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William Johnson (landowner in the area) stated he was
concerned about the health hazards. He wanted to know if the
County could have it sprayed.
Commissioner Stewart asked if the area was sprayed before the
contracted individuals come in to clean up. Crissman said this is
not done, "they just use a lot of OFF."
Commissioner Johnson asked the county manager if there was any
relief the County could do as far as appropriating money to spray
the area. The county manager advised that some money had been used
in the past; however, the health department advises that these
funds have been depleted. Bill Mashburn, of the health
department, said he would have to check into the matter. Ron
Weatherman stated he talked to Mr. Julian Foscue, of the State
recently, and there are no State funds available. Weatherman
mentioned it is not expensive to spray. He estimated the cost for
the Guy site to be around $150.
Commissioner Stewart said it was hard to believe money was not
appropriated to the health departments for this type of problem.
She referred to vaccinations for rabies and that mosquitoes are
disease carriers also. Mrs. Stewart said she hoped some relief
could be given to the residents.
Commissioner Boone said that if the other commissioners agreed
that the Board would request that Mr. Bill Mashburn try to come up
with the $150 to have the area sprayed.
Commissioner Madison said that he would like for someone to
check into seeing if the County can have some type of lien on the
property -- something similar to what the State will have on the
property. During the course of the summer, the site might have to
be sprayed a number of times. Mr. Madison asked if the county
manager would check into this matter.
Commissioner Johnson said that what he was hearing seemed to
be that there was no State money to spray for mosquitoes, but the
State can send tax dollars back to the County asking if people can
be found to sign up for food stamps. Johnson suggested that the
members of the audience write letters to their State
representatives about this situation. Commissioner Boone said he
could echo Mr. Johnson's comments on food stamps.
Connie Poling (resident of the area) asked if there was anyway
the residents in the area could be updated on the process of this
situation. Commissioner Boone said if they designated a person
that the county manager's office could keep the residents abreast
on the matter. Crissman stated he would keep the manager's office
informed on the matter so that the residents could also be brought
up-to-date.
Susan Simpson (resident) asked if there had ever been any
checking for groundwater contamination from the site. Crissman
said he didn't know of any past testing; however, he didn't expect
any problems of this type.
REOUBST FOR APPROVAL OF MARCH RELEASES & REFUNDS• Mr. Brent
Weisner reviewed this request and advised that everything was in
order for approval.
NOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the following
releases and refunds for March.
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