More than 40 people gave their thoughts on Lake County’s potential burn restrictions at a meeting Wednesday, with many either making the case for more restrictions, or no ban whatsoever.
While the Lake County Board isn’t expected to make a final decision until September or October, Wednesday’s four-hour meeting, which was a joint committee meeting between the Energy and Environment Committee and the Public Works, Planning and Transportation Committee, gave some clarity to what such a policy might look like.
At the meeting, a narrow majority said they’d support a ban on open burning of leaves and grass, unless it’s a “prescribed burn” to either treat the land or keep away invasive species. A narrow majority also favored some type of restrictions in the form of time, place or manner when it came to woody materials, officials said.
Board members also decided to move forward with waste hauler negotiations to try and find a franchise agreement that would possibly help haul garbage, recycling and landscape waste. Though, officials said this was all just direction given to staff, and changes could be coming.
Those opposed also said a ban would make it impossible to keep up with multi-acre properties, and bagging and hauling debris could be costly and laborious. Dennis Dyer, of the Antioch area, said that banning leaf-burning could cause problems, particularly on roadways and sewage systems, especially when they freeze over.
“This is a very, very serious restriction,” he said.
Other residents wanted to restrict burning more, including some who suggested banning it completely. Those individuals often cited respiratory health issues like asthma, which can be aggravated by smoke. One resident said when people are burning near them, they are unable to open any windows.
Pamela Kramer, of the unincorporated Libertyville area, said there needed to be strong restrictions, citing health concerns. However, she said she understood the need.
“Obviously many people still need to burn,” Kramer said. “But those with health concerns who are against it need to be heard too.”
A draft for an open burning ordinance and franchise agreement is set to be discussed at a Sept. 1 meeting, officials said.
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