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Mark McMillan urges Ranlo to probe overnight truck idling and alleged oil spills on Grama Street
Summary
Resident Mark McMillan told the Ranlo Town Council that trucks parked off Grama Street run overnight, perform oil changes in unpaved areas and leave oily runoff that he says is degrading property values and threatening nearby drainage.
Mark McMillan, a Ranlo resident, told the Town Council during public comment that trucks parked off Grama Street have been idling through the night, sometimes over the weekend, and that drivers appear to be changing oil on site in unpaved areas.
"They run all night long, sometimes all weekend," McMillan said, adding that he had photos of oil being changed into barrels and that runoff could be entering a nearby ditch. He said the activity has depressed property values for homes on nearby Grey Street and poses an environmental and nuisance concern for neighbors.
Council members acknowledged McMillan's complaint during the meeting. The chair said the town had previously asked the Dixon (contractor/owner) to pursue an access off Stinchmount (a state road) to keep truck traffic off local streets and that the town will follow proper protocol with the Department of Transportation for any new access. The chair also said the town attorney would be asked to look into the issue.
McMillan urged the council to examine whether the site’s current use is appropriate for the area and whether the town can require cleanup or relocation. The council did not announce a specific enforcement action or timetable at the meeting; it said staff would review the matter and consult the town attorney and DOT as needed.
The exchange came during the council's public comment period; no formal ordinance or citation was introduced on the record during the meeting.
