The board recommended rezoning 36.25 acres in North Milton to PIT‑1 for an earth‑material (dirt) pit. Applicant Angie Jones said the operation would supply local development needs and could take about 30 years to excavate, after which a pond or reclamation could be considered; the board approved the recommendation without objection.

Commissioners discuss reclamation plans and impacts of proposed mining site rezoning.

The Clay County Board of Adjustment approved an after-the-fact variance for Westland Excavating to operate closer than the county's 200-foot mining setback in Keene Township, adding three conditions including a minimum 4:1 reclamation slope to reduce safety risk on the dead-end road.

Site work at North Pitt Slides progresses, addressing clay sliding issue effectively.

Following a major general‑plan amendment and adoption of a mining overlay, the commission unanimously recommended rezoning the Rankin Mine site to heavy industrial (PLZ‑25‑0001) and voted 4–0 to recommend a conditional‑use permit for mining (PZ‑25‑37), with applicant agreeing to staff stipulations and state reclamation requirements.