Settlement of Soil Erosion Violation
March 10, 2004
As you watch the video of the settlement as explained by Grand Traverse County Prosecutor Dennis LaBelle and Matthew Vermetten, Clous' attorney, think of these questions?
  1. Will the $25,000 being paid by Clous cover all of the costs incurred by Grand Traverse County Prosecutor's office?
  2. Who will monitor the "in-kind" work performed by Eastwood Excavating, LLC?
  3. What is the name of the 501(c)3 organization that is getting the donation from William and Toni Clous?
  4. "It was a business decision," said Matthew Vermetten, Clous' attorney. Is this a fair cost for a business deal? Would it deter other violators?

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