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Residents press town on APA wetland letters, water access and procurement after meeting
Summary
Several residents raised concerns about APA wetland citations, lost water access, highway superintendent absence and procurement practices; the board said letters were sent and legal/operational follow-up would be pursued.
Several public commenters used the meeting to press the town on wetland enforcement letters, removal of water access and alleged procurement lapses.
Supervisor Ernie told the meeting that the APA had issued letters to property owners on the south side of town for alleged wetland filling and said the agency appeared to want the matter resolved through the courts. A resident said bank erosion had washed material into a wetland and asked who was responsible for cleanup; Ernie replied that FEMA would not pay private homeowners for that kind of repair and that FEMA focused on roads.
Residents also complained about losing a local water source and not receiving notice: "I never received a letter," one resident said, arguing that the town had refused to extend potable water and that the issue merited a health-department inquiry. Other commenters asked why the highway superintendent failed to attend meetings and questioned compensation and oversight.
Separately, public commenters raised procurement concerns, noting that projects over $2,500 should be bid; the board acknowledged the point and said it would follow up. The board recorded these public comments and indicated staff or legal follow-up where appropriate.
Next steps: Supervisor said staff would record reported issues and determine whether town action (cleanup, investigation, legal response) or contractor oversight is required.
