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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing - BOCCOpen Record Public Hearing Petition to amend Section 6.08.650 of the Grant County Code titled "Special regulations to specific lakes in Grant County" May 9, 2023 3:15_ p.m. In Attendance: Rob Jones, Chair Danny E. Stone, Member Barbara J. Vasquez, -Clerk of the Board Public: See sign in sheet The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing to consider Petition to amend Section 6.08.650 of the Grant County Code titled "Special regulations to specific lakes in Grant County". Conner McKeegan of Hawley Troxell Attorneys and Counselors presented the petition by area residents and Campbell Ranch, Inc. that will include special regulations on Warden Lake. He also presented two draft ordinances for consideration. He stated the lake is fairly narrow, and they want to preserve safe recreation. D,n Campbell represents Campbell Ranch and appreciates the Board's consideration. Monica Campbell represents Campbell Ranch and is in support of the petition. Commissioner Stone asked Campbell Ranch, what is the position of WDFW. John Sorensen stated that WDFW has been supportive all the way through the petition process. Dean Campbell summarized that WFDF isn't wanting to set policy within counties. That is why they are not making comments on this issue. A motion was made by Commissioner Stone, seconded by Commissioner Jones, to close the public comment portion of the hearing. The motion passed with 2 Commissioners in attendance. Commissioner Stone thanked the petitioners for the two options provided. A motion was made by Commissioner Stone to approve the ordinance and code amendment for Warden Lake and add section (i) titled Warden Lake as follows: (1) It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to operate a vessel at a speed in excess of five mph minimum wake on Warden Lake. (2) It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to operate a personal watercraft or to engage in water skiing, or to operate a vessel towing a person on, but not limited to, any skis, surfboard, aquaplane, kneeboard, tube, or any other similar device, on Warden Lake. Commissioner Jones seconded and the motion passed with 2 Commissioners in attendance. The hearing adjourned.