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Resident warns commissioners of dry woods, grills and possible fire risk near county reserve
Summary
A resident told commissioners she found people camping and grilling with a fire ring in dry woods near the reserve, said she filed police complaints and asked whether a fire permit had been issued; commissioners suggested checking with the fire chief and noted there is a burn ban.
A resident raised safety concerns to the commissioners about people camping and grilling in woods near a county reserve, saying the area was dry, that campers had a grill and a fire ring, and that she had filed police reports and had photos.
During public comment the speaker said she had filed complaints for loud, vulgar behavior and had a police report dating to July; she asked whether anyone had applied for a fire permit in the woods and said she feared that a small fire could spread given dry conditions. "I was wondering, has someone applied for a fire permit in the woods?" the resident asked.
County officials responded that the matter could be checked with the local fire chief and reminded listeners there was a burn ban in effect. Commissioners thanked the resident for reporting the problem and noted avenues for follow-up, including coordinate with emergency services or law enforcement.
The speaker also asked about trash and cigarette butts left by new occupants and noted that some smokers who had been present previously used bottles and removed trash. Commissioners did not announce any immediate enforcement action during the meeting; the resident said she was waiting on police reports and said she had photos to share.
