Landfill Experiment Could Aid South Walton Disposal
State officials and a solid waste researcher discussed an experimental soil cement landfill liner for South Walton as a potential solution. They weighed higher costs and untested status against EPA and DER interest and possible grants, while critics urged consideration of transfer stations and private hauling options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanita Trippe
Walton County Commission
South County
William Sims
South Walton
South
Sims
Florida
Department of Environmental Regulation
Environmental Protection Agency
Williams
DER
Om Moody
Scient
EPA
Tallahassee
Billy McLean
Vern Bishop
Blue Mountain
Moody
Panama City
John Terry
Mosquito Control District
North County
Mir
John) Dixon
Dixon Disposal Company
Walton County Boards Hinge On Zoning Plans and County Committee
Walton County commissioners read a 1969 act while weighing a county wide zoning committee. Proposals from Barrett Daffin and Carlan Baskerville Donovan and Gaines were reviewed but not acted upon. The board approved forming a county wide planning group and named potential members, with power questions unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanita Trippe
Walton County
South Walton
Barrett, Daffin and Carlan
Tallahassee
Baskerville-Donovan
Pensacola
Gaines
Commission
Board of County Commissioners
John Brock
Barrett
Daffin
Carlan
George Ralph Miller
South
Walton
Sioners
Choctawhatchee Bay
Commissioners Try New District Plans Table Action
Walton County commissioners failed to agree on redistricting with three backed plans on the table. They delayed action until all five could be present and awaited further discussion to avoid court challenges from the Walton County Taxpayers Association seeking mandamus and injunction while maps based on census data were debated. The November 8 court date was set to hear the county’s motion to dismiss the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanita Trippe
Walton County
Billy McLean
Bob Anderson
W.F. Miles
Pat Blackshear
U.S
Blackshear
Anderson
McLean
Owens
Choctawhatchee Bay
Walton County Taxpayers Association
WCTA
Circuit Court
Clyde B. Wells
County moves to block 450 foot Choctawhatchee Bay pier
Walton County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to contact state and federal agencies to block a pier proposed to extend 450 feet into Choctawhatchee Bay. Commissioner Billy McLean questioned if blocking such a pier is possible and noted concerns about improper approvals by the Army Corps of Engineers and state agencies. A motion directing County Attorney George Ralph Miller to check procedures passed unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton County
Choctawhatchee Bay
Billy McLean
George Ralph Miller
McLean
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
State Departments of Environmental Regulation and Natural Resources
Miller
Phone ballots seek 75 cent toll increase for EAS
South Walton residents with 267-prefix numbers have 14 days to vote on extending toll-free dialing to Destin and Fort Walton Beach, with an extra 50 cents to 1.75 dollars monthly depending on line type. A PSC spokesman notes a majority must approve the charge via a mailed card postmarked by Nov 12. Also, Carroll Duffell sues South Walton Emergency Services over an ambulance crash alleging negligent maintenance and driving, no workers comp coverage, and damages over 5000 dollars.
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South Walton
Destin
Fort Walton Beach
State Public Service Commission
Santa Rosa Beach
PSC
EAS
South Walton Emergency Services
Carroll Duffell
SWES
New Officers Welcomed at South Walton Realtors
Outgoing South Walton Board of Realtors chair Bill Fagan and vice-chair Paul Benedict turned over leadership to secretary Sherely Randall, chair Marge Crawford, recording secretary Kim Gemeinhardt, board member Tommy Sholes, and vice-chair Jack Crawford in a ceremonial handover.
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South Walton Board of Realtors
Bill Fagan
Paul Benedict
Sherely Randall
Marge Crawford
Kim Gemeinhardt
Tommy Sholes
Jack Crawford
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Ronald McDonald
Bay
Dernard Owens
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