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Commissioners request follow‑up and an agenda item after reports of problematic gravel‑pit activity
Summary
A commissioner urged staff to respond to an email about gravel pits where activity may be occurring outside permit terms; the board agreed to place the issue on the next agenda and to review landowner agreements before sending demand letters to ensure consistent treatment of private owners and permitted operators.
A commissioner asked staff to respond to an email regarding gravel pits where activity may be occurring outside the terms the county expected and asked that the issue be scheduled for the next meeting. Staff said letters would be prepared and sent to private landowners to reduce the chance of DEQ finding noncompliant material placement, but commissioners stressed the need to review existing agreements with landowners and be careful before sending demand letters.
Staff explained there is a difference between a signed contract with a landowner and a DEQ permit: if a landowner has only a DEQ permit they may still perform activities provided they notify the county; commissioners said they wanted consistency and asked that all private landowners receive the same letter. The board directed staff to place the item on the upcoming meeting agenda so commissioners can review agreements and proposed letter language before any demand letters are mailed.
