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Neighbors say Lomond sewer work is damaging trees and lacking notice; petition submitted
Summary
Lomond residents told council the sewer improvement has caused tree damage, open trenches and poor contractor oversight; speakers said they had late or incomplete public notices, requested a plan B if dewatering fails and submitted a petition with roughly 559 signatures opposing the current approach.
Multiple Lomond residents used public comment to press the city for better communication and to raise technical concerns about the Lomond (Lowmond/Glenfield) sewer project. Sheila Doss described a petition and said neighbors hoped for sewer improvements without destroying legacy oaks; she said the petition has about 559 signatures. "Can't we have a sewer improvement without the destruction of trees?" Doss asked. Other speakers described exposed trenches, long periods when dewatering wells and pipes remained on private property, conflicting information about easement boundaries, and insufficient follow‑up from city representatives.
Barbara Lowe asked the city to request an EPA extension to delay dewatering until trees are dormant and argued the city's application to the EPA had omitted references to an underground creek and photos showing the legacy oaks. Residents urged the administration to provide a clearer notice and remediation plan, and to consider delaying work to protect trees; councilmembers indicated they would raise these concerns in the following work session.
