The Utilities Board of the Town of Cedar Bluff

August 31, 2017

STATE OF ALABAMA

CHEROKEE COUNTY

The Utilities Board of the Town of Cedar Bluff met for a called business meeting Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in the Utility Board room located at 4971 AL Hwy 68, Cedar Bluff Alabama. Meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m.

Roll Call:

Norman Burton	Present	Linda Pickelsimer Present

Cindy Early	Present Donald Sanders Present

James Bo Martin Present

Visitors Philip Selman of the Cherokee County Health Department and Dennis Trammell of Alabama Power Shoreline Management were welcomed by the Board. They were asked to attend this meeting due to concerns in the Hidden Point campground area. Vice Chairman Norman Burton stated concerns were customers in the area not on our sewer system and do not have proper disposal of waste, and also, septic pumpers using the Board's dump station without permission. The Board asked for clarification on what is required in campgrounds and what the Board's obligations are.

Mr. Selman stated according to the Weiss Lake Holding Tank Law campers can not have holding tanks. Holding tanks are only permitted in easement in the unincorporated areas. But also stated if in the city limits, the law does not apply. Mr. Selman also stated as long as the campers are mobile and still have wheels it is not considered permanent and can use small tanks and hook to a dump station.

Mr. Burton brought up the possibility of closing the dump station on Hidden Point. Mr. Selman stated the Health Department does not regulate dump stations that would be an ADEM issue.

After some discussion, the Board decided to write a letter to Mayor Tammy Crane requesting an ordinance be adopted by the council that requires all campgrounds be hooked to sewer where available. Motion was made by Cindy Early and seconded by Bo Martin.

Motion Carried (5-0)

AYE: Burton, Early, Martin, Pickelsimer, Sanders

NAY: None

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Mr. Burton brought up the issue of multiple campers on lots in campgrounds. Mr. Selman and Mr. Trammell both stated there are not any requirements concerning this issue in their departments. Mr. Trammell stated this could be addressed by Town Council.

Chairman Early asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Donald Sanders and seconded by Linda Pickelsimer.

Meeting was adjourned at 3:55.

APPROVED September 28, 2017:

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CINDY EARLY, CHAIRMAN

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JENNI BURT, SECRETARY