McHenry County Blog got an interesting testimony from Fox Trails resident Amy Stock, which I would like to share with you:

My husband and I have lived in Fox Trails since 1992. We were here for the first gravel pit referendum.

At that time, we were told that property values would not be affected, that a berm of 8-10 ft would be added, trees would be planted to screen the view, operations would cease within 10 years, dust and noise pollution are minimal, no increase in truck traffic, etc.

As none of this happened, why would we believe Meyer now?

Additionally, we know that our property values took a significant hit.

It is disingenuous at best to say that our property values have been comparable.

The houses that are the closest to the pit were originally of higher quality, and more expensive. Now our values are the same as the houses built by other builders, with less quality.

You can be sure that we will be at the next meeting, waiting to ask these questions of the board.

The comment can be found on one of the earlier stories to which this story links.

Two earlier stories told of how Cary Village Board members have already pretty much agreed to the Meyer deal prior to any public notice.