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Post Mountain residents press county for power, transfer station and commercial zoning options
Summary
Post Mountain residents urged the county to support development of community facilities (power, transfer station) and to clarify pathways for private property owners seeking commercial or agricultural rezoning; staff said grant funding and community‑driven proposals will guide next steps.
Post Mountain drew sustained attention during the June 11 workshop as residents and speakers asked Trinity County to support community infrastructure including electric service, a transfer station for solid waste, and potential commercial land designations to support local businesses.
What residents said: participants told the board that Post Mountain has limited commercial parcels, lacks reliable electricity and local waste disposal, and that many property owners would consider commercial rezoning if a feasible corridor or site were available. Community representatives also described ongoing grant applications and feasibility studies (clean energy delivery, broadband) and active work by local groups on fuels reduction and site cleanup.
Staff response and constraints: Brent and county staff said there are two county parcels (about five acres combined) near community roads that could be evaluated for public facilities, including a transfer station, but noted environmental and permitting hurdles. Staff recommended pursuing targeted grant funding and coordinating with local water/district and nonprofit partners rather than committing general‑fund resources now. Several commissioners said county‑owned parcels are a potential long‑term option for public facilities but cautioned against immediate transfers of county property for private commercial use.
Why it matters: Post Mountain is one of the county's larger unincorporated communities; local infrastructure deficits (power, waste, roads) limit economic activity and raise costs for residents. Clarifying pathways for private rezoning and identifying potential locations for public facilities affect the community's ability to remain economically viable.
Next steps: staff will confirm feasibility of county parcels for public facilities, prioritize grant opportunities for energy and waste solutions, and offer Post Mountain another community workshop to refine the community plan and identify private parcels interested in redesignation.
