HomeMy Public PortalAbout2018.08.16 S DavenportCity of McCall
City Council
Mayor Jackie Aymon
Council Pres Bob Giles
Council Mem Colby Nielsen
Council Mem Melanie Holmes
Council Mem Thomas Sowers
Re: Midas Gold Idaho Community Agreement
16Aug 18
I would encourage your endorsement of The City of McCall
Community Agreement with Midas Gold Idaho.
The restoration of the Stibnite mining site is critical to the
sustainability of the Salmon River. Past strong weather has lead to
the disruption of the River. Blow Creek is a prime example, if not
for the pit a major mess would have occurred. Today the pit is
almost full, nothing to stop tailing, old disturbed grounds, or
landslides from getting in the River.
Midas Gold Idaho has filed a Plan of Restoration and Operation.
In this plan are liners for tailings, restoration of Meadow Creek,
restoration of Blow Creek and its wet lands, planting of thousands
of trees and restoring fish runs to both creeks.
None of these measures are possible without private monies.
Federal dollars, special interest group dollars, etc. have not been
forth coming to restore the site.
Common practice is to have a place at the table when an offer is
made to be a part of the restoration. It is a lot easier and
informative to be a part then to be on the outside.
We strongly encourage you to consider the positives of being a
member of the Community Agreement.
We were at the heart of developing the community agreements.
Locals, drafting the agreements over a year's time, which reflected
local wishes and goals.
Thank You for your time and service
Scotty Davenport
Valley County
Cc Anette Spickard City Manager