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Perry Park board votes 4–1 to seek engineering review of Gilloon Pond dam after integrity concerns
Summary
The Perry Park Metropolitan District voted Sept. 11 to post a public notice about Gilloon Pond and solicit proposals from 2–3 specialized civil engineering firms to evaluate the pond’s dam, which a director described as classified as 'illegal'; the measure passed 4–1 with Director Worley opposed.
The Perry Park Metropolitan District Board voted Sept. 11 to post a public notice about Gilloon Pond and to solicit proposals from specialized civil engineering firms to evaluate the integrity and legal status of the pond’s dam.
Director Carsten Baumann presented a draft public document outlining concerns that the dam has been classified as 'illegal' and raised questions about the structure’s integrity and potential liability for the District. Baumann said the Perry Park Country Club reported no impact to its property unless a major dam failure occurs and noted that existing infrastructure manages flooding under normal circumstances.
The Board first voted unanimously to approve posting the draft public document on the District website and social media. Baumann then moved that the District seek proposals from two to three specialized engineering firms to evaluate the dam and identify what would be required to reclassify it as legal. The motion passed 4–1; Director Keith A. Worley recorded the lone vote in opposition, and directors Darren Hill, Kirk H. Mulbach and Joseph Brickweg supported the motion.
Board discussion emphasized clarifying water ownership and reviewing existing reports before committing to major expenditures. Director Worley raised concerns about the need to determine who owns the water and which entity is responsible for remediation costs; that point was left for staff follow-up.
Next steps: District staff will post the public notice and solicit proposals as approved, then return to the Board with proposals and cost estimates for further action.
