Residents urge caution over Preserve name, and question county boathouse permit
May 16, 2026
During public comment Todd Touton warned that The Preserve at Oakland has 'stolen our Preserve’s name' and raised sovereign immunity concerns tied to an easement; Robin Touton asked whether an Air B&B had received a county permit to build a boathouse, which board members confirmed.
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Two residents raised concerns during the public comment period at the May 16 Lake Ripley board meeting. Todd Touton urged the District to protect its "sovereign immunity" and to avoid overstepping agreements with a nearby development he said "has already stolen our Preserve’s name," warning that the easement agreement and acceptance of Outlot 5 wetland might threaten the District's legal protections; Chair DeGidio thanked him and said the board would consult its lawyer.
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