July 2003 AGGMAN Management

News Across the Nation

Compiled by Angie Moehlman

Permitting Scoreboard

Salt Lake City—According to the Associated Press, the Utah Board of Oil, Gas, and Mining revoked Dan Powell’s small-mining license for his Cherry Hill Park Mine above Spanish Fork Canyon because of expanded mining activity beyond what was allowed by his permit. Powell also failed to pay a $43,500 reclamation bond required for larger mines.

Springfield, Wis.—According to the Capital Times, Northwestern Stone dropped its plans to open a quarry. Northwestern Stone had asked the County Board’s Zoning and Natural Resources Committee to reconsider its denial of a conditional use permit for the quarry from last year, so that it could open the quarry this year. The committee turned down the conditional use permit last year amid a deluge of protest from neighbors in several subdivisions near the proposed quarry site. However, Northwestern Stone representatives did not appear at a committee meeting last month where they were expected to ask for permission to reapply for the permit.

Little Rock, Ark.—According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, former U.S. Representative Jay Dickey is lobbying Congress on behalf of Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel Co. for approval to deepen the Arkansas River to a consistent 12 ft. The river is 9 ft. in about 13 places, and Pine Bluff wants to dredge the river.

Martinsville, Ind.—According to The Indianapolis Star, residents of the Legendary Hills subdivision filed a formal complaint with the Martinsville Plan Commission, asking how a sand and gravel mine could be allowed without notifying the residents, without a public hearing, and without rezoning from farm to business. The property is owned by David Ellis, who is also a Legendary Hills resident. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources issued a permit for the 352-acre mining operation in the floodway, including construction of two buildings and six stockpiles of mined materials up to 20 ft. high and 50 ft. wide.

Wildwood, N.J.—According to the Associated Press, the Army Corps of Engineers is investigating the possibility of mining sand at Wildwood’s beach and pumping the sand onto eroded beaches in North Wildwood and Cape May as a beach replenishment solution.

Manlius, N.Y.—According to The Post-Standard, state Supreme Court Justice Edward Carni rejected a move by the town of Manlius and Kinsella to have the Changing Seasons residents lawsuit thrown out of court. Residents of Changing Seasons are trying to prevent T.H. Kinsella, Inc., from expanding limestone mining operations to a 29-acre site in the company’s quarry on Route 5. In 1995, state Supreme Court Justice Parker Stone ruled a proposal to rezone 40 acres in the quarry to allow mining would be impermissible spot zoning and would violate a restrictive covenant barring expansion of the mining operations into a surrounding buffer zone.

State Funding Status
Denver—According to the States News Service, New York University researchers report that Colorado would gain more than $17.5 million in additional federal highway funding next year under a proposal that would change the government’s formula for distributing transportation dollars.

Austin, Texas—According to the Fort Worth Star Telegram, House Bill 3358, touted as the largest transportation bill in the history of Texas, won unanimous approval in the Senate. Under the bill, the transportation commission could appropriate up to 20 percent of the state’s highway reimbursements from Washington, levy tolls and other user fees, accept donations and private investments, collect money from motorists who get excessive tickets, tap the Texas Mobility Fund, and issue debt.

Dubuque, Iowa—According to the Telegraph Herald, a bill signed in May by Governor Tom Vilsack will transfer about 700 miles of state highway to the jurisdiction of local cities and counties. Dubuque County will take over 7.5 miles of road from the state, including some heavily traveled roads. Dubuque County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jim Waller said the county will be hard-pressed to take on additional road projects. Dubuque County Engineer Mark Jobgen said the county will receive maintenance funds from the state, but no funds will be forthcoming for the reconstruction of former state highways.

Baltimore—According to The Baltimore Sun, a report by The Road Information Program states that the Baltimore region ranks seventh worst in the nation for the quality of its roads. The report found that 49 percent of the region’s roads were unacceptable.

Boston—According to a report by New York University researchers, Massachusetts would lose more than $37 million in federal highway funding next year under a proposal that would change the government’s formula for distributing transportation dollars.

St. Paul, Minn.—According to the Associated Press, a borrow-now, pay-later transportation funding plan was agreed upon in the 2003 legislative session. The $3.8 billion bill includes money to run the state transportation and public safety departments. The state would borrow $400 million and seek $300 to $500 million in federal funds ahead of schedule to pay for up to $900 million in construction work over the next four years.

Aggregate Issues

Chambersburg, Pa.—Valley Quarries, Inc., received a Community Relations Good Neighbors Gold Medallion for excellence in community relations from the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association for its multi-media presentation “Stay Out — Stay Alive.” Produced by John Englerth, health/safety coordinator, the program is aimed at preventing injuries and fatalities that occur when adults and children play or swim in active or abandoned quarries.

For complete coverage of state news and construction forecast, go to State by State.

July 2003 Management News Across the Nation State by State State Contract Activity				News Across the Nation Compiled by Angie Moehlman Permitting Scoreboard Salt Lake City—According to the Associated Press, the Utah Board of Oil, Gas, and Mining revoked Dan Powell’s small-mining license for his Cherry Hill Park Mine above Spanish Fork Canyon because of expanded mining activity beyond what was allowed by his permit. Powell also failed to pay a $43,500 reclamation bond required for larger mines. Springfield, Wis.—According to the Capital Times, Northwestern Stone dropped its plans to open a quarry. Northwestern Stone had asked the County Board’s Zoning and Natural Resources Committee to reconsider its denial of a conditional use permit for the quarry from last year, so that it could open the quarry this year. The committee turned down the conditional use permit last year amid a deluge of protest from neighbors in several subdivisions near the proposed quarry site. However, Northwestern Stone representatives did not appear at a committee meeting last month where they were expected to ask for permission to reapply for the permit. Little Rock, Ark.—According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, former U.S. Representative Jay Dickey is lobbying Congress on behalf of Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel Co. for approval to deepen the Arkansas River to a consistent 12 ft. The river is 9 ft. in about 13 places, and Pine Bluff wants to dredge the river. Martinsville, Ind.—According to The Indianapolis Star, residents of the Legendary Hills subdivision filed a formal complaint with the Martinsville Plan Commission, asking how a sand and gravel mine could be allowed without notifying the residents, without a public hearing, and without rezoning from farm to business. The property is owned by David Ellis, who is also a Legendary Hills resident. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources issued a permit for the 352-acre mining operation in the floodway, including construction of two buildings and six stockpiles of mined materials up to 20 ft. high and 50 ft. wide. Wildwood, N.J.—According to the Associated Press, the Army Corps of Engineers is investigating the possibility of mining sand at Wildwood’s beach and pumping the sand onto eroded beaches in North Wildwood and Cape May as a beach replenishment solution. Manlius, N.Y.—According to The Post-Standard, state Supreme Court Justice Edward Carni rejected a move by the town of Manlius and Kinsella to have the Changing Seasons residents lawsuit thrown out of court. Residents of Changing Seasons are trying to prevent T.H. Kinsella, Inc., from expanding limestone mining operations to a 29-acre site in the company’s quarry on Route 5. In 1995, state Supreme Court Justice Parker Stone ruled a proposal to rezone 40 acres in the quarry to allow mining would be impermissible spot zoning and would violate a restrictive covenant barring expansion of the mining operations into a surrounding buffer zone. State Funding Status Denver—According to the States News Service, New York University researchers report that Colorado would gain more than $17.5 million in additional federal highway funding next year under a proposal that would change the government’s formula for distributing transportation dollars. Austin, Texas—According to the Fort Worth Star Telegram, House Bill 3358, touted as the largest transportation bill in the history of Texas, won unanimous approval in the Senate. Under the bill, the transportation commission could appropriate up to 20 percent of the state’s highway reimbursements from Washington, levy tolls and other user fees, accept donations and private investments, collect money from motorists who get excessive tickets, tap the Texas Mobility Fund, and issue debt. Dubuque, Iowa—According to the Telegraph Herald, a bill signed in May by Governor Tom Vilsack will transfer about 700 miles of state highway to the jurisdiction of local cities and counties. Dubuque County will take over 7.5 miles of road from the state, including some heavily traveled roads. Dubuque County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jim Waller said the county will be hard-pressed to take on additional road projects. Dubuque County Engineer Mark Jobgen said the county will receive maintenance funds from the state, but no funds will be forthcoming for the reconstruction of former state highways. Baltimore—According to The Baltimore Sun, a report by The Road Information Program states that the Baltimore region ranks seventh worst in the nation for the quality of its roads. The report found that 49 percent of the region’s roads were unacceptable. Boston—According to a report by New York University researchers, Massachusetts would lose more than $37 million in federal highway funding next year under a proposal that would change the government’s formula for distributing transportation dollars. St. Paul, Minn.—According to the Associated Press, a borrow-now, pay-later transportation funding plan was agreed upon in the 2003 legislative session. The $3.8 billion bill includes money to run the state transportation and public safety departments. The state would borrow $400 million and seek $300 to $500 million in federal funds ahead of schedule to pay for up to $900 million in construction work over the next four years. Aggregate Issues Chambersburg, Pa.—Valley Quarries, Inc., received a Community Relations Good Neighbors Gold Medallion for excellence in community relations from the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association for its multi-media presentation “Stay Out — Stay Alive.” Produced by John Englerth, health/safety coordinator, the program is aimed at preventing injuries and fatalities that occur when adults and children play or swim in active or abandoned quarries. For complete coverage of state news and construction forecast, go to State by State.