New Public Range in Danger of Close?

[Lady Sharpshooter]

Did anyone stop by the township building to see the plans? I'm told from someone who has seen the plans that the range will have something for every type of shooter.

[Lady Sharpshooter]

I finally went down to the Township and got a look at the plans and took some notes on the ranges.

Send me a private message if you want to know anything.

[redeye202]

Went to rep ya, the powers that be said I have to spread the love around some more before I can give you some.

[Lady Sharpshooter]

I just got word that there will be a Planning Commission meeting at Ransom Town Hall on Hickory Lane this Monday at 7:00PM. Not sure if the range is on the agenda, but it is an open meeting.

[craighmarshall]

I just got word that there will be a Planning Commission meeting at Ransom Town Hall on Hickory Lane this Monday at 7:00PM. Not sure if the range is on the agenda, but it is an open meeting.

Let me guess, nothing went on regarding the Range in question?

[Lady Sharpshooter]

From what I am told, you guessed wrong.

The township engineer gave the developer a letter with lots of comments and questions some of which I am told are illegal and outside of his authority for him to ask. It appears the engineer asks for things without consulting the township attorney.

Developer told me to expect the Township to get sued for a whole lot of $ if they deny him his application.

[CL3]

From what I am told, you guessed wrong.

The township engineer gave the developer a letter with lots of comments and questions some of which I am told are illegal and outside of his authority for him to ask. It appears the engineer asks for things without consulting the township attorney.

Developer told me to expect the Township to get sued for a whole lot of $ if they deny him his application.

Interesting. These Township-folk typically try to get a "few extras" whenever a new project comes in. Some may call it "extortion" and some may call it the "cost of doing business," particularly when a developer is asking for a lot of variances or has a controversial project.

I guess it just depends on what side of the fence you are on. If I were the developer's attorney, I'd advise him to watch the hyperbole... be the bigger man and win approval for the project.

[CL3]

Any update on this range? Thanks.

[Lady Sharpshooter]

Here's the latest. http://theabingtonjournal.com/storie...b_type=stories

The developer gave the Township comments on the engineer's letter. The document was about 33 pages long! Just shows how they want to red tape this project.

[redeye202]

The developer of the range looks to be in this for the long run and will take the township to court if needed, I think we will have a gun range here sooner rather than later.