Thursday, October 15, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Good question
A comment on our previous post about Carter Ave. reminded us of an earlier post and letter from Fort Worth. We'll copy some of it below. You can read all of it here.
Here's an interesting letter we received that sheds some light on why an "alternative route" was needed. (Aug 08)
All:
I would like to provide you an update you on where we stand on reviewing the options for the Thomas well site. I met with Chesapeake more than a week ago to discuss the various pipeline routes. They owe me an exhibit of all of the routes they considered and an itemization of the impediments to each option. I expect to get that document this week. We discussed extensively the property north of I-30 that is controlled by the Tarrant Regional Water District. There is an existing pipeline in that area that is scheduled to be moved with the Trinity River Vision project. It appears that the remaining area will not be sufficient to accomodate an additional line. However, I am awaiting written confirmation about this from Woody Frossard at the Tarrant Regional Water District who is also the project liaison with the Corp of Engineers.
We also discussed the option of the pipeline under Carter Avenue ; however, with the staging/boring of the pipeline, there is an entire house that would have to be condemned/removed to accomodate this path which is undesirable. This leaves the various perimeter routes on which I am awaiting the engineer's evaluations. Again, all of these items are still under discussion until we have definitive answers from the various parties involved. In the meantime, no permits will be issued. Please allow us to complete our discussions and we will update you as possible.
Regards,
Susan Alanis
Planning and Development
Here's an interesting letter we received that sheds some light on why an "alternative route" was needed. (Aug 08)
All:
I would like to provide you an update you on where we stand on reviewing the options for the Thomas well site. I met with Chesapeake more than a week ago to discuss the various pipeline routes. They owe me an exhibit of all of the routes they considered and an itemization of the impediments to each option. I expect to get that document this week. We discussed extensively the property north of I-30 that is controlled by the Tarrant Regional Water District. There is an existing pipeline in that area that is scheduled to be moved with the Trinity River Vision project. It appears that the remaining area will not be sufficient to accomodate an additional line. However, I am awaiting written confirmation about this from Woody Frossard at the Tarrant Regional Water District who is also the project liaison with the Corp of Engineers.
We also discussed the option of the pipeline under Carter Avenue ; however, with the staging/boring of the pipeline, there is an entire house that would have to be condemned/removed to accomodate this path which is undesirable. This leaves the various perimeter routes on which I am awaiting the engineer's evaluations. Again, all of these items are still under discussion until we have definitive answers from the various parties involved. In the meantime, no permits will be issued. Please allow us to complete our discussions and we will update you as possible.
Regards,
Susan Alanis
Planning and Development
Your Thursday Plans have changed...
Thursday's pipeline meeting concerning Carter Avenue has been cancelled. WHY?
That depends on WHO you ask.
Sources say Chesapeake has cancelled the meeting due to "a conflict with the city". Huh? Wasn't the meeting to be held at a college?
Only a few residents on Carter were notified of the "public" meeting.
Other sources tell us Kathleen Hicks claims she didn't know there was a meeting tomorrow. Emails show Chesapeake claims she was scheduled to attend.
WHO do you believe?
That depends on WHO you ask.
Sources say Chesapeake has cancelled the meeting due to "a conflict with the city". Huh? Wasn't the meeting to be held at a college?
Only a few residents on Carter were notified of the "public" meeting.
Other sources tell us Kathleen Hicks claims she didn't know there was a meeting tomorrow. Emails show Chesapeake claims she was scheduled to attend.
WHO do you believe?
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Carter Ave...again
We've received many emails from many sources about the mysterious Carter Avenue pipeline in the past 24 hours. Someone recently asked, WHY it's on the front burner again? They thought it had all been said and done, Kathleen Hicks was on the news awhile back concerning it (though NOT on Carter Ave).
It was moved to the back burner because there was an election going on.
Elections and eminent domain don't mix. Just ask those involved in the Trans-Texas Corridor.
Seems only some residents on Carter received the invitation. WHY? Good question. Another good question, will your council and mayor be attending? Ask them.
If you live on the Barnett Shale - go to the meeting Thursday. Ask questions as if your life depended on it. Because it does.
Yesterday - Dish, TX., today, Carter Avenue...
Question is, WHO's next?
It was moved to the back burner because there was an election going on.
Elections and eminent domain don't mix. Just ask those involved in the Trans-Texas Corridor.
Seems only some residents on Carter received the invitation. WHY? Good question. Another good question, will your council and mayor be attending? Ask them.
If you live on the Barnett Shale - go to the meeting Thursday. Ask questions as if your life depended on it. Because it does.
Yesterday - Dish, TX., today, Carter Avenue...
Question is, WHO's next?
Dish leads the way
Learn about the meeting on WFAA.com.
Once again, we salute Mayor Tillman for his dedication to his town and residents.
Once again, we salute Mayor Tillman for his dedication to his town and residents.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Got Plans Thursday?
You do now.
TX Midstream Gas invitation:
Please join us for an informational presentation discussing the proposed pipeline route along Carter Avenue and the analysis of all Thomas to Hickman alternatives. TMGS representatives will be available to answer your questions during Q&A period following the presentation.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15th 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Texas Wesleyan University 1201 Wesleyan Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76105
McFadden Science Center Lecture Hall, corner of E Rosedale Ave & Wesleyan St
TX Midstream Gas invitation:
Please join us for an informational presentation discussing the proposed pipeline route along Carter Avenue and the analysis of all Thomas to Hickman alternatives. TMGS representatives will be available to answer your questions during Q&A period following the presentation.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15th 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Texas Wesleyan University 1201 Wesleyan Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76105
McFadden Science Center Lecture Hall, corner of E Rosedale Ave & Wesleyan St
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Going Twice
Tonight on the local news (WFAA.com) they discussed the failed Trans-Texas Corridor again.
A citizen they interviewed stated "It's been ten years, at least, and nothing has been done." Sound familiar?
Guess which group is involved? The North Central Texas Council of Governments. Mike Morris, from the COG, says there was "an irrational, emotional initiative with regard to the Trans-Texas Corridor..."
The citizen then states, "Get off their butts and do something, make a decision and correct the problem."
They did do something, they spent $60 million dollars. And they are about to start all over again.
A citizen they interviewed stated "It's been ten years, at least, and nothing has been done." Sound familiar?
Guess which group is involved? The North Central Texas Council of Governments. Mike Morris, from the COG, says there was "an irrational, emotional initiative with regard to the Trans-Texas Corridor..."
The citizen then states, "Get off their butts and do something, make a decision and correct the problem."
They did do something, they spent $60 million dollars. And they are about to start all over again.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Trinity Trash
We like when Durango is out and about. He learns things and gets great pics. Check out all the pics of the water stealing pipeline in the Trinity River and the Gateway Park propaganda signs for the Trinity River boondoggle.
Just don't read them after 10:00 p.m., that might be illegal.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Going to Dish
Saturday, go out and support the Watchdog. Help save Fort Worth!
Monday, go for a drive and support Dish, TX!
Come to DISH, TX
On Monday, October 12th at 7pm the Town of DISH will hold a public meeting to discuss the findings of recent air quality study commissioned by the Town.
Please attend and spread the word to your friends and neighbors. We need you to show your support for local government and citizens addressing toxic emissions in their community!
Town of DISH public meetingOctober 12th at 7 pm5413 Tim Donald RoadDISH, Texas 76247
Learn about the health risks of gas facilities in your community The results of DISH's air study revealed high concentrations of carcinogenic and neurotoxin compounds near and on residential properties near the megaplex of compressors stations operating at the corner of Tim Donald and Strader Roads in DISH.
These compressors have multiple engines and support equipment, such as condensate tanks, that emit fugitive toxic emissions. The report also indicated that many of the compounds in the air exceeded the Short-term and Long-term Effects Screening Levels according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulations.
We need your help to support science, public healthPublic health and safety may be best served by immediately shutting down these compressors until they can be operated safely with emission controls. However, The Town of DISH is taking tremendous heat from the oil and gas industry, who like Big Tobacco and other industries, are simply belittling valid concerns and studies as "bad science."
We need you to turn out to this meeting and support the efforts of local government and citizens to gather emissions data and hold companies accountable for health impacts!
Thanks!!
Monday, go for a drive and support Dish, TX!
Come to DISH, TX
On Monday, October 12th at 7pm the Town of DISH will hold a public meeting to discuss the findings of recent air quality study commissioned by the Town.
Please attend and spread the word to your friends and neighbors. We need you to show your support for local government and citizens addressing toxic emissions in their community!
Town of DISH public meetingOctober 12th at 7 pm5413 Tim Donald RoadDISH, Texas 76247
Learn about the health risks of gas facilities in your community The results of DISH's air study revealed high concentrations of carcinogenic and neurotoxin compounds near and on residential properties near the megaplex of compressors stations operating at the corner of Tim Donald and Strader Roads in DISH.
These compressors have multiple engines and support equipment, such as condensate tanks, that emit fugitive toxic emissions. The report also indicated that many of the compounds in the air exceeded the Short-term and Long-term Effects Screening Levels according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulations.
We need your help to support science, public healthPublic health and safety may be best served by immediately shutting down these compressors until they can be operated safely with emission controls. However, The Town of DISH is taking tremendous heat from the oil and gas industry, who like Big Tobacco and other industries, are simply belittling valid concerns and studies as "bad science."
We need you to turn out to this meeting and support the efforts of local government and citizens to gather emissions data and hold companies accountable for health impacts!
Thanks!!
Woodard Words
Read below for a Letter to the Editor from the daily paper. When it comes to the Trinity River "Vision", no one sees it clearer.
Poetic Justice
The Editorial Board has many talented writers. I do not know who wrote Monday’s "Hope for Heritage Plaza," but it is an exquisite, serene and beautiful piece of writing. It would make Realtors describing houses for sale in the Star-Telegram envious. It should be entered for a Pulitzer Prize. It would win!
"In its prime, Heritage Plaza was the center stone sitting atop the lush green jewel box that is the 112-acre Heritage Park along the south side of Fort Worth’s Trinity River bluffs.
"This urban oasis, which marks the location of the original military outpost that gave the city its name, provided an expansive view northward toward the convergence of the Clear and West forks of the Trinity River. The terraced walkways, soothing waterfalls and canopied live oaks brought calm to visitors who sought them out."
In fact, it sounds like something that might have flown from my pen in one of my letters to the editor. But, of course, as Editorial Director J.R. Labbe well knows, I never would have substituted "convergence" for "confluence." And I would have added the postscript that you better look at it now because once it is covered by the Town Lake, it, like Ripley Arnold who marveled at its beauty, belongs to history.
— Don Woodard Sr., Fort Worth
Poetic Justice
The Editorial Board has many talented writers. I do not know who wrote Monday’s "Hope for Heritage Plaza," but it is an exquisite, serene and beautiful piece of writing. It would make Realtors describing houses for sale in the Star-Telegram envious. It should be entered for a Pulitzer Prize. It would win!
"In its prime, Heritage Plaza was the center stone sitting atop the lush green jewel box that is the 112-acre Heritage Park along the south side of Fort Worth’s Trinity River bluffs.
"This urban oasis, which marks the location of the original military outpost that gave the city its name, provided an expansive view northward toward the convergence of the Clear and West forks of the Trinity River. The terraced walkways, soothing waterfalls and canopied live oaks brought calm to visitors who sought them out."
In fact, it sounds like something that might have flown from my pen in one of my letters to the editor. But, of course, as Editorial Director J.R. Labbe well knows, I never would have substituted "convergence" for "confluence." And I would have added the postscript that you better look at it now because once it is covered by the Town Lake, it, like Ripley Arnold who marveled at its beauty, belongs to history.
— Don Woodard Sr., Fort Worth
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