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Holiday Shores residents tell Jackson County Commission of erosion, culvert and annexation disputes
Summary
Two residents of Holiday Shores urged the commission to address road erosion and a culvert directing water onto private property, and described confusion over whether Jackson or Marshall County is responsible; commissioners said they will research ownership and past actions but made no formal commitment at the meeting.
Two Holiday Shores residents told the Jackson County Commission that roadway drainage and a failing culvert are eroding the roadway edge and directing stormwater onto private property, complicating a septic permit for one resident.
Michael Argo said he bought a corner lot at a stop sign where road runoff has undermined the asphalt and is now “caving in” around a culvert. He told commissioners the culvert outlets directly at his property and that the lack of a ditch is flooding the parcel, and that the health department is withholding a septic permit because of the drainage. “I need to get the pipe moved or at least taken care of,” Argo said.
Tina Veil, vice president of the Holiday Shores Homeowners Association, said she and other residents have discussed the matter with Marshall County officials and were told annexation and voter approval would be required for Marshall County to take responsibility for the roads. Veil asked the commission what residents should do to move the process forward.
Commissioners and staff told the speakers they recognize the ongoing problems in Holiday Shores and that the county needs to research whether the roads were ever formally accepted by Jackson County or remain private within the development. Chairman Mitgers said that resolving a transfer of road ownership to the county likely would involve legislative action and that the commission would investigate the development’s platting and previous discussion records. No formal action was taken at the meeting; commissioners said staff would follow up with the residents and report back.
Ending
Residents were encouraged to await staff follow-up. The commission did not set a timeline during the meeting; commissioners said the district commissioner and county attorney have previously discussed the issue and that further research and possible legislative steps may be necessary.
