April 6th Meeting Report

 
    
The Steering Committee and Regular Meeting of Friends of Baldwin were held on April 6, 2009.  Chairman Dick Sute reported as follows:
 
    The Wastewater bill in the Legislature regarding Baldwin Co. appears to be dead. However, a statewide bill which is actually better still has a chance of passing. More information will follow and members will be encouraged to support this bill.
 
     Chairman Sute has met with Vince Calametti and asked to be kept informed about ALDOT plans for the I-10 - I-65 Connector.
 
     A referendum for the Stormwater Plan will be held in a little over a year. Friends of Baldwin needs to develop an advocacy plan for the bill and members will be asked to educate the public about the importance of the plan.
 
   New Steering Committee members are Patsy Parker of the Perdido Beach Proerty Owners' and Residents' Ass'n and Max Reed, Chairman of the District 21 Zoning Committee. Doug Holton, member of the Baldwin Co, Planning and Zoning Commission will be Vice-Chairman of Friends of Baldwin. Planning and Zoning will serve as Vice-Chairman of Friends. 
 
    Concern was voiced about the run-off from the Publix construction into Fly Creek and residents were encouraged to collect a dossier and send information to Chairman Sute.
 
    Doug Holton announced candidates for District 22 legislative seat would appear on Thurs. night.
 
    There is grant money available to do a study of Transferable Development Rights, but Commissioner Burt is opposed and Commissioner Bishop is uncertain of his position.
 
    Dr. Bob Gross will present a program at the May meeting.  
 
    Leslie Lassiter, Environmental Director of the City of Foley, presented a program on the Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 500 acre tract purchased by the City of Foley to preserve plant and animal species and provide some recreational opportunities such as canoeing and hiking.