Bexar County Commissioner's Court Defers Vote on Resolution.

There was virtually "standing room only" at the county court house when MEG along with county commissioner Tommy Adkisson attempted to pass a resolution against the current expansion permit for the Tessman Road landfill.  Notable in the crowd was East Central ISD's school board member Steve Bryant.

Several members of MEG along with a representative of the Neighborhood's First Alliance spoke before the county commissioner and Judge Krier.  The issues of trash, odor, health, and ethics were paramount in presentation.

BFI also was present and took the opportunity to inform the county of the wonderful benefits of having BFI within the county and in particular in SE Bexar county.  BFI spoke of their work with handicap children and their donation of a parking lot to the Martinez Social Club (who is in favor of the expansion).  They also touted the soccer field they provide for the children of Randolf and the recycling center they have on site for any resident to use.

Equally impressive was the failed attempt to mislead the county into believing that they had no legal authority to pass a resolution against the expansion.  Their lobbyist "played the same hand" as he did at the San Antonio City Council meeting.  There he informed the city that they would be in legal trouble if they passed a resolution and he also attempted to "float" similar resolutions to the council.  The San Antonio City Council  would have no part of it and the resolution against the expansion passed.

Unfortunately BFI was much more successful this time.  BFI skillfully brought the resolution to a halt.  Their use of the "facts" was successful in bringing some doubt to some commissioners.

It is interesting to note that issues regarding Waste Management's Rosio Creek permit were brought up again--even though those issues had already been settled in an earlier San Antonio Council Meeting.  To hear the echo of this issue leads me to wonder if this is a ruse by individuals to worry elected officials into not taking a stand against the expansion.

Judge Krier is now actively participating in bringing both BFI and citizens of SE Bexar County, through MEG, together to reach an amicable solution.