IH 20 Ranger Hill Schematic Design and Environmental Documentation CSJ: 0007-06-084

Project Limits From approximately 3.5 miles east of Loop 254 To SH 16

Public Meeting Summary

DATE/TIME: November 19, 2015; 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Ranger High School (cafeteria), 1842 TX-254 Loop, Ranger, TX 76470

PURPOSE OF MEETING: • Present latest alternative development for realigning and reconstructing the IH 20 main lanes to reduce grade and curve radius at Ranger Hill to improve safety for the traveling public. • Present completed project development phases. • Explain next steps in project. • Answer questions and receive comments on all information presented.

FORMAT: The two-hour Public Meeting consisted of an open house during which attendees had an opportunity to review displays showing the project area and background, Purpose and Need, proposed alternatives, environmental process, project timeline, and summary of the alternatives comparison. Other materials, including roll plots of the alternative and corridors, and an animated visualization were also available for consideration. Project team members answered questions and provided any requested information. Attendees were able to submit written comments during the meeting or the comment period following the meeting.

PUBLIC NOTICE: A public notice of the meeting was published in the Ranger Times/Eastland Telegram/Eastland County Today on November 12 and November 19, 2015. In addition, the Ranger Times/Eastland Telegram/Eastland County Today ran a front page news article on the public meeting. TxDOT Brownwood District also distributed a press release/media advisory to the following media outlets:

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• KTXS-TV, Abilene • KATX (HPRN CO.) radio, • KTAB/KRBC, Abilene Eastland; • Brownwood Bulletin, Brownwood • Microplex News (online • Brownwoodnews.com (online newspaper), Eastland newspaper) • Lampasas Dispatch Record, • KBWD-AM/KOXE-FM radio - Lampasas Brownwood (country) • KCYL-AM/KACC-FM radio, • KPSM - 99.3 FM radio – Lampasas Brownwood • Brady Herald Standard, Brady • KQBZ- 96.9 FM, Newstalk radio • KNEL-AM radio, Brady • 102.3 FM, KXYL radio, • Goldthwaite Eagle, Goldthwaite Brownwood • San Saba News and Star, San • Coleman Chronicle & Saba Democratic Voice • KNUZ-FM/KNVR-AM radio, San • KSTA-AM/FM radio, Coleman Saba • Comanche Chief, Comanche • Breckenridge American, • KCOM-AM & KYOX radio, Breckenridge Comanche • KLXK/ KROO radio, • Eastland Telegram (Cisco, Breckenridge Ranger, Rising Star & Gorman)

Direct mail meeting notices and emails were sent to a list of 77 property owners, federal, state, county, and local elected officials, federal, state, and local agencies, and other stakeholders. These notices contained the same information that is found in the display ad in the newspaper and are attached to this document.

A meeting notice also was posted on the TxDOT.gov website.

ATTENDANCE: A total of 17 individuals (three of whom were TxDOT employees) registered their attendance at the public meeting. Four elected officials or representatives of elected officials signed in as well. The sign-in sheet is attached to this document.

DISPLAY AND HANDOUT MATERIALS: The following displays were available for viewing: a project location map; project history and background; project description; Purpose and Need; the environmental and design considerations used to evaluate the two project alternatives; the environmental resources to be evaluated as part of the Environmental Assessment (EA); and the project development phases and anticipated timeline. Preliminary schematic drawings for Alternative 1 and a preliminary corridors roll map were displayed on tables for detailed review by meeting participants. An animated visualization of proposed changes to IH 20 at Ranger Hill was available for viewing. In addition, a project fact sheet and comment card was given to each meeting participant.

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The meeting exhibits are available on TxDOT’s website at http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/about/hearings- meetings/brownwood/111915.html. The meeting handout and comment card are attached to this document.

DEADLINE: Comments received and/or postmarked on or before December 4, 2015 were included in this public meeting report.

WRITTEN COMMENTS DELIVERED AT THE MEETING: No written comments were received at the meeting.

WRITTEN COMMENTS RECEIVED AFTER THE PUBLIC MEETING: One individual submitted a written comment to TxDOT on or before the December 4, 2015.

Comment #1: Individual noted that the open house was a very well organized presentation by TxDOT.

TxDOT response: Comment noted.

ATTACHMENTS

Public Meeting Notice (newspaper) Newspaper Article Public Meeting Notice to Property Owners Public Meeting Comment Form Public Meeting Handout Public Meeting Sign-in Sheet Public Meeting Photo Log

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One morning last a Yard Sale King. No week, two young men luck. Kathi didn’t wish TxDOT Public Open House on IH 20 visited our library. to drive to Ranger un- Ranger Hill to be held November 19 They had used our pub- less she had a chance at lic access computers a “Triumph”. Do YOU On November 19, 2015, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will hold a public open house before and I already know anything helpful to share proposed changes to Interstate Highway (IH) knew that the young for Kathi? I have her 20 that would improve safety for the traveling public. man wearing a red- number! The stretch of IH 20 to be improved is in Eastland striped toboggan on Today our library County (from about 3.5 miles east of Loop 254 to State Highway 16). his head had language received invoices so TIME: 5 – 7 p.m. issues. He seems to maybe tomorrow we’ll FORMAT: A come and go open house to meet the use the f-word without receive boxes. Expect- project team, learn about the current alternative devel- knowing it. It wasn’t ed soon: The Guilty by opment and ask questions about the project. There will too long before I said, David Baldacci; Tricky be no presentation. LOCATION: Ranger High School cafeteria, 1842 “It’s a good thing we Twenty-Two (a Stepha- TX-254 in Ranger, Texas do not have children in nie Plum novel) by Jan- The public meeting will be conducted in English. Any- here.” Before long, we et Evanovich; Who Do one interested in attending the meeting who has special did. A mother came in You Love by Jennifer communication or accommodation needs, or needs an interpreter, is encouraged to call (325) 643-0415. Re- with her two teenaged Weiner; What You See quests should be made at least two days before the pub- daughters. When the by Hank Phillipi Ryan; The McCulloughs’ four year old grandson in- lic meeting. Every reasonable effort will be made to mom turned and looked and Twilight, Life and sists on having the right song in the hymnal. accommodate special needs. at me with raised eye- Death, by Stephanie Sunday’s frst song was on page 3, “Hallelujah, The environmental review, consultation, and other brows, I knew she was Meyer. actions required by applicable Federal environmen- Praise Jehovah”. tal laws for this project are being, or have been, car- offended, and it was I’m ready to start ried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a due to a “White girl” Chapter 5 of “Corrupt- Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, comment, NOT profan- ed”, the newest by Lisa 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. ity, at least as far as I Scottoline. One favor- Additional information on this meeting may be found at heard. Before long, the ite library patron wrote, http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/about/ hearings-meetings. mom and her daughters “A stay-up-til 3:24 AM left, and I walked out kind of read!” and gave to the porch with them. the book fve stars. So Public Notice Legal Notice “There’s no way I’d far…so good! But I PUBLIC ORDINANCE NO. leave my daughters in doubt that it can keep ANNOUNCEMENT 2015-11-23-J here with those two.” me awake until 3 AM. OF REFERRAL After rechecking a This past weekend, PERIOD AN ORDINANCE OF book for Scott B, the Jim and I “babysat” our Hunting Season Opened Public Notice THE CITY OF RANG- “rapping” had started in two youngest grand- John Rutledge shot A 11 pt Buck on opening hunting Ranger ISD is now ER, TEXAS VACAT- the Computer Room. It sons, ages 2 and 4. I season Saturday in Ranger. It scored 150. accepting referrals for ING AND ABAN- was just me and them. think it’d be fair to say students who may need DONING A PORTION “It’s Rap, Miss,” the that we’re still a little Ranger Elementary News Gifted and Talented OF 7TH STREET young man wearing the exhausted! (In a good Wow have two six weeks already passed??? It Services for the school AND AUTHORIZING toboggan smiled real way!) I took two library has really fown by. First grade will complete our year. This program is THE QUITCLAIM- big. Oh I heard, com- books to read to them: second reader and will soon start on the third one. designed for students ING OF A PORTION plete with F-words and “Armadilly Chili” by First graders need to continue to read everyday to who exhibit intellectu- OF SUCH VACATED S-words. I told them, Helen Ketteman, an au- an adult at home. Math is more rigorous and we are al and creative think- AND ABANDONED “I like rap as much as thor that I’ve “worked” learning how to use strategies to solve addition and ing abilities at an ex- STREET TO THE the next girl, but the ob- for before at the Tex- subtraction problems.In Science we have learned traordinary level not ABUTTING SUBDI- scenities aren’t accept- as Library Associa- about energy and force and have conducted some normally served in the VISION LAND OWN- able. Wrap it up. Two tion Conference, AND experiments. This time of the year the expectations regular classroom. Ser- ER, AND CONTAIN- minutes.” “Oh Where, Oh Where are increasing. Please discuss with your student the vices are provided only ING A SEVERABILI- The twenty-ish year Has My Little Dog importance of working hard daily. upon identifcation of TY CLAUSE old wearing a tobog- Gone?”—a book that I education needs of the student. Anyone wish- (11-12-2015) gan threw his hands in sing and the little lads Lions Club Meeting Notice ing to refer a student the air and exclaimed, sing along with me. From Page B1 ..... From Page B1 ..... attending Ranger ISD “I’m sorry, I’m sor- In our second reading a blended family, and/ SCRIBED BY LAW, in kindergarten through al y creativo en un ex- ry.” I replied sincere- of “Armadilly Chili”, or owns property or re- FOR THE PAYMENT twelfth grade this year traordinario nivel nor- ly, “I’m sorry, too. I’m when “Miss Billie” al-estate. Making a will OF THE NOTES; is asked to go by the malmente no sirve en el sorry that you haven’t is irritated with her can also assure a per- PRESCRIBING THE student’s campus offce salón de clases regular. learned how to act in a friends for not helping son’s assets are left to FORM, TERMS, and request a copy of Servicios son propor- public place. This is a make the chili when the whomever they choose; CONDITIONS, AND the referral form. This cionados solamente so- public library, and it’s Blue Northern is blow- clarify how they wish RESOLVING OTH- form must be returned bre la identifcación de time for you to leave.” ing in, Dean assured me to be buried; set up a ER MATTERS INCI- to the school by No- las necesidades de la And they left. that the story WOULD trust; and forgive debts, DENT AND RELAT- vember 24. Those un- educación del estudi- My mom whispered have a happy ending— among other purposes. ED TO THE ISSU- able to go by the school ante. Cualquier persona later, “Were they col- and Dean was right! Ms. Hansen suggest- ANCE, SALE, AND should call 254-647- que desee hacer refer- lege students?” I said, And better than a ed that a husband and DELIVERY OF THE 1138 to request a form encia a un estudiante “No way.” story with a happy end- wife should have two NOTES; AUTHORIZ- be mailed to them. que asiste a Ranger ISD Today, these two ing, we got the little separate wills. She also ING THE EXECU- de kindergarten a clase returned, and apolo- boys to Bible Class ear- mentioned that a home- TION OF A PAYING ANUNCIO DEL de doce grado este año gized. My mother’s ly, and we were ALL stead is no longer auto- AGENT/REGISTRAR PERÍODO DE se le pide que vaya por matically a homestead daughter asked, “Are happy. And thanks to AGREEMENT AND A REFERENCIA la ofcina del alumno when the owner’s name y’all Ranger College Animal Crackers and PURCHASE AND IN- Aviso public de la escuela y solicitar is changed. It must be students?” “No.” The multi-colored pens, VESTMENT LETTER; Ranger ISD está una copia de la forma homesteaded again and AND PROVIDING AN more mature of the two we NEARLY made it aceptando las referen- de referencia. Este for- refled. EFFECTIVE DATE. – mulario debe devolv- said, “But I want to be. through a whole ser- cias para los estudiantes (Lion) Dr. Bill Cam- Mayor Pilgrim erse a la escuela el 24 And this guy,” indicat- mon, contentedly. Vet- que necesiten servicios pion told Ranger Lions Agenda Item 06: Ad- dotados y talentosos de noviembre. Aquellos ing his toboggan-wear- erans, past and present, of the help Ms. Hansen journment para el año escolar. Este que no pueden ir a la ing pal, “is hard to take were asked to stand. gave the Ranger Col- programa está diseñado escuela deben llamar a out in public.” All was The applause of nearly lege in writing the insti- Coat Drive para estudiantes que ex- 254-647-1138 para so- forgiven. The library is 500 Christians was im- tution’s self study some From Page B 1 ..... hiben las habilidades de licitar una forma envia- a good place to learn pressive. years ago. She was the will bless you for your pensamiento intelectu- da a ellos. things…but I’d prefer Last thoughts from college librarian at that generosity. All canned Science! the guest preacher: Our time. She then received goods, monetary and large or small—will be “Kathi” called last biggest problem in the her law degree and is an remaining coats and used to measure what is Renew Your Friday from the Weath- United States is not our attorney with the law blankets were given to given back to you.” Subscription erford Public Library. defcit, it’s not health- offce Turner, Seaberry, Hopes Kitchen. God She was interested in a care, and it’s not im- and Warford and an im- @ 254-629-1707 Bless Ranger! REMEMBER OUT portant attorney for the Don’t Miss Any “Triumph” (a car) for migration. Our biggest Luke 6:38 VETERANS! THOSE college, he said. sale on Pine Street by a problem is that we do “For if you give, you WHO HAVE SERVED Local News! seller who calls himself not honor God. will get! Your gift will AND THOSE WHO the “Yard Sale King”. Let’s do better. return to you in full and SERVE TODAY I told Kathi that our “Courage is fear that’s overfowing measure, library was located on said its prayers.” pressed down, shaken 2015 Pine Street and when I Thank you, Veterans. Ranger ... together to make room had a chance, I’d cruise Please take care, and for more, and running down Pine and try to as always…ENJOY Home of the over. Whatever mea- notice a “Triumph” or READING!!! Bulldogs! sure you use to give— www.eastlandcountytoday.com 2 x 6 1/2 B2 | Thursday, November 19, 2015 Ranger Times www.eastlandcountytoday.com Eastland County TODAY RISD Meeting Ranger Elementary @ the Ranger Library...& More! From Page B 1 ..... 2nd Six Weeks The wind is howl- but something to the ef- nance/Repairs, Person- Honor Rolls ing outside my dark fect of: “It was a great nel, Projects, Report A Honor Roll TxDOT Public Open House on IH 20 windows. Our cres- project and we enjoyed Cards, Special Popula- Kindergarten Ranger Hill to be held November 19 cent-shaped moon it! Can you believe tions, Student Groups, Emma Beasley, Tans- disappeared and reap- some of those students and Activities, Testing leigh Bell, Marley On November 19, 2015, the Texas Department of peared behind black, are now Seniors in High c. Extracurricular/ Borrego, Cade Cole- Transportation (TxDOT) will hold a public open house Athletic Reports - Dis- man, Natalie Mcrouch, to share proposed changes to Interstate Highway (IH) ominous clouds on my School?” 20 that would improve safety for the traveling public. short drive home from A teacher and her trict Standings, Eligi- Hayden Dobbs, Barron The stretch of IH 20 to be improved is in Eastland the Ranger City Library students, making a nice bility, Games/Meets, Ramsey, Zayden Rob- County (from about 3.5 miles east of Loop 254 to State tonight, our late night difference to our town Opponents, Participa- ertson, Carley Stewart, Highway 16). when we close at 7:30 and to the world--put- tion, Playoffs, Projects, Landon Uhlhorn TIME: 5 – 7 p.m. PM. A line of thunder- ting Ranger on the map! Schedules, Personnel 1st Grade FORMAT: A come and go open house to meet the project team, learn about the current alternative devel- storms are predicted to One interesting visi- d. Financial Re- Harper Barron, Kit- opment and ask questions about the project. There will cross us, sometime in tor last week was “Spi- port - Audits, Budget tiera Bell, Caleb Car- be no presentation. the night. I love rain, der Clark” from the Amendments, Budget roll, Ayden Diaz-Harr, LOCATION: Ranger High School cafeteria, 1842 but nobody wants dan- RHS Class of 1953. He Development, Expen- Brennane Dove, Ana TX-254 in Ranger, Texas gerous, destructive is interested in perus- ditures, Fund Balances, Squivel, The public meeting will be conducted in English. Any- weather. Jim predicts ing a 1953 yearbook. I Funding, Revenue, Tax Brailey Gohlke, Mi- one interested in attending the meeting who has special communication or accommodation needs, or needs an we’ll have more pecans called the school, and Appeal, Tax Assessed chael Gomez, Cody interpreter, is encouraged to call (325) 643-0415. Re- fall, and I’m the one RHS Librarian Bobbie Values, Tax Collections Neely, Brystal Pittman, quests should be made at least two days before the pub- who is supposed to be Thompson has a 1951 e. 6.2 Superinten- Hayes Pittman, Maya lic meeting. Every reasonable effort will be made to the optimist… yearbook but not one dent’s Report - Aca- Richardson accommodate special needs. One day last week, from 1953. Might YOU demics, Accountability, 2nd Grade The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmen- our library felded a have access to one? We Audits, Board Training, Kevin Beasley, Alijah tal laws for this project are being, or have been, car- phone call from one of could set up a rendez- Budgeting, Business, Crouch, Caden Fischer, ried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a our neighbors, on the vous at the library—it’d Cafeteria, Capital Out- Landon Riffe,Victoria Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, long stretch of road to probably be great fun! lay, Community Ser- Squyers 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. Amarillo. She and her “ L a t e - b r e a k i n g vice, Committees, Fa- 3rd Grade Additional information on this meeting may be found at traveling companion news” started dinging cilities, Funding, Leg- Hallie Ellerbe, Jayton http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/about/ hearings-meetings. became interested in on my devices Friday islation, Maintenance, Wesley Amelia Earhart’s fight afternoon. Cowardly Personnel, Policy, 4th Grade to Ranger back on June terrorists had infict- Professional Develop- Mishael Coyote, Ka- Devin Price, Sayvien Legal Notice 16, 1931. “We want to ed senseless, spineless ment, Projects, Taxes, leb Romanstine Reed, Shelby Richard- know, where was Ame- harm on innocent peo- Testing, Enrollment, 5th Grade son Mayela Torres ORDINANCE NO. lia Earhart going after ple in Paris, France. Campus Safety, Highly Eric Beltran, Allison 4th Grade 2015-11-23-J her stop in Ranger?” I If our library owned Qualifed Teacher Re- Griffn, Hailey Lauth Kutter Ancell, Landon asked, “Did you goo- a fag, I hope that it’d port 2015-2016 Budget. A/B Honor Roll Farmer, Garrett Franks, AN ORDINANCE OF gle it?” “No, we called be fying at half-staff, 7. Consent Agenda Kindergarten Ferardo Giron, Caden THE CITY OF RANG- YOU.” “Okay, give me in sorrow with those 7.1 Consent Agenda Sabree Campbell, Wy- Hernandez, Kassidy ER, TEXAS VACAT- your call back number who mourn. Today I re- 8. Action Items att Carroll, Aubri Ca- Hoodie, Ciara Irwin, ING AND ABAN- and I’ll see what I can member, “If we do not 8.1 Appoint Member sey, Jalunda Cole, An- Taylor Lane, Isaak Me- DONING A PORTION fnd out.” hang together, we shall to Eastland County Ap- gelo Elizondo, Keegan dina, Tiffany Ponce, OF 7TH STREET THAT’S when Ame- surely hang separately.” praisal District Gunstanson, Preslee Amanda Riffe, Dagan AND AUTHORIZING lia Earhart’s story got Who said that? Benja- 8.2 Appoint Member Hoodie, Isaiah Lew- Smith, Callie Thomp- THE QUITCLAIM- REAL interesting. I min Franklin. Ben said to Stephens County Ap- is, Zoey Lewis, Gabby son, James Uhlhorn, ING OF A PORTION googled the Internet for all kinds of great things praisal District Lopez, Rylie Nichols, Celeste Valdez, Kaylea OF SUCH VACATED Amelia’s famous visit to and I will share some 8.3 Signature card Caydence Plascencia, Walston AND ABANDONED the Ranger Airport and with you in closing… changes Mason Reiser, Jordan 5th Grade STREET TO THE I found Ranger Middle “There was never 8.4 Ranger ISD Rodriguez, Gunner Oliver Barron, Tucker ABUTTING SUBDI- School teacher, Lindsey a good war, or a bad Wellness Policy Watson Boring, Trinity Cole- VISION LAND OWN- Hawvermale, and her peace.” “Hear reason, 9. Closed Session 1st Grade man, Meradie Danner, ER, AND CONTAIN- 7th and 8th grade class or she’ll make you feel Tex. Gov’t Code Lizbeth Alanis, An- Alyssa Davlin, Justice ING A SEVERABILI- project and a salute to her.” “He that composes Section 551.074- Dis- thony Ballard, Alexis Dove, Destiny Hall, TY CLAUSE them from the Lincoln himself is wiser than he cuss administrative per- Granillo, Jaide Hernan- Kaleigh Hernandez, Highway National Mu- that composes a book.” sonnel dez, Kylie Isbell, Ash- Jesse Honeycutt, Mak- (11-12, 11-19-2015) seum and Archives for “One today is worth Tex. Gov’t Code lynn James, Jalie Jen- enna Koerner, James ley Lauth, Lee Emery, “A Job Well Done!!” two tomorrows.” “Who Section 551.074- Dis- kins, Brayden Marti- Mckee Isaiah Medina, Melissa Lewis, Zoey (And furthermore) is rich? He that rejoices cuss certifed personnel nez, Leah Mckee, Con- Elizabeth Roberts, Ali- Lewis, Summer Mad- “Thanks to You” Rang- in his portion.” “Fatigue Tex. Gov’t Code ner Neel, Tyler Roberts, cia Rodriquez, Taylor dox, Hayley Mankin, er, Texas is now “On is the best pillow.” “To Section 551.074- Dis- Ethan Saucedo, Brycen Scott, Cadence Smith, Brayden Martinez, Ca- The Map” as one of succeed, jump as quick- cuss non-certifed per- Turnbow, Madison Vela Conner Taylor leb Mckee, James Mck- Amelia Earhart’s “Doc- ly at opportunities as sonnel 2nd Grade ***** ee, Leah Mckee, Alaina umented Stops” during you do at conclusions.” 9.4 Open Session Zerek Bell, Maycie Perfect Attendance Mandoza, Ethan No- her “1931 Beach-Nut And more humorously, Action, if any, related to Berel, Mayci Dobbs, 2nd Six Weeks lan, Kyler Perez, Belen Transcontinental Auto- “The worst wheel of closed session person- Emmaes Ensey, Luis Lizbeth Alanis, Ryan Perkins, Shaun Perry, giro Tour!!” the cart makes the most nel deliberations above. Quivel, Xzavier French, Ball, Emma Beasley, Tiffany Ponce, Kelin Yes, those are quotes noise.” 10. Adjournment Emery Lee, Samuel Kevin Beasley, Tyler Poncin, David Ramsey, that I found fast and Only nine pages 10.1 Adjournment Madore, Beasley, Izayik Bell, Mason Reiser, Shelby easy on the Internet remain in my current If during the course Shyanne Mcgough, Zarek Bell, Madilyn Richardson, Landon on the Lincoln-High- novel, “Corrupted” by of the meeting, any Caleb Mckee, Ivanet- Boyd, Caleb Carroll, Riffe, Elizabeth Rob- way-Museum.org web- Lisa Scottoline. It’s one discussion of any item ta Revis, Victoria Val- Wyatt Carroll, Rylan erts, Ryan Roberts, Ali- site, and I was delight- of the best stories that on the agenda should dez, Brayden Walters, Curry, Meradie Danner, cia Rodriquez, Kaleb ed. I’ve read in a while. be held in executive Ashleigh Wilcoxen,- Alyssa Davlin, Jayton Romanstine, Santiago I immediately called Bullies? Watch out. or closed session, the Bayleigh Zarate Dickey, Addison Dun- Romero, Kendra Ruck- my caller back and From page 412: “What Board will convene 3rd Grade son, Landon Farmer, er, Cadence Smith, shared what I learned. people wanted was ev- in such executive or Rhett Allgood, Ryan Kirsten Fox, Martin Carley Stewart, Lilly Not so quickly, I com- erything back the way it closed session in ac- Ball, Doklan Creech, Garcia, Michael Go- Stewart, Prycen Turn- posed a “Thank You” was. Justice was only a cordance with the Tex- Jayton Dickey, Wyatt mez, Riley Griffn, bow, Brynlee Turnbow, email to Lindsey consolation prize.” as Open Meetings Act. Franks, Martin Carcia, Nolan Harris, Caden James Uhlhorn, Landon Hawvermale, still a be- Please take care, and Texas Government Nayomi Haynes, Lil- Hernandez, Kassidy Uhlhorn, Celeste Val- loved Middle School let’s “hang together”! Code Chapter 551, Sub- ly Hernandez, June Ir- Hoodie, Preslee Hood- dez, Benjamin Vasquez, teacher in Ranger. The Like Children of God. chapter D, Section .071 vine, Summer Maddox, ie, Braylin Ibarra, June Kaylea Walston, Jayton next morning, I read her And as always…Enjoy Attorneys; .072 Real Edgar Medina, Kyler Irvine, Ashlynn James, Wesley, Zackary Wil- gracious reply. And this Reading!!! Property; .073 Prospec- Perez,Belen Perkins, Makenna Koerner, Hai- son-Ballesteros, Logan is NOT an exact quote, tive Gift; .074 Person- Zarate nel. Any fnal action, ing held in compliance November 16, 2015 decision, or vote on a with the Texas Open ******* 10. Superintendent’s Notice of Meeting subject deliberated in Meetings Act. Mike Thompson Update 12. Executive Ses- closed meeting will be This notice was Superintendent of Eastland County Wa- Update sion in Accordance with taken in an open meet- posted at 3:00 PM on Schools ter Supply District will D. Update from City Government Code Sec- hold an agenda meeting Representatives tion 551.074 (Personnel Ranger and Eastland’s customer lines coming 7. Review Monthly on Nov. 19 at 6:00 P.M. E. Comments from Matters), Code Section delinquent water billing off of our main lines. Financial Report for Oc- at the Filtration Plant, Board Members 551.072 (Deliberations 3. Discuss and ap- 4. Action necessary tober 2015 802 FM 2461 S., Ranger, F. The Board of Di- about Real Property) and prove pass through bill- from Engineer Update 7. Approve Minutes Texas. rectors may Discuss or 551.0726 (Deliberation ing to the cities of East- 5. Discussion by Rod- of the October 15, 2015 Agenda Take Action on any of the Regarding Contract Be- land and Ranger for the ney Shelton regarding Meeting A. Meeting Called Following Agenda Items: ing Negotiated) repair of water leaks Flooding 8. Approve Accounts to Order 1. FEMA update on 13. Reconvene in along and on our main 6. Discuss/Approve Payables B. Pledge of Alle- chosen engineer and Open Session for Action lines to the cities that are replacing old water line 9. Approve Secre- giance and Prayer grant writer from Executive Session a result of leaks on the from CMR Co to Ranger tary’s Reimbursement of C. Gibbs & Todd 2. Discussion of Adjourn respective cities taps or Meat Monthly Expenses www.eastlandcountytoday.com

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Notice of Public Meeting

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) invites you to attend a public meeting to provide an update on our proposed changes to Interstate Highway (IH) 20 that would improve safety for the traveling public. The stretch to be improved is in Eastland County, from about 3.5 miles east of Loop 254 to State Highway (SH) 16.

The meeting will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. onThursday, November 19, 2015, at the Ranger High School Cafeteria, 1842 E. Loop 254, Ranger, TX 76470. The format will be a come-and-go open house to meet the project team, learn about the current alternative development and ask questions about the project. There will be no presentation. The purpose of the public meeting is to present the proposed project alternatives and associated improvements to the public and to receive comments. Although TxDOT has already made some safety improvements to this section of IH 20 (e.g., reducing the speed limit, resurfacing the main lane pavement, and installing a concrete barrier), additional measures are needed to respond to local concerns. TxDOT now has identified additional safety, access and mobility improvements. These include reducing the grade; straightening the curve of the interstate at Ranger Hill; providing a westbound climbing lane; and adding continuous frontage roads along both east and westbound lanes.

The proposed improvements would keep traffic from diverting to limited surrounding roadways when accidents occur and would allow emergency responders easier access to IH 20 at Ranger Hill. Currently, accident delays can cause backups from 30 minutes to eight hours.

The public meeting will be conducted in English. Anyone interested in attending the meeting who has special communication or accommodation needs, or needs an interpreter, is encouraged to call (325) 643-0415. Requests should be made at least two days before the public meeting. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate special needs.

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated Dec. 16, 2014, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and TxDOT.

All interested citizens are invited to attend this public meeting. Written comments from the public regarding this project are requested and may be presented for a period of 10 calendar days following the meeting. Written comments may be submitted either in person or by mail to Jason Scantling at the TxDOT Brownwood District, 2495 Highway 183 North, Brownwood, TX 76802. Written comments must be received by December 1, 2015 to be included in the Public Meeting Summary.

Additional information about this public meeting may be found at http://www.txdot.gov/inside- txdot/get-involved/about/hearings-meetings.

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Public Meeting

IH 20, Eastland County, TX – CSJ 0007-06-084 IH 20 from 3.5 mi. east of LP 254 to SH 16 (Ranger Hill)

November 19, 2015 – 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ranger High School Cafeteria 1842 E. Loop 254, Ranger, TX 76470

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Written comments may be turned in today, or mailed or emailed by December 4, 2015 to: Jason Scantling, Project Manager TxDOT Brownwood District 2495 Highway 183 N. Brownwood, TX 76802 [email protected] FACT SHEET

Improvements to IH 20 at Ranger Hill November 2015

Brownwood District What is the Interstate Highway (IH) 20 Ranger Hill Project? . Project is approximately a 3-mile stretch of IH 20 in Eastland

County. What is an

Environmental . Project would extend from approximately 3.5 miles east of Loop 254

Assessment? to State Highway16.

. Document required . TxDOT has recently made some safety improvements to this by National section of IH 20 by reducing the speed limit, resurfacing the main Environmental lane pavement, and installing a 54-inch concrete barrier. Policy Act for construction of . TxDOT has identified additional safety, access, and mobility projects that use improvements that include reducing the grade, straightening the federal highway curve at Ranger Hill, and providing a westbound climbing lane and funds. continuous frontage roads along eastbound and westbound main lanes. . Discloses project information, Project Development Phases and Anticipated Timeline describes the . Public involvement throughout project project and study . Initial development of nine alternatives: 2013-2014 areas, and . Alternative refinement: Summer 2015 analyzes possible . Development of project purpose and need: Summer - Fall 2015 environmental . Comparison of all alternatives to purpose and need: Summer - Fall consequences 2015 associated with . First public meeting: August 2015 construction. . Value engineering and design refinement: Fall 2015 . Identification and evaluation of proposed project effects on . Includes public environmental resources: Fall 2015 involvement at the . You are Here: Second Public Meeting: November 2015 beginning and . throughout the . Schematic design finalized: Fall 2015 project . Preparation and review of draft Environmental Assessment (EA): development Spring 2016 process. . Draft EA released for agency and public review: Spring 2016 . Public Hearing: Spring 2016 . Preparation and review of final EA: Summer 2016 . Must be approved . Environmental clearance (Finding of No Significant Impact): by TxDOT Summer 2016 Environmental Affairs Division Stay involved in the IH 20 Ranger Hill Project by participating in before right-of-way the following: acquisition and . Follow the project online: www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get- construction can involved/about/hearings-meetings.html begin. . Sign up to be on our mailing list. . Attend public meetings and public hearing. . Submit a comment.

For more information, contact: TxDOT Project Manager, Jason Scantling, (325) 643-0415 TxDOT Public Information Officer, Andrew Carlson, (325) 643-0413

IH 20 Ranger Hill Schematic Design and Environmental Documentation CSJ: 0007-06-084

Public Meeting Photo Log November 19, 2015

IH 20 Ranger Hill Schematic Design and Environmental Documentation CSJ: 0007-06-084

Public Meeting Photo Log November 19, 2015

IH 20 Ranger Hill Schematic Design and Environmental Documentation CSJ: 0007-06-084

Public Meeting Photo Log November 19, 2015

IH 20 Ranger Hill Schematic Design and Environmental Documentation CSJ: 0007-06-084

Public Meeting Photo Log November 19, 2015

IH 20 Ranger Hill Schematic Design and Environmental Documentation CSJ: 0007-06-084

Public Meeting Photo Log November 19, 2015

IH 20 Ranger Hill Schematic Design and Environmental Documentation CSJ: 0007-06-084

Public Meeting Photo Log November 19, 2015

IH 20 Ranger Hill Schematic Design and Environmental Documentation CSJ: 0007-06-084

Public Meeting Photo Log November 19, 2015

IH 20 Ranger Hill Schematic Design and Environmental Documentation CSJ: 0007-06-084

Public Meeting Photo Log November 19, 2015

IH 20 Ranger Hill Schematic Design and Environmental Documentation CSJ: 0007-06-084

Public Meeting Photo Log November 19, 2015

IH 20 Ranger Hill Schematic Design and Environmental Documentation CSJ: 0007-06-084

Public Meeting Photo Log November 19, 2015

IH 20 Ranger Hill Schematic Design and Environmental Documentation CSJ: 0007-06-084

Public Meeting Photo Log November 19, 2015

IH 20 Ranger Hill Schematic Design and Environmental Documentation CSJ: 0007-06-084

Public Meeting Photo Log November 19, 2015