Nicky Boyette
Crain Hull provided an update on the Hazard Mitigation Plan to the Planning Commission last Tuesday that he and his wife, Caelli, began in the spring of 2014. He pointed out the tunnel collapse a year ago was one item on their list of potential hazards, along with the deteriorating dam at Black Bass Lake and the town’s antique sewer system.
Hull’s proposal for tunnels running under the downtown area would be to establish an Improvement District that would clarify responsibilities between public and private sectors. He described the situation as maintenance not addressed for 130 years, and his solution would be systematic long-term upkeep because there is no one-time fix for potential storm water hazards.
He added fire preparedness to mitigation concerns, and said he would submit a narrative this spring for updating the mitigation plan and how to best use resources such as the Federal Emergency Management Administration.