Resident urges county action after alleging property damage, faults county staff response

A resident used the public comment period to tell the commissioners she believes a 21-foot slope with an 18-foot drop toward her home has caused damage and that county staff handling of an engineering report was inadequate. The resident, speaking as a property owner, said the condition has persisted and described multiple attempts to get help from county staff, singling out staff member Cliff Clark by name and alleging he did not take expected steps to consult the conservation department.

"This is my home," the resident said, describing a drop that runs to the bottom of her stairs and asserting that the house is sinking. She said she repeatedly sought help from county staff without satisfactory resolution and accused staff of failing to follow protocol.

Chair (S1) acknowledged the resident’s frustration, said the county had already discussed her concerns with the staff member in question and advised the resident about formal complaint procedures. The Chair directed the resident to file documentation and offered contact information for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as the appropriate venue for related technical complaints. "I've provided you information on how to create the timeline of each of your complaint processes so you can document what's going on," the Chair said.

The resident said she had consulted a professional (referred to in the record) who recommended a French drain; county staff encouraged her to submit a formal complaint and provided instructions on documentation and next steps. The commission did not take immediate formal action during the meeting but said it had addressed the matter with county staff and offered to keep the record of the resident's materials for review.