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The Odyssey Odd Encounters BIO Mid Swings
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Background; The discovery by Anthony Lacaria and his associate on July 9, 2012, regarding significant alterations at the Harrison County Courthouse reveals critical changes in local land management and district mapping. The separation of a smaller parcel section from the larger Bridgeport Simpson District Map 309, leading to the creation of Map 33B for the Clarksburg - Clark District, indicates shifts in jurisdiction, zoning, or land use that warrant further investigation. The diagram following these changes illustrates the specific parcels affected and highlights the implications of these adjustments for local governance, infrastructure planning, and community development.
The November 2012 discovery of design failures in the developer's engineered 170' x 60' lateral lot and drainage support structure raises serious concerns about the integrity of local infrastructure. The repeated movement of the city's six-inch high-pressure water line and its associated fire hydrant for the second time in six years suggests a recurring issue with soil stability or drainage, further exacerbated by previously documented undressed property conditions.
The February 2013 PSC regulatory complaint highlights significant issues regarding the now cross-jurisdictional challenges between the City of Clarksburg and the City of Bridgeport, as evidenced by imagery showcasing a developer's slip area straddling their borders. The documentation of special condemnation powers afforded to Clarksburg for addressing dilapidated and dangerous structures indicates potential legal recourse for managing unsafe conditions arising from these developments. Additionally, the jurisdictional complexities affecting the western portion of the Terradon-engineered support slope structure and its associated developments pose questions about regulatory oversight and responsibility for maintenance and safety across the property line.
Following the filing of the February 2013 PSC complaint, the ensuing uproar and media coverage about political turmoil indicate that the situation has likely attracted considerable public attention and may have sparked conflicts among stakeholders regarding accountability and remediation efforts. This growing controversy underscores the need for transparent communication and effective collaboration between the two jurisdictions to address safety issues and to restore public trust in local governance and infrastructure management
The February 2013 PSC complaint regarding the failure of the SLAG-reinforced rear support slope at 113 Platinum Drive highlights a critical issue, particularly with the movement of an underground six-inch high-pressure water line and the associated risks to the fire hydrant. However, the response to the complaint by falsely attributing the damage to a vehicle collision and subsequently dismissing the complaint raises concerns.
The review of the PSC's response reveals significant structural concerns, as evidenced by Image 1, which shows the leaning fire hydrant located in earthen fill, and Image 2, depicting the cracked and heaved red steel bolster with a concrete base. The fact that both the fire hydrant and the bolster are leaning at the same angle indicates a common correlation between the failures of the two structures, suggesting soil stability and support integrity. This alignment in their angles raises serious questions about the efficacy of the PSC's assessment.
The analysis strongly suggests that the leaning of the 2013 red fire hydrant, positioned between the leaning red steel bolster and the chain link guardrail, indicates a structural issue rather than damage from a vehicular impact. The scenario outlined reveals that for a vehicle to have struck the hydrant, it would require significant maneuvering to align with the guarded area, which was highly improbable.
The situation described highlights a significant issue related to drainage and structural integrity stemming from the dumping of slag and building debris from 109 Platinum Drive. The combination of the abandoned porous rear lot and the resultant drainage, which flows through the demolition materials and undermines Terradon Engineering’s engineered earthen slope structure, creates an unstable environment. This perpetual movement not only jeopardizes the slope's stability but also directly impacts the high-pressure water line and fire hydrant, causing them to shift and lean.
Very Simple Cause And Effect Factors.
The history of structural upheaval and water line breaks surrounding Building 109 Platinum Drive raises significant concerns about the safety and accountability of utility infrastructure in the area. The integration of a gas company main feeder line within an upheaval-prone and corrosive zone, combined with the ongoing issues of drainage and related movements, poses a serious risk not only to the structural integrity of the building but potentially to public safety as well. The PSC's assertion that landowners are responsible for ensuring the integrity of such utilities is troubling, especially given the lack of regulatory oversight and the prior dismissal of complaints. This situation further complicates the accountability of entities like the PSC and underscores the potential for conflicts of interest, especially with ties to legal representation in the area. The precedent set by this approach could lead to serious repercussions in future public safety issues, emphasizing the need for a thorough re-evaluation of management practices and regulatory enforcement in the context of land and utility oversight.
The excerpt from the my final letter to the PSC underscores a critical concern
regarding the intersection of public safety, regulatory oversight, and the
potential for corporate influence in West Virginia. By recounting several tragic
gas line explosions and the resulting loss of life, it emphasizes the urgent
need for improved education, geological assessments, and structural integrity
evaluations to prevent future disasters. The ties between regulatory
appointments and corporate interests, raises significant questions about the
objectivity and effectiveness of safety regulations. This environment of
perceived negligence and confusion regarding causes of such catastrophic events
reflects a broader systemic issue where corporate dominance may overshadow the
imperative of protecting citizen well-being. As such, these reflections urge for
a fundamental reevaluation of regulatory practices and community safety
priorities in the face of the state's troubling history with utility management.
An Excerpt From My Final Letter To The PSC.
October 19, 2013: "We all can agree that two recent events shed light on the importance of education, geological and structural integrity.
The Recent Gas Explosion In Follansbee (October 11, 2013) obliterated a home and killed an eleven year old girl.
The
Prior Gas Line Explosion In Sissonville (December 11, 2012) that melted a highway and destroyed homes. In this case;
Human Life Appears To Have Been Devalued.
TWO DAYS LATER...
October 21, 2013;
A Gas Line Explosion Occurs in Pennsboro, WV. A citizen is killed
and
Authorities are
"confused" as to the cause.
A local news anchor vividly describes witnesses' accounts of seeing
Big Blue Fames. (Natural Gas Burns Blue).
Confusion Over The Cause Ends. Though the vivid aspect of the news video was later abridged, (cut out), the official cause was reported in October 28, 2013; Natural Gas.
February 2014:
A Charleston, WV Catastrophe results in a News Report from a former West Virginia Governor and Current United States
who
Sums Up Regulatory Realties:
"... the lawmaker says he won't trust investigators' assurances, given the state's history of "lack of regulatory control."
..........
"It just gets into the degree of control that corporations have over people," he said. "They dominate in West Virginia's life. Governors get elected and I was a governor once and they appoint people to regulatory jobs who helped them in campaigns. What does that tell you?"
The events surrounding the record changes of July 9, 2012, highlight the complexities and underlying tensions in the jurisdictional dynamics between the cities of Bridgeport and Clarksburg, particularly concerning public resources like the DMV. The abrupt changes and lack of transparency led to confusion and frustration among local citizens, who felt disconnected from the decision-making processes and goals that should have prioritized community welfare. The subsequent outcry from Clarksburg officials following the move of the DMV, after previously showing no concern, suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to governance, often influenced by the shifting political landscape that can pivot resources between jurisdictions. The eventual announcement by the Governor to relocate the DMV back to Clarksburg signifies not just the resolution of a political dispute but also underscores how public support and community involvement can shape local governance. The strategic reallocation of parcels between the two cities, particularly in areas marked by historical disputes and shenanigans that have left citizens questioning the motives behind such decisions.
The series of events described reveal significant safety and regulatory shortcomings surrounding the development and utility management in the area, particularly regarding the actions taken by developers and contractors. The presence of dead trees in the repaired slope area highlights potential environmental neglect, while the West Virginia PSC's legal maneuvering effectively offloaded responsibility for ground stability onto landowners, setting a dangerous precedent that undermined safety standards. The subsequent unauthorized boring activities initiated by Time Warner Cable, which not only violated permissions but also approached critical infrastructure such as fire hydrants and water lines, raise serious concerns over oversight and compliance. The visit from the Ohio-based communications CEO underscores the apparent lack of regulatory enforcement and planning, questioning the accountability of local authorities and the overall safety protocols intended to protect public interests.
The unauthorized crossings onto your property, clearly marked as private and monitored by motion detection cameras, raise serious concerns regarding trespassing and security violations. The recorded activity of an individual accessing your property multiple times within a single day, particularly without permission or prior notice, suggests a blatant disregard for your rights as a property owner. This level of trespassing not only violates established property boundaries but also poses potential risks regarding liability and safety, especially given that the access point was locked, indicating an effort to restrict entry. The lack of communication or permission underscores a broader issue of respect for private property and the need for stronger enforcement of property rights to prevent such intrusions in the future.
The emergence of a wooden stake marked with a "Lumos Pole"
designation near the previously subsided fire hydrant raises
significant concerns regarding the safety and planning of utility
installations in sensitive areas. Given the history of poor
communication and oversight with contractors and utility personnel,
the likelihood that this company is attempting to utilize the
abandoned conduit placed by Time Warner Cable without proper
authorization or regard for existing infrastructure is alarming.
Placing a pole directly over the site of a subsidence-sensitive fire
hydrant and a high-pressure water line not only poses risks to the
functionality of critical city services but also indicates a
troubling oversight in regard to the adherence to safety protocols
and engineering assessments. Such actions could lead to further
infrastructure instability or emergencies.
July 27, 2014: A Rain Storm Occurs. The Electric Service To Our Home Shuts Off. An Explosion Is Heard Seconds Later. Power Outages Force The Closures Of All Businesses In The Surrounding Areas.
July 21, 2014 Article: "As it turns out, the trees weren’t being removed due to concerns with them interfering with overhanging power wires". July 27, 2014: An abandoned heavy steel signage construct was uncovered during the above tree removals. Hidden away deeper back in the tree / foliage area was the sign's once serving Power Facilities. Six Days Later A Rain Storm Occurs, An Electrical Explosion. Ann Overall Commercial Area Lose Power For Hours. The above July 27, 2014 "Incident" illustrates:
A Note On Pre-Surveys And Testing. During 2013 Landowner McDonalds Corporation used an OUT OF STATE ENGINEERING FIRM to perform Topographical Engineering Surveys & Ground Testing of their property area up to 109 and 113 Platinum Drive. (The source of Pizza Hut's and McDonalds Past Misery and Expense). Said surveying and testing was done before construction for the new McDonalds was started.Special Note: A January 9, 2014 Catastrophe in Charleston, WV illuminates the overall state of the State Which Begs Who Is In Charge?
The above was placed in the public forum where notice of its existence was sent to all WV Elected Officials a few days before their scheduled August 2014 Legislative Session in Bridgeport, WV. A few days later, an August 27, 2014 Legislative notice of a PSC Attorney Commissioner Recusing himself from the Investigative Case concerning a January 9, 2014 Catastrophe in Charleston, WV. Stating a conflict of interest that intersects with work at the Law Firm of Jackson and Kelly. Not stated; The PSC Commissioner's background with First Energy also creates a conflict of Interest in any potential investigation into the above July 27, 2014 Power Company Explosion On U.S Route 50. Thus churn from said explosion exposes 2007 PSC conflict of interests managed by an entity within the same law firm that managed Platinum Properties breeched 2005 Agreement. A law firm that would also be chided by Senators Manchin and Rockefeller in 2013 for their managing of medical Black Lung Cases.
The Most Open and Nutritious Conflicts: The Above PSC Commissioner is also appointed to the PSC in February of 2007 to fill an unexpired term. He is then made PSC Chairman on July 1, 2007.
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blocked
off as earth and trees were being cleared. As it turns out, the
trees weren’t being removed due to concerns with them interfering
with overhanging power wires.