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Public asks probe after board approves removal of stop sign on private property
Summary
During consideration of a traffic-control resolution, a resident alleged a county stop sign was improperly placed on private property and asked for investigation; Public Works staff said records are inconclusive and recommended removal — the board approved the item.
Item 24, a resolution to install or remove specific traffic-control devices recommended by the Traffic Safety Committee, included three recommendations: a speed limit change and stop-sign adjustments. During public comment, Scotty McClure (speaker 9) urged the board to investigate a stop sign he said sits on private property and alleged it led to confusion and trespassing across private land. He asked who placed the sign and whether any improper activity had occurred.
Director Letosky (speaker 17) told the board staff had diligently searched records and could not find a documented installation date; long-tenured employees believed the sign had been in place for many years and potentially predated electronic asset systems. Supervisors and staff explained the requested board action was to remove the sign; supervisors then moved and approved the item.
The board directed staff to remove the stop sign per the Traffic Safety Committee recommendation and to continue to address property-owner concerns raised during public comment. No further investigation motion was made at the meeting beyond staff follow-up offered in discussion.
