Awash in storm water controversy

Dennis Plunkett speaks at Monday’s commission meeting.

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Story Published: Feb 9, 2010 at 7:55 AM PST

Story Updated: Feb 9, 2010 at 7:55 AM PST

By Stephanie Smith

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ASOTIN - A handful of people spoke out against the Asotin County storm water Construction Ordinance at Monday morning's Asotin County Commission meeting.

“The law says that if you impact one acre or more you are required to pull a permit, not 5,000 square feet. That's too stringent. “Like Mr Ristau said, it's basically the size of a small lot in downtown Clarkston,” said Dennis Plunkett, a concerned Asotin County resident.

Plunkett also said he feels the fines that range up to $1,000 a day are excessive.

Others in the audience said they can't afford a storm water fee. One man said “God should be taxed”, because he is the one who makes it rain and causes storm water.

Commissioners re-iterated that they are complying with a federal mandate and if the county does not get in line with federal law, they not only face a fine of over $40,000 per day, but also third party lawsuits.

Commissioners approved the component of the storm water ordinances being considered.

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