SEELEY LAKE - Are we, Seeley Lake, in need of a centralized waste system we clearly can’t afford with so many questions still unanswered?
If septic systems are affecting our ground water, thus the lake, is it all systems in all areas or just defective systems in need of replacement?
Are all waste disposal systems around Seeley Lake functioning properly?
Should properties on the lake have holding tanks that are periodically pumped out?
Are the 500+ lots in the sewer district really the cause of the problems, or should the entire area north and south share the burden of this problem? This would certainly spread the costs and be fair as the entire community would benefit - wouldn’t it?
The voters in Seeley continue to oppose the sewer, yet the project continues to move forward. When something is pushed hard for by businesses/ politicians/governments, it is money driven. Is there a community business expansion problem limited by wastewater? Does Seeley really need more businesses?
Many important questions and few answers.
Our system of taxation for the good of all seems to work however flawed with greed and self-service. But when one is taxed by seemingly self-appointed representation for a non-proven reason there is certainly something wrong.
The “district” which is seemingly made up of and driven by local business people have certainly shown their “hand” in determining that business will pay the same rate as individuals for hookup and debt service. What’s wrong with this picture?
Another thing. Now there is a new development in our community of some 30 homes going in right in the middle of the “sewer district” that won’t be on the system. How does that work?
I$ there $omething going on that we tax payer$ ju$t don’t understand? Does the developer have the betterment of the community foremost in mind - or possibly many $$$$ of profit?
On the other hand, if the septic for this development is some type of high tech guaranteed not to affect ground water we should all share that technology. It has to be less expensive and make better sense for our community than the district proposals.
Having been on fixed income for over 17 years I have found my income continually attacked by inflation in all areas. Housing, utilities, fuel, food, increased taxation just to name a few. Being realistic, much of this is to be expected, however, when my limited income is attacked for no justifiable reason - well, it’s just not acceptable. As many in this community can’t afford the proposed system - and the $1,000+ annual operating costs - one wonders just what they will do.
Somehow I feel that the money driven proponents really don’t care about them. They will sell “the polluted lake left to my children” program. Folks, if this is what’s needed include all in sharing the financial burden. Don’t, as a community buy into a program with unproven need, benefit or affordability.
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