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Rico board advances first reading of town soils overlay regulations to manage lead soils
Summary
Trustees approved first reading of Ordinance 2024-04 to adopt town soils overlay zone regulations and Appendix D of the Rico Land Use Code (lead soils management regulations). The motion passed 4-1 with one abstention after staff summaries and public comment.
The Rico Board of Trustees approved the first reading of Ordinance 2024-04 to adopt a town soils overlay zone and incorporate Appendix D of the Rico Land Use Code, which addresses lead-soils management. Mayor Nicole Pieterse introduced the ordinance; Sam Carvello reviewed the proposed changes. Trustee Joe Dillsworth moved for first reading; Trustee Benn Vernadanis seconded. The roll-call vote was 4-1 in favor with Mayor Pro Tem Patrick Fallon voting no and Trustee Cristal Hibbard abstaining.
Public comment was heard, including from Dylan Robertson. The ordinance, if advanced to subsequent readings and final adoption, would add a soils overlay aimed at managing lead-impacted soils. The board's first-reading approval initiates further procedural steps under the town's adoption process.
Staff will schedule the next steps for ordinance consideration and provide any requested clarifications noted during the meeting. The board's vote reflects divided views among trustees on aspects of the regulations.
