WATER IS NOW FAR MORE IMPORTANT THAN DUGGER'S "NON-ISSUE" OPINION?

UNBELIEVABLE PUBLISHED STATEMENTS
BY Interim Mayor Dugger & Vice-Mayor Alex-
ander. "Water is a non-issue...not important &
it happens every year..!" So much for our elected
leaders foresight and vision for Nolensville?
ELEVEN NEW HOUSING PLANS UNDER
CONSTRUCTION in our area and our
leaders have NO PLAN for future water sources?

Read & listen to what many area residents are
saying about this WATER SHORTAGE NOW!

Should water systems be built for the worst case?
Published: Sunday, 07/30/06
Rationing signs are up in Nolensville,& Franklin
has declared a water emergency because de-
mand is drawing down its tanks faster than they
can be filled. Franklin residents have been warn-
ed not to use unnecessary water for activities as
washing cars or watering lawns during the day.
People doing such activities could be fined or
have their water shut off. But, Brentwood's
water system was overbuilt so that, even in hot
and dry weather conditions like these, residents
can water their yards and wash their cars.
Should other municipalities follow Brentwood's
example? Consider residents' needs Brentwood
has a few improvements as it relates to manage-
ment and government than our city of Franklin.
First of all, it manages its growth, regardless of
the pressure applied by developers, as evident
by Mr. Cal Turner's request to "break with Brent-
wood tradition" and allow lots smaller than one
acre. Brentwood said no. The same applies for
their controlled growth. They have not over-
extended their infrastructure in order to have
reckless,runaway growth at the expense of its
citizens. I have stated for years about the lack
of planning and foresight concerning the grow-
th of Franklin and how its infrastructure can-
not handle the subdivisions that are allowed
to spawn here. Whether it be traffic issues,
water, sewage facilities, etc.,you cannot
have growth at the expense of quality of life,
especially at the cost of the existing citizens.
When I cannot continue my way of life-water-
ing my lawn, restrictive water use due to poor
planning by the city of Franklin, such as the
water issue currently, then I have to ask,
"Where is the water?" Why do we spend our
tax dollars for wasteful projects, such as the
Country Club of Franklin, the Pizza Hut pur-
chase or Harlinsdale Farm, when we cannot
afford to have adequate water and sewage
facilities? You then ask yourself no longer,
"Where is the water?" but say,"Follow the
money." We should admire Brentwood's
ability to plan & care for its citizens, not
make snide remarks about Brentwood.
Greg Duke Franklin

Need better planning
To me, this water shortage issue is just one
more example of inadequate planning of our
infrastructure, as our elected officials cont-
inue to approve one new development after
another. I am no water expert, but if Franklin
is counting on more water from the Harpeth
River in the summer, someone had best do a
quick study of water levels. Seems to me that
the river goes down in dry times just as fast as
it rises during heavy rains. It may be that the
extra water they are counting on won't be
there. Continuous, uncontrolled residential
development is putting a strain on a lot more
than our water resources. And soon or later,
the good ol' existing taxpayers are gonna be
expected to pay to fix this mess. Buddy Peden
Franklin

Question
It looks to me as if there is enough water being
wasted in the Cool Springs commercial area to
wash all the cars in Franklin. Are those guys
being rationed, too? Bill Laird Franklin

Get movin'
Yes, we should follow Brentwood's example.
With Nissan and all the other factors driving
growth in Franklin, the infrastructure needs
to stay ahead of the curve. Build it, plant it,
then water it and they will come.
Chris Pamplin Franklin

More thought needed
Water is probably one of the most important
things we have. That was very smart of Brent-
wood and it would be smart if other municipal-
ities would follow their example. I can't under-
stand why they haven't. With all the growth,
what were we thinking? Margie Tirey Franklin

Sharing would be good
We live in a society that feels entitled to have
everything that they want. Fortunately for the
people in Brentwood, they have been blessed
with a higher financial status and therefore
can afford to have some of the frills that others
cannot afford. Of course, municipalities should
overbuild, if the people within their city limits
want to pay the price. However, there are those
who cannot afford such luxuries and, in fact,
can't even afford some of the necessities.
I hope the people of Brentwood also share their
abundance with those who are not able to meet
their needs. Charlie Schoenbrodt Spring Hill

It's obvious
This appears to be one of those moments when
the saying "Well, duh" applies. And then they
could always ease up on subdivisions. What's
the Fire Department think about water avail-
ability for fighting fires; any safety concerns
there? Naif Salloum Franklin

Stop growth now
The city of Franklin has effectively told us all
to let our lawns die. Neighbors and I have
spenta large amount of money to keep our
lawns healthy and green. If water is becoming
this big issue now, we need to reconsider grow-
th. When Franklin is saturated with homes,
how will we all have enough water? The people
in charge need to stop all new development
now! The water is needed for the homes that
are already existing in Franklin! J. McMillan
Franklin

No squawking
Prudent management of local government
dictates that leadership either supports or
rejects a pro-growth policy. Supporting
local community growth generally implies
leadership will make prudent decisions
based on informed foresight concerning
water, sewer and electric power utilities.
That means Brentwood's priorities really
shouldn't be an overriding concern of those
focused on priorities of other Williamson
County communities. But sure as God made
little green apples, you can't foster an in-
formed community growth policy without
a 20-year outbound look at community
water, sewer and electric utility needs.
Those who look at utility needs in 20-year
time blocks generally get neighbors who
rarely squawk. Jim Charlet Brentwood

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the water shortage county-wide.