Resident asks county to explain new "recreational" trash fee for river/camp lots

During the public‑comment period at the Grayson County Board of Supervisors' August meeting, resident Christie Thompson asked the board to explain why a new "recreational" trash fee has been assessed on her river lot and how the county determines which properties receive the charge.

"We have never been charged a recreational trash fee until this year, and we were not made aware that there would be a recreational trash fee," Thompson said. She told the board the lot lacks water and electricity and is used as a weekend camper site; she said she has never seen a trash truck stop there and that the schedule (if pickup is on Thursday) would leave trash sitting all weekend, attracting wildlife.

Thompson asked for a detailed explanation of the criteria used to classify a lot as "recreational" and whether similar creek or riverside lots with campers would receive the same assessment. She said she received notice that unpaid fees could result in a warrant and asked the board how the county could charge for a service she says is not provided.

A county official suggested Thompson follow up with county administration and named a staff member, Steve, as a contact to get more information. No countywide policy change or board action was recorded during the meeting; the comments were part of the public comment period.

Next steps: Thompson was told she could follow up with county administration during business hours; the record shows no formal board response or vote on trash fee criteria at the meeting.