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Blount County workshop forwards resolution opposing removal of Perry's Mill Dam after public concern about contamination and preservation
Summary
After public testimony and commissioner debate, the Blount County workshop voted unanimously to forward Resolution 261012 opposing removal of Perry's Mill Dam to the full commission; speakers urged an environmental review and proposed alternatives to demolition.
The Blount County workshop on Jan. 8 forwarded Resolution 261012 — a county statement opposing removal of Perry's Mill Dam — to the full commission after extended public comment and commissioner discussion.
The measure, introduced by Commissioner Carver and co-sponsored by Commissioner Joplin, was forwarded after staff recorded 15 yes votes. Residents and local experts urged caution about dam removal and pressed the county to seek greater environmental review and alternatives to demolition.
"I am speaking on item number 4 on the agenda concerning the possibility of toxins in the Townsend area," resident Brian Cox said, summarizing historical research into a former tannery and warning that historic tan-bark handling and large wet piles could have produced toxic compounds. Cox said the site should be inspected…
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