Commissioner Meeting Notes, July 17, 2024.

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This post and comments at Brown County Matters. Includes a comprehensive assessment in opposition. 

07.17.2024 Agenda Commissioners

AUDIO of the Meeting  

1:16 A Traffic Signal (Stoplight) is going to be installed at the east entrance of the State Park.  The goal is to have it operational by the end of September.  Previous plans were for a roundabout. Onsite plan meeting: July 31, 2024, 10am State park entrance. 

ORV Ordinance was passed.  Pittman and Wolpert voted Yes. Ron Sanders was the No Vote.

    • The schedule for the public meeting and approval was within a 30-day window. This was not considered fast-tracking.  Public Meetings were held on June 24 and 25. The first reading was July 10 (moved from July 3)  followed by the second reading and final vote on July 17.
    • The meeting was well attended by supporters – who filled the room.
    • References were made to discussions at public meetings in previous years on the topic.  References to any coverage of these meetings in the Democrat were not referenced.

3.0  minutes: – Opening Comments.

    • 6:35 and 19:15. Two citizens voiced their opposition. One of these was a former EMT, who just heard about the meeting earlier in the day. 
    • 21:03. Ron Sander, Opposes the ordinance and acknowledges it would probably be passed.  The concern is with non-residents and challenges everyone to be good stewards.  Ron provided an explanation for his position to include a repeal next year if necessary.
      • Note:  If there are significant issues to include reports by the Sheriff’s office and Conservation officers,  amendments would likely be a first step. Ordinances in other counties have restricted some roads from ORV access. This option is included in the ordinance  Section 5.1.  
    • 29:24  – Pittman on Complaints followed by a resident providing an example (30:15)
    • 33:30 Pittman is in favor of the ordinance but would expect future commissioners to support a repeal if it becomes a mess that’s not controllable.  He does not expect this to happen. 
    • 40:00 – Motion and Vote to Approve.

1:21 Highway Superintendent Update.

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