Another intense meeting at the Prichard Water Board Monday after they were slapped with a hefty fine from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for hundreds of thousands of dollars, citing many inspection violations.
Though, a final decision was made on an ongoing debate: should all employees receive a five percent raise?
There were high tensions following the board agreeing to pay almost $235,000 to ADEM for many violations, including 171 sewage overflows dating back to two years ago.“This is not the first time this has happened,” said former Prichard council member, Severia Campbell Morris. “It’s very obvious we are not doing something right under the present leadership.”The board cited they do not have the funds to supply this raise, especially with heaping fines.“They need a raise,” said Morris.
Cherry Doyle and John Johnson on the board advocated for the raise, attributing the need because of high gas prices. However, majority rules, and the board decided they cannot afford it.Download the FOX10 Weather App. Get life-saving severe weather warnings and alerts for your location no matter where you are. Available free in the
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