From: jbrobinson [mailto:jbrobinson@nc.rr.com]
Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2005 11:11 PM
To:                        Name removed for privacy
Cc: Ernie McAlister; jack.smith@thecartergroup.com;
marla.dorrel@townofcary.org; mike.joyce@townofcary.org;
Nels.Roseland@townofcary.org; Julie Robison
Subject: Re: Council meeting on June 23, 2005

Dear          ,  (Name removed for privacy)

You may be surprised to hear that, while I angrily demanded respect from the
New Hill residents on Thursday night, I understand the points of your email
and agree with them.  Please note that I would not expect an apology from
any of the audience but do expect order among those in attendance of the
meetings.

First, historical or societal issues were not considered when the site
selection process was undertaken.  For that, I am very sorry.  I was
disappointed when I learned that the preferred site impacted the community
as it does.  It should have been a factor as important as meeting the
standards of the Interbasin Transfer.  Had that been a factor and only sites
on the other side of U.S. 1 been considered, the towns involved would have
floated bond referendums for larger amounts.  But, we don't have the
$18M-$27M (depending on the quote) to go the extra distance.  In addition,
we don't have the time to reprioritize sites at this time.  This was clearly
conveyed by the experts who are working on this project.

Second, I agree with you that this vote was one that doesn't comply with "by
the people and for the people."  As I stated in the meeting, I didn't think
that it was appropriate or fair for this responsibility to be given to Cary.
As much as you don't want politicians who don't represent you to make a
decision such as this, we don't want to make it.  Condemnation is ugly and
painful....especially for a wastewater treatment plant.  Will the decision
torment me?  Absolutely.  This was a lose-lose decision to be made and the
impact of siting a wastewater plant in a community is devastating.  I'm
sorry that I lashed out on Thursday.  In my 5.5 years on Council, this was
the hardest decision to make.  People laughing during my comments was
upsetting.

Sincerely,
Jennifer Robinson
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Jennifer Robinson
Cary Town Council
District A Representative