Wilson County stormwater staff reports inspections, Think Green Think Clean turnout; board approves report

Mr. Baden, stormwater staff, presented the department's April activity and community outreach outcomes. He reported 57 final inspections, 60 initial inspections, 12 onsite visits, four complaints and six plan reviews for the month. "You got your April numbers for your inspections and reviews. we did 57 inspections finals, 60 initials..."," Baden said.

Baden also summarized the 16th annual Think Green Think Clean event: 415 children participated and volunteers collected 445 bags of trash. "There was 415 kids participated. We collected 445 bags of trash," Baden said, and staff expressed hope to mark a 17th annual event next year.

On fees and permit review, a board member asked how the county handles plan-review fees for schools. Staff said the county currently waives fees for burnt structures and for replacement trailers of the same size, but that school board fees for new schools have not been exempted; staff anticipated potential waiver requests when a new school is proposed and indicated the board would consider such requests.

A motion to approve the stormwater report was moved and seconded; members voted in favor and the motion carried. The meeting adjourned shortly afterward.