Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Problems with Google Alerts
I don't know about others whom have utilized Google Alerts to notify them of updates made to this blog, but I have had a problem with not receiving notices in about a month now. If you are having a similar problem, all I can recommend is that you try another alert service. Just check out the right side of the blog. If you scroll down a little ways, you'll see two pull-down menus for keeping up-to-date with blog entries and comments made on blog entries. If you like being alerted when new posts are made, I recommend you try out the Yahoo! alerts.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
RPMUD Board Meeting, Thursday, June 26
The board is meeting this Thursday, June 26, at 4 p.m. at the MUD office to discuss and approve purchasing an emergency generator for water plant #3 and to discuss and approve the purchase of golf carts.
There is also a Water Quality meeting the same day and place at 3:00 p.m. to discuss our water.
There is also a Water Quality meeting the same day and place at 3:00 p.m. to discuss our water.
Friday, June 20, 2008
And the reason for this plant is????
Happened to be looking over the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District website, and came upon the following report: "Planning Level Study for Alternative Surface Water Pipeline Routing in Montgomery County, May 31, 2008." This report appears to be a condensed version of a March 2008 report. It was interesting to find that River Plantation is not scheduled to be part of this project until phase IV - the year 2045. Isn't this the reason for the water treatment plant?
Here is the link to this report: http://www.lonestargcd.org/pdf/FinalPlanningLevelStudyAppendices.pdf
If you cannot access this link, just click on the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District website - www.lonestargcd.org - and then to Board Activities on the top. Click on Publications and under LSGCD Reports, you will see this report. It is rather lengthy (368 pages), but informative and includes maps.
Maybe my mind is going, but does anyone remember the reason for this plant? Every reason RPMUD has given for the construction of this plant has been shot full of holes.
To refresh your memory, here are the reasons we have heard:
(1) Well #2 may fail. Well #3 is already supplying water to well #2 and has been for about eleven years.
(2) Plant #2 may fail. As we have done in the past when we needed to make repairs, we have used the interconnect to EPUD.
(3) Plant #2 may be hit by a hurricane. Same as above.
(4) Fire prevention. The VFD needs fire hydrants not another tank.
(5) The development across the freeway. The City of Conroe has water lines next to the property and can furnish water.
(6) Meet the 30% surface water needs. According to the LSGCD report, we won't be included in this project until 2045.
We are back to the very first of our emails: "We don't need it. Why build it?"
Those of you at the March 27, 2008, board meeting may recall that the purchase of 5 trees and 8 oleanders was approved. As of this date, 6 trees, 12 oleanders and 10 wax myrtles have been planted. Sprinkler lines have been installed. The grass in this area was being cut previously, but now the plants and the fence line are being edged. More maintenance.
This plant project, which was bid at $779,500 by Shier Construction, could exceed that number. Why are we spending this money for a project that we don't need and don't want at the front of our subdivision?
We have yet to be given a reason that makes sense. We have no growth here, yet this project will practically double the amount of our water storage. What am I missing? Can't this money be put to better use? At numerous board meetings, it was noted that upgrades need to be made to the sewer treatment plant. How about using it there?
Heard again that this rumor, that we knew about the water treatment plant before we bought our lot, is still going around. This story was started by the RPMUD office. RPMUD is a governmental body subject to the Open Records Act. All you have to do is make a request in writing to RPMUD that you want to see evidence that we knew about this plant before we bought our property. They have ten days to furnish the information. But, please, make the request to see for yourself or to silence anyone still spreading this story.
You can sign up to receive e-mail alerts from our blog: riverplantationforum.blogspot.com. The board meeting is next week. Information about the meeting should be on the blog by Monday or early Tuesday.
Here is the link to this report: http://www.lonestargcd.org/pdf/FinalPlanningLevelStudyAppendices.pdf
If you cannot access this link, just click on the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District website - www.lonestargcd.org - and then to Board Activities on the top. Click on Publications and under LSGCD Reports, you will see this report. It is rather lengthy (368 pages), but informative and includes maps.
Maybe my mind is going, but does anyone remember the reason for this plant? Every reason RPMUD has given for the construction of this plant has been shot full of holes.
To refresh your memory, here are the reasons we have heard:
(1) Well #2 may fail. Well #3 is already supplying water to well #2 and has been for about eleven years.
(2) Plant #2 may fail. As we have done in the past when we needed to make repairs, we have used the interconnect to EPUD.
(3) Plant #2 may be hit by a hurricane. Same as above.
(4) Fire prevention. The VFD needs fire hydrants not another tank.
(5) The development across the freeway. The City of Conroe has water lines next to the property and can furnish water.
(6) Meet the 30% surface water needs. According to the LSGCD report, we won't be included in this project until 2045.
We are back to the very first of our emails: "We don't need it. Why build it?"
Those of you at the March 27, 2008, board meeting may recall that the purchase of 5 trees and 8 oleanders was approved. As of this date, 6 trees, 12 oleanders and 10 wax myrtles have been planted. Sprinkler lines have been installed. The grass in this area was being cut previously, but now the plants and the fence line are being edged. More maintenance.
This plant project, which was bid at $779,500 by Shier Construction, could exceed that number. Why are we spending this money for a project that we don't need and don't want at the front of our subdivision?
We have yet to be given a reason that makes sense. We have no growth here, yet this project will practically double the amount of our water storage. What am I missing? Can't this money be put to better use? At numerous board meetings, it was noted that upgrades need to be made to the sewer treatment plant. How about using it there?
Heard again that this rumor, that we knew about the water treatment plant before we bought our lot, is still going around. This story was started by the RPMUD office. RPMUD is a governmental body subject to the Open Records Act. All you have to do is make a request in writing to RPMUD that you want to see evidence that we knew about this plant before we bought our property. They have ten days to furnish the information. But, please, make the request to see for yourself or to silence anyone still spreading this story.
You can sign up to receive e-mail alerts from our blog: riverplantationforum.blogspot.com. The board meeting is next week. Information about the meeting should be on the blog by Monday or early Tuesday.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Toxic Well Update
If you are not on the Toxic Well Update list, please send an e-mail to Jennifer Real at jreal1@peoplepc.com or click on stopthetoxicwells.com.
You can also add your e-mail address to the "alert" on riverplantationforum.blogspot.com to receive updates as they are posted.
Dick and I went to Austin with the group in May. It was quite an eye opener. We are planning to go again in June. If you can make it, please do so. Numbers do matter.
Jennifer's latest update is shown below.
Dolores Judge
936/321-4890 (Metro)
936/273-3777 (Conroe)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 22:40:43 -0400
From: jreal1@peoplepc.com
To: jreal1@peoplepc.comSubject: Toxic Well Update
Toxic Times Update
1. Sunday June 1st is Day of Awareness.
A. Woodland’s Kroger’s stores at Alden Bridge, Sterling Ridge, and Cochran’s Crossing will have a table set up giving out info and signing petitions from 11am –2pm. Conroe Kroger’s pending will advise ASAP. If you can help man a table please let me know. Jreal1@peoplepc.com or call 936-499-7173.
B. Woodlands Mall & Market Street. We also need to get a couple groups of 4 or more to wear stop the toxic well t-shirts and walk the mall and Market Street together. When groups are together with their shirts on people will ask you what your shirt means at that point you can give them info (this is how you get around not being able to hand out flyers at the mall or market street). Again let me know if you would be available to do this on Sunday from noon – 2pm @ mall & or 2pm -4pm Market Street
C. Everyone commit to give out 25 Flyers- On the website you will find a printable flyer. Please print out 25 copies and give out on the day of awareness. Take to church, walk door to door, post at area business, etc...
2. Public Hearing with the TCEQ Commissioners
A date has NOT been set as of today. However it could be scheduled any day now. We hope for at least 30 days notice but it is not required. TCEQ only has to give 10 days notice. We MUST be prepared to head to AUSTIN at a moments notice or at least 10 days. If you are reading this you must come to AUSTIN. This is the LAST CHANCE for us to stop these permits. David Walker county attorney and ALL of our public officials have stated this is the communities last chance to help stop the permits. We need all residents to attend the public hearing. WE HAVE TO PACK at least 4-6 buses = 200-300 PLUS attendees. This is when we say PLEASE TAKE OFF WORK or do whatever it takes to attend. If you would like to speak or add some info for consideration at hearings please contact me Jennifer Real @ 936-499-7173 or jreal1@peoplepc.com and I will put you in contact with our group’s liaison for the hearing.
Thank you!
Jennifer Real
936-499-7173 or jreal1@peoplepc.com________________________________________
PeoplePC Online
A better way to Internet
http://www.peoplepc.com
You can also add your e-mail address to the "alert" on riverplantationforum.blogspot.com to receive updates as they are posted.
Dick and I went to Austin with the group in May. It was quite an eye opener. We are planning to go again in June. If you can make it, please do so. Numbers do matter.
Jennifer's latest update is shown below.
Dolores Judge
936/321-4890 (Metro)
936/273-3777 (Conroe)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 22:40:43 -0400
From: jreal1@peoplepc.com
To: jreal1@peoplepc.comSubject: Toxic Well Update
Toxic Times Update
1. Sunday June 1st is Day of Awareness.
A. Woodland’s Kroger’s stores at Alden Bridge, Sterling Ridge, and Cochran’s Crossing will have a table set up giving out info and signing petitions from 11am –2pm. Conroe Kroger’s pending will advise ASAP. If you can help man a table please let me know. Jreal1@peoplepc.com or call 936-499-7173.
B. Woodlands Mall & Market Street. We also need to get a couple groups of 4 or more to wear stop the toxic well t-shirts and walk the mall and Market Street together. When groups are together with their shirts on people will ask you what your shirt means at that point you can give them info (this is how you get around not being able to hand out flyers at the mall or market street). Again let me know if you would be available to do this on Sunday from noon – 2pm @ mall & or 2pm -4pm Market Street
C. Everyone commit to give out 25 Flyers- On the website you will find a printable flyer. Please print out 25 copies and give out on the day of awareness. Take to church, walk door to door, post at area business, etc...
2. Public Hearing with the TCEQ Commissioners
A date has NOT been set as of today. However it could be scheduled any day now. We hope for at least 30 days notice but it is not required. TCEQ only has to give 10 days notice. We MUST be prepared to head to AUSTIN at a moments notice or at least 10 days. If you are reading this you must come to AUSTIN. This is the LAST CHANCE for us to stop these permits. David Walker county attorney and ALL of our public officials have stated this is the communities last chance to help stop the permits. We need all residents to attend the public hearing. WE HAVE TO PACK at least 4-6 buses = 200-300 PLUS attendees. This is when we say PLEASE TAKE OFF WORK or do whatever it takes to attend. If you would like to speak or add some info for consideration at hearings please contact me Jennifer Real @ 936-499-7173 or jreal1@peoplepc.com and I will put you in contact with our group’s liaison for the hearing.
Thank you!
Jennifer Real
936-499-7173 or jreal1@peoplepc.com________________________________________
PeoplePC Online
A better way to Internet
http://www.peoplepc.com
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Call for New Topics
In the spirit of this being a place for RP residents to talk about issues our community faces, I would like to solicit some new topics to be discussed on this blog. Of course, the new water treatment facility is on all our minds lately, but what else is bugging you, RP?!?
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Directors Have Been Sworn In
Well, Jack and Dick are now legal. Sworn in at the board meeting today. Residents are still concerned about the danger of chlorine gas. Ramirez is now saying it is dangerous in liquid form. His information is now in direct opposition to what we are hearing from the San Jacinto River Authority and Hayes Utilities, who handles April Sound, Bentwater, Walden and Del Lago. Ramirez also said that the majority of water districts use chlorine gas purification, and he admits there are no others as close as this one will be to residents. The board will attempt to find an expert in this field to explain the ramifications of both to the residents of RP.
On a lighter note, the RPMUD "gardeners" took out a tree within the fence line. It fell on the fence and bent the barbed wire. Still don't understand why this fence was put up before construction starts. They are planning on adding more landscaping. Don't they know they can't hide a tank 24' high and 60' wide?
On a lighter note, the RPMUD "gardeners" took out a tree within the fence line. It fell on the fence and bent the barbed wire. Still don't understand why this fence was put up before construction starts. They are planning on adding more landscaping. Don't they know they can't hide a tank 24' high and 60' wide?
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
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