RES 1991-03C.d.N.T.R�.d.L.
Citinma Opposed to Northl.ake Trash, Refuse. or Landfill
Rests II .8= 82C
Justin, Teems 76247
January 23, 1991
James P. Carter# Mayor
City of Trophy Club
100 Municiple Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
Dear Mayor Carter:
We are asking for your help to properly investigate the issues involved in granting
a landfill permit in southwest Denton County near Denton Creek. Sentry Environmental,
a limited partnership with Guardian Resources, Inc. as general partner, 8235 Douglas
Avenue, Suite 1122, Lock Box 76, Dallas, Texas 75225, has an application #2171 signed
by Robert Bruce Thompson pending with the Texas Department of Health for a permit to
operate a 359.72 acre solid waste landfill located on Hwy. 407, 1.9 miles west of
Interstate 35 West. The applicants initially expect 480 tons of waste including
"garbage,
rubbish, ashes, street cleanings, dead animals, abandoned automobiles" will travel daily
down Hwy. 407 to a dump site estimated to serve 157,000 people for 45 years. And even
though the application states they will accept "solid waste other than industrial waste",
the Department of Health tells us that any small company or industry such as a dry cleaner
or a photographer who develops his own pictures can send up to 220 pounds of hazardous
industrial waste per month to this landfill.
In response to the landfill application, a group of concerned citizens of the Justin-
Northlake-Argyle area have formed C.O.N.T.R.O.L., Citizens Opposed to Northlake Trash,
Refuse, or Landfill, a non-profit corporation filed with the Secretary of State. The
Northwest Independent School District as well as the cities of Justin, Northlake, and
Argyle have all passed resolutions opposing this landfill.
One of the issues our group has considered is the proximity of Denton k,to this
gigantic landfill site which will have a peak 119.65 feet above the present level of
Hwy. 407. If this landfill becomes a reality in spite of our best efforts, the operators
will also be able to dump "pathological waste from laboratories, research, health, and
veterinary facilities" as well as to request approval from TDH "for acceptance of asbestos
in accordance with Bureau regulations." We are also concerned about the property values
which provide the tax base for the Northwest Independent School District.
Are there matters which come to mind which should be explored by you or by us about
maintaining the quality of the water flowing from Den Fl_ ;;nt� a :�or
about the effects of the landfill itself,as well as the garbage dumped illegally in the
area, on the tax base? What issues need addressing regarding these concerns? What are tl-
ramifications if there is pollution?
Our understanding is that you may request a copy of the application, both Part A an6
the Site Development Plan, from Sentry Environmental or from the Texas Department of Healt
at (512)459-7271 to assist you in evaluating this matter. We are asking you to:
1. Place consideration of our request on the agenda of the February 5 city
council meeting.
2. Write a letter to the Texas Department of Health requesting a public
hearing. (See the highlighted area on the enclosed public notice.)
3. Authorize us in writing to include town. of. Trophy Club as a supporter
of C.O.N.T.R.O.L.'s opposition to the landfill.
4. Appoint a representative to C.O.N.T.R.O.L.'s board of directors for
effective communication of,concerns and input of ideas.
Tel r (817)Fa*t (817)648-3886
Any suggestion you have for us is both encouraged and welcomed. We do so
appreciate your attention to this matter 'and look forward to receiving your support.
Yours truly,
C.O.N.T.R.O.L. OFFICERS
CATHIE WALSH, PRESIDENT
TOM STOCKARD, VICE-PRESIDENT
WILBUR SMITH, TREASURER
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FORM=
CATHIE WALSH
C.O.N.T.R.O.L. PRESIDENT
Do
You
Want to
Pass Trucks
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Carrying
40 70�S
of Waste [0XjMV
On Hwy 156, 377, and FM 407"?
If you care about your community, the JUSTIN-
NORTHLAKE-ARGYLE area, please help fight the planned
360 acre landfill. Proposed location is 1.9 miles
west of Interstate 35W on FM 407. (See map on back.)
According to the application, this proposed
landfill may accept"pathological waste from
laboratories, research, health and veterinary
facilities" and asbestos in accordance with Bureau
regulations" as well as ,~garbage, rubbish,, ashes,
street cleanings, dead animals, abandoned automobiles,
and all other solid waste other than industrial solid
waste" from approximately j57,_2kgpeople.
Here's what you can do:
1 Wr te a letter to the Texas
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2. Inform others about the landfill and encourage
them to Participate in our group, CONTROL.
3.Contact CONTROi. by calling Cathie Walsh ofI
Carter*Walsh Thoroughbred Farm at 648-3888 to
offer any help you're willing to give. Please
leave a message if necessary. We have MmAany
different ways to use your talents!
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CITIZENS OPPOSED TO N,ORTHLAKE TRASH, REFUSE, OR LANDFILL
Resolutions OPPOSING
SCHOOL DISTRICT, the
NORTHLAKE.
the landfill have been passed by NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT
CITY OF JUSTIN, the CITY OF ARGYLE, and the CITY OF
CITY OF ARGYLE, TEXAS
RESOLUTION 91..... 1 �
OPPQSITION TO PROPOSED LANDFILL SITE
WHEREAS, the citizens of Argyle, Texas have expressed strong
opposition to the granting of a landfill permit by the
Texas Department of Health to Sentry Environmental,
L.P., application # 2171, for a 359.72 acre waste site
to be located 1.9 miles west of Interstate 35-W on
F.M. 407; and
WHEREAS, the City of nizes that_the approval of
said landfill will pose a serious—�cologi��i
economic threat to the community of Argyle, and will
endanger the health, safety, and general well-being of
the citizens of Argyle and surrounding areas,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: '
That the City of Argyle, Texas opposes the proposed
landfill site and hereby formally conveys its oppositon
by spreading this resolution across the official
minutes of the City Council of Argyle, Texas and by
forwarding a true copy hereof to the Texas Department
of Health.
Passed and approved this 8th day of January, 1991.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
"'S
CITY SECRETARY-