During a recent government meeting, local resident Rachel Evans raised urgent concerns regarding the ongoing development at Bell's site, highlighting significant environmental and safety issues. Evans, a resident of Deeeland Road, expressed frustration over what she described as a lack of oversight and accountability from local authorities regarding the site’s operations.

Evans reported that Bell's site has been extracting water from nearby wetlands without proper permits, raising alarms about the ecological impact. She noted that the site is currently using a water truck to draw from already depleted wetlands, which she claims is contributing to noticeable environmental degradation. \"There's a significant smell. There's a significant notice that things are much lower,\" she stated, urging the board to intervene.

Additionally, Evans pointed out that the site lacks sufficient fire hydrants, which are critical for safety in industrial areas. She mentioned that the fire marshal indicated delays in obtaining necessary permits for additional hydrants, which could jeopardize safety in the event of a fire. \"They have been operating since August 15th without adequate fire safety measures,\" she emphasized.

Evans criticized the planning commission's decision to allow early operations at the site, despite existing restrictions and site plan requirements. She expressed her disbelief that such a development could occur next to a high school, questioning the decision-making process that led to the approval of the site. \"Why would I make an investment in a property where they would put a concrete crushing company next to a high school?\" she asked.

In her passionate plea, Evans called on the elected officials to take immediate action to halt operations at Bell's site until proper regulations and safety measures can be enforced. \"You guys are the board. You guys are the elected people. I didn’t elect the planning commission. I elected you guys, and will elect you guys if you do something,\" she concluded, emphasizing the need for accountability and action to protect the community and environment.