Lake Holcombe Town Board; Issue arises with driveways blocked by boat trailers

By Ginna Young

As the lakes and inlets around Holcombe become more popular, a few issues have arisen on 303rd Ave., by the boat landing. The matter was discussed at the Lake Holcombe Town Board regular meeting June 10, where it was made clear that there is no parking on the north side of that roadway.

“Now, they’re parking on the south side,” said board chairman Brian Guthman.

In addition to parking where the town specifies they shouldn’t, cars and trucks with trailers are placing themselves in front of people’s driveways, and most times, refuse to move. At times, the people blocking the drives hurl expletives at the property owners when asked to move, as well as rude gestures.

One resident along 303rd, is concerned that with elderly neighbors and all the parking problems, rescue personnel may not be able to easily reach those who need their services.

“It’s a shame a few bad apples have to spoil it all,” said the resident.

Guthman says he thinks there should be no parking signs along both sides of the road, as a deterrent to blocking the drives and said he will notify the sheriff’s department that enforcement is needed in that area.

“I think we should take a real close look at it,” agreed supervisor David Staudacher.

The board also was asked to consider abandoning the road right-of-way between the Lake Holcombe Lions Club Park and the Big Minnow, for development of a tractor/truck pull. Members felt they needed to talk to the neighboring properties, before making a decision.

“We’ll get it all sorted out,” said Guthman.

With no changes to the second reading, the board approved the litter ordinance, stating that people should not use the public trash receptacles for any garbage that did not result from an event where the bins are located. The ordinance also states that people should not place weeds and other things like that in the bins.

Because they have been approached about installing air conditioning at the town hall and are entitled to a share of American Rescue Plan funds, the board agreed to look at the possibility of a cooling system.

“As long we’re getting the money, we might was well look at it,” said Guthman.