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Groundwater ad hoc committee progress tracker shows some actions stalled, staff says
Summary
Chase reported on the Groundwater Ad Hoc Committee: some recommendations have seen progress while higher‑workload items such as stormwater and erosion control ordinances remain on hold pending funding and capacity; the committee retains the ability to revisit those items.
Chase provided a status update on the Groundwater Ad Hoc Committee, which was formed around 2018 following the Livestock Operations Study Group recommendations. He said the committee has maintained a progress tracker with color coding: green for completed or substantial progress, yellow/orange for in progress, and red for no progress — currently showing items such as erosion‑control/stormwater ordinances remain on hold due to workload and funding constraints.
Chase said several items moved forward and that the county's Land & Water Conservation division and public health have continued related work. He noted citation authority for ordinances had been discussed with previous corporation counsel but is currently on hold and that the committee or other county groups could re‑elevate items for further action. "Right now, it's basically on hold," Chase said about citation authority for some items, adding staff could approach corporation counsel if the county decides to prioritize the work. (Chase)
The committee did not take formal action; the update was informational and indicated staff and committee members will continue to track progress and identify capacity or funding needs to implement outstanding recommendations.
