Georgia Firm Wins Expansion Contract by Pam Mee
South Walton Utility Company Inc. voted to contract Albany Georgia firm Alcon Associates to expand the sewage treatment plant at an estimated 2.4 million dollars. Final cost could drop to about 2.426 million with substitutions. Completion within 365 days after signing is required, pending state environmental permit likely soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam Mee
South Walton Utility Company Inc
Alcon Associates, Inc
Albany, Ga
SWU
Jack Harper
Alcon
Frank Fabre
John Main
State Department of Environmental Regulation
Harper
DER
DEA
Bert McCall
Main
Gulf Pines
Alternate Funding Discussed for South Walton Fire District
South Walton Emergency Services leaders proposed forming a district fire department with station captains and separate social clubs, but commissioners postponed action. SWES would fight fires. the district would provide supplemental funding. A May 4 funding committee meeting will pick members to explore tax increases and fees, with public sessions to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam Mee
South Walton Emergency Services
South Walton Fire District Board of Commissioners
Commission
South Walton
SWES
Phillips Inlet
Frank LeBleau
Gene Battaly
Tom Patton
Patton
Battaly
Indiana
Ment
Inlet Beach
Central Road Office on County Agenda
Walton County moves toward a single county wide road department to save money. Commissioner Joe Griffin pushes the plan, saying it will cut costs without layoffs. Opposing Commissioner Raymond Hall questions funding and the need for a full time engineer. The board scheduled a workshop April 15 and a vote April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam Mee
Walton County
Joe Griffin
Griffin
Raymond Hall
Hall
Tallahassee
South Walton
New York
Beach Brigs Firefighters Commended
The South Walton Fire District board and Walton County Commissioners commend all agencies aiding April 1 fire. Recipients include multiple SWES units, Destin and North Bay fire departments, civil defense, state forestry, Red Cross, ambulances, building inspector Herb Patterson, supervisor Dewey Wilson, seven construction firms, about 125 firefighters and 50 civilians.
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South Walton
County Department of Civil Defense
Max Marsh
State Department of Forestry
St. Joe Paper Company
American Red Cross
SWES
Freeport Ambulance
Herb Patterson
Dewey Wilson
Walton County Commission to Hold Weekly 9am Workshops
Commissioner Joe Griffin pushed for weekly 9 a.m. workshops on Mondays to discuss numerous board issues including planning the new jail facility. The vote passed with only Commissioner W F Miles in dissent. Raymond Hall called it a temporary measure until jail construction begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Griffin
Walton County
Griffin
W. F
Rabbit) Miles
Miles
Raymond Hall
Walton County may create manager slot for county admin post
Walton County commissioners reviewed job descriptions and debated appointing Dewey Wilson as administrative supervisor with duties resembling a county manager. The board will discuss at April 15 workshop and decide at April 30, while critics urged advertising openings. Wilson, acting county supervisor since December, would potentially receive higher pay as responsibilities grow.
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Pam Mee
Walton
Joe Griffin
Dewey Wilson
Wilson
Griffin
Walton County Taxpayers Association
al Downs
Dewey
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Chuck Elquist
Walton TV Cable
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Beach Briegs
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Gary Walden
Indianapolis, IN
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