Category : Correspondence(181)

Letter from Deputy Ombudsman Rella E. Foldy regarding Mr. Fest’s sewer connection issue with the DesMoines Sewer District. The letter discusses Mr. Fest’s financial hardship and request for temporary sewer connection while the Port of Seattle plans to acquire his property.

Letter from Port of Seattle Executive Director Richard D. Ford to Virginia E. Dana expressing concerns about the Concorde aircraft (supersonic) and federal regulations permitting noisier aircraft operations. Ford discusses how this undermines the Sea-Tac Communities Plan’s cornerstone principle that aircraft should become quieter, not noisier.

Letter from Donald G. Shay to Charles Schuh regarding a proposal for Barbara Summers to become a full voting member of the Policy Advisory Committee. Shay explains the current citizen representation structure and expresses opposition to increasing membership solely for an additional Westside member.

Letter from Port of Seattle President Henry T. Simonson to King County Councilwoman Bernice Stern regarding decisions on two specific areas adjacent to Sea-Tac International Airport: the West acquisition area and the southeast conversion area. The Port concludes against acquiring the westside area due to costs and recommends addressing the southeast conversion area through noise

Letter from Senator Warren Magnuson, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, to Virginia Dana providing copies of H.R. 4312 and H.R. 7720 (Airport and Airway Development Extension Acts of 1975) and acknowledging her comments about Sea-Tac development plans.

Letter from Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Frank B. Brouillet to Mrs. Virginia Dana responding to her request for assistance in developing legislation to close public schools located in F.A.A. cleared zones. The superintendent suggests working directly through legislators and promises cooperation in seeking passage of such a proposal.

Letter from Port of Seattle Director of Aviation Donald G. Shay to FAA’s George Buley explaining the Port’s intentions for acquiring Maywood Elementary and Sunset Junior High schools. The letter clarifies that educational structures will be purchased for extended clear zone land use, while playground and recreational areas will be designated for public use, potentially

NORTHWEST REGION FAA BUILDING BOEING FIELD SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98108 George L. Buley Chief, Airports Planning Branch To: Mr. Arthur H. Yoshioka Director, Planning and Research Port of Seattle P. 0. Box 1209 Seattle, Washington 98111 Dear Mr. Yoshioka: Our meeting on June 14, 1974, concerning the SeaTac/Communities Plan was helpful in clarifying some of the