Submitted by Ken Grimes, Special Projects CoordinatorCommunicating current information on key projects underway in the City of Orange Beach led to the planning of the Fall Public Meeting Schedule which is underway.
On September 18 a crowd of nearly one hundred gathered to hear the facts and proposal regarding the proposed Old River Boat Ramp on the north side of Highway 182 east of the Caribe development. Mayor Pete Blalock and members of the city council answered questions following a presentation by Phillip West, Coastal Resources Manager, for the City of Orange Beach. Feedback in the session was overwhelmingly in favor of the proposed amenities with comments like “every person has the right to access the public waterways and we commend the city on planning such a first class facility with every detail in place to minimally impact the environment of the area” adds Gene Myers.
Next in the series of Fall meetings is the Monday, September 24th “Wolf Bay Bridge Meeting” at 6pm in the Orange Beach Community Center. Third is the Tuesday, October 2nd “Medical Services Update” meeting at 7pm in the Orange Beach Community Center. The final scheduled event is the Thursday, October 18th “Town Hall Meeting” at 6pm in the Orange Beach Community Center.
The Town Hall meeting is slated to be a general discussion of issues facing the city and updates on other activities. “The attendance at our first meeting on the proposed Old River Boat Ramp was strong and we encourage residents to attend these meetings on key projects for Orange Beach. Our goal is to communicate as much fact as we can while providing opportunities for input on each critical project” adds Jeff Moon, City Administrator for the City of Orange Beach. Moon adds “as a reminder for our citizens, the regular City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5pm at City Hall and are open to the public.”
For more information be sure to check out www.cityoforangebeach.com or call the City’s InfoLine at 980-INFO for upcoming events and notices. Be sure to tell a neighbor about these important meetings on projects affecting Orange Beach for many years to come.
