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Residents warn council about proposed Rowan easement, water use and potential takings
Summary
Several residents told the Temple City Council during public comment that easements and data‑center proposals tied to Rowan/Quinbrook raise questions about water use, eminent domain and council transparency. One speaker urged baseline testing and legal compliance before any work proceeds.
Speakers during the public‑comment period told the council they are alarmed about a proposed easement tied to energy infrastructure and the possibility of development next to homes and a church. Carly Bird read concerns that a Rowan easement could support a large power plant and asked pointedly about local water supply: "It has come to our attention that Rowan is requesting an easement for natural gas pipeline, the same size that Panda Power Plant uses to produce 1,500 megawatts of electricity, enough to power all of Bell County." (Carly Bird)
Other commenters pressed the council on process and property rights. CJ Grisham told the council he and his family will not consent to entries they believe were issued without proper condemnation procedures and cited state law, saying "We will not sign. We will not consent." Several speakers asked whether the city intends to annex property or use eminent domain for projects and urged staff and council to confirm permits and water approvals from oversight agencies before allowing work near residences.
