Just returned from the 3.5 hr meeting. I bypassed getting groceries because I know you guys are hungry for the scoop. No one is in jail... yet, and hopefully, no one will have to go.
Summary:
The Commissioners voted 3:1 (Ro Cutchens voted against) in favor of Comm. Jones' motion to remove all dirt dumped onto the Beaches that does not meet 6.2 or higher on the chart. Since the County approved the dirt dumping, the County will pay to have any dirt not meeting that lowered standard removed. My understanding is that this dirt includes any dirt used to sure-up home structures that does not meet the 6.2 > earlier requirement.
Any new sand used to fill for emergency stability fill will have to meet a 7.2 > on the scale, and this is for unwashed sand. On top of that, a minimum of 3' of a top coat of sand will have to meet a standard of 8.1 > on the Munsell (sp?) scale.
Basically, the standards were lowered from 8.1 to 6.2 on the color chart, with the higher number being more white, in a quick and emergency panic. Now, they are raising that substandard 6.2 to 7.2 with a top coat of white stuff.
I finally met Kurt! :clap_1:
Kudos to Cindy Meadows for having the balls (I mean that in the best way) to stand up for the People of Walton County. It was weird that her motion, which was less than the motion by Larry Jones, was voted down, but Larry's was approved. I guess my ex-wife is correct, that you need a penis to get things done. I still say that Cindy has the biggest balls of them all -- you know what I mean. Thanks Cindy!
Jail time may come, if they continue to say that the brown dirt meets is a 6.2 minimum. I will definitely be in violation of removing sand from the beaches.
Also, I must say that I am proud of Ed Berry, co-owner of For the Health of It, located in Blue Mountain, for suggesting that the Commissioners think long term, and hire experts to look into new ways of resolving the problem, instead of placing very expensive bandages on symptoms of the problems. Go Ed! If you guys don't already support Ed and Rachael's business, you should begin now at
For the Health of It or do so on your next visit. They are much more than a Massage Therapy Clinic and Health Food Store -- They are our community. Also remember to support others, like Celeste Cobena, The Soap Peddler, whose products are carried by
For the Health of It and other local stores, for speaking up and voicing her well noted opinion. Thanks all!