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Commission hears concerns about submerged boat-ramp posts, asks staff to seek contractor help
Summary
Commissioners were told PVC posts at a county boat ramp are now underwater and could pose hazards; staff and residents proposed contracting local companies to recover or replace posts.
Residents and commissioners told the Limestone County board that PVC posts installed at a county boat ramp are submerged and may be hazardous to water users, and commissioners asked staff to contact local contractors to assess and remedy the situation.
Speaker 5 reported that posts installed when the lake was low are now underwater: "the post that we put in when the lake is real low, that, they're underwater now," Speaker 5 said. Commissioners discussed possibilities including installing taller posts, using a boat and contractors to recover posts, or having county staff remove them if equipment is available.
Speaker 6 warned that jet skiers or people close to the bank could be endangered if submerged posts are loose or leaning. Commissioners suggested local contractors (named in discussion as Ben and Kendall) who might retrieve posts and noted staff would follow up rather than taking formal action at this meeting.
The board directed staff and volunteers to attempt initial recovery; if recovery requires contracted equipment, commissioners said they would pursue estimates and bring the cost back for authorization.
