The LISD Board of Trustees is asking for the opportunity to seek proposals for signing gas leases with Titan Operating and Williams.
The Regular meeting is this coming Monday, November 14th, and will begin at 6:00 PM in the Bolin Administrative Center, 1565 W. Main Street, Lewisville, Texas. Immediately after opening, the Board of Trustees will convene in Closed Session and will return to Open Session at 7:00 PM.
Click here for the agenda.
If you read the action item, it appears they may be leaning towards signing. Of course, indicating that there will be drilling anyway and they will most likely lose the Rule 37 exceptions currently being requested with the Texas Railroad Commission. We have heard that line before.
This does not include signing a lease for the LISD properties near the Hilliard Pad Site. Using the excuse that drilling will happen any way is not the case at Hilliard. Without the leasing of many of the properties near Hilliard, a significant amount of wells could be prevented from being drilled.
Click here for the action item.
If you live near one of these properties, NOW is the time to voice your opinions. SHOW UP and contact the Board of Trustees.
Click here for the contact info.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Could LISD Allow Hilliard And Other Sites Near Schools To Become Another Scenic Rd.?
Just this week, news surfaced about Titan Operating filing a request for a Rule 37 exception to come within 47 feet of LISD's Killough Campus (located near McGee and 407 in Lewisville). That isn't a shock but what is alarming is Titan is still actively making offers to LISD for leasing their land. This article in the Flower Mound Leader says 1 million and an post on Whosplayin mentioned 1 1/2 million.
Did you know that your children's health and safety may be sold for 1 to 1 1/2 million dollars?
We don't know about anyone else but we can't think of an amount that would be worth it. It would be thoughtless and careless to allow more gas drilling near our schools. It has been highly publicized that LISD has been approached over and over again to sign gas leases. In fact, LISD signed gas leases in 2007 but luckliy those leases expired. Are some of our elected School Board Members considering signing again?
We already know that not signing a lease is the best protection from gas drilling occurring near our schools and homes. Now with the supersized padsites, the less signed leases can mean less wells. It has been proven over and over again. This has been debated before.
In some cases drilling may be already going on but with more leased acreage comes more wells, more tanks, more compressors. With all this equipment comes more emissions and traffic.
It becomes a big pot of toxic soup. If you don't believe us just drive out to Scenic Dr. and 1171 in West Flower Mound.
Frankly, the fact that people are worried about LISD "leaving money on the table" or "getting screwed out of royalties", is sickening and insulting by putting greed before our children. The oil and gas industry really doesn't care about our children. If they really wanted to help out Texas schools, they wouldn't be requesting 185 million dollars in "tax refunds" that will require almost half of the refund money come from Texas school funds.
If LISD does NOT sign a lease for the property adjacent to the south of Hilliard Field, NO additional drilling can occur to the South or South East. We believe that would eliminate 5-6 wells based on a 20-24 well estimate given to the Flower Mound Oil and Gas Board of Appeals in May 2010. We also know that many residents to the East, North East and South West have not signed leases. That will eliminate even more wells or at least force Titan to apply for many more Rule 37 exceptions.
Do you want this near your child's school?
LISD must continue to protest the Rule 37 like the town of Flower Mound did in the Rule 37 request by Williams. Williams ended up withdrawing their Rule 37 request.
This is a ploy to get LISD to sign leases. LISD needs to stand up to the gas companies!
Speak up now before it is too late.
Go to the LISD website and find out the dates and times for the School Board Meetings.
Contact the School Board Members and let them know how you feel.
If you are interested in getting the word out to your friends and neighbors by an organized effort, please contact us at stopthedrilling@gmail.com
Did you know that your children's health and safety may be sold for 1 to 1 1/2 million dollars?
We don't know about anyone else but we can't think of an amount that would be worth it. It would be thoughtless and careless to allow more gas drilling near our schools. It has been highly publicized that LISD has been approached over and over again to sign gas leases. In fact, LISD signed gas leases in 2007 but luckliy those leases expired. Are some of our elected School Board Members considering signing again?
We already know that not signing a lease is the best protection from gas drilling occurring near our schools and homes. Now with the supersized padsites, the less signed leases can mean less wells. It has been proven over and over again. This has been debated before.
In some cases drilling may be already going on but with more leased acreage comes more wells, more tanks, more compressors. With all this equipment comes more emissions and traffic.
It becomes a big pot of toxic soup. If you don't believe us just drive out to Scenic Dr. and 1171 in West Flower Mound.
Frankly, the fact that people are worried about LISD "leaving money on the table" or "getting screwed out of royalties", is sickening and insulting by putting greed before our children. The oil and gas industry really doesn't care about our children. If they really wanted to help out Texas schools, they wouldn't be requesting 185 million dollars in "tax refunds" that will require almost half of the refund money come from Texas school funds.
If LISD does NOT sign a lease for the property adjacent to the south of Hilliard Field, NO additional drilling can occur to the South or South East. We believe that would eliminate 5-6 wells based on a 20-24 well estimate given to the Flower Mound Oil and Gas Board of Appeals in May 2010. We also know that many residents to the East, North East and South West have not signed leases. That will eliminate even more wells or at least force Titan to apply for many more Rule 37 exceptions.
Do you want this near your child's school?
LISD must continue to protest the Rule 37 like the town of Flower Mound did in the Rule 37 request by Williams. Williams ended up withdrawing their Rule 37 request.
This is a ploy to get LISD to sign leases. LISD needs to stand up to the gas companies!
Speak up now before it is too late.
Go to the LISD website and find out the dates and times for the School Board Meetings.
Contact the School Board Members and let them know how you feel.
If you are interested in getting the word out to your friends and neighbors by an organized effort, please contact us at stopthedrilling@gmail.com
Friday, February 11, 2011
Flower Mound Oil & Gas Advisory Board Public Hearing
Residents of Flower Mound....time is running out to let the Flower Mound Oil & Gas Advisory Board know how you feel and what you would like to see in the ordinance recommendations submitted to Town Council.
Saturday, February 12th, 9:00 am to Noon, you will have another opportunity to make a public comment. The Public Hearing will be held at Town Hall, 2121 Cross Timbers Road. Please show up and let your voice be heard.
The OGAB will hand their final recommendations to the Town Council. This is the most important thing to happen in this town for a long time. What ends up in the ordinance may affect your quality of life, health, wealth, and property values.
Saturday, February 12th, 9:00 am to Noon, you will have another opportunity to make a public comment. The Public Hearing will be held at Town Hall, 2121 Cross Timbers Road. Please show up and let your voice be heard.
The OGAB will hand their final recommendations to the Town Council. This is the most important thing to happen in this town for a long time. What ends up in the ordinance may affect your quality of life, health, wealth, and property values.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Shadow Ridge Middle School Gets A New Neighbor
This is the new view from Shadow Ridge Middle School's parking lot.
How long this view lasts depends on whether LISD and more residents sign leases. Keep this video in mind when Mr. Landman comes knocking at your door.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood 1
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood video.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Schools and Gas Drilling
Argyle residents are in the midst of every parents nightmare....What if the health and safety of your child was being threatened everyday and no one was listening?
In this post from TXSharon, it focuses on the odor and health complaints of students attending Argyle schools that are close to drilling. The schools vary in distance from the drilling. But what is most alarming is that even students attending a school a half of mile away, or a little over 2600 feet, are experiencing health issues and can smell offensive odors.
Here in Flower Mound, a pad site sits just over 1000 feet from Liberty Elementary. In the past 3 years, there has been an increase in child leukemia and breast cancer in this area. The Titan Hilliard site will be a little over 1700 feet from Shadow Ridge Middle School.
Many are concerned that the air quality in this area could be a factor. Last year an EPA analysis of Denton County's air quality, showed a 25% higher risk for cancer and respiratory diseases than the national average. In this study done by the Environmental Defense Fund, it links air pollutants with Barnett Shale Gas Production.
It is the right of every American to be educated no matter what their economic situation is. That is what the public school system is all about. It is also the right of every American to be educated in a safe and healthy environment.
So why, all across America, do school districts continue to sign mineral leases with the gas and oil industry? They claim it is free money, it helps fund programs, balance the budget etc. Argyle school district has received $680,681.25 in revenue from the leases, including royalty and bonus payments.
In a recent Denton Records Chronicle article, Susan Knoll stated it would most likely not cover the cost of treating one child with leukemia. Child leukemia is one of the most expensive types of cancer to treat.
A few years ago Lewisville Independent School District signed mineral leases for all their properties. Almost all of those leases have expired or LISD was released. It is rumored that they are once again being courted by gas drilling companies.
Gas drilling is heavy industry. It has no place next to schools and homes.
We must continue to put pressure on our school districts to not sign leases!! Let your voices be heard before it is too late. We have listed the emails for the LISD Board of Trustees.
royj@lisd.net
kyerc@lisd.net
greggv@lisd.net
fultona@lisd.net
fergusont@lisd.net
knappjeff@lisd.net
lathamb@lisd.net
In this post from TXSharon, it focuses on the odor and health complaints of students attending Argyle schools that are close to drilling. The schools vary in distance from the drilling. But what is most alarming is that even students attending a school a half of mile away, or a little over 2600 feet, are experiencing health issues and can smell offensive odors.
Here in Flower Mound, a pad site sits just over 1000 feet from Liberty Elementary. In the past 3 years, there has been an increase in child leukemia and breast cancer in this area. The Titan Hilliard site will be a little over 1700 feet from Shadow Ridge Middle School.
Many are concerned that the air quality in this area could be a factor. Last year an EPA analysis of Denton County's air quality, showed a 25% higher risk for cancer and respiratory diseases than the national average. In this study done by the Environmental Defense Fund, it links air pollutants with Barnett Shale Gas Production.
It is the right of every American to be educated no matter what their economic situation is. That is what the public school system is all about. It is also the right of every American to be educated in a safe and healthy environment.
So why, all across America, do school districts continue to sign mineral leases with the gas and oil industry? They claim it is free money, it helps fund programs, balance the budget etc. Argyle school district has received $680,681.25 in revenue from the leases, including royalty and bonus payments.
In a recent Denton Records Chronicle article, Susan Knoll stated it would most likely not cover the cost of treating one child with leukemia. Child leukemia is one of the most expensive types of cancer to treat.
A few years ago Lewisville Independent School District signed mineral leases for all their properties. Almost all of those leases have expired or LISD was released. It is rumored that they are once again being courted by gas drilling companies.
Gas drilling is heavy industry. It has no place next to schools and homes.
We must continue to put pressure on our school districts to not sign leases!! Let your voices be heard before it is too late. We have listed the emails for the LISD Board of Trustees.
royj@lisd.net
kyerc@lisd.net
greggv@lisd.net
fultona@lisd.net
fergusont@lisd.net
knappjeff@lisd.net
lathamb@lisd.net
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Just another day in Paradise. Titan is building sound wall
Titan has started building the sound wall at Hilliard Field.
It is looking more and more like an industrial zone everyday.
Click here to see a short video.
It is looking more and more like an industrial zone everyday.
Click here to see a short video.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
LISD Council of PTA's to host School Board Candidate Forum
LISD Council of PTA's to host candidate forum in advance of LISD School Board elections. Since gas drilling is already happening near some schools and about to be close to others, this may be a good time to ask the candidates their views on the health and safety of our children.
When: April 22, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Where: LISD Student Services Building
What: A candidate forum with questions submitted in advance from residents of LISD. Questions will be asked by a moderator. The public is encouraged to attend.
All candidates are aware of this event and some have already expressed their plans to attend.
Residents who want to submit questions should do so in writing by e-mailing Cinnamon Dilts, Legislative Action Chair for the Council, at cinnamon96003@yahoo.com.
Questions will be sorted by subject and asked by a moderator. Candidates will have time limits for their responses.
Cinnamon can be reached at cinnamon96003@yahoo.com or 972-697-1743 (cell).
The Candidates are as follows:
Place 3
Tommy Kim (incumbent)
Jeffrey Allen Knapp
Place 4
Kathy Duke (incumbent)
Ryan Collinsworth
Julie Linnea Foughty website: http://www.julieforlisd.com/
Place 5
Fred Placke (incumbent)
Brenda Lynn Latham website: http://www.latham4lisd.com/
Patrick Michael Kelly facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/VotePatrick/313121608120
When: April 22, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Where: LISD Student Services Building
What: A candidate forum with questions submitted in advance from residents of LISD. Questions will be asked by a moderator. The public is encouraged to attend.
All candidates are aware of this event and some have already expressed their plans to attend.
Residents who want to submit questions should do so in writing by e-mailing Cinnamon Dilts, Legislative Action Chair for the Council, at cinnamon96003@yahoo.com.
Questions will be sorted by subject and asked by a moderator. Candidates will have time limits for their responses.
Cinnamon can be reached at cinnamon96003@yahoo.com or 972-697-1743 (cell).
The Candidates are as follows:
Place 3
Tommy Kim (incumbent)
Jeffrey Allen Knapp
Place 4
Kathy Duke (incumbent)
Ryan Collinsworth
Julie Linnea Foughty website: http://www.julieforlisd.com/
Place 5
Fred Placke (incumbent)
Brenda Lynn Latham website: http://www.latham4lisd.com/
Patrick Michael Kelly facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/VotePatrick/313121608120
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