Quotes by Clyde Melick

“Were looking for input from the public on our thoroughfare plan. Were consolidating each citys plan with ours and then using data and information from the Texas Department of Transportation to create traffic models for county roads.”

“We hope to have a good idea of where the county needs future infrastructure after we finish this plan. I dont expect many changes in the update but these meetings will help us determine that.”

“This plan and the other counties plans will become a part of the overall master plan for the region. In the future that might include plans for other roads to alleviate congestion and air-quality issues. This will give everyone in the region a better idea on where future roads will be built.”

“By knowing where we plan to build in the future well be able to restrict building on land that will be needed for future roadways.”

“Were redoing a process that has been done before. Its an issue that hasnt been fixed. We built a 47,000-square-foot building that was torn down.”

“Were doing the official county road map and this is the second phase. Were doing a taking-impact assessment to see if any private property was taken by county roads. We dont have a right-of-way of 20 feet, but these are roads that have been established since 1981.”

“These are just projections but I believe theyre pretty close to accurate. I estimated we were near 136,000. So I would say their numbers are pretty close. But nothing is official until the next census in 2010.”

“I dont know if the Red Oak numbers include their annexation to Interstate 45 or not. The annexation is currently being challenged in court so that number could change.”

“This clarifies the existing status of many roads around the county. We completed roughly 99 percent of the roads last year and this is the final list given by the commissioners.”

“Were here today to hear any final protests to these final 31 roads. The commissioners are not here to take any action, only hear any complaints. You then have 90 days to accept the final roadmap for the county.”