County discusses replat of estate

COLUMBUS — The Colorado County Commissioners met in regular session Feb. 27.

A public hearing was held to review, discuss and consider the approval of the partial replat of Big Easy Ranch Estates, Section One, Lots 23, 28-40, Reserve “C,” Mallard Lane Right-of-Way and Upland Drive Right-of-Way in Precinct 3. Commissioner Keith Neuendorff spoke on the proposal which takes place in his precinct. Dane Rice, who is working on the project spoke before the court.

“Basically, what we’re doing is we had to change some right-of-ways to save a few nice oak trees,” Rice said. “And there’s a couple of little areas where we had to shift lot lines and we’re changing those major changes. We’re going up from eight tenths of an acre and five of those lots up to over an acre to make them a little bit bigger and bigger building area within those lots. So, it’s really pretty simple. It was just easier just to do that for South section versus a couple small plats with the all these little changes here in there.”

The court approved of the partial replat.

A proclamation proclaiming April as Autism Awareness Month in Colorado County was read by Judge Ty Prause. The proclamation submitted by the Turtle Wing Foundation read in part: “Whereas this year, we want to go beyond simply promoting autism awareness to encouraging friends and collaborators to become partners in the movement toward acceptance and appreciation, to embrace a new perspective to ensure acceptance and inclusion in schools and communities that result in true appreciation of the unique aspects of all people, and to get one step closer to a society where those with ASDs are truly valued for their unique talents and gifts.”

Destiny Psencik, executive director of the Turtle Wing Foundation, was in attendance and made a statement expressing her appreciation and hopes that members in the county would embrace their goal for April. Psencik mentioned that in addition to autism, all learning challenges as a whole are a priority of the foundation.

A request by Debbie Damon was submitted to use the courthouse grounds on the second Saturday of each month commencing March through December for Saturdays On The Square was approved by the court.

The court also approved a request by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce to use the courthouse grounds on May 18-21 for the Magnolia Days Festival.