Land use

Carroll County HAS a “LAND USE ORDINANCE” that was passed in 1998 by the Carroll County Quorum Court. Revised a few times with the last Ordinance(County Law) passed in 2011 as sponsored by JP John Howerton. However, was never “filed”. Then, due to efforts of a concerned private citizen requesting to review the Ordinance, at the June 2023 Quorum Court (QC) Meeting, the County Clerk presented the CARROLL COUNTY LAND USE and MANAGEMENT PLAN ORDINANCE; and, it seemed to be of a surprise the JP’s. The JP’s (and I believe the proper decision) “tabled” discussion on the Land Use Ordinance until the August 2023 QC Meeting. This LAND USE ORDINANCE contains many pages that requires time to read completely. At the August QC Meeting the LAND USE Ordinance was not properly discussed. This Ordinance cannot be presented in one edition as length would require too much space for one edition. This first submission is of the most concern to myself....WATER RESOURCES. If you depend on a well or spring for your water supply for your home, and for livestock...included is if you have a spring fed pond...this topic should be very concerning... please read this carefully and think about what you will do IF YOUR WATER SOURCE IS DESTROYED. This is printed exactly as in the “CARROLL COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN CODE” Ordinance No. 2011-37. On page 19 Subtitle: “WATER RESOURCES”. “:Carroll County recognizes the protection and development of its water resources are essential to its short term and long term economic and cultural viability”. Now onto the key point of this information into our Land Use Plan Ordinance (COUNTY LAW). on page 20... part 9.) “To the extent allowed by federal and state law, the Carroll County Quorum Court SHALL ACT IMMEDIATELY to initiate actions upon the complaint of one or more affected persons who alleged acts that threaten their lawful use of water rights or result in the introduction of contaminates into surface or ground waters.” I filed a complaint, including a solution, with the concern of “BLASTING” or Heavy duty hydraulic jackhammering, and the effect of harming my water wells and springs. The solution I hope will mitigate the problem... a three(3) mile “setback” from any “Blasting” or “Hammering” to any of my property lines. the of with the Carroll County Clerk, in accordance with this law, on August 18, 2023; and, Mrs. Connie Doss, Carroll County Clerk in proper performance of her duties, presented a copy to David Writer our County Judge and to each of the JPs. At the appropriate time, as stipulated by Arkansas law, I attempted to address to the QC. David Writer, County Judge, would not allow me to address this issue of immense concern to all who depend on well water or springs for their water supplies for their families and/or water for their livestock. The County Law requires, as stipulated in the Ordinance...”IMMEDIATE ACTION”. Over three (3) weeks have passed and no action has yet to be taken by our Quorum Court, which includes David Writer the County Judge, to PROTECT OUR WATER RESOURCES. What can you do??? “OUR” Carroll County Government has the authority and is REQUIRED by LAW to PROTECT “OUR” PRIVATE PROPERTY WATER RIGHTS. Do you want to PROTECT YOUR PRIVATE PROPERTY WATER RIGHTS??? Call David Writer your Carroll County Judge (870) 423-2967 or EMAIL @ CountyJUDGE@CarrollCounty.us.

— E. Richard Williams 870-553-2415