The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors is looking into ways to curb littering on county roads.
According to District 4 Supervisor Ron Wood, the board is looking into installing surveillance cameras on county roads experiencing the most problems with litter. Wood said Minerva and Legion Lake roads are particularly hard hit with trash thrown along the roadway.
Currently, the fine for littering is $250, however, Wood said that could soon change.
“We are considering raising the fine,” Wood said.
The county is also looking at installing signage reminding motorists of the county’s zero tolerance on littering and illegal dumping.
Montgomery County Sheriff Jeff Tompkins said his department has identified those responsible for littering or dumping in the county, and they were ordered to clean up.
In other county business, the board is mulling whether to sell property the county owns in Montgomery County after inquiries were made by an interested party. According to county attorney Alan D. Lancaster, the property will have to be declared of no use to the county before it can be advertised for bids or sold by auction.
Action by the board was tabled until next Monday’s meeting.
