Franklin County Commissioners say a disagreement they are having with the Eastpoint Water and Sewer District will not be cleared up as easily as they thought it would. The Franklin County commission said it is extremely concerned by a water and sewer district decision to not provide water to the Eastpoint cemetery.
The issue was initially brought up in late November after a water line to the cemetery broke and instead of repairing the break the water company shut off service because the cemetery is not a paying customer. County commissioners at the time called the move ridiculous and told their attorney to discuss the issue with the water district. On Tuesday the board said the water and sewer district has not changed its mind.
County commissioners say they will now take this a step further. They agreed this week to write an official letter to the Water district asking to change the policy. Commissioner Bevin Putnal said he will also attend the water district’s December 15th meeting to discuss the issue personally because the Eastpoint cemetery is in his district.
County Commissioners say the Eastpoint water and sewer district should provide free service to the cemetery if for no other reason that as thanks for all of the assistance it has received from the county commission. Commissioners have also pointed out that the City of Carrabelle provides water to its cemeteries as does the city of Apalachicola.
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