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Residents ask county to let them restore ornamental rock after ditch work; board agrees to follow up
Summary
Residents raised concerns that recent county ditch-cleaning created erosion and a potential liability; speakers asked to replace ornamental rock and requested a future agenda item or study session; the district supervisor said staff and homeowners association will be asked to meet.
Two residents urged the board to address erosion and property damage they say resulted from recent county ditch maintenance and asked for permission to restore ornamental rock.
Boyd (Speaker 18) told the board he had sent a packet with photos and asked the county to allow property owners to "put our ornamental aesthetic rock back in place," emphasizing that he did not expect county funding for the work. He said the rock had helped reduce sediment buildup before the ditch work and asked for an open‑session follow-up to "get it aired out a little bit more."
Steve Bennett (Speaker 19), who described himself as a new resident of Linden Trails, said the ditch cleaning had caused significant erosion at his property and created a potential liability for vehicles and delivery drivers. "Good intentions have created some unintended consequences," he said, and asked the board to place the matter on an agenda or schedule further dialog with public works and the homeowners association.
Supervisor (Speaker 3) responded that, because the matter is in his district, he would pursue either a study session, an agenda item, or a meeting with public works and the homeowners association to see what could be done to rectify the issues.
Why it matters: Residents asserted property damage and safety concerns after public-works activity and sought a clear path to remediate erosion; the board committed to follow-up rather than offering an immediate decision.
What’s next: The district supervisor proposed next steps (study session/agenda item/meeting with public works and the HOA) to develop solutions and address liability concerns.
