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McIntosh council tables Orange Lake Overlook trail after residents raise privacy and safety concerns
Summary
Council members heard residents oppose a proposed walking trail on a railroad right-of-way citing traffic, security, liability, environmental impacts and loss of privacy; the council agreed to pause further action until railroad ownership and abandonment documentation is verified.
President Ciotti reopened discussion of the proposed Orange Lake Overlook walking trail, noting the concept would prohibit motorized vehicles and run along the railroad right-of-way. He said the town received a letter from nearby residents opposing the trail because of traffic, security, liability, environmental impacts and loss of privacy.
Mayor Scott asked whether the town must secure permission from the railroad and Attorney Smith requested the railroad abandonment letter for review. After residents’ concerns were read into the record, President Ciotti suggested tabling the proposal until staff can verify the railroad’s legal status and ownership. No formal motion to change the trail plan was recorded at the meeting.
