Stories by Ben Johnson
Stories by Ben Johnson
Commissioners use excess fees to fund ‘boots on the ground’ infrastructure projects
Many Santa Rosa residents and county officials have witnessed an increase in development over the past year as more people want to live in the county.
Due to the increase in development and associated cost when developers fill out paperwork, $1,746,009.73 will be refunded to the Board of County Commissioners by the clerk of court.
Battle over church fence ends with 4-1 vote, threat of ethics complaint
Midway Baptist Church appealed their previously denied variance to the Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 28., asking to replace their hurricane-damaged privacy fence with a chain-link fence and landscape buffer.
The commissioners approved the church’s appeal by a 4-1 vote, District 4 Commissioner Dave Piech opposed.
Siler presents case for Navarre Incorporation; representative sets conditions
ARPA fund may be used for ‘shovel-ready’ stormwater improvements
Brief presentation explains how Santa Rosa’s mitigation taskforce operates
Citizens complain about variance approved last month
Zoning Board denies Midway church fence solution
Commissioners look to provide stormwater improvements
Amid the constant rain Santa Rosa saw recently, and the flooding that comes with it, District 3 Commissioner James Calkins provided possible solutions to fix flooding, stormwater and drainage issues.
Calkins gave the commissioners and staff his ideas on how to improve in these stormwater areas. Possible changes include improving the current Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) taskforce, adding a volunteer group related to stormwater issues, identifying additional funding to improve stormwater issues, and reducing flood insurance costs.
Monuments approved to remember local boy, military heroes
Commissioner provides updates on road work, county events and waste hauling
In case you missed District 4 Commissioner Dave Piech’s monthly Zoom meeting, here are the highlights of his discussion:
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation is investigating two abandoned, derelict vessels in the Santa Rosa Sound. A preliminary investigation shows that neither vessel is leaking any oil or fuel.