Central Broome Landowners Association PO. Box #1 Bible School Park, NY 13737 July 15, 2010 We have a new mailing address PO Box #1 Bible School Park, NY 13737 The JLCNY is having a clambake to attempt to raise money full details on the JLC website WWW.JLCNY.ORG We are continuing to watch the state in their progress with the SGEIS it is anticipated that it still will be completed this year but please be ready to contact your politicians to show your support for this venture to move forward Broome County is currently looking at a contract to lease county property to Inflection for the exploration of mineral rights on county property. With this occurring it is believed that Inflection will contact some of our membership in an attempt to connect county property to their current leasehold in the Town of Maine area. We believe that they will contact individual owners to split from the coalition in order to obtain their goal. Inflection is not interested in leasing our entire coalition as they are a smaller outfit and do not have the resources to complete a transaction for our entire group. We have heard that they have already started contacting members but no offers have as of yet been reported back to us .
On June 18th Gas Odyssey will be on WBNG TV will air at 8PM - This is a documentry on the Gas drilling industry in the New York and Pa areas. Alot of you may have heard about the Movie GASLAND - gasland is a fictional (not true) movie about gas drilling the There is scientific proof that indicates GAS LAND portrays misbeliefs about the industry read about it on the JLCNY.ORG website. NYS Senator Thompson's Bill has moved forward! Senator Antoine Thompson made the statement that he doesn't believe we should rely on the DEC and that The new Governor should have time to get adjusted prior to dealing with this matter - Senator Thompson in making this statement that our Goverment should shut down for 6 months prior to and 6 months after an election to give time for adjusting. URGENT
This bill would ban any hydrofracing activity in NYS for one year.Should this bill become law, the proposed one year moratorium, would, in fact, likely be two-to three years, and its certain that any gas company who might be waiting for the DEC to release the regs, would give up & head elsewhere.
Onorato - 518-455-3486 - onorato@senate.state.ny.us OUR MESSAGE TO ALBANY: The real effect of what any moratorium on Marcellus Gas Drilling will cause - The environment will be less protected-Landowner coalitions will fragment and the strong lease documents that they are insisting be signed will be replaced by generic gas company leasesFarm land and family farms will be lost-Famers are suffering a terrible economic crisis. They will be going out of business and selling their family farms to the highest bidder, likely out of state land speculatorsThe upstate NY economy (region) will continue to suffer-The natural gas industry is ready to inject a much-needed stimulus into the region. This will account for a huge economic boost to the areaUpstate communities will continue becoming ghost towns-Retail establishments will accelerate the trend to closing their doors and there is nothing on the horizon to indicate that there might be any new investment comingLoss of jobs and loss of population-There are no opportunities for jobs in upstate. Our populace is leaving the area in search of some security and our young citizens see no future in remaining upstateLoss of tax revenue-With the continued stagnation of the upstate economy, the burden of paying for services fall on fewer entities, causing hikes in property tax & loss of sales tax revenue. Municipalities and school districts are reducing programs, services, and employment due to reduced revenueSpeculators will purchase distressed propertyLandowners who cannot continue their livelihood will sell their farmland to the highest bidder-likely an out of sate speculator who cares nothing except how to maximize their investmentOur security will continue to be at risk-Producing domestic natural gas will minimize our dependency on foreign energy. Countries who are now getting NYS energy money threaten our, and our allies securityLandowners who cannot continue their livelihoods and the elderly who cannot keep up with their taxes will sell their farmland to the highest bidder-likely an out of sate speculator who cares nothing except how to maximize their investment If you called Monday, then you are just hitting your stride!! Keep up the good work!
Jun 13th - First we would like to thank all those who attended the rally in Albany last week your support is appreciated - We have just received information that the Senate Enviro Committee is trying to put a bill in that would institute a moratorium on drilling for another year - if this bill becomes law it is possible that any companies that are currently attempting to negotiate contracts for leases may pick up and leave - There is no reason for this moratorium all information be presented is based on opinion of a few obstructionists and not scientific fact - I have sent out an email with who to contact to voice your opinion on this bill - if you are a member of our coalition and are not receiving emails please email us at info@centralbroomeassociation.org to correct this issue
We invite all to please visit the joint coalition website - there you will find links for contacting your legislatures to voice your opinion on drilling along with links to petitions to advance NY into Natural gas drilling their website is www.jlcny.org
Jan 27 - WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF OUR MEMBERS WHO TOOK THE TIME MONDAY TO GO TO ALBANY AND STAND IN THE RAIN FOR THE LOBBYING EFFORT - YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THESE EVENTS IS WHAT IS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ENDEAVOR
Jan 17th - There is a FREE bus trip planned to Albany on Jan 25 - the purpose of this trip is to show support for Natural Gas drilling in New York State - The busses will leave the area at approximately 7AM on Monday the 25th and will return around 1PM - The only thing that you need to bring is what food or beverage you may want on the bus - the exact location of pick up for the busses will be determined after reservations are made y who is going - so please email ASAP if you are interested info@centralbroomeassociation.org information is below - We do understand that this is short notice but if you can attend please email and set your reservation - pick up points will b emailed back as soon as it is available - it is time that Albany hears our voices thank you in advance
When - Monday, January 25, 2010 Busses will leave at approximately 7:00 a.m. Time may change based on local pick up locations.Coalitions from across NYS will be there with us to support safe drilling.Sign up for a seat with the coalition.Bus stops/locations to be determined We will arrive in Albany at 10 a.m. and attend at press conference at: 10:30 a.m. at the LCA Room.Capitol Press Room Room 363 (located on the third floor on the Hudson River side of the New York State Capitol between the Senate and Assembly chambers.)
Immediately following the press conference we will conduct a rally of our own outside the Capitol building East Park .
Remember the RALLY! Now lets take that to Albany, but 10 fold. On Monday January 25th!
Now is the time to show your support.
Take that personal day or watch the obstructionist kill your chance of a lease and Kiss it GOOD BY!
This time its up to you! And you don't even have to drive! No Excuses Saddle up folks! It's time to ride! On Monday, January 25 at 11 a.m. various obstructionist groups will converge on State Capitol in Albany, New York to rally AGAINST natural gas exploration in New York. As you know, while natural gas exploration has been conducted safely in New York for decades, the public and lawmakers have been misinformed repeatedly by these obstructionist groups whose agenda is only to kill new investments in some of the state’s most economically deprived regions. We cannot let them overwhelm Albany and be the only voice that is heard at the Capitol that day! Please join us for this bus trip to Albany:The trip is being paid for by the gas industry but food and drink are on your own dime. Please respond ASAP to this email and let us know how many in your party can attend the rally It’s time to tell Albany enough is enough! Natural Gas Exploration can be done safely in an environmentally friendly manner. Below are links with info on what the obstructionsts have planned for that day. They are well organized and well funded.Lets show them who is boss!!http://action.sierraclub.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=153421.0&dlv_id=132501http://readme.readmedia.com/New-Yorkers-to-Rally-in-Albany-Call-on-Gov-Paterson-State-Leaders-to-Delay-Natural-Gas-Drilling-Rush/1042899http://www.citizenscampaign.org/PDFs/ADVISORY_01252010_final.pdf
Dec 15,2009 - Thank You all for attending the meeting last night here is the link to signing the petition for gas drilling in New York please sign and et all your friends and neighbors to do so also thanks again http://www.petitiononline.com/YESngNY/petition.html
Dec 08, 2009 - COALITION MEETING MONDAY DEC 14TH AT 6PM - at the First Baptist Church on Reynolds Road Johnson City. this meeting is for the purpose of updating members on activity and also for new members for a question and answer period. We have opened membership to parcels of 5 acres currently and will open membership to smaller parcels in the near future - please plan on attending this meeting if you can
Also we are looking for people to attend a press conference held by George Phillips 4:30 to 6:00 at the Holiday Inn Arena. Mr. Phillips is going to announce his candidacy to run for the United States House of Representatives. There has been a rumor that the people of New York do not want the Gas exploration to move forward. Mr Phillips is in favor of gas drilling and this would be a good time to show your gov't officials that you want this to move forward and do not want representation from officials who either are against natural gas exploration and want to take money out of your pockets thanks
Dec 4th 2009 - Hello all we are now lowering our minimum acreage to 5 acres and soon will be lowering it again in shortly PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS AND LET THEM KNOW WE ARE PLANNING A MEETING IN AROUND THE 15TH OF DEC FOR THE ENTIRE GROUP FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS MEETING WILL BE FORWARDED SOON BUT TRY TO PLAN AHAED TO ATTEND - CHESAPEAKE HAS BEEN IN THE AREA TRYING TO LEASE PROPERTY AT A REDUCED RATE AND INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED THAT THEY ARE RESCINDING THESE OFFERS WHICH HAS MADE PEOPLE NERVOUS - THE REASON FOR THEM RESCINDING APPEARS TO BE SOME FINANCIAL ISSUES FROM A PENDING SALE OF THEIR ASSETS THAT FELL THROUGH - WE EXPECT THAT THE DEC WILL WILL CONCLUDE THEIR REVIEW PERIOD FOR THE SGEIS AT THE END OF THE MONTH AS SCHEDULED - AT THE CONCLUSION OF THIS PERIOD THEY NEED TO PROVIDE A RESPONSE TO INFORMATION RECEIVED DURING THIS PERIOD - WE NEED PEOPLE TO EMAIL OR WRITE TO THE DEC, THE GOVERNOR , AND YOUR LEGISLATORS THAT YOU ARE FOR THIS PROCESS TO BE COMPLETED SO WE MAY MOVE FORWARD - IT IS OUR RIGHT TO HARVEST OUR MINERALS AND THE STATE MUST ALLOW US TO DO SO THEY ONLY CAN REGULATE THE PROCESS IN WHICH WE HARVEST THE MINERALS - i WANT TO SEND A BIG THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO ATTENDED THE DEC MEETING AT CHENANGO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL - BUT THAT ISNOT ENOUGH THE STEERING COMMITTEE HAS BEEN WORKING HARD TO HELP MOVE THIS PROCESS FORWARD BUT IT ISN'T GOING TO HAPPEN WITHOUT YOUR HELP OF WRITING LETTERS AND EMAILS - THE GOV'T HAS SAID THEY ARE GETTING A TON MORE OF NEGATIVE RESPONSE, WHICH IS SAYING THAT ALOT OF YOU ARE NOT DOING YOUR PART TO MOVE THIS VENTURE FORWARD - WE NEED YOUR HELP AND ASSISTANCE IF WE WANT TO SUCCEED DON'T RELY ON EVERYONE ELSE TO HELP THIS PROGRESS THANKS
Visions Federal credit Union - To those who have mortgages with Visions Federal Credit Union - you should contact the credit union in regards to your mortgage information has been received that Visions will not Mortgage property that has a gas &Oil lease and that they may call in your mortgage if you lease to a gas or Oil Company - If you do business with Visions you may want to contact them in regards to this - they are the only lending agency that we are hearing this problem exists with - Again contact them to be prepared for your future
Oct 13-2009 The steering committee has heard rumors that Llama is trying to convince area landowner to sign brokerage contracts. We understand the terms of the offer to include a payment to Llama of 20% of any amount over $5,750 an acre and a 20% share of your royalty for any royalty over 20%. Please understand that Llama is not making a commitment to pay bonus or royalty. They are only committing to shop for lease offers from other companies while locking up landowners in an exclusive arrangement. You should also understand that $5,750 is not a new proposal. Friendsville closed at $5,500 an acre. It was immediately beat by other companies with offers of $5,750.
The steering committee believes the Llama proposal is a bad deal. You should never give away a percentage of your royalties in any deal. We believe this contract gives Llama the exclusive right to negotiate for your property for a period of time which can be extended up to 90 days. You would not be able to make a deal with another company during the period of the contract. Please refer to the royalty calculator below to estimate how much you will be paying annually for every ten acres of land you own in a 640 acre unit that is producing 3mmcf a day and gas prices at $6 - the amount in the calculator turns out to be $1,026.56 annually - the figure of 3mmcf is low for a 640 acre unit therefore you will be paying thousands of dollars by giving away 1% of the royalties during the life of the lease which can continue indefinitely. There are also companies that are out just trying to sign landowners for leases at top dollar with Gas Company leases and although this money is tempting it gives you little or no protection for your property. Just remember why you joined a coalition and the work that the steering committee is putting in for you. We are trying to negotiating the best deal for all and are asking for nothing in return but your patience. Furthermore, we have no financial interest in the process other than trying to maximize the offers for our properties and yours.
Most local coalitions have rejected any proposals to sign broker agreements. Gimmicks like the Lease Auction House and the exclusive broker agreement Kirkwood signed earlier this year have all failed. The basic concept of the coalitions has been that landowners are only committed if they like the deal proposed by the coalition. The same should be true for Llama or any other company. Let them bring an actual deal to the table and then you can decide whether to accept.
We urge you to avoid any proposals based on the promises of a broker with a financial interest in getting you to sign an exclusive agreement. As always, please feel free to contact any of your steering committee members if you would like to discuss this further.
Here is a link to a gas royalty calculator so you can figure it out to the costs and values of Royalties http://geology.com/royalty/
Thank You Your Steering Committee
Sept 13-2009 -OUR WAIT APPEARS TO BE PAYING OFF YESTERDAY FORTUNA ENERGY PRESENTED AN OFFER TO THE FRIENDSVILLE GROUP WHICH INCLUDED PARCELS IN BROOME COUNTY NY FOR $5500 AN ACRE AND 20% ROYALTIES FOR A 5 YEAR LEASE THE MEMBERS OF THE COALITION THAT HAVE PROPERTY IN NEW YORK WILLNOT GET PAID THE FULL AMOUNT UNTIL THE SGEIS PROCESS IS COMPLETED. WE ARE RECEIVING INFORMATION THAT LANDSMAN ARE BACK IN THE AREA AND MAKING OFFERS TO PEOPLE - IF YOU ARE CONTACTED PLEASE ADVISE US AND BE CAUTIOUS OF THE LANDMAN AS THEY DO NOT HAVE YOUR INTERESTS IN MIND - IF NEEDED WE WILL TRY TO GET SOMEONE TO COME AND SIT THROUGH THE MEETING WITH THE LAND MAN WITH YOU - THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR PATIENCE
AUG 28-2009 - First and foremost we would like to thank those of you who took the time to attend the rally. Now information has been learned that companies are trying to use the force majore clause to continue leases that are due to expire or that have exired - it is our belief that the clause is invalid as there is no moratorium on drilling the companies can file an environmental impact study to the state to drill for Marcellus shale in the way they desire therefor forcemajore does not apply please contact us if this is being applied to you by the gas companies. Further landsman are working their way back into the area and trying to break coalitions up - they are also trying to secure easements for future pipelines do not enter into any agreement with these companies without consulting legal advise as easements are forever and can freeze your ability to utilize your land in the way you see fit. FURTHER IT HAS BEEN LEARNED THAT COMPANIES ARE STARTING TO HAVE TOWN HALL STYLE MEETINGS TO SIGN LANDOWNERS AS THEY ARETRYING TO BREAK UP COALITIONS, BEWARE OF SIGNING A GAS COMPANY LEASE AS THEY ARE INTERESTED IN THEIR WELL BEING NOT YOURS. - WE DO HAVE T-SHIRTS AND BUMPER STICKERS FROM THE JOINT COALITION STILL AVAILABLE PLEASE EMAIL US AT INFO@CENTRALBROOMEASSOCIATIO.ORG OR LARRY HASKELL IF YOU WOULD LIKE ONE OR MORE T-SHIRTS ARE $8 OR 2 FOR 15 AND BUMPER STICKERS ARE $2
AUG 20 - A REMINDER THE RALLY IS THIS SUNDAY AT THE GENERAL CLINTON PARK RTE 7 BAINBRIDGE, NY 12P-4PM - WE NEED YOU TO ATTEND - BRING YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND NEIGHBORS - THERE WILL BE A $1 PER CAR DONATION FOR PARKING - LIVE BAND -ELLEN HARRINGTON AND THE SMOKING GUNS, WHWK RADIO WILL BE ON SITE - BRING A LAWN CHAIR AND COME OUT AND ENJOY THE RALLY - YOUR HELP IS NEEDED NOW PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND ALL ARE WELCOME - INFORMATION BOOTHS WILL BE ON SITE ALSO - INFORMATION ON JOINING COALITIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE -
JULY 27, 2009 - NOW IS WHEN THE HELP OF EACH INDIVDUAL IS NEEDED FOR US TO PROCEED WITH THIS VENTURE . THE JOINT COALITION SENT A GROUP TO MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE AND DEC AND WE WERE TOLD THAT THE SUPPLEMENTAL GEIS WOULD BE COMPLETE IN EARLY SEPTEMBER AND THAT THEY ARE TRYING TO FIGURE WHAT AMOUNT OF TIME TO GIVE FOR PUBLIC RESPONSE. WHILE WE WERE THERE WE WERE ADVISED THAT WE AREN'T BEING HEARD THAT WE ARE SILENT AND THAT THE EXTREMEISTS ARE THE ONES BEING HEARD - SO WE NEED EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU TO WRITE A LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR, THE CHAIR OF THE ASSEMBLY, YOUR SENATOR AND ASSEMBLY PERSON AND VOICE YOUR OPINION TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THIS VENTURE - IF YOU MOUSE CLICK ON THE LINK TOTHE LEFT Letters THERE IS 3 SAMPLE LETTERS THAT YOU CAN USE OR WRITE ONES OF YOUR OWN AND MAIL THEM WITH PRIOR TO THE 1ST OFTHE MONTH OR GET THEM TO A MEMBER OF YOUR STEERING COMMITTEE BY THURSDAY PLEASE YOUR HELP IS NEEDED NOW - DON'T SAY MY LETTER WON'T MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS EVERY LETTER DOES AND AT THIS POINT ALBANY THINKS YOU DON'T CARE WHETHER THIS GETS DONE OR NOT -THANK YOU IN ADVANCE
July 16, 2009 - Plans are under way for a seven county Southern Tier landowners rallyto be held on Sunday, Augest 23 at the Bainbridge Regatta groundsbetween noon-5PM. The Theme of this rally is OUR LAND, OUR RIGHTS, OURFUTURE. The rally's purpose is voice the landowners' concerns that gasdrilling is being impeded by the undue DELAY of the DEC updatedregulations. All elected county abd State officials, including GovernorPatterson, have been invited. Live entertainment, food, and informational tables willbe available but bring your own chair. Coalition leaders will brieflyaddress the rally with updated information.
Marcellus Shale Road Show Presentation Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) is hosting a series of public meetings across New York's Southern Tier this summer to educate residents about issues associated with the development of natural gas production in the Marcellus Shale. On Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the Chenango Town Hall members of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Marcellus Shale Team will host a presentation on natural gas development. The presentation is intended for the general public and will provide a basic but comprehensive overview of the community and economic development, environmental, regulatory, and leasing issues associated with gas development. There is no charge for attending the presentation, but please call (607) 584-9966 to register because seating is limited. The event is sponsored by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Marcellus Shale Team and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County.
July 11, 2009 - WE are going to need the assistance of all members on two occasions, the first will be a letter writing campaign to our officials and the second is on August 23 to attend a rally that is in the planning stages. It is very importatnt for all members to assist in these matters to show Gov't officials where we stand - Things appear to be picking up a little - we are currently receiving a showing of interest from a couple companies - we have to work out some logistics prior to actually entering into any type of negotiations such as confidentiality agreements and such. Several of us travelled to Albany and met with personnel from the Governor's office and DEC. We were advised by the DEC that the Draft SGEIS will be out in the beginning of Sept, and that the process should be completed by the end of the year.
June 17th, 2009 - Hello to all - As most of you have read the Town of Binghamton, Conklin and Kirkwood all have offers on the table. We currently are advised by our attorneys that things are starting to pick back up as these companies appear to be working from the state line up. There is several companies who are inquiring into our membership. We also have been been meeting with the joint coalition which is compromised of approximately 24 different coalitions to keep informed of all activity and go over issues that may arise in different areas. The joint coalition was initiated by our coalition steering committee. With the companies returning with new offers we expect that our wait will be well worth it and we will be able to settle on a safe contract.
April 24 - Please be aware that there are currently various companies offering landowners assistance with oil and gas leases and pipeline easements. We suggest that you consult with your attorney or call your coalition steering committee prior to entering into an agreement. Some of these agreements may adversely affect your ability to participate in our pending or future lease negotiations. These agreements may contain wording that would prevent you from signing a coalition lease even if you refuse the offer presented to you pursuant to the agreement.
March 27 -Oppose Natural Gas Production Tax
Lawmakers in Albany are currently considering a new tax on natural gas production. If lawmakers impose this tax, they will drive natural gas businesses out of business, harming our cities and towns and creating yet another roadblock to economic progress and energy independence. Voice your opposition to this new tax today by visiting the E-Lobby Center at www.nyfb.org.
How to E-LobbyIt’s fast and easy: 1. Go to www.nyfb.org and click on the red E-Lobby Center box at the top of the page. 2. Find the letter you want to send and click “Take Action.” 3. The recipients and the letter text will appear. Type in your name and address and press “Send Message” at the bottom of the page. 4. Your letter is sent directly to legislators and you are helping to impact farm public policy! Encourage your friends to E-Lobby by typing in their e-mail addresses.
If you have any problems using the E-Lobby Center, call the NYFB office at 1-800-342-4143 and we will be happy to walk you through the process. Thank you.
Jan 15th - 2009 - The Governor will be coming to the Binghamton area on Feb 4th - we would like to have as many people as possible available to show support in favor of safe Gas Drilling and to push the DEC along in completing the Scoping document - the times and locations of the Governor's visit have not yet been released - further information will be forwarded when available - ALSO as a reminder again gas companies are working their way into the area in an attempt to secure leases for gas lines - currently in the Chenango county area they are signing leases for this purpose to get gas from the wells to the transmission lines (Millenium Pipeline) - these leases have no expiration date and are very complex in nature - we urge you to contact legal advise prior to signing these leases - currently we are working with the Oxford coalition (currently involved with this type of leasing) along with the other coalitions in the area to have a informational meeting in regards to this - thanks again for your patience
JAN 12-2009 - Hello to all - we hope everyone enjoyed their holidays As you all have noticed things have been going slow and some may have noticed that Kirkwood had entered into an agreement - This agreement is _*not a lease*_ deal with an oil and gas company. This is a marketing agreement - the consultant now has to get a oil and gas company to agree to these terms and finalize the deal within a specified time frame.
The New York State DEC Draft Scoping Document is due out in the next week after this is released it will have a 90 day review period prior to the final documents release, which again will have a 90 day review period. It is anticipated that leasing options will start to increase with the release of the draft document as it will indicate to the oil and gas companies what NYS is looking at as far as regulations go. We currently do have several companies that are interested in
Our Steering committee has been meeting and will continue to meet with members of other steering committees throughout the area. Members from the Chenango County area has brought up the point of pipeline leases that have been being marketed in their area in full force. These are the pipelines that go from the wells to the main transmission line - these leases are separate from drilling leases and should be treated in the same manner as a drilling lease as they affect your property forever.
Nov 6, 2008 Hello to all. The steering committee has been meeting with steering committees from other coalitions recently in an effort to discuss the state's stance on drilling issues. The main consensus among all is that we need to contact our local and state politicians and advise them that we have already investigated the effects of the drilling and cover issues that arise from drilling in our leases. Further that the state should keep on schedule with their DEC Scoping document to give the gas companies the ability to come in and drill. We along with other steering committees have met with members of the IOAGA - (Independant Oil and Gas Association) in an effort to answer questions regarding the environmental problems being brought forward by certain environmental groups. The main issues that arise are water usage and disposal, water pollution, land pollution, light and noise pollution, caused by drilling. The problems that these goups bring forth are issues that have arisen in areas where a shallower well is drilled into coalbed methane gas which is only a few hundred feet below the earths surface and at the same levels or near the depths of aquifers. This is a different procedure utilizing different technoligies and in a different geological formation. This is not the case here, we are talking about drilling depths in excess of 4000 feet into a shalebed. The other issues that we have discovered that is arising is that local municipalities are looking at imposing unrealistic fees and guidelines for the companies. Local gov'ts must take into consideration that imposing too strict of regulations and unruly fees will deter companies from doing business here and that will cost you as tax payers money. Goverment needs to know that the economical impact of the gas companies will far exceed any income imposed by flat fees and permitting costs. This is why it is very important that we all contact our legislators and advise that we are in support of the drilling in New York State and that we do believe it can move forward in a safe and eqiutable fashion for all to benefit. thank you
We have received responses from several companies showing an interest in negotiating a lease with our association. There also have been responses from companies stating that due to the New York's stance on horizontal drilling that they currently are not seeking new leases until the scoping document from New York state is complete. We are currently in the process of entering into confidentiality agreements with the interested companies and then negotiations on the lease will begin. During this process some may be contacted by Landman in an attempt to lease your property this is where your patience may really be tested. The process is moving forward and we are optimistic that we will negotiate a good lease. Further we have put some letters on the web site for members to send into gov't officials showing our concerns for moving in a forward motion to allow Horizontal drilling in New York State.
I would first again like to thank everyone for your patience in this endeavor - We are currently in the process of completing the list of companies to which we will be submitting letters of interest to. These letters will be sent out with confidentiality notices within the next week. This is the first step of the bidding process. During the next several weeks we will gather the information obtained from these companies that show a sincere interest and forwarding them additional information on the group. I would like everyone to keep in mind that once we start sending out information on what parcels we have that some companies may send landmen back into the area in an attempt to get people to sign seperate from the group. We are interested in any contact made to you by any gas company as this will assist in the negotiating process. Thanks The Steering committee
Tioga State Bank is holding an informational seminar on October 22 Owego Treadway7:00p.m. ~ 8:30p.m. panel includes:James LeonardCPA, PLLCDavid AllenPhD., Senior Financial Consultant Tioga State Investment ServicesAnne McKennaCFO, CPA
Tioga State BankRSVP required by October 17.
Please call our Customer Service
Center at 1-888-303-4TSB (4872).
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING LOT SIZES OF 10 ACRES OR MORE **** DEADLINE TO JOIN AUGUST 15, 2008 ***** WE HAVE LOWERED OUR MINIMUM ACREAGE SIZE TO 10 ACRES WITH A DEADLINE TO JOIN OF AUG 15TH - THE PURPOSE OF THIS DEADLINE IS IN AN EFFORT TO BE ABLE TO PUT OUT A BID PROPOSAL TO THE GAS COMPANIES WITH OUR TOTAL AMOUNT OF ACREAGE - THERE WILL BE A MEETING SCHEDULED FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE WITHIN THE BOUNDRY AREAS AND ARE SEEKING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON JOINING OUR ASSOCIATION. THIS MEETING WILL BE AROUND THE END OF JULY. IF YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING AND ARE UNSURE OF OUR BOUNDRIES PLEASE EMAIL US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR CALL 607-428-0471 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE AND SOMEONE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL THANK YOU.
LAW FIRMS -
THE ASSOCIATION HAS VOTED TO UTILIZE Levene, Gouldin & Thompson, LLP AND PETER HOSEY OF JACKSON WALKER LLP OF TEXAS FOR LEAGAL AND NEGOTIATION REPRESENTATION - SEE THE LINK TO THE LEFT ON PETER HOSEY - THE ASSOCIATION CHOSE LEVENE GOULDIN & THOMPSON WITH PETER HOSEY AFTER NUMEROUS INTERVIEWS WITH AREA FIRMS. L,G&T WILL PROVIDE THE KNOWLEDGE OF NEW YORK LAW WITH MR. HOSEY PROVIDING THE EXPERTISE OF THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY.
*** If you are interested in joining the association and have at least 10 acres of land please submit your forms now - check with your neighbor to insure they have submitted theirs - failure to submit forms prior to bid negotiations can reduce offers by the oil/gas companies and . Any questions please email us at info@centralbroomeassociation.com. Thank You
The emphasis of our group is an attempt to insure that our rights and safety are preserved in negotiating a fair mineral lease of our properties.
If you are interested in joining our group please click on the link join and fill out a commitment form or email a member from the contact list. The area that our association covers is The Town of Chenango, with parts of the Towns of Maine, Union, Dickinson and Fenton.
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