Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Commissioners give (Gettysburg) casino blessing
Commissioners give casino blessing
By TRAVIS LAU
Evening Sun Reporter
Adams County Commissioners will not stand in the way of plans to bring a casino to Straban Township, a board majority said Wednesday.
And two commissioners said they will support the effort.
Commissioners Glenn Snyder and Lucy Lott said Wednesday that the county has no business fighting a proposal by the nine-member Chance Enterprises to build a slots parlor, spa and hotel on 42 acres along U.S. Route 30, just northeast of the Route 15 interchange.
And with the proposal announced Tuesday having to clear several hurdles before it’s considered for approval, Lott and Snyder said they will stand behind the initiative.
“I will support their efforts,” Snyder said.
“I don’t know how we couldn’t support them,” Lott said.
While legislation passed in 2004 will create 14 licenses for slots parlors statewide, 12 of those licenses have been earmarked to be built in specific locations or areas. That means competition for the remaining two licenses will likely be stiff.
And the counties and municipalities where those licenses land can lay claim to a share of about $10 million in economic development funds annually.
Despite the payoff, Commissioner Thomas Weaver said Wednesday he had not made up his mind on the issue of slots in Straban. Weaver did not join colleagues in offering support.
“I have no comment,” he said. “It’s too early to comment. So if you’re looking for a comment, that’s my comment.”
Lott and Snyder said Wednesday they had limited information on plans for the casino. Commissioners were briefed by Chance Enterprises investors on Monday, then attended a breakfast meeting Tuesday with Chance, municipal officials and “about 45 business people,” Snyder said.
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By TRAVIS LAU
Evening Sun Reporter
Adams County Commissioners will not stand in the way of plans to bring a casino to Straban Township, a board majority said Wednesday.
And two commissioners said they will support the effort.
Commissioners Glenn Snyder and Lucy Lott said Wednesday that the county has no business fighting a proposal by the nine-member Chance Enterprises to build a slots parlor, spa and hotel on 42 acres along U.S. Route 30, just northeast of the Route 15 interchange.
And with the proposal announced Tuesday having to clear several hurdles before it’s considered for approval, Lott and Snyder said they will stand behind the initiative.
“I will support their efforts,” Snyder said.
“I don’t know how we couldn’t support them,” Lott said.
While legislation passed in 2004 will create 14 licenses for slots parlors statewide, 12 of those licenses have been earmarked to be built in specific locations or areas. That means competition for the remaining two licenses will likely be stiff.
And the counties and municipalities where those licenses land can lay claim to a share of about $10 million in economic development funds annually.
Despite the payoff, Commissioner Thomas Weaver said Wednesday he had not made up his mind on the issue of slots in Straban. Weaver did not join colleagues in offering support.
“I have no comment,” he said. “It’s too early to comment. So if you’re looking for a comment, that’s my comment.”
Lott and Snyder said Wednesday they had limited information on plans for the casino. Commissioners were briefed by Chance Enterprises investors on Monday, then attended a breakfast meeting Tuesday with Chance, municipal officials and “about 45 business people,” Snyder said.
Continued... (Until the Evening Sun Archives It)
