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Residents urge tree policy and raise sewer disposal concerns at Stevenson Planning Commission
Summary
During open public comment, resident Mary Repar urged a formal tree policy and warned of past sewage‑plant problems from excessive organic matter, and the commission was informed of Cascade Transmission’s current SEPA scoping; staff reiterated public‑comment rules.
At the start of the May 11 meeting, City staff reviewed the public‑comment protocol: "Commenters must raise their hand and be acknowledged by the Chair," and individual comments may be limited to three minutes.
During public comment on old business, resident Mary Repar raised multiple items for the commission’s attention: she urged adoption of a tree policy after describing tree removals in the city right‑of‑way, said she had sent councilmembers an LDB Beverage request related to modification of organic matter via the sewer system, and warned of prior problems at the sewage plant tied to excessive organic matter. She also noted the Cascade Transmission proposal was out for comments and in a new SEPA scoping period.
Commissioners did not take formal action on those public‑comment items during the meeting, but Repar’s remarks were recorded for follow‑up and community members may pursue the subject with the City Council or appropriate staff.
