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Spring Hill is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, and five years from now it will be an entirely different place than what it is today. Hopefully, it is for the better, but that will not be possible without concerned citizens rising up to be heard now. Many things are going on today that directly influence the way in which we as citizens will conduct our lives in the coming months and years. I ask you to join with “The Concerned Citizens of Spring Hill” in letting our local elected officials know what we think and how we want our city to grown and evolve. I have started this dialogue to help all of us better understand how our city government works and what they are doing right or wrong.
Without question, the issue with the most potential for bringing the citizens back into the discussion with our City Government is that of re-apportionment. Every day that passes, our elected officials and our citizens becomes more and more out of touch with the will of the community.
In simplest terms, "Re-Apportionment" is the process of periodically redrawing the 4 voting wards (or districts) of Spring Hill. The current wards were established in 1909 and have not been redrawn since. The 2005 census revealed what many of us have known, that the Northeast Ward of our city (the area north of Duplex Road and east of Highway 31) has about 80% of the population of Spring Hill, yet all wards are limited to only 2 aldermen on the board of 8.
How about future growth?
Click on the map above to view how the population distribution would be projected if all of the lots that the Planning Commission has already approved would be completed by 2015.
Some have defended our current system by saying that our future growth will "eventually even out our wards". What do you think?
As you begin attending meetings, and witness with your own eyes the happenings of our city government, you will leave on many occassions shaking your head in disbelief as we continue down a road of urban sprawl with no idea how the dominoes are going to fall in the future. I challenge all of you to stand up today and begin leading this city in a new responsible direction. Over the next few days, many things will begin happening and I urge you to get involved and help bring the concerns of the citizens back to City Hall.
Here is how you can get involved:
* Yard Sign. Send an E-mail to the Gorilla and we will have a sign in your yard before the day is over.
* Meeting attendance. Click Here to go to a page that lists the meeting schedule for the City of Spring Hill Planning Commission and Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
* E-mail friends. Help spread the word and explore this website.
* Use the links that I have provided on the right to E-mail our local officials.
* Inform yourself. Read and subscribe to this site. Attend meetings to verify this information.
* E-mail the Gorilla if you would like to participate in any way.
I look forward to all of your comments in the coming days, weeks and months!
Saturday, October 01, 2005
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My husband and I met you at Kroger today. Thank you for spending your time on this great cause!!!
As fast as this city is growing we better be sure we do it right, for the sake of all.
The recent proposal concerning the property at the corner of Port Royal and Duplex has got me concerned. There was a meeting in Town Hall tonight and the developer(s) proposes to make the 11.4 acres at the corner a "Central Business District" (rezoned for commercial). The empty parcels in front of the Wingate subdivision are already zoned commercial I found out along with the 15 or so acres in front of Wakefield ( all within a 1/2 mile on Duplex). The developers want to build "upscale" townhomes on the remaining 74.9 acres asking to be zoned for "High Density Residential" approximately 600 plus units. I'm not opposed to growth, but the rest of our city is made up of primarily single family homes with nice neighborhoods. I challenge that these people view this as a money making venture only and have no vested interest in how our town benefit it's residents.
Way to go Turbo!
The Wag: Opion by Sally the Dog
"Turbo Weaver of Spring Hill has taken the Year of the Dog to heart. That dog says he has decided to become politically active, like his people...
Anyway, Turbo reminds all his Spring Hill buddies to send their people to the next Mayor and Aldermen meeting on Feb. 21."
Timbo,
Take a moment and come to some of the city meetings.
*Widen 31 to four lanes from 840 to Saturn Parkway.
There's two very, very big problems with that solution...
1. A Town in the middle called Thompson's Station
2. 31 is a STATE HIGHWAY.
Expecting the City of Spring Hill to spend millions of dollars on 31 is like your neighbor expecting you to mow and maintain his yard.
*Widen Duplex Rd to 3 lanes with broad shoulders.
As you have stated, they are working on that now. Even though it is another state road, the city has anted up the engineering expense. But most importantly, that Chinese Firedrill growth plan has already secured the Right of Way along the entire length of Duplex Road for future widening.
I heard that the developer for that commercial property that you mentioned has offered to shave down that hill at that intersection, widen it, add turn lanes, and pay for the installation of a traffic signal. 5 years ago, the city estimated the cost of these listed improvements to be about $500,000.
As you have said, let the developer pay for it.
Take a ride through Wyngate Estates sometime on Port Royal.
Wyngate Estates is an actively built subdivision. Spring Hill doesn't own the streets yet.
The city (like all other cities) requires developers to turn over ownership of their completed streets in 'new' condition, built to the city's design standards.
Should the city spend our money fixing a developer's problem?
Have these people in office never heard of issuing themselves "bonds"?
Bonds = Debt
Debt = Interest Payments
Interest Payments = Less Money for Immediate Needs
As Dave Ramsey says, "Why live like the Joneses when you can live like no other?"
Take a moment and come to some of the city meetings.
You'll find that the city is being run by those that CARE about the future of Spring Hill and run it with refreshing Common Sense.
It's good to see some diversity in what people think about this city.
If you are like most people and are unable to go to city meetings, you can learn more about what city officials are doing about some of these issues here:
Issues of Gorilla In The Corner
How funny. All you "longtime residents" of Spring Hill who have the "I'm here now and I like the country" make me sick. What do you think the "truly" longtime rsidents of this beautiful area thought when YOU were coming here? Thanks for being part of the problem...there really is no solution now, but to manage it....and the current mayor IS a lifelong county resident who only wants to make the best of the situation that exisits already. Stop your whining and support the leaders of your community...they really do know what they're doing. Monday morning Quarterbacking is easy, but disgusting.
I think that you might find the mayor in more agreement with these issues than you think. I am not sure if you remember his campaign platform, but it seems that this is right in line with his view on the city of Spring Hill.
Mayor Leverette is a good man, and I don't see too much criticism of him on this site.
My husband and I have been looking for a new home; wanting to avoid the Franklin mess, we continued to look for a more upscale home in the same town in which we already live. Our problem is not finding one-it's finding one in a development that won't be a housing-farm by 2015. We chose initially to stay away from Franklin because of it's masses of humanity, and instead moved to a lower density development in Spring Hill.
Unfortunately, 'lower density' is clearly a thing of the past. It seems that the homes by long-time subdivision builders in town here now perch like monoliths on postage-stamp sized lawns, in an effort to maximize profit in a parcel of land. $350,000 homes on a .20 acre of land! It's horrifying, and the greed displayed by the builders is shameful, as they give no thought to a development, other than the maximum amount of homes that can be placed inside a parcel, and the maximum amount of profit they can pocket. One in particular used to have a good reputation in the community. Now his name is synonymous to many with 'urban sprawl', avarice and greed.
Somehow these changes allowing this type of ramshackel, out of control development have happened because concerned citizens weren't in attendance at meetings to keep greedy developers in check as they engulfed the countryside. Now, the mayer and aldermen are trying to stop the hemmoraging with band-aids.
Let's make a concerted effort to have our voices be heard loudly over the quiet, silver-tongued voices of the wealthy developers. Let's attend the meetings and say 'no' to more strip malls that 'will stand vacant' and more ill-planned, high-density developments which remove any remaining character from our town.
Finally, say 'no' to high-density (townhomes, apartments)proposals. But in order to be a voice about any of these issues, we will have to turn out en masse to the meetings.
See you, starting the 21st.
timbo,
You reveal much about your personality when you refer to our elected officials as "idiots" and wax long and tediously about all that is wrong in Spring Hill. Additionally, your choice of language is negative and cynical and degrades you as an individual trying to express himself. Your open hostility hurts your arguement and your credibility and reveals a lack of emotional maturity. A little anger management therapy may be in order. Relax, it's a beautiful day here in God's country and God loves you.
It is sort of funny. We all move down here for the same things, we like the small town atmosphere, etc. yet...............
WE DON'T WANT ANYONE ELSE TO MOVE HERE? That doesn't make any sense.
The last one in town shut the door.
We can make Spring Hill the community we want it to be. This web site and forum are the best start I have seen so far. You cannot stop the growth, but you can control it.
In response to the individual that cites the "new residents" as being part of the problem:
I have recently moved into Spring Hill and love the area but I have to disagree with your comments on there being no "solution" at this point. If the correct planning is put in place and a true understanding of what the residents (long time and new) are asking for/requesting, I believe the city can retain it's "small town country" feel even with the rapid growth. Obviously there will be some growing pains as with any situation, but these can be overcome/addressed prior to them becoming a large issue. I have moved from an area (Tampa, FL)that DID NOT have a good plan to deal with growth and the results were plainly obvious. I would like to think that the BOMA wants to listen to those who have LIVED in areas that unfortunately were not planned properly and learn from the mistakes of other areas to help better our own. Being a life long resident of Spring Hill is wonderful (and I am envious), but if those/that individual hasn't had the opportunity to experience/live in/with (not just visit) the situations created in other areas it leads me to believe that decisions would be made in a semi-vaccum if the experience of others (good and bad) isn't taken into account. I believe most everyone supports their leaders, but it is our right and our job as a community to question what they do and why they do it, after all they are representing us. I don't believe voicing an opinion is Monday morning quarterbacking, as long as those voicing it take action/get involved. I believe we all want the same thing, so let's use this to work towards that common goal.
On a side note: Gorilla, thank you for setting up this blog/site, it is the exact thing I was looking for in trying to find more information on what is going on in my community and find out what others are thinking as well.
I am only 22yrs. old but have lived in beautiful Spring Hill for 16 of those years. I do not consider the new citizens part of the problem - I prefer to call them "neighbors". I welcome any kind person to this town, but don't move here and try and tell us how to run a city. And to those who moved here and have nothing better to do than complain - leave. Any moron would know to learn something about the city they were moving to. Did they not read the SIGN that says "14th fastest growing city in America" or can they just not read?
Also, about the "eyesores" - if you don't want your kid playing around them then BE A PARENT AND WATCH YOUR CHILDREN. What are these idiots doing? Watching TV while their kids are out roaming the neighborhood with all sorts of construction and traffic going on. I am a pizza delivery driver and every day I see so many kids age(?) from 5 to 15 just walking down the sidewalk in Wyngate one day and Campbell's Station the next. Zoning and Aldermen and growth and whatever else is of no importance...compared to the safety of our children. Please take a step away from your computer and check on your kids.
Well, the meeting on the 21st went wel concerning the property on Duplex and Port Royal. By "well" I mean it didn't pass through allowing commercial developement, particularly a B-4 and an R-4 "high density" residential developement. I am disappointed to see the attacks on the city council on the previous blogs. I step up to only be a part of the solution, not create more problems. I feel the people I've seen so far have been open minded and open to the concerns of the residents of this area. I agree that the pastures will most likely all soon be developed and it will be up to us to tell them our desires/concerns. I believe that if a housing developement is to go in on the property mentioned, it should be single family homes like the ones surrounding it. To the people who are lifelong residents, I hope we can pull up alongside and make the best of this city. We've entered into a wonderful area here and I hope to do my part to keep it that way.
I was also at the Feb. 21st meeting at City Hall in Spring Hill and as a resident here I also think that the building is out of control. I am also concerned about the commercial lots in front of Wyngate Estates because I live in Wyngate and I don't like Duplex road and the new developments going up on the corner of Duplex and Port Royal. But I didn't think enough people showed up at the Feb. 21st meeting. If an overwhelming response of people showed up and expressed concern then maybe the city would see that a lot of people care about the future of Spring Hill.
I moved our family from the Green Hills area of Nashville and any of you that have been there, know what a traffic nightmare that is! Something we wanted to escape. Bottomline you cannot stop the growth of this area. Therefore, it has to be channeled with experienced officials and fair and balanced representation (ward rezoning). The development of this area is quickly outgrowing the city government.The leaders of this community do not have the experience to be proactive in the area of economic development. I hope that the next mayoral and alderman elections will bring people who have the experience we need to guide this town into the next century.
It's really a shame to see someone post opinions based entirely upon 'their' understanding. example:
"It seems that the homes by long-time subdivision builders in town here now perch like monoliths on postage-stamp sized lawns, in an effort to maximize profit in a parcel of land. $350,000 homes on a .20 acre of land! It's horrifying, and the greed displayed by the builders is shameful, as they give no thought to a development, other than the maximum amount of homes that can be placed inside a parcel, and the maximum amount of profit they can pocket"
Just for those who don't understand as well as megan, this is how it works....Developers divide land and Builders purchase lots that are already plated and recorded so we have no option to put more units per parcel. We also put the size and price of home on a lot that uses a ratio of price of land:cost of structure. In other words we take a risk when we build a cheap or an expensive home, so what is it in a builders motivation that forces him/her to put a 300k house on a quarter acre? The BUYER. Not greed megan. I'm not a new-comer to Spring Hill and I remember when there were only 2 subdivisions in town and the thought of a subdivision with 300k homes would have been a kind of joke around here. Guess what? Growth happens.
BTW is 'Gorilla Glue' ok with UniteSH using their copyrighted symbol for this group? Just wondering...
Anonymous on 05 March @ 10:28,
I think that what Meagen has correctly identified is that more and more Spring Hill Developments are turning into single streets with cul-de-sacs at the end, with little or no ammentities being offered, little concern to integrating the neighborhood with others and a place where maximized density is now the norm. So much of Spring Hill Development is driven by developers who defend their practices by using the justification that they are only providing a product that the public wants.
BTW, by participating in the discussion, you are now a part of this group. (wink, wink...)
Well, I was also at the meeting,and to be honest, I was for the new development at port royal, and duplex. This was a good project. I live in Wyngate, and have known about the commercial zoned areas at the front. Back to across the street. IF all commercial development is in one place, then all of the traffic goes to one place. If we have some commercial development dispersed throughout the city, some of us could possibly walk to a store! Wow what a concept. Also, the developer, was willing to spend an incredible amount of money to fix one of the most dangerous intersections in the city. He was going to pay for the entire new interchange. It is incredible that that the BOMA voted this project down on the first reading, especially after the planning commission recommended it. I now think that BOMA is a disgrace. No forethought, no long range planning, they are out of control.
Take a look at a web site - http://www.tndtownpaper.com/images/SmartCode6.5.pdf
The "Gorilla" is the "Glue" that unites the city!
lol
Good stuff, great glue, thanks for the tip!
To Springhillian @ 18:05:
This was GBT's partner for the Townhomes that the BOMA denied:
Marquis Classic Homes
(Check out the Woodbury community)
When the Mayor said that "this development has the potential to set the standard for future development in this area", this is the quality that he was referring to.
No one is blocked from viewing or posting on this website. I do think that blogger.com was doing some work on their server for one afternoon, but no one is excluded from this website (unless the post is inappropriate).
This is truly a site for discussion. Agree or disagree, at least discuss.
If anyone would like to post an article, send it to us via email and we will review the information and post it also.
I do not live in Spring Hill but I work there everyday for one of the utility companies. as an outside onlooker I do have a couple of comments. First as to your "local Hardware Store, Locate paint is $6.00 for the same paint you get at Shappard for $3.19. Second if people did not buy "Monoliths on a postage stamp" the developers would not have a market for them, so they would not build them. Finally There is an infrastructure problem in Spring Hill, you can start to fix this by making sure any new roads built have a minimum width requirement, most of the new subdivisions taffic wont flow two directions if ther is even one vehicle parked on the street.
It's great to see the intelligent involvement in the happenings of our city. Thanks to the Gorilla for taking the initiative to create this forum and it not be obnoxiously one sided.
Concerning the more recent comments about creating more commercial space on Duplex and Port Royal: I see that the property in front of Wyngate has been brought up as being commercial (around 12 acres I believe). Just for your information, the propery in front of Wakefield is 15 acres of commercial. This already puts 27 acres, plus or minus, within a 1/4 mile of each other on the same little road. The big commercial projects should not be in this area and those of us who live in this area who have any feeling either way should not only express their opinion, but take into consideration how much commercial property is to be allowed and potentially developed at our front doors.
Regarding the townhomes in Wakefield:
I live in there and although I would've preferred single family homes vs. townhomes they aren't that bad, however I wouldn't want to look out my front door every day at them.. If they were to put up a line of trees or at least a natural boundry of some sort to break it up I beleive it would be a little more tollerable.
TO 05 March, 2006 10:38 :
In your comment:
Developers divide land and Builders purchase lots that are already plated and recorded so we have no option to put more units per parcel. We also put the size and price of home on a lot that uses a ratio of price of land:cost of structure. In other words we take a risk when we build a cheap or an expensive home, so what is it in a builders motivation that forces him/her to put a 300k house on a quarter acre?
you say "we" quite a bit like your in the business, you work for a builder I assume or was it just a general reference?
Just curious..
mehere, i do not live in spring hill. i do however pass throuh daily and have a question for someone in spring hill to maybe think about. are you going to let the new cvs drug store keep that color scheme of yellow walls and red brick? that is nasty looking.
The CVS drug store is in Thompsons Station. The city limits of spring hill (on the WEST side of 31) start at the neighborhood just south of Tractor Supply.
To DerekB
I'm one of those greedy builders......sorry.
Anonymous on 05 March @ 10:28,
I think that what Meagen has correctly identified is that more and more Spring Hill Developments are turning into single streets with cul-de-sacs at the end, with little or no ammentities being offered, little concern to integrating the neighborhood with others and a place where maximized density is now the norm. So much of Spring Hill Development is driven by developers who defend their practices by using the justification that they are only providing a product that the public wants
I'm not sure what practices the developers are supposed to be defending themselves about. They provide a product and apparently a reasonably popular one. If you are unhappy with your neighborhood, move. Spring Hill has a wide spectrum of housing and if your community doesn't offer the amenities you want. Let your purse, or wallet, do your talking.
Maximum Density + No Connectivity To Other Developments = Sprawl
I must say this sight is an interesting thing. I visit Spring Hill many times a year to visit family and am amazed at the growth. From an outsiders view it does seem to have a strange pattern to it. Some of the growth looks to be very well planned and other parts (Home Depot) looks as if there is no planning. I don't think the city will never improve the roads for better traffic flow becasue then the local police couldn't trap the drivers in the 20MPH zones! It amazes me how your local police hide around every speed sign and inside the developments. Who approved your speed limits? If you were still driving horse and buggies I could understand. And no I have never been ticketed. The other thing I must leave you with it the Home Depot really makes your town look stupid. It is in the wrong place. Who approved this? I know I am an outsider but watch your speed and I can't wait for Target!
Don't feel bad Hoosier, your not so stupid. The cops here are like many small town cops. The rookies trying to build time and experience in order to move on to a bigger Dept. and better pay. The problem being this is the weeding out level. Some of these guys wont pass a psych. eval. because of their aggresive behavior. We also have a Codes "Enforcer" who thinks he's rambo and even packs pepper spray on his leg, just in case your caught using a hammer, or a paint brush on Sunday or after 6pm all other days. The good side to this is, we seem to be pretty well terrorist free.
Oh and if your lucky enough to be Home Depot, well....let's just say not ALL codes apply to you. Wink Wink.
Here we go again!
Spring Hill posted notes on the residences about a restricted water usage this past week, for the entire summer.
After living here for the past 12 years, it's the same story again! They used to issue these mandates each summer. When they built the water tower in Thompsons Station they said it would be more than enough water for the forseeable future. That was a short "future".
My question is; Every month I read about new businesses & subdivisions opening. If the city is unable to provide water needed for the businesses & residences that are in the city now, what's going to happen next year? Instead of restrictions being in the summer, maybe they'll post the restriction during the months with daylight savings time...
And by 2010 maybe the restrictions will be removed for the Christmas season as the city's gift to the residents.
There's no drought, I have not watered my lawn, and I still have to cut my grass each week. According to the National Weather service the average rain fall for Spring Hill is 13.47 by this time of the year; thus far we have had 12.02, far from a drought as stated in the note taped to our doors.
Once again the politicans are planning the growth of the city, cahring the development fees to the house and businesses and are not using the funds properly.
27 May, 2007 12:14
Are you crazy? We are in drought conditions. Have you ever seen the grass as dry as it is at this time of the year. I can answer this for you- No you have not. The last time I saw these conditions was 1983. For the people that are that old you can remember how that year was.
Depending on where you live in Southern Middle Tennessee, you are either officially in a Severe or Extreme drought. Check out this link:
http://www.drought.unl.edu/dm/monitor.html
And there is no good chance of rain in the near future.
This from the National Weather Service:
HYDROLOGIC OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NASHVILLE TN
945 AM CST FRI MAY 25 2007
...DROUGHT WORSENING ACROSS MIDDLE TENNESSEE...
THE LATEST U.S. DROUGHT MONITOR SHOWS DROUGHT CONDITIONS HAVE
WORSENED ACROSS MUCH OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE...WITH AN EXPANDING AREA OF
EXTREME DROUGHT ACROSS THE SOUTH CENTRAL PORTIONS OF THE STATE.
MODERATE TO SEVERE DROUGHT CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO PLAGUE THE REST OF
THE MID STATE REGION.
LAST WEEK 10 PERCENT OF THE STATE WAS CLASSIFIED IN AN EXTREME
DROUGHT...THIS WEEK 25 PERCENT OF THE STATE IS IN AN EXTREME
DROUGHT. LAST WEEK 46 PERCENT OF THE STATE WAS CLASSIFIED IN A
SEVERE DROUGHT...THIS WEEK 66 PERCENT IS IN A SEVERE DROUGHT. ONE
HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE STATE IS IN A DROUGHT CATEGORY...WITH 94
PERCENT CLASSIFIED IN A MODERATE DROUGHT OR HIGHER.
LONG-TERM PRECIPITATION DEFICITS COMBINED WITH WARMER THAN NORMAL
TEMPERATURES ARE THE REASON MIDDLE TENNESSEE REMAINS IN A DROUGHT.
AN EL NINO WEATHER PATTERN BROUGHT DRIER THAN NORMAL CONDITIONS TO
THE MID SOUTH REGION THIS WINTER...AND A LA NINA PATTERN IS EXPECTED
TO DEVELOP THIS SUMMER. THE LA NINA WEATHER PATTERN IS EXPECTED TO
BRING DRIER THAN NORMAL CONDITIONS TO THE MID SOUTH FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE SPRING...WITH A POSSIBLE CONTINUATION INTO THE
SUMMER.
PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS (IN INCHES) THROUGH MAY 24 ARE DEPICTED IN THE
TABLE BELOW:
SINCE JAN 1 SINCE MAR 1 SINCE MAY 1
PRECIP DEP PRECIP DEP PRECIP DEP
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NASHVILLE INTL AIRPORT 13.47 -6.93 8.31 -4.43 3.30 -0.64
CROSSVILLE AIRPORT 15.77 -8.62 10.86 -4.05 4.37 +0.13
HERE ARE SOME PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS FOR DECEMBER 2006 THROUGH APRIL
2007 AND THE DEFICIT FROM NORMAL:
COUNTY LOCATION PRECIPITATION DEPARTURE
--------------------------------------------------------------------
CANNON WOODBURY 15.69 INCHES -10.04 INCHES
COFFEE TULLAHOMA 15.01 INCHES -13.00 INCHES
CUMBERLAND CROSSVILLE AIRPORT 14.32 INCHES -10.99 INCHES
DAVIDSON NASHVILLE INTL AIRPORT 13.58 INCHES -7.43 INCHES
DICKSON DICKSON 17.23 INCHES -7.40 INCHES
FENTRESS JAMESTOWN 16.37 INCHES -8.35 INCHES
GILES PULASKI 16.82 INCHES -9.30 INCHES
JACKSON GAINESBORO 15.94 INCHES -8.67 INCHES
LAWRENCE LAWRENCEBURG 17.55 INCHES -10.24 INCHES
MONTGOMERY CLARKSVILLE 16.82 INCHES -6.30 INCHES
PUTNAM COOKEVILLE 15.28 INCHES -10.59 INCHES
STEWART DOVER 19.32 INCHES -4.48 INCHES
WAYNE WAYNESBORO 16.91 INCHES -10.43 INCHES
WHITE SPARTA 17.17 INCHES -8.33 INCHES
WILLIAMSON FRANKLIN 16.66 INCHES -7.54 INCHES
WILSON LEBANON 15.81 INCHES -7.71 INCHES
...DROUGHT DEFINITIONS...
ABNORMALLY DRY MEANS GROWTH OF CROPS...PLANTS...OR PASTURES MAY BE
SLOWED...AND THE FIRE RISK MAY BE ELEVATED.
MODERATE DROUGHT CONDITIONS MEAN CROPS...PLANTS...OR PASTURES MAY
HAVE SOME DAMAGE...THE FIRE RISK CONTINUES TO BE ELEVATED...WATER
LEVELS IN AREA RIVERS...CREEKS...AND STREAMS ARE BELOW NORMAL...AND
WATER SHORTAGES AND RESTRICTIONS MAY DEVELOP.
A SEVERE DROUGHT MEANS AGRICULTURAL LOSSES MAY OCCUR...THE FIRE RISK
IS VERY HIGH...AND WATER SHORTAGES ARE COMMON AND RESTRICTIONS MAY
BE IMPOSED.
A SIGN OF EXTREME DROUGHT CONDITIONS ARE MAJOR AGRICULTURAL
LOSSES...EXTREME FIRE DANGER...AND WIDESPREAD WATER SHORTAGES AND
RESTRICTIONS.
THE DROUGHT CATEGORIES IN DEGRADING ORDER ARE ABNORMALLY DRY...
MODERATE...SEVERE...EXTREME AND EXCEPTIONAL DROUGHT.
...OUTLOOK...
THE CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER INDICATES AT OR BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL
AND ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES OVER THE NEXT TWO WEEKS...WHICH WILL
EXACERBATE THE DROUGHT ACROSS MIDDLE TENNESSEE. IN THE NEXT 90
DAYS...THERE ARE EQUAL CHANCES OF ABOVE...BELOW...OR NORMAL
PRECIPITATION AND TEMPERATURES.
I thought there was more to this story... Turns out I was right.
http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070529/COUNTY090101/70529049/1164/COUNTY09
The water provider, which serves about 6,000 customers west of Franklin in Williamson County, has stopped receiving water from the city of Spring Hill. Puckett said that approximately 25 percent of the utility district’s water came from Spring Hill, which pulls from the Duck River. He said Spring Hill stopped providing H.B. and T.S. with water about two weeks ago.
"They had some kind of operation problem," Puckett said. "They called us up and said, ‘We’ve got an operational problem with water quality.’ That’s caused us to get more from Harpeth Valley (Utility District)."
Gorilla, where are you?
Gorilla, as he always does, sticks to the facts as stated above.
Mr. Puckett manages a business for profit, he receives water from the city and then sells it for a profit . The city has an obligation to it's citizens not a profit making business. Mr. Pucketts business is being affected so why not blame it on the city when they quit suppling the water to take care of it's own.
Anon. @ 11:54 quit running around like chicken little and deal with the facts of a drought condition affecting many areas.
An informative article was published in the Tennessean today on this very topic.
Districts feel the drought
Also, there was an interesting article in the Journal of Spring Hill/Thompson's Station that spoke of the ordeal that the city is going through to obtain additional land for the Water Treatment Plant. I wonder if Mr. Anonymous is affiliated with those dealings in some way... which would explain his sour feelings towards the City of Spring Hill
Why would you not want your zip code to be the same as the city you live in? Doesn't really matter to me because it will not affect me but I am just wondering.
Can someone explain why we are wasting our energy on zip codes? Is there some efficiency or savings to be gained. I only know it will cost me time and money to make all the address changes with banks, insurers, employer, etc.
Who is behind this proposal and can't they find more important issues?
Leave mine alone. If you want a new zip code, move!
I wouldn't mind an address change. Maybe then, I can stop receiving all the junk mail I get EVERY SINGLE DAY!
I think the junk mail I get is the most pressing issue in Spring Hill today. Of course, it's a toss-up between that and a lack of a GOOD planning department.
My recycle bin is on the way in the house from the mailbox. I stop on my way in and unload. I do the same thing with the Sunday paper. (It's about the same size as a normal paper when you throw out the junk.) Take that you Advertising pukes!!!
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