Friday, September 7,
2001
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Williams: Cemetery won't be a problem By JOHN
THOMPSON
Williams Inc. officials said Thursday they will do everything possible to make sure a cemetery on the site of a proposed power plant is protected. Williams spokesman Paula Hall-Collins said the company is clear in making sure the family's interests are protected. "It's our intent to try and not touch the cemetery. In fact, we plan to give it a facelift, since it's in such disrepair," she said. Collins said the company is looking at all options, including moving the footprint of the building, to make sure that all interests, including the cemetery's, are considered. She said the company is currently getting together studies that she plans to have ready by the end of this month that will address residents' concerns, such as visibility. This week, Christian City's leaders approved a formal resolution opposing the proposed power plant, but Collins said Williams will meet with Christian City after all the company's research is completed. "We want everybody to have a say in this. We'll listen to their experts and we'll also present ours," she said. As for the cemetery, Collins said the company has known about it since it first placed an option on the property. Williams has been in contact with descendents and plans to make every effort not to disturb the graves, she said.
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