John Piechowski stated that recreation land is sold at a higher price than AG land is. Mr. Piechowski also stated his dissatisfaction that the petition for dissolution was not first served on the Drainage Board to give them the opportunity to address the issue prior to it going into court. Some history was provided for the benefit of new board members to explain how we have gotten to this point. The County has misplaced many of the original documents and REA was contracted with to create the maps and prepare a benefit assessment. Maria was contracted with to walk the ditches and inspect the laterals.
Many questions remain unanswered in regards to the assessment.
Back to the original motion question, Richard Heid asked if we were not beating a dead horse by fighting the petition. Chair Walejko stated that at this point, we should let the judge decide. A motion was made by Mary Leikness, seconded by Richard Heid, to table the motion. Motion carried Discussion on TR Jones Spoils and Proper Disposal. Chair Walejko explained that there are piles of spoils left on a field.