment Co, (FICO) (10 min.)
5. Review of Mediation Situation and Alternative Proposal- Dinah Bear, Former General Counsel of the Council on Environmental Quality (20 min.)
6. Discussion and questions, Alternative Mediation Proposal, Analysis of Public Comments, Improving Communication: Facilitated by Morris Farr, SSSR Vice President (45 min) (SSSR board members Roger Featherstone and Lainie Levick will also be available to answer questions)
7. Brief Remarks by Elected Officials -Representatives from the offices of Congress members Raul Grijalva and Gabrielle Giffords and Pima County Supervisors Richard Elias and Ray Carroll have been invited. (5 min.)
8. Upcoming events and a THANK YOU! (5 min.)
 
Request for Volunteer Assistance from SSSR
 
Save the Scenic Santa Ritas requests volunteer assistance and the following events:
 
Sat/Sun Jan. 10-11- Crossroads Gun Show at Pima County Fair Grounds, 9-5 Sat, 9-4 Sun (need 2 volunteers)
 
Tues. Jan. 13 -Rosemont Opponents Meeting, 7 p.m. . (need 1-2 volunteers for sign in table)
 
Sun. Feb. 1 -Help Keep Scenic Highway 83 Beautiful! (need 15-20 volunteers)
Where: Meet at pullout on State Highway 83 -Approx. milepost 44, on the right (WEST SIDE OF SR83), headed south. Please carpool when possible.
When:  Sun. Feb. 1, 2009 Meet at 9 am until highway is cleaned up (maybe 2-4hours)
Why: This is a way to bring more awareness to this threatened area as a beautiful spot to enjoy nature and to enjoy the journey.
How: Trash bags, safety vests and a waiver will be provided, as will water and snacks.
Who: Sponsored by Save the Scenic Santa Ritas.
 
Sat. Feb. 21- Vail Pride Day at Pima County Fair Grounds, 9-5 (need 4 volunteers)
 
Sat. Feb. 28- Peace Fair at Reid Park , 10-4. (need 2 volunteers)
 
Call Kim Beck at 520-495-4339 or cell 730-7579 or email kim@scenicsantaritas.org if you can help.

 

Hilton Ranch Road Community Organization

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