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About Roane CAG

The Roane Community Advisory Group mission statement:

Our mission is to provide a public forum for community members to present and discuss their needs and concerns related to the TVA coal ash release and assist in the decision making process for the cleanup.

We will provide information to the community, and opportunity for interested stakeholders to have input in an inclusive open and public process with the goal of insuring the restoration of the environment in a manner that protects the community health, social, and economic welfare.

Roane CAG Officers

Brenda Timm - Chair
Randy Ellis - Vice Chair
Donna Campbell - Secretary
Pat Hart - Treasurer

Roane CAG members

Donna Campbell... I live in the Holiday Shores area of Harriman close to the confluence of the Emory River and the Clinch River. We have five children and five grandchildren. We have lived on our property for almost 18 years. We have always been involved in our community. I served on the Oak Ridge Site Specific Advisory Board- a community board composed of 20 volunteers who provide advice and recommendation to the Department of Energy's Environmental Management program on the Oak Ridge Reservation. I believe the public has an important collaborative role in the cleanup decisions that affect our community. I am concerned about the impact the ash spill has on human health and the environment. Our family has enjoyed boating, skiing and tubing along the Emory River, the Clinch River and Watts Bar Lake. We would like our children and grandchildren to have the same opportunities to enjoy the Emory River. I am also concerned about the continuing long-term impact of the ash spill on wildlife. My educational background is in Biology and Library Science.
Randy Ellis...I am a 6th generation Roane Countian and have lived in the Swan Pond Community all my life until the marriage to my Wife in 2005. I am married to Hannah Killion of Dalton GA and we currently live in Harriman. We have one son Bryson Ellis. I am employed with Edfinancial Services in Knoxville TN where I currently serve as the assistant supervisor of the debt management services department. I am currently finishing up my Bachelors degree in Public Administration. I have been active and involved in civic and volunteer activities in Roane County since my freshman year in High School. I was the first male volunteer and the then Harriman City Hospital, I have coached little league football, basketball and baseball in Harriman. I still have family that lives on Swan Pond Rd and I have a great interest in the spill being cleaned up as fast and safely as possible for obvious personal reason but, I also love Roane County and want to see our area restored to the pre spill beauty we and visitors use to once enjoy right here in our own back yard. I look forward to working closely with other members of the Roane County Advisory Group to publish time sensitive information about the Ash Spill to the residents of Roane County and receiving their suggestions and input on various decisions that are to be made in the future.
Pat Hart
Sarah McCoin
Joni Morgan
Steve Scarborough...Steve moved to Roane County in 1988 with his family when he helped found Dagger Canoe Company. He has served on the Board of Directors of the American Canoe Association, was selected one of the 20th century's 100 most important paddlers, and has received the ACA's Legend of Paddling award. Today he divides his time between real estate and business interests and community work serving on the Board of Conservation Fisheries, a group that works to propagate and restore rare fish species. In 2006 Governor Phil Bredesen appointed Steve to the Tennessee Conservation Commission which he chairs. He also serves on the Tennessee Oil and Gas Board. Steve's office in Kingston overlooks the confluence of the Clinch and Emory rivers, site of the TVA coal ash disaster. He owns property that lies in the section of the Emory River affected by TVA's catastrophe, which was on the market the night the disaster began and which is still unsold.
Don Simon
Brenda Timm
Cathy Willis

Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Roane Community Advisory Group:

How were members appointed to the group? There were several public meeting for people to voice their interest for the process of forming the community group. Currently the RoaneCAG is comprised of up to 21 core members (9 at present) from various established community groups and people from the community that are not part of any previous groups. The core group will be responsible for appointing more members as needed. Anyone interested in serving who is willing to commit to the rather significant time requirements chould use the Contact Us tab sending a paragraph or so telling about yourself and why you are interested in being a CAG member.

What terms do they serve? Terms are for two years. Members may serve more than one term. Officer terms are for one year. Officers may be re-elected without limits.

Are CAG members paid? No. CAG members are not compensated and in most instances must cover their own personal expenses in attending meetings. They are strickly volunteers donating a considerable amount of their personal time in service to their community.

How will vacancies be filled? This is currently being established. We are in the process of forming the charter and by-laws.

Are they going to publish the meeting times and locations? Yes

Will the meetings be open to the public? Yes

Will citizens have the right to address the group at these meetings? Yes. The agenda for each meeting will be posted at this site as soon as possible and will state the time allotted for public input.

What powers, responsibilities, and restrictions will apply? Please read more here Link...

Even though "Sunshine" laws may not apply will they voluntarily hold themselves to the spirit of these laws? The CAG will schedule and publish regular monthly meetings and sometimes special called meetings for action items that are open to everyone. Committee work sessions and executive sessions of the Board which may deal with internal matters may or may not be announced and open to the public, however all actions and votes taken by the CAG must be held in open meetings as required by the By Laws.

Does the CAG disperse the funds associated with the Technical Assistance Funds (TAP) Grant? No. The CAG makes recommendations to the EPA as to the dispersal of those funds and can submit invoices for expenditures directly related to the performance of its chartered duties but determination of payment is the total responsibility of the EPA.