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Painted Rock Mine Operating Agreement and Notice of Termination

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Supportive (1)Opposed (1)Concerned (6)Neutral (1)

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Last discussed Aug 20, 2026.

Public comments (9)

ConcernedCharles HeffernanAug 20, 2026

Thanked the county for paving Johnson Lane, reported damaged truck-tracking cameras, and raised concerns about imported fill materials at the mine.

Board of County Commissioners - Aug 20, 2026 · 13:37 →
ConcernedChuck BullwinkleAug 20, 2026

Expressed concerns about local water supplies and rapid residential growth.

Board of County Commissioners - Aug 20, 2026 · 17:04 →
ConcernedJulie DudaAug 20, 2026

Criticized county transparency regarding investment reports and past stormwater fee proposals.

Board of County Commissioners - Aug 20, 2026 · 22:52 →
ConcernedPeter MilioAug 20, 2026

Asked questions regarding the history of the environmental assessment and the operating agreement.

Board of County Commissioners - Aug 20, 2026 · 2:54:02 →
NeutralJim RobinsonAug 20, 2026

Stated that Knox Excavating acted in good faith, invested heavily in road improvements, and operated within permit limits while facing unfounded county accusations.

Board of County Commissioners - Aug 20, 2026 · 2:55:36 →
OpposedJohn MaxwellAug 20, 2026

Defended Knox Excavating's economic contributions and criticized county staff correspondence with federal agencies.

Board of County Commissioners - Aug 20, 2026 · 3:03:37 →
ConcernedJay HerbertAug 20, 2026

Expressed frustration that Knox Excavating terminated its contract and urged the county to take legal action and restrict heavy trucks on Johnson Lane.

Board of County Commissioners - Aug 20, 2026 · 4:52 →
ConcernedRachel ChristensenAug 20, 2026

Urged the board to stop spending taxpayer money on unnecessary lawsuits and focus on responsible financial management.

Board of County Commissioners - Aug 20, 2026 · 8:18 →
SupportiveJim JacksonAug 20, 2026

Supported commissioners standing up for the community and holding entities accountable to agreements and laws.

Board of County Commissioners - Aug 20, 2026 · 10:51 →