HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter from Nathan & Susie Mayo - New Era Mine CERTIFIED MAIL;RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
May 28,2008 BUTTE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION
Butte County, Board of supervisors J U N 5 2008
c%Mr.C.Brian Haddix
Clerk of the Board,Administration Dept OROVILLE,CALIFORNIA
25 County Center Drive
Oroville CA 95965
RE: New Era.Mine,Mining Permit#81-135
Dear Board of Supervisors:
We own property and reside in Butte County in the Casa Del Rey Homeowners Association which is off
Pentz Road and overlooking the canyon where subject exists. It is very disturbing to us to see that this
mine continues to operate when the Butte County Planning
Commission determined the operators to not
be in compliance with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act.
Even more disturbing is apparent negligence on the part of the county in not proactivelydealing
of ling with this
Development
matter months ago when concerns were first brought to the attention of theDeption is not in compliance
Services. The scope of operation has changed dramatically and this mining pera
with the approved amount of earth movement granted back on 1982. We are not convinced this permit is
even valid!
Additionally,it has come to our attention that this mining operation has the potential to expand even more
causing direct damage to our association. We understand that an offer has been made by the
mine
were
operators to purchase 120 acres below our association, owned by Dennis & Lisa Hughes h
granted an easement from our association for ingress and egress-
Lastly, should understand that due to the current mining activity and the potential for even greater
Lastly, y that we, as home owners in close
activity, e.g. Increased Noise & Negative Environmental Impact,
proximity,are already facing reduced home values with the potential for even greater loss.
It is imperative that a Full Environmental Impact Report be ordered and reviewed before an intelligent
decision can be made on this matter,and in the interim a"Cease and Desist Order"must be issued to New
Era Mine. Further, it would be highly recommended that the Board visit the site and impacted
neighboring areas to filly appreciate the current situation. BUTTE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION
Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. JUN 0 6 4wa
Sincerely, OROVDJACALIFORMIA
Nathan& usie LMayo Q , �C t E'-+' Lo`��vi 6V
4482 Casa Sierra Vista J
Paradise CA 95969 C"", t � c�
Cc: Ken Yamaguchi,County Supervisor Distric ,
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