Attendees

✓ Allen Townsend (Chairman)

✓ Richard Stephens Sr. (Board Member)

✓ Chris Bradford (Board Member)

✓ Robbie Ryan III (Board Member)

✓ Present: 4/4

Decisions

#1

MOTION PASSED

#2

MOTION PASSED

Agenda Items

#1

Election of Vice-Chairman

Election of Chris Bradford as vice-chairman

#2

Election of Board Secretary

Election of Robbie Ryan as board secretary

#3

NewTerra Compost LLC Permit Application

Presentation and discussion of the permit application

Public Comments

10 speakers

Nathan Tomblin · Topic: Concerns about the compost facility

Expressed concerns about the condition of the road, the view from his front porch, and the waste coming from Chattanooga

Lori Tomblin · Topic: Concerns about the compost facility

Expressed concerns about the view from her front porch and the potential impact on her property value

Dr. Bill Pullen · Topic: Questions and concerns about the compost facility

Asked questions about the certification, degrees, and continuing education required to operate the facility, as well as concerns about water runoff and testing

Doris Shober · Topic: Support for the compost facility

Expressed support for the facility and its role in reducing food waste

Suzanna Alexander · Topic: Concerns about the compost facility

Expressed concerns about the location of the facility and the lack of a good system in place for handling waste

Richard Doyle · Topic: Concerns about the compost facility

Expressed concerns about the potential impact on his property value and the location of the facility in a residential neighborhood

Randy Pullen · Topic: Concerns about the compost facility

Presented a PowerPoint presentation about the potential impact of the facility on the surrounding area

George Alexander · Topic: Questions about the compost facility

Asked questions about the analysis performed and the guidelines in place for the facility

Alex Hixson · Topic: Questions about the compost facility

Asked questions about groundwater monitoring and air monitoring

Wes Hixson · Topic: Concerns about the compost facility

Expressed concerns about the location of the facility and its potential impact on surrounding properties