Thanks, Brunswick County,
for your response . . .
To Brunswick County residents,
Our thanks to those local residents who responded to our
first open letter. Your comments and questions have helped us
understand some of yourconcerns about our proposed Brunswick
County quarry. We hope the information in this letter and
accompanying Q & A will clarify any remaining misunderstand
ing. We also hope to achieve a better understanding, on everyone s
part, of our serious commitment to environmental stewardship m
and safety. This commitment will be extended to our Brunswick
As promised, we are responding to all calls and letters as
quickly and as fully as possible. One call I received stands out in
my mind. After I answered the callers questions, she said that
while everything I had explained might he true, she simply didn't want things to change in Brunswick
County. 1 can certainly understand her desire. But just as in other regions of the state, Brunswick
County has changed and will continue to change. In fact, new people and new companies with fresh
ideas are helping shape and improve the future of nearly every North Carolina community. We want
to be a positive part of that change. We want to otter jobs, economic benefits and our commitment to
this community.
We have answered many questions about our proposed facility, some of which we addressed in
our first Q & A advertisement. Others arc discussed in our new Q & A, at right. Allow me to briefly
respond to some of the most often asked questions.
Some have asked what our quarry will look like. No home, business or passer-by will see our
operations due to the site's buffer zone that will have no buildings of any kind. In fact, we plan to
plant additional trees and other natural cover in this area.
Questions about noise and vibrations have also been raised. Phil Berber, one of the country's
leading seismologists, reports that the blasting required to gather product from the quarry will not dis
turb any home, business or manufacturing facility in the area.
Another question has concerned the future of plants and animals on our property that may appear
on endangered species lists. This is an important concern to all of us and has been a top priority in our
planning. We are pleased to report that a noted biologist and environmental consultant conducted a
study of the property and found that no endangered species are present in the proposed mining area.
He also found that timbering and intense flash fires over the years have left an inhospitable environ
ment for such plants and animals. Further environmental studies will be conducted as appropriate.
Finally, I want to emphasize that we wish to develop and nurture a positive relationship with
Brunswick County. At Martin Marietta Aggregates, we take our responsibilities seriously and pledge
to be a good corporate citizen and neighbor.
1 once again invite you to call me with any questions or concerns you may have. You can reach me
at (919) 781-4550 or write to me at Martin Marietta Aggregates, 2710 Wycliff Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607.
I'll see to it personally that your questions are answered. Thank you for your time and input.
Sincerely,
Steve Zelnak, President
Martin Marietta Aggregates
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