Our newest neighbor
The quarry developer owns another quarry in Indiana. From his website:
All of our employees are committed to doing everything it takes to satisfy our customers. We routinely work extraordinary hours to have products available when our customers need them - both from a production standpoint, as well as having the scales open and loading out trucks. Whether it’s opening at 3:45 a.m., or working through the weekends and holidays, we strive to continually surpass our customer’s expectations.
Sounds like he'll make a great neighbor, at least the trucks will be on the road before the school buses.
All of our employees are committed to doing everything it takes to satisfy our customers. We routinely work extraordinary hours to have products available when our customers need them - both from a production standpoint, as well as having the scales open and loading out trucks. Whether it’s opening at 3:45 a.m., or working through the weekends and holidays, we strive to continually surpass our customer’s expectations.
Sounds like he'll make a great neighbor, at least the trucks will be on the road before the school buses.
Calhoun Quarry Meeting
Over 100 people came to the quarry meeting in Calhoun last night, with more than 40+ standing outside trying to hear, and reports of one woman literally fainting in the lobby due to the heat and crowd. For those that could not get in or were turned away, here is the full meeting. The meeting lasted nearly 50 minutes, so this is broken into 4 parts. Enjoy.
PART 1
PART 2
PART 3
PART 4
PART 1
PART 2
PART 3
PART 4
The Quarry Pictured on Our Site
The developers made a big deal tonight about the picture of the quarry along the waterway, and how "misleading" it is. As we've said from the beginning, this is not the site in Calhoun...yet. The developers said this quarry was "probably from Europe somewhere", and was "massive" compared to their quarry.
Well, we are sorry to inform the developers this quarry is from the good old U.S. of A. This is a rock quarry in San Rafael, California. The "pit" of the San Rafael quarry started small and is currently roughly 50 acres, and the entire site is just over 500 acres. The "pit" for the Calhoun quarry will be 40 acres, and Ross Tarver said his quarry property he is selling is over 500 acres (although, to be fair to Mr. Tarver, only 421 acres will be in the "affected area" according to his application).
So yes, while the picture above is not exactly what Calhoun's new quarry will look like, it is very close, off by 10 acres.
For another picture, click here
Well, we are sorry to inform the developers this quarry is from the good old U.S. of A. This is a rock quarry in San Rafael, California. The "pit" of the San Rafael quarry started small and is currently roughly 50 acres, and the entire site is just over 500 acres. The "pit" for the Calhoun quarry will be 40 acres, and Ross Tarver said his quarry property he is selling is over 500 acres (although, to be fair to Mr. Tarver, only 421 acres will be in the "affected area" according to his application).
So yes, while the picture above is not exactly what Calhoun's new quarry will look like, it is very close, off by 10 acres.
For another picture, click here
Fuzzy Math
The developers tonight said the 421-acre quarry plus cement plant, ready mix plant, asphalt plant, and concrete pipe manufacturing plant would generate $20 million dollars in the first 5 years. But when the same group met with the McMinn County officials, they said the quarry would produce $100 million dollars in 5 years (this was also reported in the DPA).
We invite the developers to clarify in the comments section below.
We invite the developers to clarify in the comments section below.
MEETING TONIGHT - 6:00pm
Tonight may be the only time to hear more details about the proposed 421-acre rock quarry for McMinn County, just outside of Calhoun. County Mayor Gentry has said the developers from New York, as well as local land-owner Ross Tarver will be in attendance. Come hear from the developer, view the maps, and review the application. It may be the last chance you have to learn more about this project. See you there!
Calhoun Municipal Building
746 Tennessee 163
Meeting starts at 6:00pm (you may want to get there early)
*NOTE* This may not be a specific agenda item, so we will need to speak during the "public comment" period of the meeting.
Calhoun Municipal Building
746 Tennessee 163
Meeting starts at 6:00pm (you may want to get there early)
*NOTE* This may not be a specific agenda item, so we will need to speak during the "public comment" period of the meeting.
Time to be heard
Mayor Gentry has said the developers from "east tennessee materials" will be in attendance on Monday night's Commission meeting in Calhoun. This may be the only opportunity to ask your questions. Please come prepared to ask your question and/or tell your story during the "citizen comment" period of the meeting.
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