tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973802945295732402.post3891160576725110931..comments2023-09-07T05:42:13.411-05:00Comments on Flower Mound Citizens Against Urban Drilling: Gas Drilling Is Not A Dead Issue In Flower MoundConcerned Citizen Of Flower Moundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725375582002614324noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973802945295732402.post-36275344359501480802012-02-11T16:41:27.850-06:002012-02-11T16:41:27.850-06:00Protecting the ordinance is the nearest and deares...Protecting the ordinance is the nearest and dearest thing to my heart. I personally have been in this fight for over 4 years. <br /><br />I view NFL differently than a certain group of people. But some of the things that have gone on during the council meetings, at times where meeting protocol has been ignored, just is a red flag to me. It is my opinion that someone wants to create friction.<br /> I guess people just have to watch it for themselves and make that decision. But I believe that Mayor Northern did go out of here way to accomodate Kendra’s request for a meeting. <br /><br />Back to the issue of the Charter Review and Super Majority<br /> If you look on the FMCAUD, you will see that this is not the first time our ordinance has been attacked. In fact, in 2006 another Oil and Gas Advisory board weakened the ordinance by decreasing the setbacks. Those very setbacks may have played the part in some pad sites getting approved too close to homes and schools that may not have under another ordinance. And certainly not under the new more protective one. It only required a simple majority. Do we want that again?<br /> That is the only question that those of us that have fought so hard should be asking ourselves.Tammi Vajdanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973802945295732402.post-65830844337951558562012-02-11T09:44:32.555-06:002012-02-11T09:44:32.555-06:00@Coring Services of Texas, Flower Mound opened up ...@Coring Services of Texas, Flower Mound opened up quite a few businesses in the last year. I am curious why your type of company would be promoting a elected official. Do you live here?FMCAUDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686459036891601702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973802945295732402.post-16928025543088988092012-02-11T09:40:09.312-06:002012-02-11T09:40:09.312-06:00The problem is some politicians can't help the...The problem is some politicians can't help themselves. Elections have become so expension to run, they need the contributions from the big guys.<br />It is happening in small towns across America. The gas industry and hangs the money like a carrot in front of their faces.<br />Coring Services of Texas, just what kind of business does your elected official Hayden want to bring to the town? Your company is an oil and gas field equipment repair. Will you benefit from this "business"?Karen Bersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973802945295732402.post-84976841609458763912012-02-11T06:22:26.788-06:002012-02-11T06:22:26.788-06:00Hayden said he wants to encourage businesses to co...Hayden said he wants to encourage businesses to come to Flower Mound.Coring Services Texashttp://www.kocurekindustries.com/service_detail.php?id=18noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973802945295732402.post-44260811038888011372012-02-10T22:44:09.244-06:002012-02-10T22:44:09.244-06:00As a resident who attended the Charter Review Comm...As a resident who attended the Charter Review Commission meeting on February 2nd, it was impressive to see how well prepared and knowledgable each of the members were regarding the proposed ballot items. Of course, the Super Majority for any amendments or repeal of the 2011 Oil and Gas Ordinance was the most deliberated item by the members and the residents in attendance.<br /><br />I personally found it interesting the Mr. Simonson thought that the issue needed more time in light that he is married to one the most vocal activist for better oil and gas regulations in the area and one of the original Flower Mound Petition Assocition officers. Wasn't it Mr. Simonson's wife's arduous efforts that brought forth the fruition of the 2011 Oil and Gas Ordinance?<br /><br />Differences aside, after witnessing the fully competent individuals of the CRC, I do not understand why some residents are critical of allowing the voters to decide the issues in May? Many of the critics have close ties with the Council, who hand-picked the committee members. None of the committee members claimed that process was going too fast. And why should the taxpayers of Flower Mound have to pay an additional $10K-$30K to delay the ballot items to a special election in November, when there was no overwhelming controversy surrounding putting forth the items to the voters on the upcoming May ballot?Mellany Lambnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973802945295732402.post-4105624458875649792012-02-10T22:40:37.542-06:002012-02-10T22:40:37.542-06:00It appears Stephenson is using a delay tactic by d...It appears Stephenson is using a delay tactic by demanding the Charter Review take more time even though it seems the majority of the committee is saying “we are almost finished”.<br /> The reason could be if they delay the recommendations, they won”t make the May ballot. If Mayor Northern, Filidoro and Lyda don’t get re-elected, the new council gets to vote on which recommendations will go to a vote. You can bet the super majority requirement for an ordiance change or repeal won’t be one of them.<br /> <br />One thing your post forgot to mention, the 2 committee members that voted no, were Kendra Stephenson and Tom Hayden’s appointments to the committee. So I guess we know how they feel about the super majority issue.<br /> <br />Plus the 10,000 to 30,000 dollars you mention is taxpayer money!!! <br />I hope Flower Mound is paying attention again. The last time they fell asleep, somewhere between the years 2005 and 2009, over 60 gas wells popped up.John Huntsakernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973802945295732402.post-89850037629549186192012-02-10T20:54:25.860-06:002012-02-10T20:54:25.860-06:00Mark,
I don't know anything about Denton's...Mark,<br />I don't know anything about Denton's Charter, but if you send me an email (our emial is on the front right side of the page), I may be able to give you some names of people that could help you.FMCAUDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686459036891601702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973802945295732402.post-57358171147607297492012-02-10T20:49:54.005-06:002012-02-10T20:49:54.005-06:00This is interesting stuff. I live in Denton and ou...This is interesting stuff. I live in Denton and our town just put a moratorium on all new gas drilling permits. They have a task force reviewing our ordinance. I don't go to the meetings but I have been watching blogs like yours and others to see what is going on in the area. Obviously it is a good idea to check out if our town has a super majority in place. Do you know much about Denton?Mark Bermannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973802945295732402.post-52163432616787391722012-02-10T20:37:20.682-06:002012-02-10T20:37:20.682-06:00We are asking for a first and last name when comme...We are asking for a first and last name when commenting. No anonymous comments will be accepted.FMCAUDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686459036891601702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973802945295732402.post-52518060754654579162012-02-10T20:28:11.442-06:002012-02-10T20:28:11.442-06:00Thanks so much for this very informative informati...Thanks so much for this very informative information. The residents need to know what is going on in this town. Stephenson is such a snake in disguise. Where is the antivenom because I feel I have been bitten?! I will remember this in May!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com