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Frustrated landowner demands answers from unresponsive supervisors

October 22, 2024 | Amador County, California


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Frustrated landowner demands answers from unresponsive supervisors
In a recent government meeting, a property owner from Sutter Creek expressed frustration over a lack of communication with County Supervisor Oneto regarding access issues to his 132-acre parcel. The individual detailed multiple attempts to reach out through emails, phone calls, and voicemails, all of which went unanswered. He emphasized that the matter pertains to a civil dispute with neighbors over an easement, but he sought guidance from the board on how to proceed.

The property owner argued that a parcel map, known as the Bowman Parcel Map, was intended to provide access to his property via a road that he claims should be recognized as a public county road. He insisted that the county could accept the road without the obligation to maintain it, thereby resolving the ongoing dispute.

However, Supervisor Oneto reiterated that the issue is a civil matter and suggested that the property owner would need to pursue legal action against the neighbors involved. The board's response indicated that they would not engage in discussions about the civil dispute during the meeting, and the property owner was advised to submit a formal request to have the matter placed on a future agenda.

The meeting also included an update from Rick Gabila, the public works director, regarding a bridge project at the Willow Creek bridal crossing on Carbondale Road, although details on this project were not elaborated upon in the transcript. The exchange highlighted ongoing challenges in communication between residents and local government officials, particularly concerning property rights and access issues.

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