Sunday, October 26, 2008
Water IQ
A banner will be posted on the sidebar eventually for Water IQ. You can go there to get tips on water conservation.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Toxic Wells Final Push
You know by now it is BAD!
You know by now it is WRONG!!
You know by now it WILL AFFECT ALL OF US!!!
So why do you NOT know by now that you must come to Austin on Nov. 19th??
Help protect our water supply. Clean water is a life staple and should NOT be on the table to gamble with. Can you live without it? or is the question will we be able to live with it???
Help protect our home values. Can you afford to lose 20% of your home value or how about 30%...maybe even 40% and YES SOME WILL LOSE 50%+...How does that fit in with your economic plan?
RSVP for bus trip to Austin hearing today @ jreal1@peoplepc.com* Please note if you have RSVP in the last 3 weeks I have your down.
Commit to work on Sat. Nov. 2nd & or Sun. Nov. 3rd Door knocking, holding signs on public road ways, Handing out flyers, etc...
Call Jennifer @ 936-499-7173 or email @ jreal1@peoplepec.com to commit to help today!!!
Signs are ready and need to be put up between now and Nov 5th. Call me to pick up or meet to deliver.
Jennifer Real
You know by now it is WRONG!!
You know by now it WILL AFFECT ALL OF US!!!
So why do you NOT know by now that you must come to Austin on Nov. 19th??
Help protect our water supply. Clean water is a life staple and should NOT be on the table to gamble with. Can you live without it? or is the question will we be able to live with it???
Help protect our home values. Can you afford to lose 20% of your home value or how about 30%...maybe even 40% and YES SOME WILL LOSE 50%+...How does that fit in with your economic plan?
RSVP for bus trip to Austin hearing today @ jreal1@peoplepc.com* Please note if you have RSVP in the last 3 weeks I have your down.
Commit to work on Sat. Nov. 2nd & or Sun. Nov. 3rd Door knocking, holding signs on public road ways, Handing out flyers, etc...
Call Jennifer @ 936-499-7173 or email @ jreal1@peoplepec.com to commit to help today!!!
Signs are ready and need to be put up between now and Nov 5th. Call me to pick up or meet to deliver.
Jennifer Real
Monday, October 20, 2008
RP Clean Up & More Heroes
Commissioner Craig Doyal is planning on three trips through RP to clean up the debris. Please be patient. The second phase of clean up started last Thursday. Should run for about a month. When the third phase starts, we will let you know.
More RP Heroes -
Bonnie Busbee tells us that "the Glenn family on Gunston, a family of five, helped clean yards in that circle, and then went for several days in the subdivision and offered for "free" to clean other's yards. They were a blessing to many."
Also, would like to thank Ron Perriraz, with his trusty chain saw and helpers, for cutting up and moving fallen trees in yards on Tara Park. Thanks, too, to Frank McHugh and Andrea Custer for the use of their computers and internet service.
If you would like to acknowledge others that helped after Hurricane Ike, just let us know. Thanks to all of you.
More RP Heroes -
Bonnie Busbee tells us that "the Glenn family on Gunston, a family of five, helped clean yards in that circle, and then went for several days in the subdivision and offered for "free" to clean other's yards. They were a blessing to many."
Also, would like to thank Ron Perriraz, with his trusty chain saw and helpers, for cutting up and moving fallen trees in yards on Tara Park. Thanks, too, to Frank McHugh and Andrea Custer for the use of their computers and internet service.
If you would like to acknowledge others that helped after Hurricane Ike, just let us know. Thanks to all of you.
RPMUD Agenda 10/23/08 Meeting at 4 p.m.
Agenda for 10/23/08 Board Meeting at 4:00 p.m. at MUD office:
1. Confirm minutes of the 9/25/08 meeting.
2. Comments from the Public.
3. Review/Approve WTP #3 Change Order #4.
4. Discuss WTP #3 Progress Report.
5. Discuss @WTP #2 Generator Repairs/Replacement.
6. Discuss Storm Drain Modifications.
7. Discuss Legal Costs regarding Letter from District Attorney.
8. Discuss Recommendations for Hurricane Preparedness for District.
9. Review Administrative Reports.
10.Discuss any new or unfinished business.
1. Confirm minutes of the 9/25/08 meeting.
2. Comments from the Public.
3. Review/Approve WTP #3 Change Order #4.
4. Discuss WTP #3 Progress Report.
5. Discuss @WTP #2 Generator Repairs/Replacement.
6. Discuss Storm Drain Modifications.
7. Discuss Legal Costs regarding Letter from District Attorney.
8. Discuss Recommendations for Hurricane Preparedness for District.
9. Review Administrative Reports.
10.Discuss any new or unfinished business.
RPMUD 9/25 Meeting Update
Before I get to the nitty gritty of the meeting, I would like to acknowledge an RP HERO - Al DeCoudres. Al stopped at our block after the hurricane and saw two huge trees that had fallen across the road, and came back with his power saw, cut them up and cleared the road. Al also gave Dick Judge the name of a company, that leases generators, to pass along to Richard Ramirez. This company leased generators to commercial and retail users in the area. Since the commercial users received power first, they had no use then of the leased generators. However, electricity was turned on a few hours before it may have become critical. Thanks again, Al DeCoudres, you have no idea how much you are appreciated.
If any of you will give me the names of other helpful RP residents, I will acknowledge them in the next update.
Hint: During a power outage, use a phone that does not run on electricity. Land lines are not affected by loss of power.
Now to the meeting -
During the public comments Rosemary Swan asked Richard Ramirez about the amount of liability insurance the District carries. He did not know, but would get the information. If it is anything like the information MUD sent to me a few months ago, it appears that the liability insurance is $500,000 for each occurrence, with a $1,000,000 aggregate limit.
Also during the public comments, mention was again made about the high costs of the two attorney firms. Last month Max Mahaffey said the District spent $11,000 on attorneys' fees. I noted that, through June of this year, the total amount was $18,000+. Bob Harvill defended Dippel's firm (the $500/hour attorney) by saying that he saved the District millions in lawsuits. We had never heard about any lawsuits. Mahaffey cut off Harvill. Soon after, Dick Judge questioned Ginger Seyfang about the lawsuits. She said they happened many years ago, only involved thousands, and RPMUD was the one suing.
Adding bars to the storm drainage boxes in the District was discussed, and prices will be obtained.
I sent a letter to the TCEQ, asking how they could give approval for this water treatment plant, when this board had violated the Open Meetings Act and the Water code: RPMUD had not given notice of their meetings for "72 continuous hours" until July; they discussed and voted on the alternate sites outside of an open meeting, and they took bids on the generator (a $71,000 item) without placing a notice in the newspaper, as required by Water Code Chapter 49 for all items over $25,000. The TCEQ responded that RPMUD had done nothing wrong.
Jack Curtsinger asked why the engineer (Bleyl) receives the invoices instead of RPMUD. He had no problem with Bleyl receiving the bill, but the District should receive it from the contractor also.
Obtaining an additional generator was discussed, as were ways to communicate with the residents during an emergency. Dick Judge brought up the fact that inadequate fuel tankage and a lack of generator backups at #1 or #2 were a problem during Hurricane Ike, and this situation should be corrected ASAP. The board and the manager agreed. This requires additional fuel storage at #2 and a generator at #1, with an additional generator in reserve at #2. Ramirez suggested additional fuel storage at the MUD office location and the water treatment plant. Judge said the WTP was a must, but the MUD office location is isolated during floods, so that one is not an option.
Communication with the residents during an emergency situation is of the utmost importance. Bing Hastings spoke with Ramirez after the meeting, and suggested using the ham operator frequency, radio equipment, radios and tower to carry the ham antenna. Ramirez and his assistant were using two-way radios.
Forgot to mention this - at two separate meetings, Ginger Seyfang and Max Mahaffey said that the residents can look through the glass and read the meeting notice on the bulletin board. Seyfang and Mahaffey must have really good eyes. Don't know of anyone who could read print on an 8 x 11 sheet of paper 10 to 12 feet away through glass without any light - even with light.
Next meeting is Thursday, October 23, at 4 p.m.
If any of you will give me the names of other helpful RP residents, I will acknowledge them in the next update.
Hint: During a power outage, use a phone that does not run on electricity. Land lines are not affected by loss of power.
Now to the meeting -
During the public comments Rosemary Swan asked Richard Ramirez about the amount of liability insurance the District carries. He did not know, but would get the information. If it is anything like the information MUD sent to me a few months ago, it appears that the liability insurance is $500,000 for each occurrence, with a $1,000,000 aggregate limit.
Also during the public comments, mention was again made about the high costs of the two attorney firms. Last month Max Mahaffey said the District spent $11,000 on attorneys' fees. I noted that, through June of this year, the total amount was $18,000+. Bob Harvill defended Dippel's firm (the $500/hour attorney) by saying that he saved the District millions in lawsuits. We had never heard about any lawsuits. Mahaffey cut off Harvill. Soon after, Dick Judge questioned Ginger Seyfang about the lawsuits. She said they happened many years ago, only involved thousands, and RPMUD was the one suing.
Adding bars to the storm drainage boxes in the District was discussed, and prices will be obtained.
I sent a letter to the TCEQ, asking how they could give approval for this water treatment plant, when this board had violated the Open Meetings Act and the Water code: RPMUD had not given notice of their meetings for "72 continuous hours" until July; they discussed and voted on the alternate sites outside of an open meeting, and they took bids on the generator (a $71,000 item) without placing a notice in the newspaper, as required by Water Code Chapter 49 for all items over $25,000. The TCEQ responded that RPMUD had done nothing wrong.
Jack Curtsinger asked why the engineer (Bleyl) receives the invoices instead of RPMUD. He had no problem with Bleyl receiving the bill, but the District should receive it from the contractor also.
Obtaining an additional generator was discussed, as were ways to communicate with the residents during an emergency. Dick Judge brought up the fact that inadequate fuel tankage and a lack of generator backups at #1 or #2 were a problem during Hurricane Ike, and this situation should be corrected ASAP. The board and the manager agreed. This requires additional fuel storage at #2 and a generator at #1, with an additional generator in reserve at #2. Ramirez suggested additional fuel storage at the MUD office location and the water treatment plant. Judge said the WTP was a must, but the MUD office location is isolated during floods, so that one is not an option.
Communication with the residents during an emergency situation is of the utmost importance. Bing Hastings spoke with Ramirez after the meeting, and suggested using the ham operator frequency, radio equipment, radios and tower to carry the ham antenna. Ramirez and his assistant were using two-way radios.
Forgot to mention this - at two separate meetings, Ginger Seyfang and Max Mahaffey said that the residents can look through the glass and read the meeting notice on the bulletin board. Seyfang and Mahaffey must have really good eyes. Don't know of anyone who could read print on an 8 x 11 sheet of paper 10 to 12 feet away through glass without any light - even with light.
Next meeting is Thursday, October 23, at 4 p.m.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Make Reservations for 11/19 trip to Austin to Stop the Toxic Wells
STOP THE TOXIC WELLS
You’re Coming to Austin on November 19th ….. Right?
You Can’t Afford To!…..You Can’t Afford Not To!!!!!
Call or email me right now to reserve your seat(s) on the bus for the final hearing to protect your water, your home values, and the health and safety of you and your loved ones. It is so important…. really it’s imperative for us to fill 4 buses (minimum) for the final hearing before the TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) Commissioners in Austin on November 19th 2008 @ 1pm. These commissioners have the final say on the Texcom permits to operate 4 commercial class 1 injection wells in our area. Please keep in mind there are currently ONLY 30 commercial class 1 injection wells in ALL of the USA and we will have 4 right here if these permits pass.
This is not a big deal….it is a HUGE deal and you MUST be involved.
Think about when you lost your water during hurricane Ike…..that was for a short period of time. Now, imagine that same water contaminated!!!....and now it is lost FOREVER!!!!
There is only one choice….you MUST attend this hearing.
Buses will be leaving from two locations RSVP now.
1. Conroe – Lone Star Convention Center
9055 FM 1484
Conroe, TX 77303
2. Woodlands - Kroger’s @ Alden Bridge (Research & Kuykendahl)
Buses will board @ 8:30 am and leave promptly @ 9:00 am will be returning at approx 8-9 pm (maybe earlier and could be later depending on when hearing completes). Please bring a sack lunch and snacks as time may not permit for stopping to get food or drinks. However, the buses will have bathroom facilities on them.
To RSVP call Jennifer @ 936-499-7173 or email your RSVP to jreal1@peoplepc.com (that’s jreal and then the number 1 @ peoplepc.com or just reply to this email.)
If you would like to attend and not ride the bus that is okay to. Please just let us know so we can give the TCEQ a head count to try and accommodate us.
****IF YOU RSVP FOR THE SEPT. HEARING THAT WAS POSTPONED PLEASE DUE SO AGAIN FOR THIS DATE…..Thanks!________________________________________
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You’re Coming to Austin on November 19th ….. Right?
You Can’t Afford To!…..You Can’t Afford Not To!!!!!
Call or email me right now to reserve your seat(s) on the bus for the final hearing to protect your water, your home values, and the health and safety of you and your loved ones. It is so important…. really it’s imperative for us to fill 4 buses (minimum) for the final hearing before the TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) Commissioners in Austin on November 19th 2008 @ 1pm. These commissioners have the final say on the Texcom permits to operate 4 commercial class 1 injection wells in our area. Please keep in mind there are currently ONLY 30 commercial class 1 injection wells in ALL of the USA and we will have 4 right here if these permits pass.
This is not a big deal….it is a HUGE deal and you MUST be involved.
Think about when you lost your water during hurricane Ike…..that was for a short period of time. Now, imagine that same water contaminated!!!....and now it is lost FOREVER!!!!
There is only one choice….you MUST attend this hearing.
Buses will be leaving from two locations RSVP now.
1. Conroe – Lone Star Convention Center
9055 FM 1484
Conroe, TX 77303
2. Woodlands - Kroger’s @ Alden Bridge (Research & Kuykendahl)
Buses will board @ 8:30 am and leave promptly @ 9:00 am will be returning at approx 8-9 pm (maybe earlier and could be later depending on when hearing completes). Please bring a sack lunch and snacks as time may not permit for stopping to get food or drinks. However, the buses will have bathroom facilities on them.
To RSVP call Jennifer @ 936-499-7173 or email your RSVP to jreal1@peoplepc.com (that’s jreal and then the number 1 @ peoplepc.com or just reply to this email.)
If you would like to attend and not ride the bus that is okay to. Please just let us know so we can give the TCEQ a head count to try and accommodate us.
****IF YOU RSVP FOR THE SEPT. HEARING THAT WAS POSTPONED PLEASE DUE SO AGAIN FOR THIS DATE…..Thanks!________________________________________
PeoplePC Online
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Toxic Wells/TCEQ Meeting rescheduled for November 19
The TCEQ meeting originally set for September 24 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 19.
If you are not receiving updates from CROW, please contact Jennifer Real at 936/499-7173 or jreal1@peoplepc.com
If you are not receiving updates from CROW, please contact Jennifer Real at 936/499-7173 or jreal1@peoplepc.com
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