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Citizens raise stormwater concerns at Rocky Forge; supervisors report on site visit and corrective measures
Summary
Citizens urged the board to enforce stormwater controls at the Rocky Forge development after repeated sedimentation events. County supervisors said they visited the site, described enhanced erosion controls and said violations identified previously have been corrected, while promising continued oversight.
Two citizens used the meeting’s public‑comment period to press the Board of Supervisors to enforce stormwater protections at the Rocky Forge construction site. They said repeated runoff and sedimentation events have turned Mill Creek discolored and alleged the county had not sufficiently penalized the developer.
Speaker Eric Clotch described multiple sedimentation events and said records show recurring noncompliance in required stormwater prevention plan reports. He called on the board to issue a stop‑work order until the site is compliant, penalize the company, discipline staff he called negligent, and release stormwater performance bond funds to pay for damages.
Board members and county supervisors responded during the board comment period. Two supervisors (including Supervisor Nisley) said they had visited the site with less than 24 hours’ notice and observed a range of enhanced erosion‑control measures: reinforced silt fences, brush barriers, wood chips placed at vulnerable points, on‑site environmental staff and a six‑member crew dedicated to erosion controls. Supervisors said many of the violations identified in reports were addressed promptly and that the contractor has been proactive in adding controls.
Supervisors acknowledged at least one ongoing issue downstream—where a third‑party road crossing appeared to be contributing sediment—and said county staff would follow up. One supervisor asked that the phrase “willful negligence” used in public comment be removed from the board’s record, saying it was a strong allegation and that staff had acted to address violations.
No formal enforcement action or penalties were announced during the meeting. Supervisors said county staff would continue monitoring, respond to new incidents and ensure corrective actions are taken. Citizens who raised the complaint were told the public can access stormwater reports and contact county staff to register concerns.
