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    Dr. Barry Needs to Get the Lead Out

    While we close in on four years since their purchase of the former Gun Club on Maple Road, the contamination still sits there festering, like so many of Benderson Development’s empty storefronts in Amherst and Western New York in general. Contamination of the site was well known at the time of purchase, and Benderson accepted the responsibility of the clean-up once the deal was closed.

    In his vote of support for the rezoning of the site, Dr. Barry sited his concern “as a physician” that the zoning be approved so the site would get cleaned up. He could have said, “As an elected official of the Town of Amherst, I object to the rezoning as it is contrary to our adopted Masterplan, but as a physician I insist the developer act on their responsibility to clean up this site immediately.”

    It seems if his justification for approving the rezoning was genuine, then he would have been leading the charge to get this site decontaminated from the start. Instead it is apparent he was willing to hide behind his title of “doctor” when making a decision which was clearly meant to be based on zoning, traffic, quality of life, and Masterplan considerations.

    I did not hear him press for the clean up before the vote or in the many months that have followed since the vote either. Based on his inaction, his concern for our Town of Amherst residents health does not seem very passionate at this time.

    He was well aware at the time of his vote that the developer was responsible for cleanup of the site from the start regardless. So if he wants to be a leader, Dr. Barry better start being more honest about his motivations when making decisions or when he is voting on land use, budget, or any other issues that come before the Town Board, and stop hiding behind one of his other titles.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GrowSmarter View Post
    While we close in on four years since their purchase of the former Gun Club on Maple Road, the contamination still sits there festering, like so many of Benderson Development’s empty storefronts in Amherst and Western New York in general. Contamination of the site was well known at the time of purchase, and Benderson accepted the responsibility of the clean-up once the deal was closed.

    In his vote of support for the rezoning of the site, Dr. Barry sited his concern “as a physician” that the zoning be approved so the site would get cleaned up. He could have said, “As an elected official of the Town of Amherst, I object to the rezoning as it is contrary to our adopted Masterplan, but as a physician I insist the developer act on their responsibility to clean up this site immediately.”

    It seems if his justification for approving the rezoning was genuine, then he would have been leading the charge to get this site decontaminated from the start. Instead it is apparent he was willing to hide behind his title of “doctor” when making a decision which was clearly meant to be based on zoning, traffic, quality of life, and Masterplan considerations.

    I did not hear him press for the clean up before the vote or in the many months that have followed since the vote either. Based on his inaction, his concern for our Town of Amherst residents health does not seem very passionate at this time.

    He was well aware at the time of his vote that the developer was responsible for cleanup of the site from the start regardless. So if he wants to be a leader, Dr. Barry better start being more honest about his motivations when making decisions or when he is voting on land use, budget, or any other issues that come before the Town Board, and stop hiding behind one of his other titles.
    Thank you for confirming my thoughts on that rezone issue. I do remember Dr. Barry all over TV emphasizing the importance of the lead clean-up and, as a physician, that was the reason for his vote. Anyone that had/has even a smattering of knowledge about rezoning and purchasing of property, knew he was being grossly disingenuous. Thought it strange also, that as a physician, he never expressed any concern for the air, light, noise pollution and traffic issues for nearby residents.
    Now, we learn BW is a developer. That could explain the subterfuge.

    So let's see if BW, as Supervisor, gets the lead out of his butt and gets the lead out of the Benderson property.

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    Does anyone know just how much it would cost a private company to clean up??
    "I know you guys enjoy reading my stuff because it all makes sense. "

    Dumbest post ever! Thanks for the laugh PO!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trajan View Post
    Now, we learn BW is a developer. That could explain the subterfuge.

    So let's see if BW, as Supervisor, gets the lead out of his butt and gets the lead out of the Benderson property.
    Or...Is it not a "real" issue?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dougles View Post
    Does anyone know just how much it would cost a private company to clean up??
    Would you buy a car knowing it has rust (and it shows rust)? And then ask the dealer after you bought it if he'll (or the manufacturer)or the highway department(because we all know salt does contibute to the rust on the cars) will pay to have the rust taken care of? Does that me sense. No, it doesn't. You bought it knowing the problem, now you get to pay to have the probelm taken care of. Cost should have been factored in before buying the property not after, unless you have no clue as to what you are doing.
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    This is a Leader

    I cannot believe, after all this time, Dr. Barry is still sticking to the "clean up the site" excuse for approving this rezoning.

    Watch our new fearless leader in this video:
    http://www.wkbw.com/news/local/70554...?video=YHI&t=a

    What a powerful advocate for our health and safety!

    I feel safer all ready.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheRightView View Post
    Would you buy a car knowing it has rust (and it shows rust)? And then ask the dealer after you bought it if he'll (or the manufacturer)or the highway department(because we all know salt does contibute to the rust on the cars) will pay to have the rust taken care of? Does that me sense. No, it doesn't. You bought it knowing the problem, now you get to pay to have the probelm taken care of. Cost should have been factored in before buying the property not after, unless you have no clue as to what you are doing.
    So after all that bitching your answer is?? I'm looking for a NUMBER, nothing more!
    "I know you guys enjoy reading my stuff because it all makes sense. "

    Dumbest post ever! Thanks for the laugh PO!

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    Quote Originally Posted by GrowSmarter View Post
    I cannot believe, after all this time, Dr. Barry is still sticking to the "clean up the site" excuse for approving this rezoning.

    Watch our new fearless leader in this video:
    http://www.wkbw.com/news/local/70554...?video=YHI&t=a

    What a powerful advocate for our health and safety!

    I feel safer all ready.
    OMG...THE BW is still spewing BS about the reason for his rezone vote.
    He demonstrates his contempt for Amherst residents, at every opportunity. He really does believe we are stupid and will believe whatever he says because HE says it...

    In this land issue, BW continues to play the fool to oblige his developer buddies and serve his own development interests.
    Benderson bought the gun club property with no contingencies. It is his land. He is obligated to clean it, regardless of zoning. Because he is eligible for the Brownfield Cleanup Program....all New York State taxpayers end up paying for his clean-up. The larger it is, the more credits he gets. Reason enough to make the project as big as possible, including retail space, office space, 7 restaurants, community theater, condos, apartments, hotel, 1800 seat cineplex, and ramp garage...whether we need/want it or not.


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    Quote Originally Posted by GrowSmarter View Post
    I cannot believe, after all this time, Dr. Barry is still sticking to the "clean up the site" excuse for approving this rezoning.

    Watch our new fearless leader in this video:
    http://www.wkbw.com/news/local/70554...?video=YHI&t=a

    What a powerful advocate for our health and safety!

    I feel safer all ready.
    Dr. Barry's not a very good actor. Is that supposed to be his despondent pouty look? The news story does explain why an excavator was posed at the gun club this week though. It's obvious that they never intended to use it for actual excavation. Benderson will not start the clean up until the fairways appeal is lost so that certain board members have a reason to keep approving the development without looking so bad to the general public. Sounds like someone's typical MO. Expect all aspects of the project to be set and approved by the verdict date of the appeal. And Ch. 7 must be very hard up for promoters.

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    Once He Takes Office?

    Notice at the end of the news report the reporter notes Dr. Barry will consider action after taking office.

    Hasn't he been in office as an Amherst Town Board Member since before the project was proposed?

    Just another cop-out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dougles View Post
    Does anyone know just how much it would cost a private company to clean up??
    1.) I'm not sure what this question has to do regarding a thread about Dr. Barry's making a zoning issue based on anything outside of his responsibilities as an elected official of the Town of Amherst, or his total inaction in pressuring Benderson Development for the cleanup of the site, as the contamination continues to sit there.

    2.) I hope this question does not imply that the Benderson Corporation does not have the financial means to clean up the site on their own tomorrow if they chose to do so.

    3) If you really would like to know how much the clean up would cost in dollar amounts, find out the total size of the site, what percentage of the site is contaminated, then call a company who performs this type of cleanup for their best estimate. That is not information the average viewer of this site would have possession of off-hand.

    Otherwise, do you have something to ad about the real subject matter of this thread, because this type of question is often used to get responders off the original topic.
    Last edited by GrowSmarter; November 21st, 2009 at 09:57 AM. Reason: missing word

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    Better yet, contact the DEC. I'm sure they have had the proposed plan, including cost estimates, for almost a year. The plan is public knowledge and should be available through them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dougles View Post
    So after all that bitching your answer is?? I'm looking for a NUMBER, nothing more!
    ASK Benderson, they should have done their homework before buying the land.
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