During a recent government meeting, significant discussions centered around two conditional use permits (CUPs) that garnered both support and opposition from community members.

The first item on the agenda was CUP 2621, proposed by Rock Crop LLC for Tri County Paving to establish a temporary concrete batch plant within an existing quarry in the Town of Vienna. The staff recommended approval with 22 conditions, including 11 standard and unique stipulations. The Town of Vienna had already approved the permit, contingent upon adherence to the application details. However, concerns were raised regarding the proposal, particularly from a resident, David Lynch, who expressed opposition to the hours of operation suggested in the staff report. In light of this opposition, the committee decided to postpone the decision on the permit to allow for further clarification and discussion.

The second CUP discussed was CUP 2622, submitted by Daniel Golrap in the Town of Dunn. This proposal was a reapplication for a similar project that had previously faced backlash due to its location near residential areas in McFarland. The applicants withdrew the earlier proposal and sought a new site after engaging with local stakeholders. During the meeting, Jake Remington spoke in support of the new location, while Tom Glaser registered to voice opposition. The Town of Dunn's board had unanimously recommended approval of the new site, contingent upon meeting specific conditions.

The committee's decisions on both CUPs reflect ongoing efforts to balance community interests with development needs, highlighting the importance of public input in local governance.