c/o PDK Watch
P.O. Box 49325
Atlanta, GA 30359
Lee Remmel, Airport Director
DeKalb Peachtree Airport
212 Administration Building
2000 Airport Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30341
January
26, 2001
Mr. Remmel:
I am writing today speaking for
the community that lives near the airport. This request represents the
consensus of thirty-three homeowners' associations that include approximately
ten thousand homes in the North DeKalb area. The purpose of my letter
is to request your assistance. Specifically, I request your partnership
in working with the community to alleviate airport related issues that
adversely affect our quality of life.
We desire to live in harmony with
the airport and with airport operations. To achieve this goal, we request
your cooperation and commitment in working with us to address the concerns
listed below.
Our vision of making DeKalb County
the most liveable county in Georgia includes an airport where the airport
director:
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informs the community of issues, proposals or activities that have the
potential to affect the community's quality of life.
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responds to each citizen's question on airport policy and operations openly,
completely and in a timely manner .
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demonstrates a reduction in night flights and a reduction in intrusive
daytime noise (above 65 decibels.)
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makes all airport records accessible to the community.
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seeks ideas and use suggestions and recommendations from the Airport Advisory
Board and from concerned citizens on matters of airport policy and operations.
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utilizes input from the community on issues that affect the community.
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follows the DeKalb Airport Master Plan.
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upholds the US Court of Appeals, 11th
Circuit, confirming the weight of planes using the airport to 66,000 pounds.
Attached is a list of our issues of concern that I compiled after meeting and speaking
to my neighbors, civic leaders, and homeowners' association members. I
believe this list fairly reflects the status of operations at the airport
today. I also provide suggestions on how to reach the status the community
wants. I request your review of the attached list.
Speaking for PDK Watch, I am seeking
your commitment to reach the desired community status. Please respond
to my request in writing and state your willingness to meet these community
goals. I request your cooperation in providing a timetable and schedule
listing how the Airport staff will accomplish these goals. Please respond
within fourteen days of your receipt of this letter. PDK Watch looks forward
to working with you in a cooperative manner. We ask your assistance and
support to make DeKalb County the most liveable county in Georgia.
Sincerely
yours,
David Green
cc: Vernon Jones, Chief Executive
Office
Richard Stogner,
DeKalb County Commissioner
Judy Yates
DeKalb County Commissioner
Gale Walldorff
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