Contractor permitted limited, temporary mobile rock‑crushing operations after town board review

During the town board public‑comment period, contractor Andrew Walz described his mobile rock‑crushing service and sought permission to operate on properties by contract.

Walz told the board he operates the equipment as an off‑site service for clients and said, "I'm going to be doing this just for a ... very limited amount of time," offering a schedule intended to avoid excessive noise during evenings and weekends. He also said the mobile unit uses water suppression to reduce debris.

Members discussed operational limits and possible impacts. The board agreed to allow a two‑month period of on‑site work and discussed an eight‑hour daily limit to reduce noise intrusion; questions remained about whether material would be moved from Walz’s Brick School House location to the new site, which Walz denied. Janine Clark reported details of the public comment and the board’s concern about timing and neighborhood disturbance.

Walz is affiliated with Moosehead Exteriors and said his family connection to Ramona's Rock and Rubble Recycling was relevant to equipment and materials; the board asked for a clear schedule and invited members to inspect the equipment before extended use.

Why it matters: temporary operation of a mobile rock crusher raises noise, dust and traffic concerns for neighbors and requires local oversight to ensure compliance with hours and environmental controls.

What’s next: the two‑month permission and schedule constraints will be monitored; the town board asked for a clear schedule and potential site inspection prior to extended operation.