Later in the meeting 15 citizens from the Crow Mountain area showed up to voice their concern and disapproval of the event. They had a petition with over 55 names disapproving of the hill climb. Crow Mt. Volunteer Fireman stated they had been promised funds but have received only $100 during the first year. The VFD volunteers stated they utilized their fuel and equipment but have received no compensation for their efforts. Commissioner Smith stated he remembered they were promised $4500, but rec'd nothing.
It is my observation based on todays discussion the commission will not approve the Crow Mountain Hill Climb this year. I think there will be at least 3 votes no, maybe 4. The final decision will be made on Thursday April the 26th. Monday, April 23, 2012 is Confederate Memorial Day, the Courthouse is closed.
Mr. Lowell Bivens of the Roseberry Rescue Group submitted another proposal to the County Commission requesting the commission pay 1/3rd of the $50K total, a little less than $17K, to control the aquatic nuisance species in Roseberry Dry Creek area. Commissioner Clemmons stated the TVA will spray around the public access areas and spraying by a 3rd party may not be necessary. If it was necessary the county would clear access around the County Park and Marina areas, according to Mr. Clemmons.
Ms. Ellen O'Connor brought forward concerns about the Animal Control Ordinance proposed for the county. "People should be responsible for their pets," stated Ms. O'Connor. Ms. O'Connor stated she thought it unnecessary and wrong to require a leash law in the county. She also questioned definitions: "What is a vicious animal." She stated she would oppose this ordinance. A public hearing is scheduled on June 11, 2012 for the Animal Control Ordinance.
4 comments:
Garry, I'm glad you posted this news as the agenda indicated that the hill climb was first on the agenda and all the discussion was positive, I left and didn't get to hear the opposition. They must have had a compelling argument. I understood tourism in the county was benefitted by over $380,000.00 a year. So, I assume the negatives pointed out the county will be better off without these revenues? Thanks for being there to pass on this info, Garry.
I must apologize, my memory failed. The amount of money generated by the hill climb was $340,000.00. Mel Klepper
Thanks for your comments Mel.
It is my thoughts concerning the reason for the dissent on the commission is 2 fold: 1) An election year - appease the citizens for the chairperson who is up for election and the legacy of the other commissioners, reason - not enough money distributed to those in the Crow Mt. community (such as the VFD) and the political decision makers by the Hill Climb group; 2) the comments of the volunteer fireman and citizens present from Crow Mountain were not supportive of the event.
Commissioner Smith made a comment after the citizen presentations from Crow Mt. that he was undecided until the citizens from Crow Mt. spoke. It was Mr. Smith who also stated, he remembered a $4500 financial promise which was not honored.
If The people that are in favor of the hill climb are so worried about the supposedly redicilous exagerated amount of revenues from the event..then maybe they should turn the main road in their community into a Race track.
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