August 3, 2009 Meeting Report

 
 
    Wolf Bay Bridge-- At a meeting on July 10, FIGG Engineering led discussion on the Wolf Bay Bridge. planned to be elevated over the State Park. Tom Schlinkert reported that the City of Orange Beach has said they have no money available for the project, and a class action lawsuit has been filed. It appears at the moment that the Bridge is legally, financially and politically problematic.
 
    Coastal Impact Assistance Program-- Patsy Parker reported on her meeting with Julie Batchelor of the federally funded CIAP.Their plan for Wastewater study has been approved and a grant will be applied for. Information concerning Wastewater is available from the Univ. of South Ala. and Riviera Utilities.
 
     Larry Freeman announced that a permit for a 780 unit RV Park had been denied. A large group of vocal neighbors had registered opposition.
 
     District 14 Zoning-- Dick Sute announced that there were 214 signatures on the petition with not all subdistricts reporting and they expect to obtain the 500 necessary signtures soon.
 
     County Commission Election--Daniel Dyas, Friends of Baldwin member, announced he is running for Place 2 on a platform of Smart Growth, Fiscal Responsibility, and Young, Conservative Leadership.
 
     Cal Markert, County Engineer, presented a program showing the proposed route of the connector between the Foley Beach Express and I-10, which is to aid hurricane evacuation and alleviate traffic on Hwy 59. Tom Schlinkert, Infrastructure Chairman of Friends of Baldwin, announced that the route appeared to be a good one for wetalnds and drainage and that Friends of
Baldwin would support the proposed route.