Commissioners to decide on August mud bog
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May 18, 2013 |
Boundary County Commissioners will hold public
hearing at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, in the
extension office meeting room to consider an
application for a one-time special event; a
three day mud bog/rock crawl August 9-11 at 3096
Highland Flats Road.
Proposed by DelRey Romero, the event, if
approved will take place on two parcels he owns
totaling 72.4 acres and be a non-competitive
event going on from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. all three
days. In his application, Romero said he spoke
with all surrounding property owners, and the
only concern expressed was over the potential
for trespassing; he said he will have security
teams on hand around the clock for the duration
to prevent that from happening.
He said no alcohol will be served and that
public safety would be a primary concern, with
staging areas set up for fire and ambulance
personnel. He estimates the daily traffic count
to be between 100 and 500 vehicles, and said
that if approved, 15-percent of the proceeds
would be donated to Bonners Ferry High School.
Based on written response, the application is
strongly opposed; only one letter, unsigned, was
submitted in support; 17 were submitted against
the idea, most citing noise, dust, traffic and
the general rowdiness associated with such an
event.
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