Resident Scott Smith raises questions about Conservancy project’s public access and maintenance

May 6, 2026

Residents at the Smith Valley CAB meeting urged clearer plans for a Conservancy project that would open property to the public, asking who will maintain parking, restrooms and whether fencing or restrictions will be put in place; the county said it will agendize the matter for departmental review.

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Scott Smith told the Smith Valley Citizens Advisory Board on May 6 that he and other neighbors had not received advance mailings or public meetings about a new Conservancy project that would permit public access to property near Lower Colony. “Never had any meetings, mailings,” Smith said, asking how the property would be maintained and whether restrooms or fencing would be provided.

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