tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364673723029953824.post3818437776595641964..comments2024-02-29T08:53:47.385-06:00Comments on Fish Creek Monitor: Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No EvilFish Creek Neighborhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11321914266332394403noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364673723029953824.post-70331546666787164062013-01-13T14:24:02.444-06:002013-01-13T14:24:02.444-06:00So true...it's very tragic for the future of o...So true...it's very tragic for the future of our cities, state and our country. Very well said. We are clearly in serious trouble. Westchester Neighborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02680654681555827977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364673723029953824.post-1208905450217034022013-01-07T19:22:54.505-06:002013-01-07T19:22:54.505-06:00Thank you, Fish Creek Neighbor.
I wondered about...Thank you, Fish Creek Neighbor. <br /><br />I wondered about whether you were allowed to use it in your presentation and figured you likely were, but I do believe that an open display of such visual aids - so all participants can study them on their own prior to any hearing or meeting - should not be prohibited. In the interest of a public gathering and fair consideration of issues, everyone participating should have pertinent and compelling materials made available to them. I'm quite sure you fully agree with that. I think it is clear where the city and state stand on the issue of fair government. <br /><br />Btw, thank you for attending that hearing and for your continued efforts. <br /><br />You know, as a native Texan, I've long been proud of certain aspects about this state, but I have an ever-increasingly profound disdain for that "good ol' boy" network that permeates every corporate and political avenue. These people are playing very dangerous moral and ethical games that involve the lives and livelihoods of good people - and that is wrong on every level - and is counter-productive to a progressive society. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364673723029953824.post-56773162815271901052013-01-07T08:55:49.371-06:002013-01-07T08:55:49.371-06:00Thank you, Anonymous, for that insightful comment....Thank you, Anonymous, for that insightful comment. We are glad that intelligent people are reading this blog. <br /><br />The instruction by a city attorney to tell us to remove that poster board off the back table opens up a big, gray area of concern because while we were prohibited from displaying those pictures in a room where a public hearing was being held, we were allowed to use it during our three-minute long presentation/speech. Aren't lawyers crafty at their trade?<br /><br />One thing is for certain - The Good Ol' Boy style of government dominates all decision making in Arlington, Texas - and that certainly raises serious ethical concerns.Fish Creek Neighborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11321914266332394403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364673723029953824.post-36946377402984021372013-01-07T08:25:54.113-06:002013-01-07T08:25:54.113-06:00Yes, it would have to be written as a trilogy.Yes, it would have to be written as a trilogy.Fish Creek Neighborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11321914266332394403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364673723029953824.post-48268232207828515172013-01-06T15:21:36.339-06:002013-01-06T15:21:36.339-06:00Maybe the "Assistant" City Attorney has ...Maybe the "Assistant" City Attorney has a job description that includes: "When necessary, act as the "City Intimidator" before, during or after public meetings." Just a thought.GPhttp://westchestergasette.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364673723029953824.post-85763388977208714702013-01-05T18:41:55.912-06:002013-01-05T18:41:55.912-06:00The comments above by Anonymous raise serious ethi...The comments above by Anonymous raise serious ethical concerns about what appear to be blatant conflicts of interest on the part of the two named Commissioners. <br /><br />I also find it concerning that, according to Fishcreek Monitor, the city attorney evidently made participants remove a poster board showing photos of a frac pond located in a nearby Grand Prairie neighborhood. The photos displayed on that board are pertinent to the issues being raised in this particular P & Z hearing and should be of great interest to citizens near the Rocking Horse drill site, especially since adding a frac pond there is on Chesapeake's agenda. The city's website provides a clear overview of the procedures for participation in a public hearing of the P & Z Commission - and nowhere does it state that citizens are prohibited from displaying or presenting "visual aids" which support their concerns/opposition. <br /><br />Surely the City of Arlington does not want to appear as though it is attempting to hinder, or altogether suppress, any citizen's rights to free speech and robust participation in public government. Perhaps the city and Barry Smitherman of the RRC should consult with a good PR rep AND a Constitutional attorney to learn the ABCs of the 1st Amendment to the Constitution and the concept of fair government.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364673723029953824.post-89367105926363631982013-01-04T08:06:36.596-06:002013-01-04T08:06:36.596-06:00Ponder this for a moment: Isn't it curious th...Ponder this for a moment: Isn't it curious that "The Church" - whose mission it is to sow the seeds of faith, life, truth, and salvation - is signing deals with a company exhibiting the same traits as the one written about in the Bible called Satan, Lucifer, or aka the devil. This makes it much easier to understand why Jesus was often in conflict with the Church and Government leaders during the time of his earthly ministry. <br /><br />I suppose there is nothing new under the sun...well, except for fracking perhaps. And know that it will steal, kill, and destroy everything in its path. Buyer Beware: Those living the Gas Patch are eyewitnesses to its fury.Fish Creek Neighborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11321914266332394403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364673723029953824.post-78380357491094906502013-01-03T23:41:40.244-06:002013-01-03T23:41:40.244-06:00I noticed something interesting. Commissioner Bran...I noticed something interesting. Commissioner Brandon Hill at Planning and Zoning in Arlington is an attorney with Kelly, Hart and Hallman. That law firm has represented Chesapeake in many of their Rule 37 filings against property owners in Arlington who would not lease to Chesapeake. And Commissioner Vera McKissic is a minister at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Arlington which has a lease with Chesapeake.<br />http://www.askchesapeake.com/Barnett-Shale/Neighborhood/Arlington/Pages/Cornerstone.aspx<br /> Can this get any more clubby?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364673723029953824.post-16679476581157408782013-01-03T22:22:14.025-06:002013-01-03T22:22:14.025-06:00You should write a book about this stuff. You should write a book about this stuff. TXsharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438250322631393952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364673723029953824.post-32032529960381061122013-01-03T16:02:35.235-06:002013-01-03T16:02:35.235-06:00Is this like waking up one day to find out that yo...Is this like waking up one day to find out that your spouse has been gambling for years with your savings? And that there's nothing left. <br /><br />OR maybe more like your spouse is gambling with your savings telling you not to worry..."Here's a little shopping money, dear. Go buy yourself something pretty." <br /><br />All kinds of possibilities. So, Mr. Mycoskie fell asleep? Wow. He must be bored with all the routine fracking amendments. LOL!Westchester Neighborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02680654681555827977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364673723029953824.post-59516311276983360532013-01-03T14:33:57.813-06:002013-01-03T14:33:57.813-06:00Excellent overview, Fishcreek Monitor. Much better...Excellent overview, Fishcreek Monitor. Much better than all the missing details from the P&Z Agenda Details (and apparently from Mr. Mycoskie as described with this blog post).<br /><br />Funny, that over to the east...Grand Prairie (Texas) approved new setback distances from protected uses (homes, businesses, schools, etc.) for FRAC Ponds with the <a href="http://www.gptx.org/modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=4742" rel="nofollow"><b>Revision to the Gas Drilling Ordinance in January 2011</b></a>. Maybe these two cities need to compare notes more often (in public).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gptx.org/modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=5119#page=2" rel="nofollow"><b>Gas Drilling Ordinance Compliance Chart (2011) (See FRAC Pond Setbacks)</b></a><br /><br />Looks like Arlington was real sure to describe that how Grand Prairie had the least restrictions back in 2010. Is this a competition??:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.arlingtontx.gov/planning/pdf/Gas_Wells/Gas_Drilling_Program_Report_6-22-10_CC.pdf#page=16" rel="nofollow"><b>Arlington's Planning Report June 22, 2010</b></a><br /><br />Of course, many of us are still seeking Zoning Overview for Grand Prairie's gas drilling activities. Right now, we continue to be in the dark about so much of it. This is sinful. <br /><br />But we are clearly ahead of Arlington on the all-important FRAC Pond setbacks. <b>500 Feet</b> and some change. AMEN.Westchester Neighborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02680654681555827977noreply@blogger.com