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The Wabaunsee County Sisnal-Enterprise, Thursday, November 7, 2002
METHANE GAS EXPLORATION
BEGINS IN WABAUNSEE COUNTY
cont. from front page
At that point instruments will be lowered into the hole that
will report and record the different types of materials
contained in the hole. Hash said that ideally that process
would reveal that there are several veins of coal. If coal is
present, it is a good indicator there should be coal-bed
methane gas.
If indications are positive, the remainder of the 2500 hole is
cased, with more cement slurry pumped around the outside of
the casing which provides an additional barrier between the
drilled hole and the surrounding earth.
The next process involves a piece of equipment that is
lowered into the well and locates where the veins of coal are.
That instrument "bums" a hole through the casing into the
coal vein. The final process involves forcing water into those
openings into the coal veins which creates pressure and
forces the coal-bed methane gas out, into the well, and up into
above ground storage.
Sounds simple enough? Although Mr. Hash provided an
excellent explanation, complete with a detailed drawing, the
process is complicated and involves calculations and
instruments foreign to anyone not associated with the gas and
oil drilling industry.
Hash is an independent engineer working for EXACT
Engineering, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hash represents Berry
Petroleum Company, Bakersfield, California. Berry Petroleum
is the owner/operator of the project. The company drilling the
well is a sub-contractor from Mound City, Kansas. Two
representatives from Berry Petroleum's Home Office in
California'were at the drill site Monday morning. Drilling
Manager Jack Cook and Production Superintendent Steve
Black both stressed the fact that their company had been very
careful in the leasing process as well as acquiring permits.
"Anytime we deal with farmers and ranchers we understand
that we are working in their back yards. We want to do the
very best job we can by answering all of their questions and
by assuring them we intend to do the best job possible of
caring for their property," said Black.
Black continued by saying he had a conversation with a
representative from the Kansas Corporation Commission on
Officials overseeing the drilling process included,
left to right: Berry Petroleum Production
Superintendent Steve Black, Berry Petroleum
Drilling Manager Jack Cook, and EXACT Engineer
Steven Hash.
Friday. "I told him what our intentions were, and I'm sure he
will be in from time to time to run inspections," Black added.
Cook added that Berry Petroleum recently had been named
the recipient of the "Bureau of Land Management Outstanding
Operator of the Year Award." Cook said his company was
proud of that distinction and planned to practice the same
environmental friendly habits in Wabaunsee County.
Hash explained that the drilling process for the first well on
Mill Brae Ranch would take about one week to complete.
"If the results are favorable, we plan to drill four more wells,
all within 1/4 mile of the first well," said Hash.
COMMISSIONERS APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
neighbors he would be willing to withdraw his request for
section 35.
"It's not our intent to destroy the Flint Hills. We're a cattle
business first. We want to get along. We'd be happy to pull
section 35 out of the permit request ff they would be willing to
go along with or request on section 11. (Section 11 is 3 miles
south of Interstate 70.)
After further discussion, Sabatini said he would be willing to
withdraw his protest ff Mill Brae Ranch withdrew their request
on section 35. Both parties finally agreed on terms, and the
commissioners voted to approve the conditional use permit for
Mill Brae Ranch to quarry rock in section 11, with the
conditions provided by the Wabaunsee County Planning
Commission attached. Commissioners Winkler and Howard
voted in favor of approving the permit. Commissioner Gleason
voted "no."
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Unapproved Minutes
of the October 7, 2002
Harveyville City Council
Regular Meeting
The meeting was called to
order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor
DusUn Kuntz.
Council Members present
were: Dorothy Bryan, Henry
Dreier, and Lester Kimball.
Others present: James Kelth
and Tom Barnes.
Louis Hall and Russell
Freel arrived at 7:05 p.m.
A motion was made by
Dorothy Bryan to approve the
agenda, seconded by Louis
Hall. Motion carried.
A motion was made by
Lester Kimball to approve the
minutes of the September 4,
2002 Regular Meeting. The
motion was seconded by
Henry Dreier. Motion carried.
The bills were read by Ellen
Bayless in the absence of De-
bra Converse, Treasurer. A
motion was made by Henry
Dreier to approve the bills,
seconded by Louis Hall. Mo-
tion carried.
Business with Individuals:
Letter was read from Leroy
Romine on behalf or the IOOF
Hall. They had a water leak,
and requested the council
make an adjustment on their
water bill. The Council dis-
cussed, no action was taken.
James Keith inquired on
how we can get the feeder road
coming in to Harveyville
fixed. Mayor Kuntz explained
the history of the feeder road
and requested Mr. Keith's as-
sistance in pursuing this mat-
ter as well as the entire cam-
munity. Mr. Keith also pre-
sented a situation occurring in
Harveyville of blight. Mayor
Kuntz requested a written
complaint.
The Superintendent's report
was read by Dustin Kuntz in
the absence of Lee Ferdinand,
Superintendent.
The Clerk's Report was read
by Ellen Bayless.
The new number for the
Fax machine is 785-589-2430.
We received a $200 check from
the County for Parks and
Recreation. Westar was here
this month and made several
street light repairs, including
removing the tennis shoes.
Read several complaints. All
trash is to be placed in con-
tainers. We have received nu-
merous complaints regarding
cats. Request to mail a
newsletter out with November
bills. Council agreed that this
is necessary.
Louis Hall made a motion
to use Kansas Secured Tlfle to
close on our property purchase
for our Sewer Grant, Lester
Kimball seconded. Motion
carried.
There was a Gas Discus-
sion. There will be a meeting
scheduled for October 15, 2002
to discuss the gas situation
further.
Other Business:
Russell Freel made a mo-
tion to extend the existing
contract with Eskridge for
Law Enforcement until Jan-
uary 31, 2003, for 20 hours per
month plus mileage, to be paid
out of contingency; seconded
by Henry Dreier. Motion car-
ried.
Lester Kimball made a mo-
tion to increase the dog
Catcher's Trip Charge fees to
$30, Russell Freel seconded.
Motion carried.
Mayor Kuntz brought up
several nuisance complaints.
This information will be
given to Attorney Tom Barnes
to pursue.
A motion was
sell Freel to
by Henry Dreier.
fled.
The meeting
9:30 p.m.
Minutes
Ellen Bayless,
~S~SS
Unapproved Minute
October 15, 2002
Harveyville City
Special Meeting
The meeting was
order at 7:07 p.m.
Dustin Kuntz.
Council MemberS
were: Dorothy
Dreier, Lester
Russell Freel.
Others Present:
A motion was
Lester Kimball to
agenda, seconded by
Bryan. Motion
Discussion of Gas
Louis Hall Joined
ing at 7:08 p.m.
Russell Freel
tion to adjust our
Rate from $3.81 to
add a cost of $2.50
instead of $1.60;
upon legal
onded by Henry
tion carried.
Lester Kimball
tion to adjourn at 8:
Dorothy Bryan
tlon carried.
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FOR ROCK QUARRY
NEAR MAPLE HILL
cont. from front page
his client be assured the quarrying process be handled
properly. Waugh went on to explain that an application had
originally been made in September. Following testimony from
him, the planning commission tabled the request made by Mill
Brae Ranch and requested more information. While Waugh
admitted that a more complete application and more
information had been returned to the October meeting, lxe still
was not satisfied with the completion of the forms.
Sabatini addressed the commissioners by saying that the
rock quarrying process proposed on section 35 would be
visible along Interstate 70. He added that he didn't feel this
was a proper preservation of the Flint Hills that would easily
be viewed by those traveling 1-70.
Mark Nikkel said the quality of the rock in section 35 was
not that good. He added that ff it were removed and reseeded
it would no doubt be better pasture quality that it is now. He
added, however, that in the interest of getting along with
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Thursday, Novemb 28th
Alma Grade School All-Purpose Room
Free Will Donation
Let us come together and celebrate Thanksgiving,
giving thanks to God for the many blessings we have received,
Anyone wishing to make a donation towards food or purchase a particular
the dinner (turkey, potatoes, cranberry sauce, etc.), contact LeGrand's
123 W. 3rd Street, Alma - 765-2212. If you are interested in helping
meal, set-up, clean-up, serve, deliver meals to shut-ins, etc., contact The
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