Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: CD - Community Development

Directors' Update: July 10, 2024

Business Meeting: July 16, 2024

Summary:

Restrict outdoor burning throughout unincorporated Lewis County

Publications: Press Release

Cover Letter To: Rieva Lester

Additional Copies To: Mindy Brooks, Kevin Englelbertson, Ross McDowell, Doyle Sanford

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) concurs with the decision of the Lewis County Community  Development Director and the Lewis County Fire Marshal that conditions within Lewis County have created substantial fire danger; and

WHEREAS, there is a need to restrict outdoor burning on all lands regulated by Lewis County, EXCEPT for recreational fires in designated campgrounds or private lands in approved burning receptacles; and

WHEREAS, consistent with the County's legislative power authority -- and for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, safety and welfare -- the BOCC declares that sufficient circumstances exist that warrant a ban on open burning within Lewis County until further action by the BOCC.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC herby concurs with restricting outdoor burning on all unincorporated lands regulated by Lewis County. Effective 12:01 A.M. July 10, 2024, burn permits are no longer valid as imposed by the Lewis County Fire Marshal, EXCEPT for recreational fires in designated campgrounds or private lands in approved burning receptacles and until such restriction is modified or rescinded by like resolution of the BOCC.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 16th day of July, 2024.