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Residents raise safety and jurisdiction concerns over Madison Lakes PUD and Burnt Pine Farms
Summary
At the Feb. 17 Morgan County Board of Commissioners work session, residents urged the Board to protect green space and clarify jurisdiction and regulatory oversight for Burnt Pine Farms, which spans Morgan and Jasper counties; the Board heard operational assurances from the farm's manager.
At the Feb. 17 work session of the Morgan County Board of County Commissioners, residents voiced concerns about the Madison Lakes planned unit development and a business operating at Burnt Pine Farms that sits in both Morgan and Jasper counties. Paul Oglesby, identified as a Madison resident, asked the Board to consider the development agreement’s potential effects on green space, future community character, and road maintenance responsibilities.
Alison Hildebrant, a Kenwood Homeowners Association board member, requested clarity on the land-use classification, jurisdictional authority and regulatory oversight for the business at Burnt Pine Farms. Kevin Courchaine, introduced in the minutes as the general manager of Burnt Pine Farms, described precautions the property has implemented and said the operator intends to preserve the farm under new ownership. Emily Grace Pollard spoke in support of continued operation under the new owners and urged responsible growth that preserves rural character.
The Board did not take formal action during the public comment exchanges. The comments prompted discussion of jurisdictional questions and regulatory oversight; the Board did not provide a final determination on jurisdiction during the work session.
