The following letter was mailed to Town Residents
(copy here was received on 9-6-2000 via US mail)


First a small editorial my first...


I would just like to let Mr. Gerhard Know That all links/information on this web page are from print information (local newspapers/ mailings received) or links to web sites I was asked to add by various people in the community and is meant only to disclose the truth about what a "permanent waste storage facility, landfill, MSWF, or dump" is and can be.

also please note that the web address "http://www.Envsol-inc.com\BrantLF.htm" as printed in this letter is: not written correctly...no matter how I check it it comes up a dead link or non-existant site... If Mr. Gerhard would like to e-mail me I'll be glad to include it.

Finally....With much exploring I found it http://www.ensol-inc.com/brantlf.htm

Yes the Title of this Web Page is "No Brant Fill"....Its main purpose is to disseminate un-bias information.... that means presenting both sides fairly...Is that what you are opposed to?..last I looked both EPA and DEC sites were linked and referenced...care to discuss how exemptions to landfill construction can be had ?... How does RCRA (Hazardous Waste determination) Effect MSW ?....How DEC Monitored Waste facilitys go PRP ?... What Excemption exist for Households and/or small quantity Hazardous Waste Generators to dump Hazardous Waste into MSW streams?... Please don't insult the intelligence of the people of Brant..this is our forum...

YES we knew both sides of the arguement, and decided againts the landfill proposal anyway...


 9-6-2000 Letter from Mr. Gerhard to The Resients of Brant

Residents Of The Town of Brant:

There have been concerns raised over the establishment of a Solid Waste Management FacIlity in the Town of Brant. Many people assume the worst when talking about a landfill. I would like to address the issues and make people aware of the many positive attributes involved with bringing a Solid Waste Management Facility (SWMF) to the Town of Brant.

New York State has the most stringent environmental regulations in the United States for the siting, design, operation, and financial guarantees of a Solid Waste Management Facility. All of these are in place to protect the community. Anyone wishing to know what the requirements and safeguards, to which NYSDEC requires compliance, may find them at http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/regs/360.htm

Our claim to the Town is that we can SAFELY establish and operate a SWMF that can provide substantial Tax relief, employment, upgrades in services to the community, and improve the infrastructure of Brant.

It WILL NOT: Cause Pollution, Reduce Property Values, Be an Eyesore, or Have Vermin.

This Facility WILL NOT receive Hazardous, Radioactive, or Medical waste.

This Is What A Solid Waste Management Facility WILL DO For The Town of Brant. Every Year It Will:

Pay Rotalty income on all tonnage, the amount at 80% of capacity is$ 3,900,000.00
Employ 70 full-time employees$ 2,800,000.00
Have 40 part-time positions, seasonal construction$ 1,200,000.00
Reduce electrical costs approximately $40 per month for 1,500 households$ 720,000.00
Waste Disposal $30 per month per household$ 540,000.00
Total Positive Economic Impact to the Town per year$ 8,140,000.00
Total Positive Economic Impact to the surrounding area$ 24,420,000.00

At the August board meeting of the Town of Brant, a resolution was passed by the Town council establishing an "Evaluation Committee" for the proposed Solid Waste Management Facility. This was passed with the understanding that there will be a factual and technical evaluation of the safety and appropriateness of this type of project.

In the interest of the orderly and accurate dissemination of all the data, the following schedule and agenda for the Evaluation Committee was requested by me, and agreed to by the Town Supervisor. The first meeting is scheduled for September 12th at 7:00pm at the Brant Town Hall.

When Considering a project that has the strength to eliminate all property taxes in the town. Assist in providing water and sewer service to the entire Town, and produce electricity for Brant and the surrounding communities, one would think an analysis in detail and not a quick presentation is in order. With two groups in disagreement; one is saying just look at this and make up your mind, and the other is saying examine all the permanent information. Who is taking the most honest approach to have you make the determination as to the real accuracy of the statements?

The Town Board has provided the opportunity for this project to be evaluated in an orderly and evenhanded manner. Some residents of the Town do not favor an in-depth and detailed presentation, why? Those who oppose our project have posted a web site at http://nobrantfill.freeservers.com and cite the studies of G. Fred Lee & Associates to show problems at various landfills. The advice of G. Fred Lee & Associates who's opinions they would use to convince others that a SWMF is not appropriate for Brant is, if a community wishes to avoid problems with landfills a non invasive double composite liner with leachate collection and detection should be used. also active gas collection and the facility should have perpetual care closure funding guaraties.

ALL these are in the proposal to the Town; most of the safeguards recommended are in NYSDEC regulations. We would ask all Town residents, whether they favor or oppose the project, to consider carefully all the FACTS.

The Town Board has taken a courageous stand in forming the Evaluation Committee, some would have them reject this project out-of-hand, no matter what the benefits for Town. A complete proposal and more information are available at our web http://www.Envsol-inc.com\BrantLF.htm I urge all the residents of Brant to carefully calmly evaluate this opportunity.

Robert A. Gerhard III



Well there you have it...Thank you Mr. Gerhard...But no thank You...My Town Taxes are the Best Taxes I Pay... School, State and Federal Taxes...Now thats another story.



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