I received some startling information from an agricultural pilot yesterday regarding transmission lines.  In a study reviewing data for the past five years nation wide it was shown that large transmission lines, cell towers and wind towers account for 18% of all aerial applicator accidents and 32 % of all fatalities.  This pilot along with other ag pilots are very concerned about the proposed north loop route. 

The north loop was poorly conceived with no understanding of the impact it would have on a large farm area.  The Osgood and New Sweden farm communities are among the best farming areas in the state.  We have abundant water and deep rich soil.  The money generated from these farms circulates through Idaho Falls over and over again making a great impact on the local economy.  If this line goes through this farm area it will have significant negative consequences. 

Help us convince Idaho Falls to find a better route and option for their power needs.  Call your city council members to voice your opinion now.

Press Release
The city of Idaho Falls agreed to the conditions of the TROin Federal court allowing the Alliance for Property Rights to withdraw their motion.
Judge B. Lynn Windmill advises both parties in the case toshow prudence for the courts time and expense.
Idaho Falls, ID April 20th,2012:    The Alliance for Property Rights appeared inFederal Court today requesting a temporary restraining order be placed on thecity of Idaho Falls in regards to the proposed North Loop project.  At the beginning of the hearing the cityagreed to the conditions requested allowing APR to withdraw the motion.  Judge Windmill expressed regret that theissue was not resolved before taking the courts time.  A date will now be set to consider the extraterritorialauthority of a city to condemn property outside of their service area.  This hearing is expected to begin within 60days.

APR hoped to avoid today’s hearing by asking the city toshow in writing that no condemnation would begin before a judge’s ruling on thequestion of condemnation authority. However the city would not make that guarantee until today incourt. 






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From: Bryon L Reed <bryonreed@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 5:16 PM
Subject: Proposed North Loop project is delayed
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Press Release

The city of Idaho Falls agreed to the conditions of the TROin Federal court allowing the Alliance for Property Rights to withdraw their motion.
Judge B. Lynn Windmill advises both parties in the case toshow prudence for the courts time and expense.
Idaho Falls, ID April 20th,2012:    The Alliance for Property Rights appeared inFederal Court today requesting a temporary restraining order be placed on thecity of Idaho Falls in regards to the proposed North Loop project.  At the beginning of the hearing the cityagreed to the conditions requested allowing APR to withdraw the motion.  Judge Windmill expressed regret that theissue was not resolved before taking the courts time.  A date will now be set to consider the extraterritorialauthority of a city to condemn property outside of their service area.  This hearing is expected to begin within 60days.

APR hoped to avoid today’s hearing by asking the city toshow in writing that no condemnation would begin before a judge’s ruling on thequestion of condemnation authority. However the city would not make that guarantee until today incourt. 

The hearing scheduled for Friday April 20th will begin at 2 pm.  There was a time change due to a scheduling conflict. 

Press Release

Idaho Falls City Counsel accepts contract for north loop despite the pending federal court hearing.

 Actions of the Idaho Falls city council would cost rate payers or taxpayers thousands of dollars if Judge Windmill rules against the proposed route.

Idaho Falls, ID  April 14^th 2012:  In a meeting held on April 11^th   the Idaho Falls city council accepted a contract for the proposed north loop project after which Mike Lehto accepted praises from his colleges for a job well done.  Surprisingly, there was no mention or information regarding the pending federal court hearing which will begin to decide the legality of the ill route.  This mistake could hurt ratepayers of Idaho Falls power.

The Alliance for Property Rights and Fiscal Responsibility or APR previously filed motion in state court requesting a temporary restraining order be placed on Idaho Falls Power until the court is able to make a declaratory judgment regarding the extraterritorial rights a city would have to condemn property outside of its jurisdiction.  No Idaho city has ever taken this hostile action.   This hearing is scheduled for 2 pm on the 20^th of April.  The case will be held at the federal court building in Pocatello due to a request by the city moving the action from state court to federal court.   If APR prevails in this case or the future declaratory judgment it would make the actions of Idaho Falls moot and could result in a significant loss of money foolishly spent on a project that would not be able to proceed.  Idaho Falls and elected officials should be held accountable for the deliberate conduct they have demonstrated against private property owners living in Bonneville County. 

A court time has been scheduled.   April 20th in the Federal court house in Pocatello at 3:30 pm we will be before Judge Windmill.  We will finally get our opportunity to present the relevant facts of the law regarding property rights in the state of Idaho.