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Residents raise Pine Lake permit and culvert concerns; allegation of Blue Zones conflict of interest
Summary
During the limited public comment period, Pine Lake residents said lake levels are low and an EAGLE-issued permit is about to expire, a resident questioned an unannounced culvert removal, and Pat Jamison alleged a conflict of interest involving a county commissioner and the Blue Zones director role.
Several members of the public addressed the Barry County Board of Commissioners during the limited public comment period on Sept. 26, 2023.
Doug Klitz of Pine Lake reported that "the lake level is currently down, and the permit issued by EAGLE is about to run out," raising concerns about water levels and permitting. Rick Moore reminded speakers to speak into the microphone and use "their outdoor voices." Cindy Hook, who said she has lived on Pine Lake since the 1980s, asked how a culvert was removed without public notice, recalled that in the 1990s truckloads of dirt were used to protect their home, and stated that "seawalls are not the answer." Pat Jamison raised a separate concern about the appearance of a conflict of interest, saying there was a conflict involving a county commissioner who also serves as a Blue Zones director.
The minutes record these statements but do not show a response or follow-up action from the board during the meeting. The comments were recorded under the meeting's limited public comment portion; no formal staff report or vote addressing the Pine Lake permit, culvert removal, or the conflict claim is recorded in the minutes.
