15-R-38 - Oppose Asphalt PlantRESOLUTION NO. 15 -R -38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS,
IN SUPPORT OF CITIZEN CONCERNS RELATED TO THE LOCATION AND
OPERATION OF AN ASPHALT PLANT WITHIN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ EXTRA
TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION AND ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF GARDEN
RIDGE.
WHEREAS, The City of Schertz is a city rich in history and natural beauty, and those
characteristics must be preserved and protected; and
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz is at risk of damage or disruption from the activity and
production that will occur from asphalt plant operations, which is proposed by Ramming
Companies, which is a combination of Industrial Asphalt, LLC and Ramming 7; and
WHEREAS, the residents are concerned about the potential negative quality of life
impact on the community and environment, especially the air and water quality in the area as
well as the negative impact on the wildlife in the area; and
WHEREAS, the residents are concerned about the potential negative impact created by
the overburdening of the roadways from increased traffic and destruction of infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the residents are concerned about the visual, atmospheric and aesthetic
impacts on the area and;
WHEREAS, it is wholly fitting that this body support its residents and neighbors by
formally discouraging the location of the asphalt plant at the site currently proposed.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
That the City of Schertz stands in opposition to the proposed construction of this asphalt
plant.
Passed and approved this the 19th of May, 2015.
Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor
AT
Bre,AMennis, City Secretary