ALABAMA HISTORIC IRONWORKS COMMISSION

MINUTES

May 23, 2021

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The Alabama Historic Ironworks Commission (AHIC) met Sunday May 23, 2021 at the Event Center at
Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park. Chairman Doug Behm called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m.

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Members present were: Doug Behm, Jeremy Wright, Jerry Tingle, Martin Everse, Stacy Hathorn, Jack
Bergstresser, Jim Day, Wilton Price, Jerry Pow, Clarence Nevels, and Walter Anderton

Staff members present were Lisa Carroll and Brian Smith

Doug Behm asked that Jerry Pow serve as Parliamentarian

Wilton Price gave the invocation.

Approval of Minutes:
Jerry Pow motioned that the minutes from the February 28, 2021 be approved. Jim Day seconded. All
approved.

New Business:
Doug Behm mentioned an update on the ADA compliance and lawsuit. The inspector from Evan Terry
spent two weeks at the park inspecting all facilities and complaints mentioned in the lawsuit with
Tropeano. The attorney on our behalf, Trey Bundrick, will give us the results as soon as they are given.

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Park Update:
Lisa Carroll stated that the park was in excellent financial shape. Lisa Carroll gave an update on
financials. COVID 19 affected many areas in the park. Facility rentals were down as well as weddings.
This was to be expected since you could not gather. Camping was at record numbers. Gratefully it was
busy the whole year.

Jefferson County repaved the back area in Farley Field. They also made some improvements with
drainage issues in Farley in a few areas. ALDOT also has donated some materials for roads.
Lisa Carroll stated that beginning the first week in August Brasher Utilities will begin tying in Farley Field
to our sewer. Doing this will eliminate the septic tanks and the need to have them pumped every week.
The Edwards House will be painted, as well as all the rotten wood being replaced. Metal roofs are going
to be placed on the Blower House, Sneed, as well as the Corn crib. The Hayes House at Brierfield will be
painted and a new metal roof on it as well.

Jerry Tingle asked about the cost of fiberoptics being ran in the park. At this time, Lisa Carroll said we
are still awaiting AT&T to complete its survey. Commissioner Tingle would like to be able to help.
Commissioner Tingle also gave a contact through Tuscaloosa County to ask about used vehicles. Brian
Smith said he would contact them.

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Jeremy Wright stated that there was an outstanding fee owed on fire dues on the Forever Wild
Property. Stacy Hathorne gave a contact of Patty McCurdy that might be able to help. Lisa Carroll said
she would contact them and resolve.

Next meeting will be in person on July 11, 2021 at 2:00p.m.

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Meeting Adjourned at 2:45p.m.