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Residents urge board to address water‑line permitting and oppose tax increases
Summary
Two residents used the public‑comment period to raise local concerns: Ronnie Stton said a 42‑unit development lacked proper water‑line permits and residents have borne repair costs and big bill increases; Mark Labidy urged fiscal restraint and suggested a 50‑cent tax rate per $100 to avoid expansion.
During the public‑comment period Ronnie Stton of Cedar Crest Drive told the board his neighborhood is dealing with recurring water leaks from lines he says were installed without proper permits when a 42‑unit development was built. Stton said residents have been responsible for repairs and that the group recently experienced what he called a 55% increase in water bills; he said residents have paid about $15,000 for leak repairs and asked the county to investigate and, if possible, require the developer or water provider to assume responsibility.
Mark Labidy (representing his district) used his time to urge tighter county spending and to oppose tax increases unless residents receive visible benefits; he said he favors a 'net neutral' outcome and floated a 50‑cent tax rate per $100 as a suggestion. Labidy also made broad political remarks about national leaders; the board received his comments as policy input but took no immediate fiscal action during the meeting.
Board members asked staff (Mr. Bryant) to follow up on the water‑line concern and look into the permitting and responsibility issues Stton raised. The board did not adopt any immediate policy change in response to the tax remarks.
