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Resident raises truck speed and zoning concerns about nearby tire business; city to follow up

City of Zillah City Council · August 19, 2024
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Summary

Resident Steve Araguz complained about perceived excessive speed by public works trucks and about tires and weeds at a nearby commercial tire-tread restoration property; City Administrator Michael Grayum apologized for the initial communications lapse and staff committed to review zoning and vegetation-code compliance.

During the Aug. 19 meeting, resident Steve Araguz followed up on an emailed complaint saying he had not received an initial response and described multiple incidents in which he observed public works trucks driving at speeds he considered excessive. City Administrator Michael Grayum apologized for the missed initial response and provided his phone number for follow-up. Mr. Araguz also raised a separate concern about tires and weeds at a commercial property that restores tire tread located near his recently purchased home.

Staff committed to review zoning for that property to confirm whether the current use is consistent with city code and to follow up on any vegetation-management code violations. The minutes record that staff will investigate and report back; no enforcement action was reported on Aug. 19.