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       Pittsford Town Supervisor is a DAMmed liar!
   DIR By: Michael Caswell
       Date: July 28, 2021, 8:20 am
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       In his recent post to the STCC Facebook page he states "we
       carried the day in part with expert testimony from a recognized
       slope stability engineer at the University of Michigan, to the
       effect that trees on embankments not only do no harm to the
       stability of structures, they enhance them, because their root
       systems help to hold the earthen banks together."
       Now Mr. Smith knows full well that Prof Donald Gray made a
       statement to the ECNA which refuted his testimony.
       Here is the full story
  HTML https://eriecanalfacts.wordpress.com/2018/04/19/testimony-in-question-vegetation-on-dams/
       In summary Prof Gray said "I don’t know of any earth dams where
       woody vegetation was purposely planted or allowed to grow on a
       face of the dam.  Such is not the case with earthen levees where
       vegetation can often be found growing on both the landward and
       water sides."
       And Mr. Smith knows full well that the STCC leaders Agte & Maier
       conned Gray into thinking they were discussing 'wooded slopes'
       not earthen embankment dams.
       I had to chuckle at his brash statement, "There is no public
       need for clear cutting"  Sort of flies in the face of all the
       experts, like FEMA, ASDSO, USACE  and NYDEC  - including their
       expert from Michigan Donald Gray.
       But then, Bill knows best, doesn't he?
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       #Post#: 1658--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Pittsford Town Supervisor is a DAMmed liar!
   DIR By: Doug K
       Date: July 28, 2021, 12:56 pm
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       As are most of the other members of this group, many who are
       PUBLIC EMPLOYEES or ELECTED OFFICIALS, and as such should know
       better than to be caught up supporting the "wrong side" of a NYS
       Public Safety Program.
       After all, didn't they swear to uphold the laws of this State?
       To protect the Public, from danger?
       The NYS Dept of Conservation says the TREES on Canal Embankments
       are UNSAFE, grass is the only allowed cover for earthen
       embankment Dams.
       FEMA, among many others, agrees with the State on this.
       Sadly the picture below tells a much different story, that
       VOTERS can correct the next time these people come up for
       election or to have their contract renewed.
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       Re: Pittsford Town Supervisor is a DAMmed liar!
   DIR By: Michael Caswell
       Date: July 29, 2021, 6:10 am
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       Here is a good summary of the situation that perhaps Mr Smith
       should read.
  HTML https://damfailures.org/lessons-learned/uncontrolled-vegetation-on-and-around-dams-can-hinder-inspection-and-lead-to-serious-structural-damage-significant-maintenance-costs-and-possible-failure/
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