Friends of Duck River

On Saturday November 23, 1996, a meeting was held at Holly Pond City Park along with a Mini-Picnic.

In attendance was approximately 12-14 charter members along with their children and a few guests and a reporter from The Cullman Tribune, Allen Mainard.

Copies of Eminent Domain was distributed to each member along with some discussion on the Tribune article printed on October 31, 1996.

Following are some of the subjects under consideration:

1. Setting aside some of the area for recreational purposes: i.e. walking paths, picnic purposes, boat ramps, bird & animal areas, wildflower gardens and other approved purposes.
2. "Surplus land" to be put in a reserve account to be sold to "former" property owners.
3. Consolidation of Cullman County Water Systems:

   a. uniformity in water rates

   b. uniformity in service

   c. upgrade the system (i.e. larger water pipes, more fire hydrants, etc.)

4. Lower insurance premiums, elected officials on water boards.
5. Selection and recommendation for an attorney for our organization. The members have the option of their own attorney for personal purposes.
6. More Cullman County control over the administration of the Project and water distribution and ownership.
7. A separate water filtering and distribution plant. Note: If we have two major water supplies (lakes), then maybe we should have two plants.

For more information on above agenda and joining us in our quest for justice and fairness, contact:

Lee Del Piero
Friends of Duck River
1 205 796-7768
805 Co Rd 1634
Cullman, AL 35055