HomeMy Public PortalAbout2018.11.12 J Reis FW_ feedback on Midas project and proposed Stibnite FoundationFrom:Anette Spickard
To:City Council; BessieJo Wagner
Subject:FW: feedback on Midas project and proposed Stibnite Foundation
Date:Tuesday, November 13, 2018 8:24:06 AM
FYI
From: Janet Reis <janetreis@boisestate.edu>
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2018 11:01 AM
To: Anette Spickard <aspickard@mccall.id.us>
Cc: Holidays in United States <janetreis@boisestate.edu>
Subject: feedback on Midas project and proposed Stibnite Foundation
Hello,
I write to offer my support for the Midas Gold project generally and the possibility of the City of
McCall entering into a community agreement specifically.
I have made a point as a resident of McCall since the mid 1990s to try and track the actions of the
company since they first came to the area. Reopening the Stibnite site holds both potential risks and
potential benefits.
Over the course of the years and after attending a number of presentations, including the Midas
presentation in Boise in the last year and the proposed Stibnite Foundation presentation in Cascade
last month, I am persuaded that Midas is sincere in their commitment to restoring major portions of
the ravaged mining site while starting a working mine and cultivating positive community
relationships.
I think the quality of staff dedicated by Midas to develop community relationships attests to the level
of the corporate commitment to our area and its citizens.
In previous correspondence about Midas, I have tried to bring forward the import of opening new
jobs for our community. I believe these jobs are significant for many families in the area.
With regards the the choice of joining in a community agreement, I believe this initiative would also
be of benefit to our community. The agreement would promote further collaboration between and
among communities. The agreement would encourage more thoughtful analysis of community
needs. The agreement would one of the methods to keep the communities informed of events and
milestones with the mining effort. Over time,the resources offered by the Stibnite Foundation could
be used to address longstanding community needs with targeted funding.
Please contact me if additional input would be helpful.
Thank you.
Janet Reis
15 Flicker
McCall