Dozens of Sunny Hills residents told the Washington County commission they oppose advancing a preliminary MSBU rate resolution while a citizen petition to dissolve the Sunny Hills Oak Hill MSBU is underway. Commissioners voted to publish notice and hold a public hearing in June to consider a final rate resolution.

Druid Lake residents face significant challenges from updated floodplain maps and DNR restrictions.

A Washington County resident told supervisors the countyailed to install culvert covers and regrading she expected, leaving her home flooded and seeking $17,000 in repairs; the board nd county attorney said a tort claim must be filed before the county can consider compensation and promised to locate the covers and provide a timeline.

A Winterville representative said residents asked why Precision/Hefflin had not resumed work. The board clarified the county does not hold the district’s contract with the engineering firms and agreed to provide paperwork it holds and attend the district’s next meeting to answer questions.

The planning board split on the Reserve at Wildcat Creek preliminary subdivision (80.27 acres, 38 lots) after neighbors described recurring washouts on Wright Avenue and board members questioned reliance on a county-owned box culvert; roll call produced a tie and the matter will be appealed to the county judge.

Chris Turpin highlights risks of decreased property values near upcoming wind energy turbines.

Residents urge town to enforce zoning laws on a non-compliant exhaust fan issue.