BDA opened up there meeting on December 9, 2019 for an update with FEMA, Board position nominees, and more.
   They gained $500 last month, but paid out over $600 for utilities and miscellaneous. The ending balance was $1,193.22.
   The FEMA project has been approved by the government, and now they are trying to expedite the process with FEMA to get the project going. Governor Justice is making an effort to speed up the funding. They expect the money before Christmas to open up bidding for the Buffalo Creek project.
   The RR bridge along the trail in Dundon had a taxpayer funded upgrade for walking just a few years back. It’s now being rehabbed again. There are 20 new bridge ties to go along the state park. Still have old ties for anyone to grab both up on the Duck end of the trail and now some pretty good ones stacked near that Dundon RR bridge.
   Pierson hauled sand and dumped it behind the courthouse for the new river access point. The permits for the work lasts just three years. They may have to renew the permit before they get started. They likely won't be able to get started on the river access point due to the sand being so wet, and being the wet season, it will be a while.
   Next, BDA president, Mitch DeBoard, asked about nominations. Greg Fitzwater moved to leave elected positions this as is. His reason, they don't need to change the chair during the FEMA process. His motion was seconded. Mitch stated, "I'll stay until FEMA is done, then I will resign."
   BDA Boardster Josh Shamblin mentioned during the meeting about meeting with Doug Arbogast about taking a more regional approach on all the tourist attractions going on. Right now everybody is segregated, but soon hope to be all working together.
   The rail bikes will be moved to the BDA building now that the rides have come to an end for the year. The jitneys will remain on the tracks as FEMA and construction workers will be here soon, and will need constant transport.
  It was a very short meeting with everyone gathering for their annual Christmas dinner.
   Next meeting will be held January 13, 2020 at 6pm.
JM