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Resident urges county review of dust controls at new Wheaton quarry
Summary
Resident Steve Minton raised concerns during public comment about dust from a new Wheaton quarry and asked whether the county can regulate stockpile heights and dust control measures.
During the public-comment portion of the March 30 meeting, resident Steve Minton said he had observed dust coming off a new quarry near Wheaton and asked commissioners whether the county can regulate the height of stockpiles and require dust-control measures. The comment was recorded as a public concern but no formal action was taken at that time.
Commissioners did not record a vote or directive on the quarry issue in the minutes. The matter was noted among public comments and may be referred to staff for further research or to determine jurisdictional authority and enforcement options, but the minutes do not specify next steps.
